Branch Manager (Non-Destructive Testing)

Two Roads Trading; Vanderbijlpark; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Two Roads Trading is seeking a Branch Manager to oversee end-to-end branch performance, drive revenue growth and maintain compliance with safety and quality standards.

You will lead multi-disciplinary teams, manage project lifecycles, and collaborate with internal stakeholders to deliver on contractual commitments while expanding the client portfolio in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–8 years’ experience in the NDT, inspection, integrity or broader engineering services environment.
• Minimum 3–5 years in a branch, operations or project management capacity with profit and loss accountability.
• Demonstrated track record of revenue growth and client portfolio expansion.
• Proven experience managing multi-disciplinary technical teams across concurrent projects and client sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, organising, directing and controlling branch performance with autonomy.
• Prepare and present weekly to annual performance reports.
• Manage full project lifecycles from mobilisation to close-out and maintain project records.
• Drive revenue growth, client relationships and strategic market expansion.
• Oversee budgeting, cost control, debtor management and financial reporting.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and contractual obligations.
• Develop and retain branch staff, manage resource planning and skills development.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Negotiation

Communication

Financial acumen

Risk management

Education

National Diploma or Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Metallurgy, etc.), Operations Management, Business Management or related

SAQCC NDT certification — Level II or Level III

Valid Code B driver’s license

Postgraduate qualification or management development programme

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Purpose of the role

The Branch Manager holds end-to-end responsibility for the operational, financial, commercial and people performance of the branch. The incumbent will drive revenue growth and client retention, ensure all projects are executed in accordance with contractual and regulatory requirements, maintain the branch’s certification and accreditation standing, and build a high-performing, safety-conscious team aligned to Group values.

Key Responsibilities

Operational leadership

• Perform core managerial functions - planning, organising, leading, controlling and monitoring - with a high degree of autonomy


• Prepare and present weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual operational performance reports


• Implement systems and policies ensuring every project is executed in line with the purchase order, contract and quotation


• Identify and mitigate operational and project risks to safeguard organisational integrity


• Conduct effective Root Cause Analysis and implement corrective and preventative actions


• Proactively manage suppliers, conduct evaluations and identify improvement opportunities

Project and contract lifecycle management

• Manage the full lifecycle of awarded projects and contracts from mobilisation to close-out


• Maintain an up-to-date register of pipeline and executed projects, including commercial terms, key stakeholders and timelines


• Coordinate and mobilise internal stakeholders to ensure successful project execution


• Track projects against timelines, deliverables and budgets, and prepare monthly project reports


• Maintain all project records on Zoho, or any other platform adopted by the Company

Commercial and business growth

• Drive sustainable growth of the entity through new opportunity identification, market expansion and diversification initiatives


• Convert enquiries into secured work at or above the branch conversion target


• Consistently identify opportunities to upsell and cross-sell services and solutions


• Establish and maintain strong, long-term client relationships built on a superior customer experience


• Develop and execute strategic marketing and client growth initiatives


• Collaborate with technical teams to provide expert advice and support on service offerings


• Build and maintain strategic relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Financial management

• Report into Group Finance on all financial matters, submitting complete and accurate branch results within aligned reporting deadlines for consolidation purposes


• Prepare and analyse monthly management accounts, forecasts and financial reports


• Manage budgets, cost controls and expenditure across all branch projects


• Conduct monthly audits of debtor reconciliations, resolving queries and complex matters promptly


• Ensure timely allocation of receipts, claims and credit notes, and proactively collect outstanding debt


• Implement systems ensuring invoices are issued timeously with all supporting documentation obtained from customers


• Control costs, mitigate financial risk and meet cash flow targets


• Participate in the planning and budgeting process with a specific focus on growth initiatives


• Drive cost-effective operating structures, efficiency, waste reduction and scalable processes

Compliance, quality and safety

• Ensure the branch and all projects are executed in accordance with applicable legislation and regulations


• Maintain all company, personnel and equipment certifications in a current and audit-ready state


• Uphold the branch quality management system and support internal and external audits


• Ensure full compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and client site requirements

People and culture

• Lead, develop and retain the branch team, including technicians, supervisors and administrative staff


• Manage resource planning, deployment and utilisation across projects and client sites


• Drive performance management, development planning and skills advancement within the branch


• Create and maintain a positive work climate that energises employees, minimises disruption and maximises productivity, aligned to Group values

Requirements

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications

• National Diploma or Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Metallurgy, etc.), Operations Management, Business Management or a related discipline


• SAQCC NDT certification — Level II or Level III in one or more methods (UT, RT, MPI, DPI) — highly advantageous


• Valid Code B driver’s licence


• Postgraduate qualification or management development programme — advantageous

Experience

• Minimum 5–8 years’ experience in the NDT, inspection, integrity or broader engineering services environment


• Minimum 3–5 years in a branch, operations or project management capacity with profit and loss accountability


• Demonstrated track record of revenue growth and client portfolio expansion


• Proven experience managing multi-disciplinary technical teams across concurrent projects and client sites


• Sound working knowledge of contract administration and project cost control


• Experience operating within a quality-accredited environment [ISO 9001 / SANAS ISO/IEC 17020 / 17025]


• Proficiency in ERP or project management platforms

Competencies

• Commercial acumen and financial literacy


• Strong leadership presence with the ability to hold teams accountable


• Sound judgement and decisiveness under operational pressure


• Excellent written and verbal communication, including report writing at executive level


• Client-centric approach with strong negotiation and relationship-building ability


• Analytical and structured problem-solving capability


• High personal standards of integrity, safety and quality

Additional requirements

• Willingness to travel to client sites and to work extended hours during shutdowns and outages