GENERAL MANAGER â BRANCH OPERATIONS
Mirror Images Port Elizabeth R 45/month
Branch & Operational Management
Qualifications & Experience
- Full responsibility for the day-to-day operations of the branch
- Ensure efficient integration of sales, warehousing, distribution, and fleet operations
- Drive operational efficiencies and continuous improvement initiatives
- Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and industry regulations
- Oversee and support the sales team to achieve branch revenue and margin targets
- Monitor pricing, discounts, and customer profitability
- Maintain strong relationships with key customers and suppliers
- Ensure high levels of customer service and resolution of escalated issues
- Identify growth opportunities within the region
- Full accountability for warehousing operations of paper and chemical products
- Ensure accurate stock control, stock rotation, and inventory management
- Minimise stock losses, damages, and variances
- Oversee distribution planning to ensure on-time, safe, and cost-effective deliveries
- Ensure compliance with chemical handling, storage, and transport requirements
- Manage the branch fleet, including vehicles, maintenance schedules, licensing, and compliance in conjunction with the National Fleet Manager
- Control fleet-related costs and usage
- Oversee site management, including buildings, equipment, and infrastructure
- Coordinate contractors and service providers for maintenance and repairs
- Ensure full compliance with Occupational Health & Safety Act and relevant regulations
- Implement and monitor health, safety, and environmental procedures, especially for chemical products
- Manage site security, access control, and loss prevention
- Investigate incidents, accidents, and non-compliance issues and implement corrective actions
- Full responsibility for staff management, including:
- Recruitment and onboarding in conjunction with the National HR Manager
- Performance management
- Training and development identification in conjunction with the NHRM
- Attendance and discipline
- Conduct disciplinary processes in line with labour legislation and company policy
- Foster a culture of accountability, professionalism, and teamwork
- Ensure adequate staffing levels and succession planning
- Manage branch budgets and control operating expenses
- Oversee basic accounting functions, including:
- Sales performance tracking
- Cost control
- Stock valuation and variances
- Monitor debtors, credit control support, and sales-related financial reporting
- Ensure accurate and timely reporting to EXCO
- Prepare and present monthly operational and financial reports to EXCO
- Provide insights, risk assessments, and improvement recommendations
- Participate in strategic planning and execution at branch level
Qualifications & Experience
- Minimum 510 years experience in a General Management or Senior Operations Management role
- Proven experience in sales, warehousing, and distribution environments
- Experience within paper, chemical, FMCG, or industrial distribution will be highly advantageous
- Demonstrated experience in people management and disciplinary action
- Solid understanding of basic accounting, stock control, and sales finances
- Strong leadership and decision-making ability
- Highly disciplined, self-motivated, and results-driven
- Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills
- Strong communication and reporting skills
- Ability to manage multiple functions simultaneously
- High level of integrity and accountability
- Must have own reliable vehicle
- Valid drivers licence
- Willing and able to start ASAP
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