Assistant Manager
Help the manager of an organisation with day-to-day operations and planning.
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Oct 2025
Challenging yet deeply rewarding role that strengthened my leadership, problem-solving, and team management skills while driving operational excellence.
Reviewer's QualificationMaster of Business Administration
Experience1 – 4 years
Organisation sizeMedium (20-199 employees)
SpecialisationManufacturing, Transport & Logistics
The good thingsThe good things
Being an Assistant Manager isn’t just about managing people or processes — it’s about keeping everything moving when challenges come from every side. When you’re passionate about opera...
The challengesThe challenges
It’s not an easy job. You often have to balance pressure from management, expectations from clients, and the needs of your team — all at once. Some days bring tough calls, unexpected br...
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Nov 2024
A series of rewarding interactions with the community, as a dysfunctional workplace erodes your sanity.
Experience5 – 9 years
Organisation sizeMedium (20-199 employees)
SpecialisationRetail & Consumer Products
The good thingsTrying cool new products before everyone else. Walking into other stores and having an understanding of their opportunities and challenges. Having some control over the range and pricing. Forming grea...
The challengesSome customers are not very nice - usually the ones who want you to do something illegal or impossible for them. It's not nice having to fix everything for everyone all the time, or always being on ca...
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