Work-Force
Applications are warmly invited for a Branch Manager role based in Parys. We welcome candidates from every background across Free State who are ready to grow with us.
What This Role Involves
An experienced Branch Manager is needed to support operations in Parys. The role forms part of how the business keeps its retail jobs portfolio strong in Free State.
Communication runs both ways. Managers across the retail jobs team in Free State make time for one-to-ones, and people are expected to speak up early when something needs attention.
Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the Branch Manager to step into the retail jobs workflow quickly. Institutional knowledge is well-organised, so people are not reinventing the wheel from one week to the next.
About the Team
You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the retail jobs side of the business inside out. The Parys group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.
Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.
Collaboration is the default working mode. Whether picking up a quick query or working through a complex project, you will find colleagues willing to lean in and help.
A Typical Day
Your day usually starts before the doors open, walking the floor, checking displays and making sure tills are float-ready. As customers arrive, you switch into service mode, moving between till points, fitting rooms and the stockroom, helping shoppers find what they need and keeping a quiet eye on shrinkage. By the afternoon, you might be receiving a delivery, training a new team member or planning the next promotion, and by close of business you’re cashing up, balancing reports and getting the store ready to do it all again tomorrow.
The Parys office buzzes through peak hours and settles into focused, productive lulls in between, giving you time to plan and reset before the next stretch of work.
On top of that, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Free State operations throw up the unexpected.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Keep the store, change rooms and stockroom clean and organised
- Monitor shrinkage indicators and flag suspicious activity
- Promote loyalty programmes and capture customer information lawfully
- Support stock counts and assist with cycle-count investigations
- Up-sell and cross-sell products in line with branch sales targets
- Operate point-of-sale systems and process payments accurately
- Replenish stock and rotate displays in line with promotional cycles
- Prepare daily, weekly and monthly sales reports for the store manager
Essential Criteria
- Strong verbal communication skills in English; second language an advantage
- Visual merchandising flair or formal training is an advantage
- Comfortable operating point-of-sale systems and handling cash
- Awareness of consumer protection and B-BBEE principles
- Numerate and accurate, with attention to detail on cash-ups
- Matric / National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
- Ability to stand for long periods and work shifts including weekends
If your CV speaks to the points above, this role is worth a closer look.