Branch Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION

SA Metal Group conducts expert waste and scrap metal management services for a large manufacturing entity in the region. This role is primarily aimed at facilitating this function by managing and leading the entire branch in terms of, but not limited to;

• Daily operations, planning and managing of the branch.
• Leading and managing a team in order to achieve operational requirements
• Ensuring Company policies and procedures and Health & Safety regulations are adhered to
• Ensure that staff members are trained on and strictly adhere to the Second Hand Goods Act
• Maintaining excellent customer relations
• Ensure that materials are accurately classified and graded at all times as per the set commodities list as per company policies and procedures.
• Ensure that commodities are weight correctly at all times

Qualifying experience

• Must live within 45 minutes’ drive of the Secunda area
• Own reliable transport
• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Supervisory/Managerial Experience, particularly in a production environment
• 5 years’ experience in production environment in a managerial capacity.
• Experience in discipline and IR
• Knowledge of Health & Safety regulations
• Knowledge of scrap metal industry is preferred
• Computer literacy
• Basic knowledge of ferrous and non-ferrous metals
• Valid driver’s license
• Good knowledge of the Second Hand Goods Act

Qualifying attributes

• Sound decision making and leadership skills.
• Ability to develop and implement operational strategies effectively
• Being self-motivated and taking initiative when the need arises.
• Good administrative skills
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Excellent organizational ability
• Ability to communicate well (both verbally and in writing)
• Ability to negotiate
• Commitment to a strong business ethic and integrity.
• Must able to work accurately, under pressure, in order to meet strict deadlines