Branch Manager : TradeXpress at Distell

Job description

Applications are invited for the above mentioned position. The successful incumbent will report to the Regional Distribution Manager: Coastal Region Distribution and will be based at TradeXpress in Swaziland, Matsapha.

Key Performance Areas For This Position Include

• Tactical Management
• Ensure a service orientated operation where tactics, policies and procedures are aligned with Distribution, Marketing, Sales, and customer requirements.
• Ensure a healthy relationship with Sales to jointly implement service offerings that satisfy the customer.
• People Management
• Ensure that staff are motivated and productively led and managed.
• Display Leadership behaviour reflecting company values, corporate governance and team orientation.
• Ensure that organisational structures are optimised and staffed with competent people.
• Ensure that all staff adhere to policies and procedures.
• Maintain sound Industrial Relations and discipline.
• Business Management
• Ensure cost effective management of operations and the efficient utilization of assets.
• Ensure the implementation and smooth running of the DMOS, Business planning, budgeting and EPMS processes.
• Ensure that Business Plan Initiatives are successfully executed
• Continuous Improvement Management
• Entrench a culture of innovation and business improvement in support of Functional and Corporate goals.
• Ensure adequate and correct infrastructure and facilities are in place.
• Implement world-class distribution practices.
• Commercial Management
• Ensure that administrative and commercial functions adhere to company procedures.
• Risk and Quality Management
• Ensure that the region complies with the risk and quality management policy.

The Successful Candidate Must Meet The Following Requirements

• A relevant tertiary qualification.
• A minimum of 3 years experience in a leadership role, preferably in a Retail or Warehouse and Distribution environment.
• Applicants should have excellent communication as well as written skills.
• Action orientated, but with the ability to take people with him / her on the journey.
• Good analytical skills, the ability to interpret financial and statistical data and a sound business acumen.
• Sound knowledge of IR practices and the management of discipline.
• A team player with the ability to lead, influence and manage people with diverse backgrounds.
• Proven experience of MS Office and SAP.
• Thorough knowledge of customs and excise.
• Be a citizen of Swaziland or have a valid work permit.

Applications Process

If you are interested and meet all requirements, please register and apply via the Distell Career Portal by logging onto

Reference number: 6902 Closing Date: 20 June 2017