Work-Force
A Branch Manager is needed in Uitenhage. The role focuses on consistent delivery, accurate work and clear communication across the Eastern Cape operation.
About the Opportunity
The Branch Manager position is part of an ongoing recruitment drive across Eastern Cape. The brief has been shaped carefully, with a focus on delivery in Uitenhage and across the retail jobs space.
Communication runs both ways. Managers across the retail jobs team in Eastern Cape make time for one-to-ones, and people are expected to speak up early when something needs attention.
Notably, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Uitenhage also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.
Our Commitment to Transformation
Inclusive recruitment is part of the organisation’s employment practices. Applicants are assessed on relevant qualifications, skills and experience for this role in Uitenhage.
In addition, inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Uitenhage.
On top of that, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Eastern Cape.
Your Future Here
This role can grow with you. Strong performers in the retail jobs team in Uitenhage have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.
Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Uitenhage team member.
Daily Duties
- Support stock counts and assist with cycle-count investigations
- Operate point-of-sale systems and process payments accurately
- Maintain visual merchandising standards on the sales floor
- Monitor shrinkage indicators and flag suspicious activity
- Up-sell and cross-sell products in line with branch sales targets
- Conduct daily cash-ups and reconcile takings against the POS report
- Assist with receiving deliveries and verifying goods against invoices
Who We’re Looking For
- Clear verbal communication skills appropriate to the role; additional languages are an advantage
- Basic computer literacy (MS Office, email)
- Able to perform the essential standing and customer-service duties, with reasonable accommodation where applicable
- Honest, dependable and security-aware in line with shrinkage controls
- Any checks required by law or the specific duties will be explained during the hiring process
If most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.