Cash In Transit (Cit) Manager

Izicash; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Izicash is seeking a proactive Cash in Transit (CIT) Manager for the Paarl branch in South Africa. You will lead operations, manage resources, and ensure adherence to rigorous security standards while driving profitability and service quality.

The role focuses on financial performance, contract management, and risk controls, with responsibilities spanning fleet oversight and personnel development to meet contractual commitments and cost efficiency.

Qualifications

• A three-year tertiary qualification in business or general management.
• PSIRA Grade B and CIT certification.
• Experience managing multiple sites is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Financial Management: monitor and manage the financial performance of CIT services and operations.
• Team Leadership and Development: lead and support branch personnel, including recruitment and induction.
• Customer and Contract Management: maintain and develop CIT contracts and customer relationships.
• Risk and Compliance: manage risk and compliance across all CIT operations.

Skills

Conflict resolution

Written and verbal communication

Negotiation

MS Office

Financial understanding

Planning and organisation

Education

Business/General Management degree

PSIRA Grade B

CIT certification

Job description

Cash in Transit (CIT) Manager

Location: Paarl, South Africa

Reports to: Branch Manager

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive and skilled Cash in Transit Manager to lead operations at our Paarl branch. In this role, you will be responsible for efficiently managing branch resources and procedures to meet contractual commitments in a cost-effective manner, while upholding the company’s rigorous security standards. A key focus will be on continuously improving branch profitability and maintaining the highest levels of security.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Management
  
  
  
  • Monitor and manage the financial performance of CIT services and operations.
  
  
  • Balance results against budgets and forecasts.
  
  
  • Control gross margin, direct wages, and overheads.
  
  
  • Oversee the vehicle fleet to ensure efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
  
  
  
  


• Team Leadership and Development
  
  
  
  • Lead and support branch personnel, including recruitment and induction.
  
  
  • Set clear performance expectations and provide ongoing guidance and development opportunities.
  
  
  • Optimise allocation of resources to meet operational demands effectively.
  
  
  
  


• Customer and Contract Management
  
  
  
  • Maintain and develop CIT contracts and customer relationships.
  
  
  • Conduct regular site visits and respond promptly to enquiries and concerns.
  
  
  • Continuously review operations to enhance service quality and profitability.
  
  
  
  


• Risk and Compliance
  
  
  
  • Manage risk and compliance across all CIT operations.
  
  
  • Implement loss prevention strategies.
  
  
  • Ensure consistent adherence to health, safety, and accessibility standards.
  
  
  
  

Minimum Requirements

• Qualifications
  
  
  
  • Business or General Management qualification, preferably a three-year tertiary qualification.
  
  
  • PSIRA Grade B and CIT certification.
  
  
  
  


• Experience (Highly Advantageous)
  
  
  
  • Experience managing multiple sites.
  
  
  • At least three years’ General Management experience with Profit and Loss (P&L) responsibility.
  
  
  • Route optimisation skills and familiarity with managing a unionised workforce.
  
  
  • Knowledge of logistics and fleet management.
  
  
  
  


• Skills and Attributes
  
  
  
  • Strong conflict resolution skills.
  
  
  • Clear written and verbal communication.
  
  
  • Effective negotiation capabilities.
  
  
  • Computer literacy, including MS Office.
  
  
  • Basic financial understanding.
  
  
  • Excellent planning and organisational skills.
  
  
  • Commitment to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and safe working environment.
  
  
  
  

We are committed to our core values: Integrity and Respect, Safety, Security and Service Excellence, delivered through Innovation and Teamwork.

We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and abilities.