Branch Manager - Automotive Pretoria (Permanent)

MyCareerCraft; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A retail company in Pretoria seeks a Store Manager responsible for overseeing the daily operations of an automotive parts store. This hands-on position requires strong leadership skills and experience in retail management. Candidates should hold a diploma in Business Admin, Sales, or Marketing and have at least 5 years of retail experience, including 3 years in a supervisory role. The ideal candidate will ensure customer satisfaction and maintain budgets while leading a diverse team.

Qualifications

• A completed diploma (at minimum) in Business Admin, Sales, or Marketing.
• At least 5 years of experience in a retail environment, with 3 in a supervisory role.
• Solid experience working with stock, sales targets, and people.
• Comfortable using MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Reliable, practical, and able to make decisions under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing all store operations from opening to closing.
• Managing stock levels, pricing, and promotions.
• Ensuring customers are helped quickly and professionally.
• Leading a team that includes sales staff, technical support, general workers, and a driver.
• Handling staff performance, training, and support.
• Ensuring all health and safety policies are followed.
• Monitoring budgets and keeping expenses cost-effective.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Reliability

Decision making

Education

Diploma in Business Admin, Sales, or Marketing

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Were looking for someone to take full responsibility for running a retail store that supplies automotive parts and services. The role includes everything from managing stock and keeping customers happy, to leading a team and making sure the store meets its sales targets.

You’ll need to be comfortable handling staff matters, keeping the store safe and organised, and making sure budgets are stuck to. This isn’t a desk job it’s hands‑on, and you’ll be involved in the day‑to‑day activity of the store.

Primary responsibilities

• Overseeing all store operations from opening to closing.

• Managing stock levels, pricing, and promotions.

• Making sure customers are helped quickly and professionally.

• Leading a team that includes sales staff, technical support, general workers, and a driver.

• Handling staff performance, training, and general support.

• Making sure all health and safety, company policies, and legal requirements are followed.

• Monitoring budgets and expenses, and keeping things cost‑effective.

Desired qualifications

• A completed diploma (at minimum) in Business Admin, Sales, or Marketing.

• At least 5 years of experience in a retail environment, with 3 of those in a supervisory role.

• Solid experience working with stock, sales targets, and people.

• Comfortable using MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

• Strong leadership and communication skills.

• Someone who is reliable, practical, and can make decisions under pressure.