Assistant Scrap Metal Yard / Branch Manager: Montague Gardens Branch

Job DescriptionThe Assistant Branch Manager focuses on assisting and supporting the Branch Manager with the planning and managing of the branch’s operations and staff.The Assistant Branch Manager, with the guidance of the Branch Manager, is responsible for leading a team to ensure that operational requirements are met. Compliance with the Second-Hand Goods Act, maintaining good customer relations, and acting with integrity are crucial for this role. The Assistant Branch Manager must be able to manage the branch on his / her own if necessary.Responsibilities Will Include, But Are Not Limited ToEnsuring all operational processes and procedures are strictly followedMaintain good customer relations and ensuring customer satisfactionEnsuring that the scrap metal is purchased at the correct gradeEnsuring records are updated and reconciled accurately for all items purchased and dispatchedEnsuring Company policies and procedures, and health & safety regulations are adhered toLead and supervise a team in order to achieve operational requirementsMotivating staff on a continuous basis.Ensuring that assistants thoroughly inspect scrap to be purchasedEnsuring that the requirements of the Second-hand Goods Act are complied with when buying scrap by accurately recording all information required under the ActFollowing clear and reasonable instructions from managersApplicants Must Have The Following Qualifying CriteriaMinimum Grade 12 or equivalentComputer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and OutlookGood numeracy skillsGood communication skillsFluent in EnglishAbility to work quickly and under pressureAt least 3-5 years applicable managerial experienceValid driver’s license and own reliable transportQualifying AttributesSelf-motivated, accurate, goal orientated and attention to detail.Eager to learn and develop.Able to analyse and implement verbal and written instructions.Ability to multi-task and manage a demanding workload in a pressurised environment.Ability to work independently and within a team.Ability to meet deadlines and deliver results (time management).Strong sense of integrity.Job title: Assistant Branch ManagerReporting to: Operations Manager & Branch ManagerJob type: Permanent positionBenefits IncludeProvident fundMedical aidLife cover at 4 x annual salaryFuneral cover15 x paid leave days per annumLong service leave after five years of employmentStandard hours07h30–17h00: Monday – Thursday07h30–16h00: FridayMay be required to work overtime as per operational requirementsExternal candidates are encouraged to apply for this vacancy on www.sametal.co.za/careers/ by no later than Monday, 03 November 2025.We regret that it is not possible to contact all unsuccessful applicants. Applicants who have not been contacted within fourteen (14) days from the date of their submission should consider their application unsuccessful. Please note that the successful candidate will receive a formal, written offer of employment after all applicable pre-employment checks have been completed. This offer will only be valid if it is signed by a company representative authorised to make such an offer. Representations made on behalf of the company in any other form do not constitute valid offers of employment and should not be construed as such.