Assistant Branch Manager in Montague Gardens | Apply Now!

📍 Location: Montague Gardens, Western Cape, South Africa
🕒 Employment Type: Full-Time
💼 Experience Required: 3 to 5 years in a supervisory or managerial role
💰 Salary: Negotiable
🧾 Reports to: Operations Manager & Branch Manager

Website: http://www.sametal.co.za/

📌 About the Role

An exciting opportunity exists for an Assistant Branch Manager at our Montague Gardens Branch. This leadership role involves supporting the Branch Manager in overseeing daily operations, leading a team, and ensuring compliance with legal and company standards.

This is the perfect role for a motivated individual with strong managerial experience, attention to detail, and the ability to take charge when required.

🛠️ Key Responsibilities

• Support daily branch operations alongside the Branch Manager

• Lead, motivate, and supervise operational teams

• Maintain excellent customer service and client relations

• Ensure compliance with the Second-Hand Goods Act during scrap metal purchases

• Accurately record all scrap items bought and dispatched

• Ensure proper grading and inspection of all scrap materials

• Maintain records in compliance with internal systems and regulations

• Ensure health & safety policies are adhered to

• Monitor and improve team performance and morale

• Step into the Branch Manager role when needed

📋 Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 (Matric) or equivalent

• 3–5 years of relevant management/supervisory experience

• Strong communication skills; fluent in English

• Computer proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook

• Strong numeracy skills and ability to work under pressure

• Valid driver’s license and own reliable transport

💡 Desired Attributes

• Self-motivated with high attention to detail

• Able to manage pressure and multitask efficiently

• A team player with leadership capabilities

• Excellent verbal and written comprehension

• Strong sense of integrity and accountability

• Time-management and deadline-driven

🎁 Benefits

• 📈 Provident Fund

• 🏥 Medical Aid

• 💼 Life Cover (4x Annual Salary)

• ⚰️ Funeral Cover

• 📆 15 Paid Leave Days Annually

• 🏆 Long-Service Leave (after 5 years)

⏰ Working Hours

• Monday–Thursday: 07:30 – 17:00

• Friday: 07:30 – 16:00

• May require overtime based on operational needs

⚠️ Important Notes

• Candidates will undergo background checks (credit, criminal, polygraph)

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 14 days

• A formal offer is valid only if signed by an authorised company representative

✅ CV Tips for Branch Management Roles

• Highlight leadership roles with examples of team supervision and operational success

• Include experience with compliance, such as Second-Hand Goods Act or health & safety

• Showcase achievements like process improvements or cost savings

• Mention tools and systems used (Excel, stock tracking, etc.)

• Detail ability to step in during manager absences or handle escalated customer issues

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