Branch Manager – Technical Service Operations

Engineering ~ Manufacturing
Durban – Kwa Zulu Natal – South Africa

A leading technical service operation is seeking an experienced Branch Manager to oversee its Durban/Pinetown branch and regional service network. This role requires a commercially strong leader with proven experience managing a profitable branch or technical service centre within a technical, engineering, or industrial environment.
 
You will be responsible for leading service technicians, managing branch administration, controlling inventory and parts, and ensuring exceptional customer service. A strong understanding of operational profitability, costing, planning, and business growth is essential.
 
Minimum Requirements
  • Minimum 5 years’ proven experience managing a branch, profit centre, or technical service operation
  • Strong commercial and financial understanding, including profitability and costing
  • Experience managing technical/service teams and regional support structures
  • Strong stock control, planning, and administrative management ability
  • Excellent customer relationship management and business development skills
  • Strong leadership, organisational, and problem-solving abilities
 
Key Responsibilities
  • Manage branch operations, technicians, administration, and stock control
  • Drive service quality, customer satisfaction, and profitability
  • Support business growth and service expansion
Work closely with sales teams to strengthen customer support and new business development