Branch Supervisor

Takealot.com, a leading South African online retailer, is looking for a highly talented Branch Supervisor to join our Distribution Centre in Cape Town.

We are a young, dynamic, hyper growth company looking for smart, creative, hardworking people with integrity to join us.  We offer a market related, Total Remuneration Package which allows full flexibility according to your needs, a great work environment and a promise that you won’t be bored as long as you are prepared for a challenge and want to build something great.

This position reports to : Branch Manager

Purpose of this position: 

The Branch Supervisor will be responsible for the operational supervision of the Western Cape Facility. This will include, but not be limited to, the successful execution of The fleet and Last mile Deliveries

Qualifications:

• Minimum of Grade 12
• Tertiary qualification preferred

Your responsibilities will include: 

• Responsible for the supervision of the fleet and all other secondary roles which flow from this function.
• Ensures the on-time delivery of product to/from the distribution center.
• Ensure that fleet is adequate for operations and fully maintained
• Ensure effective maintenance of fleet and manage schedules vehicle services
• Ensure consistent application of company policies and procedures
• Must continually work to promote the orderliness and cleanliness of the work area and maintain all company standards.
• Maintain daily meetings with staff. Meetings are focused on KPI management and other operational feedback for MR and Last mile deliveries
• Works closely with management to identify and resolve all issues and ensure quality service to our customers
• Ensures all drivers follow company procedures and apply discipline when and if necessary.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the Branch Manager
• It is required of you to work until your daily responsibilities are completed, which might result in you working longer than normally.
• Ensure Drivers are available for last mile deliveries daily, by working closely with the labour brokers with driver and assistant requirements.
• Compete accident and incident reports timeously and submit to respective parties

Cost Management: 

• Ensure that fleet costs are clearly recorded and reported to Branch Manager
• Manage daily staff and overtime efficiently to ensure labor cost is controlled

Reporting & Admin:

• Extracts data and generates reports which will assist in performance tracking and decision making.
• Ensures all CODs are cashed up and reconciled daily.
• All administrative documentation is labelled and filed as per procedures.
• All daily, weekly and monthly reports/ meeting minutes are up to date
• KPI reports sent out timeously daily and are posted on notice boards

People Management:

• Trains and supervise Driver Admins and Drivers to carry out the functions under their control.
• Uploads all new drivers for verifications.
• Oversees and arranges staff transport.
• Ensure that all staff are at work and attendance is 100%. All absent staff to have suitable corrective action to be taken consistently
• Measure and manage staff through formal staff appraisals, development, coaching and disciplinary procedure
• Effective leadership and direction for the team through involvement and communication to deliver on the relevant key business drivers

SHE, Risk, Quality & 5S Duties:

• Ensure 5S housekeeping standards are implemented and maintained
• Implement and maintain health and safety standards in you appointment as Fire Fighter
• Ensure the team complies to COVID19 protocols

Attributes :

• Solutions-oriented, can-do attitude; self-motivated,
• Self-starter with high energy levels
• Strong organizational & prioritization skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to interact with internal & external stakeholders at all levels
• Comfortable with change and excellent team player
• Comfortable with learning and adapting to new systems
• Be able to work in a pressured environment
• Be able to complete tasks quickly & efficiently
• Be willing to go the extra mile
• A structured and disciplined management style
• Ability to motivate and inspire a team
• Computer literacy (excel, word, PowerPoint)
• Knowledge of vehicle tracking systems
• Experience in directly and indirectly managing people to deliver continuous improvement.

The Environment: 

• takealot.com employees are entrepreneurial and dynamic, smart, customer- centric, fun and have the shared ambition of takealot.com being the leading e- commerce company in Africa. 
• We have fun, work hard, take ownership, work in teams to create solutions, and are always open to direct feedback/new ideas on where we can improve. 
• We are short on ego and high on output. 
• We are doers and not only thinkers, its all in the execution after all. 
• We love what we do and what we are creating.
• We seek to employ an Extra Ordinary Mind who is Smart, has Integrity, and is Hardworking. 

If you meet the above you are an Extraordinary Mind so come and join us! 

Takealot Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applicants from the previously disadvantaged groups and people with disabilities, to apply.