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.