Job Ref #: 3580
Industry: Horticulture/Agriculture
Job Type: Permanent
Positions Available: 1

Job Description

Hinterland, a leading agricultural retail business and a subsidiary of Senwes, serves farmers, businesses and communities across South Africa by providing a comprehensive range of agricultural products and solutions.

Hinterland is looking for a motivated and results-driven Assistant Branch Manager to assist with the effective management and daily operations of the branch. The successful candidate will support the Branch Manager in driving sales growth, managing stock levels, ensuring profitability, supervising employees and maintaining excellent customer service. If you have strong leadership skills, experience in retail or the agricultural business sector, and a passion for customer service and operational excellence, this is an opportunity to contribute to the success and growth of the branch.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the daily management and operations of the branch to achieve sales targets, profitability and operational objectives.
• Monitor sales performance, stock movement and inventory levels to minimise shortages, manage stock rotation and identify sales opportunities.
• Oversee merchandising, product displays, pricing and store presentation in line with company standards.
• Monitor gross profit margins, implement pricing strategies and identify opportunities to improve profitability and reduce costs.
• Ensure excellent customer service, resolve customer complaints and maintain effective relationships with customers and suppliers.
• Supervise, guide and support employees, monitor performance and assist with staff development.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, operational standards and relevant employment legislation.
• Assist with recruitment, onboarding, credit administration and general branch administration, ensuring accurate records are maintained.

Job Requirements

• National Senior Certificate (Grade 12).
• A degree or diploma in Business Management, Marketing or a related field will be advantageous.
• Minimum 3–5 years' relevant experience in a retail environment.
• Knowledge of retail operations, stock control, inventory management, merchandising, pricing strategies and gross profit margins.
• Strong leadership, sales, people management and customer relationship skills.
• Excellent communication, planning, organising, time management and problem-solving skills.
• Strong administrative skills and attention to detail.

Closing date: 12 November 2026

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• We are committed to transformation through the appointment of persons from designated groups, and potential candidates from these groups will enjoy preference.
• Kindly note that a consumer credit record will be requested in respect of all appointments which involve dealing with cash or finances.
• Should we not have contacted you within six weeks of the closing date, you may assume that your application has been unsuccessful.