Northern Suburbs, Cape Town

An established hardware and timber business, supplying and processing timber and board products, is seeking an experienced Branch Manager / Assistant Branch Manager to manage its Northern Suburbs operation.

This is a hands-on management position overseeing retail, warehouse, production, stock, staff and customer order fulfilment. The successful candidate must be a strong people manager with practical operational experience and the ability to keep a busy branch running efficiently.

Salary: Market Related
Benefits: Provident Fund after 6 months

Key Responsibilities

• Manage retail, warehouse and production teams.
• Lead and manage a team of 20+ employees.
• Plan daily production and ensure customer deadlines are achieved.
• Oversee stock control, product quality and production records.
• Manage warehouse operations and customer order dispatch.
• Coordinate equipment maintenance and servicing.
• Maintain OHS standards and good workplace housekeeping.
• Coach, mentor and develop staff.
• Handle general branch administration and operational management.
• Form part of the broader management team.

Requirements

• Grade 12 / Matric.
• Minimum 5 years' Branch Management experience.
• Proven experience managing 20+ staff.
• Tertiary qualification advantageous.
• Experience within the timber, woodworking, hardware, shopfitting, engineering, packaging, printing, metal or plastics environment advantageous.
• Strong operational, leadership and people-management ability.
• Good planning and problem-solving skills.
• OHS knowledge.
• Computer literate – MS Office.
• Good English communication skills.

Working Hours 
Monday–Friday: 08:00–17:00
Saturday: 08:00–13:00

This position will suit a practical, hands-on manager who enjoys operations, people management, customer service and getting results on the floor.