TRAFFIC Eastern Cape

Assistant Depot Manager

Howdens Joinery Ltd

Job Description

As an Assistant Depot Manager, you will support your Depot Manager with the day-to-day running of the depot, and you will always identify and suggest new opportunities to grow sales. The support you offer your Depot Manager can range from reviewing the P&L to recruiting, leading by example, and motivating the team in order to achieve and exceed sales targets by building strong working relationships with the local trade.

The pace is fast, and the environment is competitive and demanding but also incredibly rewarding financially and in our strong sense of team spirit that makes us different from the rest.

This is a fantastic environment for you to soak up everything there is to know about becoming a Depot Manager in the future, and if you pair that with our extensive online and face-to-face training that we offer, you will have the skills and knowledge needed to be a successful Assistant Depot Manager and one day manage your own depot.

Skills and attributes you need to be a successful Assistant Depot Manager
  • Management experience
  • Inspirational leader
  • Sales focused
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Target-driven
  • Effective communicator
  • Ambition and drive
  • Customer service
  • Thrive in fast-paced environments

Howdens is founded on the principle of being Worthwhile for ALL concerned. We're working hard to ensure we provide an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome.

About This Role

Career insights for First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers positions

Salary Benchmark
R42,824/month
R29,904 to R59,610/month
Source: WageIndicator ZAR data
Job Outlook
This career will have large numbers of openings.
Key Skills for This Role
Active Listening Service Orientation Speaking Coordination Critical Thinking
Common Technologies
Claris FileMaker Microsoft Access 365 Oracle Database 23c Final Cut Pro YouTube Discontinued QuickBooks POS UKG Dimensions

Job Overview

Date Posted
13 Apr 2026
Location
Eastern Cape, South Africa

First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers Insights

Median Salary (ZAR)
R42,824/month
Job Outlook
This career will have large numbers of openings.

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