Branch Manager

Sportsmans Warehouse; Empangeni; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent retail company in Empangeni is seeking a Branch Manager to lead its team. The ideal candidate will have 5 years of retail sales experience and 3 years in Store Management. Responsibilities include managing staff, ensuring exceptional customer service, and overseeing store standards. The role offers a competitive salary along with additional benefits including a car allowance and medical aid. Interested candidates should submit a concise CV by 27 February 2026.

Benefits

Car allowance

Medical aid

Pension

Staff discount

Qualifications

• 5 years’ experience in retail sales.
• 3 years’ Store Management experience.
• Clear Credit and Criminal Record.

Responsibilities

• Ensure exceptional customer service.
• Manage staff performance and development.
• Oversee store administration and standards.

Skills

In-store retail experience

Store Management experience

Staff Management

Computer literate

Good communication skills

Education

Matric / Grade 12

Job description

Branch Manager

The following Management position has become available in our SWH Empangeni, KZN:

Minimum Requirements

• 5 years’ in-store retail (sales) experience
• 3 years’ Store Management experience
• Matric / Grade 12 (or equivalent qualification)
• Clear Credit- and Criminal Record
• Proven track record in shrinkage- and expense control, budgets and exceptional customer service
• IR experience will be an advantage
• Staff Management (10 - 15 staff) - dependent on the size of the store (staff complement)
• Computer literate (Outlook, MS Word/Excel), including strong numeric competency
• Good verbal- and written communication skills, target driven and exceptional leadership skills

Key Duties

• Customer Focus
• Staff Management
• Training‑and Development of Store Team
• Community Involvement
• Profit‑minded Financial Acumen
• Administration
• Store‑and Merchandising Standards
• Merchant Mentality
• Protection of Company Assets

Key Competencies / Attributes

• Personal Energy and Drive
• People and Management Skills (Ethical Leadership)
• Speed to Execute
• Attention to Detail
• Affinity for Product and Ability to Sell
• Promoting- and Supporting Change
• Personal Organization- and Effectiveness
• Business Acumen
• Ability- and Eagerness to Learn

Remuneration includes a basic salary, car allowance and additional Company benefits including Medical Aid, Pension, Balanced Scorecard and Staff Discount.

Please send a concise CV (no more than 3 pages) to:

Email Address: [e-mail]

Closing Date: 27 February 2026

If your application has not been responded to by 13 March 2026, please accept that it has been unsuccessful.

Sportsmans Warehouse, a division of the Holdsport Group, is committed to the principles of the Employment Equity Act, and to achieving an equitably representative and diverse workforce.