Branch Manager - Chemical Industry

About Our Client

Our client is involved in the chemical industry and operates a branch in Airport Industrial. The business focuses on sales, warehousing, and the handling and decanting of chemical products.

The Role: Branch Manager

The Branch Manager exists to oversee the end-to-end performance and daily operations of the branch. This role contributes to the business by ensuring sales targets are achieved, maintaining safe and efficient warehousing, and strictly managing financial and administrative controls to drive regional growth. The main focus areas include strategic leadership, sales excellence, operational governance, and financial risk control.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the branch team across sales, warehousing, admin, and maintenance functions.

• Maximize revenue and GP control to meet or exceed regional targets.

• Manage the inventory lifecycle including stock levels, transfers, and identifying expiry risks.

• Execute financial administration tasks including banking, petty cash, and debtor age analysis.

• Enforce HSE compliance specifically regarding safe chemical handling and decanting.

• Supervise logistics including delivery scheduling, fleet checklists, and distribution.

• Lead monthly stocktakes while investigating and resolving all variances.

• Maintain facility standards by ensuring CCTV, alarms, and fire safety equipment are operational.

About You

• Minimum Matric certificate.

• Proven experience in a similar field of application.

• Well-spoken and professional with strong interpersonal skills.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced team environment.

• Exceptional time management and resource allocation skills.

• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail.

• Chemical industry knowledge is highly advantageous.

• Proficiency in Pastel or similar ERP systems is an advantage.