Branch Manager

Maziv; Durban North; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A regional management firm in Durban North is seeking a candidate responsible for managing and evaluating the region's performance according to predetermined targets and KPIs. The individual will ensure effective communication of department goals, manage technical teams, and continuously analyze operational performance to improve efficiency. This role requires regular reporting, support for regional operations, and proactive crisis management. Strong organizational and analytical skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage and evaluate regional performance according to predetermined targets and KPIs.
• Ensure sufficiency of technical teams for achieving set targets and objectives.
• Continuously analyze operational performance and develop efficiency improvements.
• Ensure effective communication of departmental targets to regional managers.
• Report on department status weekly and maintain records of past performance metrics.
• Provide support to regional manager in various departments and functions.
• Identify potential crises and devise contingency plans.

Job description

POSITION STATEMENT Is responsible for managing and evaluating the region's performance according to pre-determined targets, key performance indicators (KPIs), and project timelines.

Effectively communicate functional department targets to regional managers in a timely manner.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the region has sufficient capacity (technical teams) to achieve its set targets and objectives
• Confirm regional operating capacity in all departments
• Continuously analyze operating performance and develop ways to improve efficiency
• Ensure both parties (region head office) are giving and/or receiving training and technical support
• Ensure both parties (region head office) are giving and/or receiving health safety support
• Ensure both parties (region head office) are giving and/or receiving stock on time and within agreed timeframes
• Keep a record of past reports and monthly performance metrics
• Report on department status weekly Installations Maintenance Projects Monthly Manco
• Perform any other work-related duties and responsibilities that may be assigned from time to time by management

Reporting and Support

• Report back on progress towards targets throughout the month
• Provide support to the regional manager at the head office across all departments and functions to enable better and improved execution in the region
• Stock Procurement
• Health, Safety, and Vetting
• Technical Training
• Proactively manage changes in the regional scope, ensuring that any change to the scope is documented and approved
• Identify potential crises, devise contingency plans
• Plan and facilitate effective regional updates and meetings
• Liaise with business partners, including but not limited to Vumatel, Frogfoot, Evotel, Vumacam and SADV