TRAFFIC Gauteng

Brand Manager - National Franchise Restaurant

University of Fort Hare
South African Rand . ZAR 200,000 - 300,000

Job Description

Brand Manager - National Franchise Restaurant

2026-03-05 - 2026-03-27

Permanent

JHB003001

FMCG / Retail / Wholesale / Supply Chain / Warehousing

Our established and growing national franchise restaurant client is seeking a commercially astute and operationally strong Brand Manager to lead, drive and grow its footprint across South Africa. This is a senior leadership role suited to an experienced professional who understands franchise environments, multi-site operations and the commercial levers required to build a profitable, sustainable brand.

Requirements
  • Relevant tertiary qualification in Business, Marketing, Operations or related field
  • Minimum 5-8 years' experience in a senior multi-site or franchise management role within the restaurant, retail or hospitality sector
  • Strong financial acumen with proven experience managing budgets and P&L accountability
  • Demonstrated experience in franchise relationship management
  • Experience in new store development and site evaluation advantageous
  • Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder engagement skills
  • Strategic thinking with strong commercial orientation
  • Results-driven with strong analytical ability
  • Ability to influence and obtain buy-in at franchise and executive level
  • Strong operational discipline and attention to detail
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • High levels of accountability and decision-making capability
Key Responsibilities

The Brand Manager will take full accountability for the performance, profitability and strategic growth of the brand. This includes oversight of franchise operations, financial performance, marketing execution, new store development, compliance, and team leadership.

The successful candidate will work closely with executive leadership and cross functional teams to ensure the brand remains competitive, consistent and customer focused, while delivering strong financial returns.

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