Branch Manager at Macsteel

Job Advert Summary    

• We are seeking an accomplished, commercially astute Branch Manager to take full accountability for our Special Steels Bright Bar branch. This is a critical leadership appointment. It is a rare opportunity to direct a technically demanding, production-driven operation within the heavy steel sector, and to shape its performance, people and long-term growth.Applicants must be leaders with a proven record of delivering results in manufacturing and heavy steel.

Minimum Requirements    

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Metallurgy / Engineering, or a related field is required.
• Proven operational management experience within the medium to heavy steel manufacturing industry, supported by a minimum of 5 years' experience in metallurgical, and / or production, and maintenance environments; exposure to Special Steels and Bright Bar operations will be advantageous.
• 8–10 years of senior management experience in the steel or Engineering industry is essential.
• Proven track record of growing revenue, opening new markets
• Strong financial acumen with the ability to read, interpret and act on performance data.
• SAP proficiency advantageous; strong overall computer literacy is essential.
• Solid understanding of OHSA, ISO standards and relevant South African legislation.
• Exceptional communication skills in English — written and verbal; articulate ideas with clarity and conviction.
• Good diagnostic skills
• Must be persuasive and have good change management skills together with decision making skills

Duties and Responsibilities    
Strategy & Business Growth

• Set strategic direction for the branch, driving operational excellence, production growth, and sustained profitability.
• Leverage production capability as a competitive advantage to increase market share, improve customer service levels, and accelerate business growth.
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and operational discipline to deliver industry-leading performance.
• Drive growth by maximising production output, improving efficiency, and ensuring the branch is positioned to meet current and future market demand. 

Financial Performance

• Develop, manage and optimise branch budgets, ensuring disciplined cost control and sustainable profitability.
• Optimise inventory, production output and resource allocation to maximise margin and operational flow.
• Drive financial performance through proactive monitoring, informed decision-making, and timely corrective action.
• Implement scalable processes that support sustainable growth without sacrificing agility

 People & Culture

• Build and lead a high-performance team — coaching, mentoring and holding people to ambitious standards.
• Create an environment where talent is retained, succession is planned, and every team member grows.
• Foster a culture of accountability, commercial curiosity and customer obsession.
• Manage employee relations and industrial relations with fairness, firmness and transparency.

Customer & Supplier Excellence

• Develop deep, trust-based relationships with key customers and strategic suppliers.
• Stay ahead of market trends, pricing dynamics and competitor moves to maintain an edge.
• Lead sales and marketing initiatives within the Special Steels Bright bar market

Compliance, Safety & Quality

• Champion a zero-compromise safety culture aligned with OHSA, ISO and Macsteel SHEQ standards.
• Embed risk management practices that protect people, assets and business continuity.
• Ensure full compliance with statutory regulations and corporate governance frameworks.

Branch Operations & Production Management

• Oversee daily branch operations, ensuring effective coordination of sales, production, processing, maintenance and distribution activities.
• Drive operational efficiency, proven Operational Management experience within a manufacturing, processing, production, or industrial environment, with a strong track record of driving production performance, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement.

Deadline:8th November,2026