Operations/Branch Manager (Machinery)

Recruiter

Professional Career Services

Job Ref

CTS 18665 - Operatio..

Date posted

Friday, June 5, 2026

Location

Durban, South Africa

Salary

R70,000 – R100,000 PM

SUMMARY

Operations/Branch Manager (Machinery) – Durban

POSITION INFO

Employer Description

This company specialize in materials handling equipment, agricultural machinery and industrial cleaning services

Your responsibilities will be the following:

• Manage the branch to exceed all business plan targets inclusive of those outlined in the personal performance contract and the performance contracts of all subordinates, profit and loss, balance sheet, workshop/warehouse efficiency, sales as well as margin and market share targets.
• Manage the income statement and balance sheet in line with business targets.
• Manage and drive prospects to sales conversion.
• Ensure sales teams achieve their monthly and yearly targets
• Manage standardised service processes to control call-out, job initiation, quoting, works orders, costing, invoicing, accurate service records and ensure procedure compliance
• Manage working capital with dedicated focus on debtors, new, used and parts stock and WIP aging.
• Manage the warranty process and provide feedback to the technical department to ensure product and service improvement.
• Review external and internal audit/assessment reports and implement corrective action relating basic workshop, special tooling and safety equipment.
• Perform quarterly service plan and maintenance contract reviews, manage service providers and key customer relationships.
• Responsible for the growth of the STR rental fleet and the efficient and accurate management of the department
• Perform team and individual performance reviews, implement and monitor corrective and development action plans.

Qualifications

• Matric
• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Business Management or Sales

Skills

• 5-8 years in a similar environment
• Proficient in MS Office
• SAP exposure is advantageous
• Proven ability to cope with conflict, stress and crisis situations
• Effective delegation to team member of tasks and monitors against targets

Benefits

• Medical Aid
• Pension
• Medical Insurance
• Guard Risk Benefits