Job Description

We are currently searching for Assistant Branch Managers for the following branches :

• Phillipi
• Kraaifontein
• Wetton
• Montague Gardens
• Blackheath

The Assistant Branch Manager focuses on assisting and supporting the Branch Manager with the planning and managing of the branchxe2x80x99s operations and staff.The Assistant Branch Manager, with the guidance of the Branch Manager, is responsible for leading a team to ensure that operational requirements are met. Compliance with the Second-Hand Goods Act, maintaining good customer relations, and acting with integrity are crucial for this role.Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Ensuring all operational processes and procedures are strictly followed.
• Maintain good customer relations and ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Ensuring that the correct quality of metals are purchased.
• Ensuring records are updated and reconciled accurately for all items purchased and dispatched.
• Ensuring Company policies and procedures, and health & safety regulations are adhered to.
• Lead and supervise a team in order to achieve operational requirements.
• Motivating staff on a continuous basis.
• Ensuring that assistants thoroughly inspect scrap to be purchased.
• Ensuring that the requirements of the Second-hand Goods Act are complied with when buying scrap by accurately recording all information required under the Act.
• Following clear and reasonable instructions from managers.

Applicants must have the following qualifying criteria:

• Minimum Grade 12 or equivalent
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Good numeracy skills
• Good communication skills
• Fully bilingual in English and Afrikaans
• Ability to work quickly and under pressure
• At least 3-5 years applicable managerial experience
• Valid driverxe2x80x99s license and own reliable transport

Qualifying Attributes:

• Self-motivated, accurate, goal orientated and attention to detail.
• Eager to learn and develop.
• Able to analyse and implement verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to multi-task and manage a demanding workload in a pressurised environment.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Ability to meet deadlines and deliver results (time management).
• Strong sense of integrity.

Benefits include:

• Provident fund
• Medical aid
• Life cover at 4x annual salary
• Funeral cover
• 15 x paid leave days per annum.
• Long service leave after five years of employment

Standard hours07h30xe2x80x9317h00: Monday xe2x80x93 Thursday07h30xe2x80x9316h00: FridayMay be required to work overtime as per operational requirements.The successful applicant will be subject to background checks including credit, criminal and polygraph testing.We regret that it is not possible to contact all unsuccessful applicants. Applicants who have not been contacted within fourteen days from the date of their submission should consider their applications unsuccessful.

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