Branch Manager Job position in Johannesburg Dec 2024

 
Our client, a well-known logistics company wishes to hire an energetic branch manager who has extensive experience in the industry to join their vibrant team. The company creates an environment where employees are allowed to flourish and work independently without being micromanaged. The right candidate will deliver efficient and cost-effective functionality and sustained profitability of the business operation.
Key accountabilities:

• Plan, direct, monitor and control the branch operations strategy
• Develop continuity plans to ensure that operations run seamlessly
• Monitor and control processes through the implementation of SOP’s and develop and implement a risk management plan
• Improve processes regularly to ensure effective service delivery and manage customer’s contract expectations and loss control
• Ensure efficient collections and deliveries by close monitoring and control of in-conformance and out of conformance reports
• Review logistics performance with customers against targets, benchmarks and service agreements
• Achieve operational standards as per NSA audit
• Develop and implement technical project management tools such as plans, schedules, and responsibility and compliance matrices
• Manage operations based project planning and rollout Strategic Human Resource Management
• Manage staff in the achievement of planned divisional objectives and implement a management succession plan
• Build a pro-active environment where the staff can take responsibility for results
• Identify critical skills essential for sustainability of service delivery and the development of succession plans and give feedback to the Operations director Produce Reports
• Produce reports in accordance with policies, procedures and legal requirements
• Prepare and manage the operational and capital budgets
• Report on financial performance and ensure the reduction of costs of all resources

Qualifications and experience:

• Matric
• Certificate in logistics / transportation management
• Minimum five years’ experience in logistics and or warehousing

Competencies:

• Excellent communication skills in English
• Computer Literate
• Good time management and ability to anticipate and solve problems
• Proven reasoning and analytical skills
• Team player who displays initiative
• Must be able to work long hours and have own transport

If you meet the above requirements, are a SA citizen, and if you are interested in the position, please send your CV to anthea@akarecruitmentint.com.

Contact details
Anthea
AKA Recruitment International
anthea@akarecruitmentint.com