Franchise Manager

Takealot Fulfilment Solutions (TFS), a division of Takealot Online (RF) (Pty) Ltd, is looking for a highly talented Franchise Manager to join our team in Cape Town.

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

takealot.com, a leading South African online retailer, is looking for a highly talented Franchise Manager to join our Takealot Delivery Team in Cape Town, reporting to the Regional Franchise Operations Manager (Coastal).

We are a young, dynamic, hyper growth company looking for smart, creative, hard-working people with integrity to join us.  We offer a market related, Total Remuneration Package which allows full flexibility according to your needs, a great work environment and a promise that you won’t be bored as long as you are prepared for a challenge and want to build something great.

Your responsibilities will 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

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

 Minimum qualification and experience requirements:

• 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

 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.