Title
Position BM (Branch Manager)
Job Type Permanent
Country South Africa
Province Free State
Town or City Real Beds Middelburg
Reference Number 000059

Branch Manager – Botshabello (3648)

Real Beds Free State (0943)

We are seeking a suitably qualified Branch Manager to oversee all branch functions within a new Lewis store. The ideal candidate needs to take ownership of all branch activities, lead a profitable and sustainable business unit, and contribute to the overall success of the organisation.

Ideal candidates will have solid experience running a store and exposure to managing profit and growth targets within the retail environment. The role is responsible for communicating and driving daily branch operations while ensuring alignment to company goals. This role will drive all people-related issues, customer service, sales, stock, and credit management within the branch.

The above-mentioned vacancy is part of a national recruitment drive and is subject to geographical availability.

The role will:

  • Manage, lead, motivate, develop, and empower branch employees to retain a stable, high-performing team.
  • Drive sales targets and manage operational efficiencies to maintain a healthy, profitable business.
  • Ensure excellent customer service through active involvement in customer interactions.
  • Manage and control financial targets within company norms while balancing business risk.
  • Maintain and improve customer service, sales performance, stock efficiencies, and credit risk management.
  • Minimise stock loss through compliance with security, stock, and cash handling procedures.
  • Ensure branch operations comply with relevant regulatory legislation.
  • Manage people-related activities including training, mentoring, coaching, and staff development.

Requirements:

  • Valid driver’s license.
  • Matric / Grade 12 qualification.
  • Business-related tertiary qualification (advantageous).
  • Minimum of 3 years Retail Management experience, preferably in bedding retail.
  • Computer literate.
  • Strong leadership abilities.
  • Proven ability to manage, lead, motivate, develop, and empower branch staff.

We require a tough-minded, target-driven individual who thrives on driving performance and can balance excellent customer service within a high-pressure sales environment.

Please e-mail a short CV (including a clear copy of your SA ID, Driver’s License, and Grade 12 certificate) in one PDF document to the attention of Itumeleng Lehlokwa at ItumelengL@lewisgroup.co.za .

Closing Date: 31st December 2025

Please clearly stipulate “Branch Manager – Botshabello” in the subject line of your email when applying.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Appointments will be made in accordance with the Company’s Employment Equity requirements.

1. BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Please note: Certain information which may be sensitive, is requested in this application form. The information is requested to ensure that the company's records are in compliance with the Department of General Statistics current requirements and to facilitate the company's obligations in terms of employment equity planning.

2. REFERRAL

3. FAMILY

4. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

PREVIOUS EMPLOYER
NAME, ADDRESS & TEL. NO.
PERIOD (YEARS AND MONTHS)
FROM (YYYY/MM/DD)TO (YYYY/MM/DD)
 SALARY AND FRINGE BENEFITS POSITION/S HELD NAME OF IMMEDIATE SUPERIOR/SUPERVISOR REASON FOR TERMINATING SERVICE AS RECORDED BY THE EMPLOYER

5. MOBILITY

6. EDUCATION & TRAINING

7. LANGUAGE PROFICIENCIES

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9. COMMENCEMENT AND SALARY

10. CONTACTABLE REFERENCES

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11. REFERENCE, VERIFICATION AND FINANCIAL SERVICES BOARD CONSENT

I hereby give consent to Lewis Stores(Pty)Ltd ("Lewis") to obtain the relevant information from the Financial Services Board about me and to conduct the following checks in advance of my potential employment and at any time during my employment at Lewis:

1. Credit check
2. Criminal record check
3. Psychometric Assessment
4. Qualifications and experience check
5. Reference checks to verify my work performance and conduct
6. *Registration as FAIS representative, DOFA and my status in relation to associated regulatory examinations

12. DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION

I hereby declare that all particulars and answers in this application and other required documents below, are true and that no applicable facts or information are being withheld. I agree that this application and declaration shall be the basis of any contact between the company and myself and that the withholding of any material information or failure to answer the questions correctly may halt the pre appointment process and should I be employed will constitute a breach of a condition of my employment which could lead to the termination of my contract in the event than an undisclosed matter becomes known after appointment. I consent to the use by the Company of my personal information provided therein for their purposes.

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D. Have you been found guilty of any crime, fraud or dishonesty?
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