Bloemfontein: Branch Manager – Agricultural Retail posted by Aspire Recruiting

About the Role:

We are currently sourcing a commercially driven and operationally strong Branch Manager for an agricultural retail outlet. The successful candidate will take full ownership of the branchs profitability, operational efficiency, and local market growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial & Commercial Management: Drive branch profitability, manage budgets, oversee daily financial administration, and execute the regional business plan.

• Operational & Inventory Control: Oversee total stock management, procurement, merchandising, and the safeguarding of company assets.

• Team Leadership: Manage, mentor, and motivate branch staff. Handle all local HR matters in compliance with the Labour Relations Act (LRA) and Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA).

• Business Development: Actively identify local market opportunities, drive retail sales, and expand the customer base within the surrounding farming community.

• Customer Relations: Serve as the primary point of contact for local farmers and commercial clients, offering expert advice and resolving escalated queries.

• Compliance: Ensure all branch operations adhere strictly to internal governance, health and safety regulations, and relevant statutory requirements (including FICA and POPIA).

Minimum Requirements:

• Education: Grade 12 (National Senior Certificate) is essential. A relevant tertiary qualification (Diploma/Degree in Agriculture, Business Management, or Retail/Marketing) is highly advantageous.

• Experience: 3 to 5 years of proven management experience within an agricultural retail, FMCG, or hardware environment.

• Language Skills: Fully bilingual in English and Afrikaans (written and spoken) to effectively communicate with the local client base.

• Technical Skills: Strong computer literacy, specifically in MS Office (Excel, Word) and ERP/Retail Point-of-Sale systems.

• Licenses: Valid Code B drivers license and own reliable transport.

Core Competencies:

• Strong business acumen and numerical reasoning.

• Excellent negotiation and conflict-resolution skills.

• Demonstrated ability to lead and discipline a diverse team.

• Deep understanding of the South African agricultural sector.

Please note: By submitting your application, you consent to the processing of your personal information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). If you do not hear from us within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful. We will keep your CV on our system and will be in contact should another position open up