Depot Manager, Western Cape

Recruiter:

Sheldon Recruitment and Selection

Job Ref:

EL002987/Janin

Date posted:

Friday, March 28, 2025

Location:

Capetown, South Africa

SUMMARY:
We are seeking a Depot Manager for a permanent vacancy based in Hermanus, Western Cape.

POSITION INFO:
Applicants are required to meet the following criteria:

Grade 12 required, tertiary qualification in electrical engineering advantageous
5+ years branch management experience and must have a strong knowledge of electrical products
Strong ability on MS Office, and practical experience on Netstock/K8 advantageous
Ideally must have a good knowledge of the area, and have a stable work record
Must be fluent in English & Afrikaans
Due to their equity requirements, an EE candidate is required

The successful applicant would be responsible for, but not limited to:

Liaise with major buyers/suppliers/manufacturers
Negotiate with suppliers to obtain the best possible price
Source new customer accounts
Assess local market conditions and identify sales opportunities
Encourage and assist to maintain good relationships with customers
Assist sales team to achieve profit targets and objectives for the branch
Assist at the sales counters when necessary
Ensure all sales related queries are addressed
Ensure the system is updated with regards to pricing
Conduct regular sales meetings with sales team
Manage commission and overtime claims
Inspect and authorize all credit notes
Ensure journals are complete and correct & transactions reconciled
Control and maintain all petty cash transactions
Ensure banking is done daily and deposit slips are filed and balanced
Assist with quotations and tender documents
Submit and follow up with tenders
Assist internal and external auditors where necessary
Control and monitor all general expenses
Monitor stock levels at all times
Ensure stock is processed and dispatched & received correctly and timeously
Manage the branch administration, sales and warehouse personnel and maintain an attendance register and sign off on absenteeism
Ensure safety regulations are adhered to at all times
Organize training and development in branch when required
Keep informed and liaise with head office on any Industrial Relations / H&S issues
Monitor performance of all employees and motivate staff

Salary: Market related

To apply email detailed CV and all supporting documentation through to

If you have not received a response within 7 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful

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