Branch Manager

Branch managers are responsible for the management of a speciality or a department store. They also perform a variety of tasks, ranging from administrative to supervisory functions.

• Planning, organizing, coordinating and controlling the branch store.



• Planning and implementing policies.



• Making budgetary estimates.



• Negotiating with suppliers, customers and other organizations.



• Managing daily operations.



• Reporting to owners or directors.



• Supervising and training subordinate staff.

Requirements
 
Secondary Education
A HIGCSE/IGCSE Grade 12, or equivalent qualification, is required for studies in Namibia (UNAM and Polytechnic), whilst a HIGCSE or outstanding IGCSE Grade 12, or equivalent qualification, is needed for studies at South African tertiary-educationfacilities.
 
Recommended subjects
Mathematics, Accounting, Economics and Business Studies (South Africa)
 
Tertiary Education
A person can, without any further studies, start working after school as a salesperson or trainee manager. If a tertiary qualification is required, a wide variety of study areas in the commerce field (e.g. B. Com., B. Econ., B. Admin., National Certificate in Business Studies) can be considered by the candidate. Some technikons in South Africa also offer diplomas in Retail Business Management. Practical experience, however, is vital in this case. 

Personality
The prospective branch manager should be a mature person with a sense of responsibility and good leadership qualities. He/she should be very motivated, hard-working and willing to work overtime.

Work Opportunities
Branch managers can work at any store that sell products and services.

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