Asphalt Branch Manager - Construction Industry

RPO Recruitment; Vrystaat; On-site; ZAR 550,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary: R550K – R650K CTC per annum

Job summary

RPO Recruitment’s client, a leading materials and infrastructure company, seeks an experienced Asphalt Branch Manager to oversee the Bloemfontein production facility, ensuring safe and efficient operations and high-quality outputs.

You will lead production, maintenance and logistics teams, drive budget control, and foster strong customer relationships while promoting a safety- and performance-driven culture.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical, Civil, or Chemical Engineering or related field.
• Additional business or operations management qualification advantageous.
• 8–10 years’ manufacturing/production experience with at least 3 years in a management role.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day plant operations to ensure efficient, high-quality asphalt production.
• Drive continuous improvement of production systems, processes, and operational policies.
• Oversee preventative and corrective maintenance programmes to maximise plant uptime.
• Ensure effective spares control, inventory management, and logistics coordination.
• Plan production in line with sales forecasts and customer demand.
• Support budgeting, cost control, and operational performance tracking.

Skills

Leadership

Logistics

Production planning

Maintenance planning

QA/QC standards

HSE standards

Problem solving

MS Office

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical/Civil/Chemical)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

RPO Recruitment’s client, a leading materials and infrastructure company is seeking an experienced Asphalt Branch Manager to oversee full operational, technical, and commercial performance of its production facility in Bloemfontein.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day plant operations to ensure efficient, high-quality asphalt production


• Drive continuous improvement of production systems, processes, and operational policies


• Oversee preventative and corrective maintenance programmes to maximise plant uptime


• Ensure effective spares control, inventory management, and logistics coordination


• Plan production in line with sales forecasts and customer demand


• Support budgeting, cost control, and operational performance tracking


• Manage dispatch and delivery logistics to ensure on-time product supply


• Lead, develop, and mentor production, maintenance, and logistics teams


• Promote a strong safety, quality, and performance-driven culture


• Build and maintain strong customer relationships and service levels

Requirements:

• Degree in Mechanical, Civil, Chemical Engineering, or related field


• Additional business or operations management qualification advantageous


• 8–10 years’ manufacturing/production experience, with at least 3 years in a management role


• Strong background in plant operations and mechanical maintenance


• Proven experience in logistics, supply chain, and production planning


• Solid understanding of asphalt plant operations and manufacturing processes


• Knowledge of QA/QC systems, maintenance planning, and HSE standards


• Strong leadership and team management capability


• Computer literate (MS Office) with exposure to operational systems


• Valid driver’s licence and own transport


• Willingness to relocate on short notice


• Strong communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills


• Hands-on, proactive leadership style with ability to perform under pressure

Benefits:

• Salary: R550K – R650K CTC per annum