Branch Manager - Port Elizabeth

Skillnet Recruitment; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 550,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

Skillnet Recruitment is seeking a Branch Manager for the Port Elizabeth area to oversee daily operations within a plastics manufacturing and distribution context. You will lead production, warehousing, logistics and admin teams to drive efficiency and reliability.

The role requires 5–8 years in a Branch/Operations Manager position within manufacturing, with strong leadership, communication and people-management skills and fluency in Afrikaans and English.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in manufacturing or industrial settings.
• Strong communication and people-management skills are essential.
• Experience in plastics or packaging operations is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily branch operations, ensuring efficiency and compliance.
• Lead staff across production, warehousing, logistics, and admin.
• Drive branch performance through planning, resource allocation, and workflow optimization.
• Maintain relationships with suppliers, clients and stakeholders.
• Ensure adherence to safety, quality, and operational standards.
• Monitor stock levels, production schedules and dispatch timelines.
• Analyze branch metrics and implement corrective actions where needed.
• Manage budgets, cost controls and financial reporting.
• Uphold company values, professionalism and operational excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

People management

Strategic thinking

Operational discipline

Afrikaans

English

MS Office

ERP/POS systems

Production processes

Tools

MS Office

ERP/POS systems

Job description

Branch Manager - Port Elizabeth

Position Overview: A leading plastics manufacturing and distribution company is seeking an experienced Branch Manager to oversee operations at its Port Elizabeth branch. The ideal candidate is a male aged 40-45, with proven leadership ability, strong operational discipline, and a track record of managing high-performance teams in a manufacturing or industrial environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily branch operations, ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and compliance
• Lead and manage staff across production, warehousing, logistics, and administration
• Drive branch performance through effective planning, resource allocation, and workflow optimization
• Maintain strong relationships with suppliers, clients, and internal stakeholders
• Ensure adherence to safety, quality, and operational standards
• Monitor stock levels, production schedules, and dispatch timelines
• Analyze branch performance metrics and implement corrective actions where required
• Manage budgets, cost controls, and financial reporting
• Uphold company values, professionalism, and operational excellence

Minimum Requirements:

• Male candidate aged 40-45
• Minimum 5-8 years experience in a Branch Manager or Operations Manager role
• Experience in manufacturing, plastics, packaging, or industrial production
• Strong leadership, communication, and people-management skills
• Solid understanding of production processes, warehousing, and logistics
• Ability to work under pressure and maintain high operational standards
• Proficient in MS Office and basic ERP/POS systems
• Fluent in Afrikaans and English
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transport

Competencies:

• Strategic thinking with hands-on operational capability
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities
• High level of accountability and integrity
• Ability to motivate and manage diverse teams