Hiring Now | Retail Branch Manager – Tools & Machinery | Silverlakes, Pretoria, Gauteng | Permanent Position Available

Adendorff Machinery Mart, one of South Africa’s most established and rapidly growing retailers of tools, machinery, spares, and equipment, is seeking an experienced and commercially driven Retail Branch Manager to lead their high-performing Silverlakes branch in Pretoria East, Gauteng. Adendorff sources products from across the globe to deliver the widest possible range at the most competitive prices, and the Branch Manager is the individual responsible for translating that offering into consistent sales performance, operational excellence, and an outstanding customer experience at branch level. If you have a proven track record in retail or trade management — ideally within the automotive, engineering, tools, or hardware sector — and you are ready to take full ownership of a thriving branch with genuine growth potential, this is the leadership opportunity you have been looking for. Don’t miss this opportunity — vacancies are filling fast. Apply today.

Job Overview

Field	Detail
Job Title	Retail Branch Manager – Tools & Machinery
Division	Loc 26 Silverlakes
Department / Industry	Retail – Management
Job Type	Permanent
Salary	Negotiable (with Benefits available)
Location	Silverlakes, Pretoria, Gauteng
Working Hours	Monday – Friday: 08:00–17:00 | Saturday: 08:00–13:00
Minimum Experience	Mid-Senior
Closing Date	05 June 2026
Application Status	Open – Accepting Applications Now

About the Role

Adendorff Machinery Mart’s Silverlakes branch in Pretoria East is a busy, high-volume retail operation serving trade, industrial, and DIY customers across Gauteng. As Branch Manager, you will carry full responsibility for the commercial and operational performance of the branch — from developing and executing sales strategies and managing budgets, to leading the branch team and maintaining the standard of customer service that Adendorff’s customers have come to expect. This is a leadership role that demands both strategic thinking and hands-on involvement, and the successful candidate will be someone who is equally comfortable analysing sales reports and walking the shop floor.

Preference will be given to candidates who bring prior management experience from within the automotive, engineering, tools and machinery, or hardware sector. Experience in retail branch procedures is a distinct advantage, and technical knowledge of DIY tools or hardware — while not a hard minimum requirement — is described by Adendorff as an absolute added advantage. The ability to understand the products you are selling, and to develop that knowledge in your team, is central to what makes an Adendorff Branch Manager effective.

The ideal candidate is a confident, reliable, and honest leader who operates with integrity, drives performance through others, and is committed to the long-term vision that defines Adendorff Machinery Mart as a market leader. Adendorff invests meaningfully in the development of its management team, and this role offers a genuine platform for career advancement within a growing national retail group.

Please note: The Company encourages all designated groups to apply in line with its commitment to Employment Equity and transformation.

Key Responsibilities

Sales Strategy & Revenue Growth

• Develop and implement sales strategies designed to meet and exceed the branch’s financial targets consistently.
• Analyse sales reports and market trends to forecast future needs, identify growth opportunities, and adjust strategy accordingly.
• Drive sales performance across all product categories — including tools, spares, machinery, and hardware — through active floor leadership and team motivation.
• Monitor competitor activity and market developments to ensure the branch maintains its competitive positioning in the Pretoria East market.
• Identify and pursue opportunities to grow the branch’s trade customer base and deepen relationships with existing high-value accounts.

Financial Management & Budget Control

• Manage the branch budget with discipline, controlling expenses and ensuring that operational costs remain within approved parameters.
• Monitor and manage inventory levels and stock investment, ensuring optimal product availability without excessive overstock.
• Produce and review financial and operational reports accurately and within required timeframes, presenting findings to senior management as required.
• Implement cost-saving initiatives without compromising service quality or operational efficiency.
• Ensure all financial transactions, invoicing, and administrative processes are completed accurately and in line with company policy.

Stock Control & Inventory Management

• Oversee stock control processes across the branch, ensuring inventory accuracy, correct storage, and minimal shrinkage.
• Manage the receiving, dispatch, and transfer of stock in accordance with Adendorff’s branch procedures and documentation standards.
• Coordinate and lead perpetual and scheduled stock takes, ensuring reconciliations are completed accurately and discrepancies investigated and resolved promptly.
• Maintain optimal stock levels across all categories to support sales performance and prevent out-of-stock situations.

People Management & Team Leadership

• Recruit, onboard, develop, and retain a high-performing branch team capable of delivering Adendorff’s standard of customer service and sales performance.
• Provide ongoing coaching, mentoring, and performance management to all branch staff, including sales assistants, stock controllers, and administrative personnel.
• Foster a positive, motivated, and accountable team culture that reflects Adendorff’s values of reliability, integrity, and customer focus.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and implement development plans to support staff growth and career progression within the branch.
• Manage staff scheduling, leave, and disciplinary processes in line with company HR policies and applicable labour legislation.

Customer Service & Branch Standards

• Maintain and continuously raise the standard of customer service delivered across all touchpoints within the Silverlakes branch.
• Handle customer escalations and complaints with professionalism, empathy, and a clear resolution focus, ensuring every outcome reflects positively on the Adendorff brand.
• Ensure the branch is clean, well-merchandised, and operationally compliant at all times, projecting a professional image to every customer who walks through the door.
• Build and maintain positive long-term relationships with key trade customers, supplier representatives, and community stakeholders.

Administrative & Compliance Duties

• Oversee all administrative and managerial duties within the branch, ensuring processes are followed consistently and documentation is accurate and up to date.
• Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety standards, company policies, and applicable retail legislation across all branch operations.
• Liaise with regional and head office management on performance reporting, operational updates, and strategic initiatives.
• Perform any other work-related tasks as reasonably required by senior management.

Minimum Requirements

Educational Qualifications

• Senior Certificate (Matric / Grade 12) — minimum educational requirement
• A relevant management, business, or retail qualification will be advantageous

Experience

• Mid-Senior level management experience in a retail, trade, or branch management role
• Proven track record of developing and executing sales strategies that achieve financial targets
• Prior management experience within the automotive, engineering, tools and machinery, or hardware sector is strongly preferred
• Experience in retail branch procedures, including stock control, budgeting, and staff management

Technical Skills

• Competency in analysing sales reports, financial data, and market trend information
• Proficiency in budget management and expense control within a retail branch context
• Familiarity with retail or trade management systems and inventory control platforms
• Sound computer literacy, including reporting and administrative software

Knowledge Requirements

• Strong understanding of retail sales principles and trade customer dynamics in a tools and machinery environment
• Knowledge of stock control, inventory management, and receiving procedures
• Awareness of South African labour legislation and HR compliance requirements relevant to staff management
• Technical knowledge of DIY tools, power tools, hardware, or machinery is an absolute added advantage

Skills & Competencies

• Proven ability to develop and lead a high-performing retail team
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to read financial data and translate it into actionable strategy
• Excellent customer service and stakeholder management skills at all levels
• Sound administrative and organisational skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage competing priorities under pressure in a high-volume branch environment

Personal Attributes

• Confident, reliable, and honest — the personal foundation Adendorff requires of all branch leaders
• A natural team builder who leads by example and inspires performance in others
• Driven and results-oriented, with a track record of meeting and exceeding commercial targets
• A genuine passion for tools, machinery, and the hardware retail environment
• Committed to continuous self-development and the development of those around them

Advantageous / Preferred

• Technical knowledge of DIY tools, power tools, spares, or machinery — an absolute added advantage as stated by Adendorff
• Prior experience managing a tools, machinery, automotive parts, or hardware trade branch
• Exposure to multi-department retail management in a comparable product environment

Please note: Adendorff Machinery Mart encourages all designated groups to apply. Appointments will be made in line with the company’s Employment Equity objectives and commitment to transformation.

Core Values

Commercial Leadership

A Branch Manager at Adendorff Machinery Mart is first and foremost a commercial leader. Your role is to translate the company’s national vision into branch-level results — through well-crafted sales strategies, disciplined budget management, and a relentless focus on identifying and capturing growth opportunities in the Pretoria East market. Adendorff is a rapidly growing business, and the Branch Managers who drive that growth are those who combine analytical rigour with the energy and urgency of a true sales leader.

Customer Centricity

Adendorff’s long-term success rests on the quality of its customer relationships, and the Branch Manager sets the tone for every interaction that takes place within the branch. From the way the shop floor is presented to the manner in which complaints are resolved, your leadership directly shapes the customer experience that drives loyalty and repeat business. A genuine commitment to delivering professional, knowledgeable, and personalised service — and instilling that commitment in every member of your team — is what defines an outstanding Adendorff Branch Manager.

People Development

The best Branch Managers at Adendorff are not just operationally strong — they are developers of people. Adendorff’s investment in Organisational Development and Training reflects a deeply held belief that well-rounded, capable staff are the foundation of market leadership, and Branch Managers are the primary vehicle through which that investment is realised at branch level. Coaching your team, identifying talent, managing performance constructively, and creating an environment where people want to grow are as important to this role as the sales numbers.

Integrity & Accountability

Branch Managers are entrusted with significant resources — a team, a budget, a physical asset, and the reputation of the Adendorff brand in their local market. That trust demands an unwavering standard of personal integrity and operational accountability. Whether you are managing stock, handling a customer complaint, or making a staffing decision, Adendorff expects its Branch Managers to do things correctly, transparently, and without compromise — and to hold their teams to the same standard.

Continuous Improvement

The tools and machinery retail landscape is competitive and constantly evolving, and Adendorff’s ambition to be the market leader within its field demands Branch Managers who are never satisfied with the status quo. Whether it is refining a sales process, identifying a new customer segment, improving stock turn, or developing a team member’s capability, the best Branch Managers are always looking for the next opportunity to raise the bar. A growth mindset — applied to yourself, your team, and your branch — is what will define your long-term impact at Adendorff Silverlakes.

Career Growth Opportunities

Adendorff Machinery Mart is a rapidly expanding national retail group that actively develops its management talent for broader leadership responsibilities. Branch Managers who deliver consistent results and demonstrate the values and capabilities of a senior leader can progress through the following stages:

• Retail Branch Manager → Senior Branch Manager
• Senior Branch Manager → Area / Regional Manager
• Area / Regional Manager → National Retail Operations Manager
• National Retail Operations Manager → Executive: Retail & Commercial

Your career path is in your hands.

Frequently Asked Questions

What salary is on offer for the Branch Manager role at Adendorff Silverlakes? The salary for this position is negotiable and includes benefits, with the final package to be agreed upon during the interview and offer process. Adendorff benchmarks Branch Manager remuneration competitively against the tools, machinery, and hardware retail sector, and the final offer will reflect your level of management experience, commercial track record, and technical knowledge. Candidates with a strong background in branch or trade management within the automotive, engineering, or hardware sector will typically be better positioned to negotiate. You are encouraged to discuss your expectations candidly during the selection process.

What level of management experience is required for this role? This is a mid-senior level management position, and Adendorff is looking for candidates who can demonstrate a proven track record of leading a retail or trade branch team, developing and executing sales strategies, managing budgets, and driving commercial performance. Preference will be given to individuals with prior management exposure within the automotive, engineering, tools and machinery, or hardware environment. Candidates who have only held junior supervisory or team leader positions — without full branch management accountability — may not yet meet the seniority level required.

Is technical knowledge of tools and machinery essential to apply? Technical knowledge of DIY tools, power tools, spares, or machinery is listed by Adendorff as an absolute added advantage, rather than a hard minimum requirement. However, given that the Silverlakes branch specialises in tools and machinery, candidates who bring genuine technical knowledge — or a demonstrable passion for this product environment — will be significantly more competitive. At Branch Manager level, the ability to understand and communicate about the products your team is selling, and to support your staff’s product development, directly impacts commercial performance.

What are the working hours, and is Saturday attendance compulsory? Standard working hours for this permanent position are Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 17:00, and Saturday mornings from 08:00 to 13:00. Saturday attendance is a firm and compulsory requirement of the role at all levels, including management. Candidates must be available and willing to commit to this schedule as a condition of employment. Additional flexibility may be required during peak trading periods, stock takes, or strategic business events, and will be communicated by senior management in advance.

When does this vacancy close, and how will I know if I have been shortlisted? The closing date for applications is 05 June 2026, which is imminent. It is strongly recommended that you submit your application immediately rather than waiting, as the position may be filled before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified. Should you not receive any communication within two weeks of submitting your application, please consider it unsuccessful. Only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted, and correspondence will be limited to shortlisted applicants.

Does Adendorff support Employment Equity, and who is encouraged to apply? Yes. Adendorff Machinery Mart actively encourages all designated groups to apply for this position, in line with its commitment to Employment Equity and the transformation of its workforce at all levels, including management. Appointments will be made with due consideration of the company’s equity objectives, and preference may be given to candidates whose appointment contributes to achieving these targets. All qualifying candidates who meet the minimum requirements are encouraged to submit their applications without delay.

How to Apply

To apply for the permanent Retail Branch Manager – Tools & Machinery position at Adendorff Machinery Mart Silverlakes, submit your CV through the Adendorff Machinery Mart website by clicking on the “Careers” link and completing the online application form. Ensure your application clearly references the position title and the Silverlakes / Loc 26 branch location.

Closing date: 05 June 2026 — this vacancy closes imminently. Submit your application today.

Should you not receive feedback within two weeks of your application, please consider your application unsuccessful. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.

Adendorff Machinery Mart encourages all designated groups to apply. Appointments are made in line with the company’s Employment Equity objectives.

Apply early — this vacancy closes on 05 June 2026.

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