Franchise Manager

takealot.comOn-siteFull-timeMid level, 2–5 yearsListed 9 hours ago

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About this role

Join Our Mission at Takealot Fulfilment Solutions | We Are TFS

Revolutionising e-commerce logistics in South Africa with cutting-edge technology and operational excellence. We deliver 30+ million orders annually, empowering businesses and driving economic growth.

Who We're Looking For:

Innovative, ambitious individuals ready to shape the future of e-commerce logistics. At TFS, "Uniquely You" meets "Powerfully Us", where your individuality strengthens our collective mission.

This position reports to the National Franchise Operations Manager

Your responsibilities can include:

- Assisting in the setting up of SOP’s for all clients across the delivery platform

- Constantly monitor and upgrade SOP’s where necessary

- Assist with the training and set up of new Franchises

- Train SOP’s at a Franchisee level

- Monitor, manage and maintain the required Franchise service levels

- Adherence of Franchisees to Hub Setup Manual and Franchise Agreement

- Set and manage KPI’s at Franchise level

- Regular audits to assess and measure process and execution performance

- Local travel in and around an allocated region, as well as traveling to allocated regional hubs quarterly

- Driving the company policies, procedures and brand standards through regular auditing processes

- Train and guide Franchisees towards improved business operations, act as a consultant to the Franchisee to drive business improvement and success

- Assist Franchisees in the training of their employees

- Monitoring and measuring hub performance and productivity against their required Service Level Agreement’s through system checks and reporting analysis

- Presenting solutions to solve problems to help drive the momentum and success of the Franchise businesses

- A Franchise Manager must be the ‘protector of the brand’ at all times, working towards brand recognition and business growth

Qualifications and experience:

- Matric (grade 12) certificate or similar

- 3 years top management experience

- Microsoft Office experience in word, excel and PowerPoint

- Training experience will be beneficial

- Operational experience managing national or regional operations

- Previous hospitality/retail Franchise working experience will be advantageous

- Previous experience in the logistics industry is not required

- Proven track record in delivery and execution

- IT or tech savvy will be advantageous

Attributes required :

- High energy, self-starter

- Execution bias

- Understand how technology works for business

- Project Management

- System and process orientated

- Attention to detail while still seeing the bigger picture

- Understand convenience and customer service

- Strong analytical and critical thinking, ability to use data to make informed decisions, identify the root cause and resolve problems

- Comfortable with change and an excellent team player

- Low on ego, high on delivery and execution

- Organization and sound communication will be key success factors of a Franchise Manager

Why Join TFS:

- Purpose-driven impact : Transform lives through logistics innovation

- Advanced technology: Work with cutting-edge systems in a fast-paced environment

- Career growth: Thrive in an agile space that champions continuous improvement

- Inclusive culture : Your unique perspective drives extraordinary results

At TFS, your growth is our growth. You'll be joining a team powered by Takealot Group's core values.

More than just a job, we offer:

A culture that celebrates individual uniqueness while championing the strength of togetherness. Be part of creating sustainable, scalable solutions that make a difference across South Africa's e-commerce landscape.

Takealot Fulfilment Solutions (TFS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants from previously disadvantaged groups and people with disabilities will be given preference.