TRAFFIC Western Cape

Trade Supervisor

Screwfix Direct Ltd

Job Description

Everything we do starts with the people we serve. We're proud to be the traders behind the tradespeople: the nuts and bolts behind the job, always ready to save the day (or at least the project).

From power tools to workwear, cables to pipe fittings, we offer over 60,000 products across 900+ stores - and that's not to mention our industry leading digital services.

You'll be the go to person for our Trade customers. Representing the team on our Trade Sales Counter, you'll help our Trade customers, predominately plumbers and electricians, to get exactly what they need for the job. It's all about relationship building, and with the help of our excellent training programmes and varied shift patterns to support a healthy work life balance, you'll be on the right track for a promising career with us!

Cycle to Work

Enjoy savings of up to % on bikes and accessories through the Cycle to Work Scheme.

High Street Shopping Discounts

Save money at major high street retailers, including discounts at Screwfix and B&Q.

Share Plans

Become a Kingfisher shareholder with a variety of schemes to choose from.

Health & Fitness

Enjoy 20% off a Nuffield Gym membership, starting with a Health MOT and free 7 day pass.

Simply Health

From dental care to acupuncture, customise your health plan and claim back money for treatments.

Long Service Awards

Receive extra pay, bonus holiday days and other tangible rewards to celebrate milestones.

Pension

Choose your contribution amount and receive up to 14% employer match per month.

Life Cover

Receive up to 4 your annual salary through Death in Service payment if you opt into the pension scheme.

Retail Trust

Access free wellbeing resources, including a confidential counselling service.

Screwfix & B&Q Discounts

Enjoy 20% off all B&Q and Screwfix products as a member of the Kingfisher group.

Mind Training

Get support and tools from Mind, the UK's leading mental health charity.

Screwfix Community

Stay in touch with colleagues and access resources whether you work from stores, offices or at home.

Self Development

Advance job related skills or pursue personal interests with learning tools such as LinkedIn Learning.

Enhanced Family Leave

Enjoy competitive pay terms and support above statutory requirements for all parents.

Training Programmes

We're growing, and we want our people grow with us. We provide a variety of learning opportunities to help you build a career that's right for you.

First Steps to Management

This 16 week programme is open to Service Assistants looking to make the first step into management. Learning specialist skills on the job, it offers a clear path to a Trade Counter Supervisor role.

Power Up to Trade+

Want to power up your career? A month programme gives you a Trade Supplier Apprenticeship at level 2, blending practical and online learning to become a Trade+ Sales Supervisor.

Trade Up to Branch Manager

Over 15 months, you'll undertake close supervision and structured learning as you learn how to run a store. By the end, you'll have a Level 4 Retail Manager Apprenticeship and a strong knowledge of how to motivate and develop a team.

Learning for Life

We believe opportunity should always be open to all. You can learn wider life skills, and we partner with Skills Forward to offer Maths and English coaching to colleagues and their families.

"You get a different range of tasks every day. One day doing delivery, the next serving customers." - Joshy Phillips, Service Assistant

About This Role

Career insights for First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers positions

Salary Benchmark
R36,020/month
R23,263 to R53,217/month
Source: WageIndicator ZAR data
Job Outlook
This career will grow rapidly in the next few years.
Key Skills for This Role
Coordination Active Listening Speaking Critical Thinking Management of Personnel Resources
Common Technologies
Microsoft Project Oracle Primavera Cloud Oracle Primavera P6 EPPM Microsoft PowerPoint Mi-Corporation Mobile Impact Platform Quick Base Sage 300 Construction and Real Estate FranklinPlanner

Job Overview

Date Posted
08 Apr 2026
Location
Western Cape, South Africa

First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers Insights

Median Salary (ZAR)
R36,020/month
Job Outlook
This career will grow rapidly in the next few years.

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