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AFGRI Equipment is your supplier of choice when looking at Agricultural equipment and services. AFGRI Equipment is the pre-eminent Agricultural, Golf, and Turf equipment retailer in Africa and Western Australia. AFGRI Equipment offers the worlds leading equipment brands and backs these brands with a business as good as the products we sell. We specialize in precision agriculture and utilize a myriad of technologies to better integrate your farm into your farm of the future.
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Description
- The purpose of this role is to ensure profitable and safe management of the silo complex or bunker according to company and industry standards and operational procedures
Requirements
MINIMUM EDUCATION/TRAINING
- Grade 12
- Qualified Grain Grader
- Grading and Fumigating certificates
REQUIRED MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE
- 10 years operational experience in handling and storage of grain
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
- Ensure effective marketing of available grain as well as the marketing of all silo services including silo storage capacity
- Oversee the daily reconciliation of grain stock including grain quality and quantity control
- Ensure correct blending of grain in line with quality specifications
- Ensure regular calibration and tests of all grading equipment
- Monitor monthly income and expenses and take corrective action on deviations
- Conduct regular inspections of the condition of fixed assets
- Build, manage and maintain sound relationships with internal and external clients
- Monitor and manage capacity planning and bin allocation
- Ensure effective use of storage facility to maximise storage periods
- Manage the dispatch rate of grain and identify events that have a negative impact on receipt and dispatch time and recommend improvements
- Identify and implement new opportunities at silo/bunker
- Conduct regular inspections to ensure compliance with applicable AFGRI policies, the rail regulator and food safety legislation.
- Ensure a safe working environment in line with AFGRI’s Health and Safety Policy and legislative requirements.
- Accurately and timeously capture and reconcile weekly and monthly reports and report any deviations
- Recruit and appoint competent employees, manage performance and resolve grievances, conflict and disciplinary issues in line with applicable HR policies.
TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE/ COMPETENCIES
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Good knowledge of the agricultural environment
- Computer literacy (MS Office)
- Basic financial skills
- Coaching skills
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Results orientated
- Self-starter
- Leadership and managing
- Team Player
- Integrity
- Networking and negotiating
- Business and customer orientation
- Planning and organising
Closing date: 14 August 2023
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Description
AFGRI Animal Feeds requires the services of a suitably qualified, well-motivated and results-driven candidate to be appointed in the above-mentioned vacant position who will be responsible for selling of AAF ruminant feed through technical knowledge and value-adding activities on a farm.
Requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- B.Sc (Agric) Animal Science
- M.Sc (Agric) Animal Science will be an advantage
- 5 years sales and marketing experience in an animal feed company.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
- Regularly visit existing clients and prospective new clients
- Maintain an updated client and prospect database
- Provide technical advice on the product range
- Measure progress on sales budget, monitor the expense budget, identify budget deviations and submit weekly/monthly budget reports
- Oversee the placing of orders at factories
- Liaise with factories to determine challenges related to product quality, product delivery, and product collection and recommend corrective measures where applicable
- Manage and reconcile customer accounts on a monthly basis
- Evaluate and provide feedback on competitors, product quality and product performance
- Determine market potential and customer needs as well as price determination in accordance with the agreed schedule
- Provide weekly/monthly feedback on tons gained and tons lost
- Attend marketing and social events to track potential clients
TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE/COMPETENCIES
- Strong marketing profile
- Sound knowledge of Ruminant nutrition
- Extrovert with a positive attitude
- Good administration and planning skills – effective and efficient
- Ability to create and maintain good interpersonal relationships with clients
- Able to work and operate independently
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES/SKILLS
- Pro-active
- Hardworking
- Reliable and positive
- Self-Motivated initiator
Closing date: 18 August 2023
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Description
- Ensure all administrative processes are updated and followed as per requirements.
Requirements
REQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION/TRAINING
REQUIRED MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE
- 3 years relevant administrative experience
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
- Handle all employee-related matters and correspondence for the branch.
- Check all documents received and direct them to the relevant working area.
- Oversee stock counting and investigate stock variances
- Run the price analysis report.
- Collect and process petty cash where applicable.
- Handle the cash control account and reconcile cash and make bank deposits.
- Report on all abnormal administrative situations.
- Ensure all filing is done timeously.
- Ensure compliance with the AFGRI control matrix (AFGRI policies and procedures).
- Assist the Branch Manager with administrative functions during his/her absence.
- Complete IOD reports.
TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE/ COMPETENCIES
- Good verbal and written communication
- Computer literacy (MS Office)
- Good customer service
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Willing to work additional hours when needed
- Stress management
- Customer orientation
- Disciplined
- Cooperation
- Interpersonal skills
- Fluent in Afrikaans and English read & write
Closing date: 18 August 2023
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Description
- To ensure that agricultural equipment is repaired and maintained, administer the process and supervise and assist technicians in their duties
Requirements
REQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION/TRAINING
- Grade 12
- Qualified Mechanisation Technician
REQUIRED MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE
- 5 years experience as a qualified mechanisation technician of which 3 years must be John Deere experience
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
- Supervise all workshop activities including scheduling and controlling work processing
- Identify, investigate and resolve all workshop-related problems
- Maintain a safe work environment and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations
- Ensure protective equipment is used as prescribed
- Build and maintain good customer relationships and ensure that customer queries and complaints are resolved within the prescribed turnaround time
- Handle all warranty claims and ensure credits are received
- Oversee scheduling and control working hours and ensure that the status of job cards is updated
- Ensure control of tools and workshop equipment
- Report on activities as required by management
- Enforce and monitor budget control
- Manage employee key performance areas, monitor performance standards, identify training and development requirements, and ensure fair disciplinary action to address deviations
TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE/ COMPETENCIES
- Good Customer Services
- Lead the workshop team
- Understanding of agriculture, agricultural technology and farmers
- Valid driver's licence
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
- Business and customer orientation
- Analytical
- Safety cautious
- Problem analysis
- Focus on quality
- Accountability
- Ability to work individually as well as in a team
- Good customer service and interpersonal behaviour
Closing date: 14 August 2023
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- This apprenticeship will be a 3 year in-service training experience. This will be towards a qualification known as Tractor Mechanic or Earthmoving Mechanic. The first 6 months is probation time period. This period is use for the company and the employee to make sure it is a long term relationship. Any party may withdraw in this period without any consequences. Thereafter the apprentice will be bound by an AFGRI contract and start his actual training. This training includes: The apprentice will be going to a Practical Training Institute in the different phases needed (If needed). At the same time the apprentice will be written-in for N subjects needed at a College and will study as distance learning (If needed and if available). It is expected to attend classes on Saturdays also. The distance learning might continue as needed while at workplace. The apprentice will undergo Product Training at the John Deere Training Facility in Boksburg and other suppliers as well as AFGRI Internal training hosted by our own Specialists.
- Above mentioned training do not have training costs involved to the apprentice if passes, but any training failed need to redo on own costs. All the Apprenticeships are bound with the contract. This is a 3 year contract with AFGRI. Should the apprentice withdraw within the period of apprenticeship or the “work-back period” there will be costs involved. Depending on time and phase of withdrawal, the costs will be calculated. It is expected that the apprentice work back the time it took him to qualify. The contract cannot be extended for more than 4 years. If the apprentice has not been qualified in 4 years, the contract expires.
The duties of the Apprentice will include:
- Trained to be a Tractor Mechanic / Technician or Earthmoving Mechanic / Technician
- Repair and maintenance of related equipment
- Responsible for stock control
- Customer service
- General work in the workplace
To complete this application, you need at least 60min. Please take your time to complete this application.
Requirements
The minimum requirement for this application is:
Applicants who are not in possession of the above qualifications can undertake N2 requirement subjects through Further Education and Training sponsored by AFGRI as part of the program.
Behavioral Competencies
- A highly motivated individual
- Attention to detail
- Team player
- Goal-oriented
- Deadline-driven
Closing Date: 15 October 2023
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Description
- Manage the availability of quality raw materials, reduction of stock losses and maximise technical performance and product output.
Requirements
REQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION/TRAINING
- Grade 12
- Trade Test Miller: GMF will be an advantage
REQUIRED MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE
- 5-10 years production experience
- 3- 5 years managerial experience
- Fumigation and Grain grading experience will be an advantage
- Food safety FSSC 2200 experience
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
- Managing raw material quality and stock
- Oversee the weekly calculations, communicate with the Production Accountant, and ensure the availability of the correct quantity and quality of raw materials based on the requirements provided by the General Manager.
- Manage technical performance in order to achieve minimum downtime within the target set.
- Guarantee adherence to product specifications for all final goods in the mill, maintaining a 100% compliance rate. Implement a thorough process for handling non-conforming products, including proper record-keeping and prompt recall from the system.
- Ensure strict compliance with stock take procedures and mapping, closely monitoring losses and taking necessary actions throughout the month to prevent stock discrepancies. Implement measures to prevent stock from being packed outside of designated warehouse areas. Additionally, enforce the practice of locking warehouses at the end of shifts and keeping warehouse doors closed when not in use to deter bird activity and potential product contamination in the warehouses and packing areas
- Conduct monthly verification of all quality, process, and packing scales, and arrange for external calibration of these scales on a quarterly basis. Make sure that each scale is clearly marked with the date of calibration performed by the external company.
- Build and maintain good relationships with internal and external clients and ensure that client queries and complaints are resolved timeously.
- Monitor monthly income and expenses, report any deviations and implement corrective measures where applicable.
TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE/ COMPETENCIES
- Business and financial management acumen
- Computer literacy (MS Office and others)
- Crisis management
- Excellent knowledge of the production process
- Financial literacy and acumen
- Good verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
- Industrial relations skills
- Leadership and management skills
- Problem identification and solving skills
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
- Accountability
- Business orientation
- Integrity
Closing date: 14 August 2023
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Description
- Repair and maintain construction and forestry and related equipment as a service
Requirements
REQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION/TRAINING
REQUIRED MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE
- 3 years’ relevant experience (including training as Apprentice)
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
- Perform repairs and maintenance of construction and forestry equipment.
- Build and maintain good customer relationships and ensure that customer queries and complaints are resolved within the prescribed turnaround time.
- Update job cards.
- Maintain a safe work environment and ensure that protective equipment is used as prescribed.
- Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations
TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE/ COMPETENCIES
- Good product knowledge in the repair and maintenance of construction and forestry equipment
- Good time-keeping abilities
- Communication skills
- Driver's licence
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
- Willingness to work in hot areas as well as outside locations
- Good time management
- Energetic and self-motivated
- Safety cautious
- Problem analysis
- Focus on quality
- Accountability
- Ability to work alone as well as in a team
- Good customer service and interpersonal behaviour
Closing date: 14 August 2023
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Description
- The purpose of this role is to procure and secure stock levels of whole goods for agricultural equipment.
Requirements
REQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION/TRAINING
- Grade 12
- Office Management Diploma or Certificate
REQUIRED MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE
- 2 years goods administration experience in agricultural equipment
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
- Ensure stock documentation are circulated to sales personnel
- Place stock orders
- Ensure accuracy of wholegoods documentation
- Assist with the maintenance of stock levels
- Follow up on outstanding orders with suppliers
- Assist and resolve queries and prices telephonically
- Identify old stock to be moved or inter-branch transfer
- Complete and forward the commission report for processing
- Compile outstanding order reports and other sales reports
- Order equipment as per required specifications.
- Control invoices from agencies and arrange payment
- Follow up on payments where necessary
- Identify stock availability concerns and report to management
- Compiling of Stock levels for reporting to management.
- compile market share reports on monthly basis.
TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE/ COMPETENCIES
- Computer literacy
- Extensive agricultural product knowledge
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Results orientated
- Self-starter
- Team player
- Integrity
- Planning and organising
- Stress management
Closing date: 14 August 2023
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