TRAINEE BRANCH MANAGER
BEST HOME & ELECTRIC SOUTH DIVISION
WESTERN CAPE NORTH REGION
We are seeking a suitably qualified Trainee Branch Manager to oversee all branch functions within the BE Western Cape North Region. The role is responsible to communicate and drive daily operations of the branch and ensure its alignment to company goals. The role would drive all people related issues, customer service, sales, stock and credit management within the branch and the successful candidate needs to take ownership of all branch activities and lead a profitable and sustainable business unit which contributes to the overall success of the organisation.
Ideal candidates would have solid experience running a store and would have had exposure to managing profit and growth.
The role will:
- Manage, lead, motivate, develop and empower branch employees – thereby retaining a stable team who can deliver business goals.
- Drive sales targets and manage operational efficiencies to maintain a healthy, profitable business.
- Ensure excellent customer service by playing an active role in customer contact situations – thereby ensuring and maintaining healthy customer relationships.
- Manage as well as control financial targets within company accepted norms and balance this against business risk.
- Maintain and improve customer service, sales performance, stock efficiencies and manage business risk related to credit.
- Ensure stock loss is minimized through compliance with security measures, stock, and cash handling procedures.
- Ensure administrative duties within the store are in accordance with company guidelines. (FAIS)
- Guide, manage and verify operations within the Branch to ensure compliance with relevant regulatory legislations.
- People Management – training, mentoring, coaching and management of staff within the store.
Requirements:
- A valid driver’s license
- A Matric/Grade 12 educational qualification
- Business related tertiary qualification would be an advantage
- Minimum 3 years’ retail management experience, preferably in the furniture retail
- Computer literate
- Strong leadership abilities
- Management abilities – Manage, lead, motivate, develop and empower branch staff
We require a tough-minded individual who is target driven, thrives on driving performance and is able to juggle customer service with working in a high-pressure sales environment.
This position will require travelling and if needed, to sleep out from time to time. The successful candidate is required to be fully transferable within the Division.
E-mail a short CV (please include a clear copy of your South African ID, Valid Driver License and Grade 12 certificate) to:
JanC@lewisgroup.co.za
and
NontsikeleloG@lewisgroup.co.za
Closing Date: Friday, 6 November 2026
Please clearly stipulate “Trainee Branch Manager – BE Western Cape North Region” in the subject of your email when applying.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. The appointment will be made in accordance with the Company’s Employment Equity Requirements
Education:
- High School (matric) (Required)
License/Certification:
- Drivers License (Required)
Location:
- Northern Suburbs, Western Cape (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
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