BRANCH MANAGER/TRAINEE BRANCH MANAGER SMALL PLANT HIRE IN SOUTH AFRICA

Required Qualifications Grade 12 certificate. Diploma in Supervision/Management(NQF level 5 or 6) would be an advantage. Experience Five to Seven years in the Hire or related industry. Positions that report directly to this function: Hire Desk Controller/ Counter Sales. Workshop Manager. Drivers (if no Hire Desk Controller in place). Cleaners. Primary functions Within the company values, fulfill the following functions Management Team member: Be an integral part of the management team with Directors and other managers, including participating in meetings and completing assignments. Turnover: Ensure daily and monthly turnover targets are achieved or exceeded. Opening and closing procedure: Ensure store is opened and closed securely. Workshop Management Ensure the workshop functions efficiently. Manage cash: Ensure company’s cash standards are followed. Customer relations: Ensure excellent customer relations are maintained at all times. Product knowledge: Have an in-depth knowledge of small plant and equipment (can be learnt on the job if trainee manager) Human resources: Including the hiring of some employees, approving and monitoring of leave, team meetings, discipline, motivation, dress code, attendance registers and training. Hire Equipment and consumable controls: Adhere to asset controls, including equipment and consumables stock takes. Marketing: Implement management’s marketing initiatives. Debtors collections Follow company’s debtor’s collection procedures for cash and account customers, including collecting of outstanding balances. Reporting: Preparing, maintaining and submitting management reports such as key performance measures, workshop, marketing, knock-back, plant location and other reports. Vehicles: Ensure vehicles are clean, in good condition and properly maintained. Monitor driver behavior via satellite tracking system. General duties: Ensure satisfactory cleaning of all the facilities. Computers and internet working properly. ire contracts are properly entered in to and closed. Data backups are done. Store security including alarms and other equipment are in working order. Staff Health and Safety procedures are followed. Information for the accurate recording of financials transactions is available and accurate.