Branch Manager; Food Safety & Compliance

Branch Manager (Food Safety & Compliance) – Mpumalanga.

Are you a commercially minded leader with strong food safety, compliance, and business development experience? We are looking for an ambitious Branch Manager to establish and grow the Mpumalanga region for a respected food safety and compliance consultancy.

This is a hands‑on leadership role suited to someone who can deliver consulting, training, and compliance services while building a profitable regional client base.

As the branch develops, the role will move increasingly into strategic leadership, team management, operational performance, and commercial growth. It is ideal for someone who enjoys combining technical expertise with client‑facing, entrepreneurial leadership.

Salary: R25,000 – R35,000 CTC per month.

Type:
Permanent – Hybrid / Remote with Travel Required (Own Reliable Vehicle).

Benefits:

• Hybrid/remote working structure with travel to client sites
• Career development and training opportunities

Minimum Requirements:

• Afrikaans as a first or second language is desirable
• Relevant qualification in Food Science, Food Technology, Quality Management, Business Management, Operations Management, or a related field
• Additional management, leadership, sales, or business development training will be advantageous
• 3–5 years’ management experience within food safety, quality assurance, compliance, consulting, or a related environment
• Experience implementing and maintaining food safety management systems
• Strong business development and client relationship management experience
• Experience leading teams and managing multiple projects
• Exposure to financial management, budgeting, and branch performance reporting
• Technical Knowledge:
  • Strong working knowledge of food safety and quality management systems, including FSSC 22000, HACCP, BRCGS, GLOBALG.A.P, GFSI standards, SIZA, and ISO 9001.
• Key
  
  Skills:
  • Leadership and people management
  • Project management and operational coordination
  • Business development, sales, and proposal writing
  • Financial and commercial acumen
  • Client relationship management
  • Report writing, communication, and presentation skills
  • Strategic planning and execution
• Personal Attributes:
  • Customer-focused, professional, and ethical
  • Commercially minded, results-oriented, and entrepreneurial
  • Positive, resilient, organised, and deadline-driven
  • Confident communicator and strong relationship builder
  • Collaborative team player who is passionate about helping clients succeed

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Business Development & Growth
  • Establish and grow a profitable regional client base
  • Drive sales activity and identify new business opportunities
  • Build strong relationships with clients and industry stakeholders
  • Support sales and marketing initiatives for the region
  • Review and approve quotations, proposals, and project costings
• Food Safety & Compliance Consulting
  • Deliver consulting, training, and compliance services to clients
  • Implement and support food safety management systems aligned to relevant standards, including FSSC 22000, HACCP, BRCGS, GLOBALG.A.P, GFSI programmes, SIZA, and ISO 9001
  • Conduct client visits and provide technical guidance
  • Ensure all projects are delivered to a high professional standard
• Leadership & Team Management
  • Lead, mentor, and develop consulting and support staff
  • Manage team performance against agreed KPIs and productivity targets
  • Allocate resources effectively across projects and client engagements
  • Encourage accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
  • Conduct regular team meetings and performance reviews
• Project, Financial & Operational Management
  • Oversee consulting and implementation projects from initiation to completion
  • Monitor project timelines, budgets, deliverables, risks, and client expectations
  • Review monthly management accounts and branch performance metrics
  • Monitor performance against budget and financial targets
  • Present monthly business performance reports to the Director Group
  • Ensure administration, compliance documentation, and accreditation requirements are completed accurately and on time