Factory Manager - Cape Town Scrap Metal Branch

SA Metal; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

SA Metal in Cape Town is seeking a Branch Operations Manager to oversee daily branch operations, lead staff, and ensure efficient purchasing, dispatch and stock control. You will drive compliance with the Second-Hand Goods Act, maintain accurate records, and deliver regular management reports.

You will also collaborate with senior management to share best practices across sites, strengthen customer relations, and ensure adherence to health & safety policies while meeting performance targets.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing branch operations and staff.
• Ability to maintain accurate purchase/dispatch records.
• Strong focus on compliance with regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage the branch's operations and staff.
• Ensure scrap metal is purchased at the correct grade and weight, and that all purchase and dispatch records are accurately maintained and reconciled.
• Ensure full compliance with the Second-Hand Goods Act, including accurate recording of all information required under the Act.
• Manage stock control, inventory accuracy and cash.
• Lead the branch staff to meet daily operational and purchasing targets.
• Manage staff discipline, timekeeping and attendance directly - including initiating and running disciplinary processes where required.
• Maintain vigilance against theft, fraud, bribery and dishonesty, and escape any suspected irregularities immediately to senior management.
• Maintain strong customer relations and resolve customer complaints professionally.
• Ensure compliance with all company policies, procedures, and health & safety regulations.
• Prepare accurate daily, weekly and monthly operational and financial reports for senior management.
• Work closely with senior management and other branch managers to share best practice across sites.

Skills

Operations management

Team leadership

Stock control

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the branch's operations and staff

• Ensure scrap metal is purchased at the correct grade and weight, and that all purchase and dispatch records are accurately maintained and reconciled

• Ensure full compliance with the Second-Hand Goods Act, including accurate recording of all information required under the Act

• Manage stock control, inventory accuracy and cash

• Lead the branch staff to meet daily operational and purchasing targets

• Manage staff discipline, timekeeping and attendance directly - including initiating and running disciplinary processes where required

• Maintain vigilance against theft, fraud, bribery and dishonesty, and escape any suspected irregularities immediately to senior management

• Maintain strong customer relations and resolve customer complaints professionally

• Ensure compliance with all company policies, procedures, and health & safety regulations

• Prepare accurate daily, weekly and monthly operational and financial reports for senior management

• Work closely with senior management and other branch managers to share best practice across sites