Address135 Teakwood Rd, Jacobs, 4052, Durban, South Africa
About Defy Appliances
Defy Appliances (Pty) Ltd is Southern Africa’s largest manufacturer and distributor of major domestic appliances. The company markets its products under the Defy brand and offers the consumer a full range of kitchen, laundry and small domestic appliances.
Established in 1905, Defy made its de... read morebut by manufacturing the first electric stove in South Africa. In the last 112 years, the brand has further entrenched its footprint in South African households through manufacturing durable goods such as gas ovens, washing machines, dryers and ovens. This led to Defy becoming the biggest white goods manufacturer in the country while presenting the largest product range in South Africa.
In 2011 Defy was attained by leading Turkish home appliance group, Arçelik. Having operations in durable consumer goods industry with production, marketing and after-sales services, Arçelik offers products and services around the world with its 30,000 employees, 18 different production facilities in 7 countries.
Please note that in order to purchase any product or for pricing queries, you will need to visit a retail outlet that sells kitchen and laundry appliances.
Defy operates three factories:
Jacobs
Ezakheni (Ladysmith)
East London
All factories have been accredited in terms of ISO 9001-2009.
Our products can be viewed online at www.defy.co.za or by visiting the various dealers countrywide
Sales & service centres are available country wide in the major provinces - please refer to our website www.defy.co.za for contact details and addresses.
Also like and follow us on Facebook www.facebook.com/DefySouthAfrica/, Twitter twitter.com/defy_sa, Instagram instagram.com/defysa/.
Defy’s Cooking Appliance Range is at the heart of our business, bringing style to the ritual of baking and excitement to the idea of preparing a family feast in your home. Our Gemini Collection boasts a sleek and sophisticated new design, coupled with Feast Master Capacity, ideal for bulk cooking. Defy’s signature Thermofan Technology allows you to use both baking trays at the same time, cooking multiple dishes simultaneously without any flavour or aroma transfer.
Defy has recently included a stylish range of small domestic appliance which includes a range of blenders, juicers and coffee makers.
Our Cooling range has extensive range of NO FROST fridges which offers both DUAL COOLING technology (which basically means there is fan in the fridge for greater humidity control - better energy efficiency, better odour control, fresher food for longer) and a 4 star freezer.
Our DFF420 offers sophisticated Blue Light Technology, extending the life of your fresh produce.
Defy also offers the largest capacity in the market with a 1 meter wide range.
All Defy units offer an Auto Defrost fridge section, allows even static units to automatically drain any excess liquid through the back. Defy’s well-renowned chest freezer range offers a multimode function, allowing you the freedom to convert your unit between a fridge, chiller and freezer.
Our laundry range boasts Aquafusion technology in our front loaders which maximises washing power efficiency ensuring you get the most out of your detergent. Surf’s up with Defy Aquawave drum technology in both top and front loaders. The technology aids in more effective washing.
The company supports its brand position further through its own sales, warehousing, and distribution and after sales service functions.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :
SAP Transactions (COGI, MMBE, MB51, MB52, MB1B).
Coois (Production Plan) Understanding of IPS Plan order to resolve COGI.
Analysis BOM to pick up errors – t
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develop and execute a comprehensive tooling and design strategy aligned with business objectives.
Lead and manage the tooling and design team, fostering innovation, conti
Key Responsibilities:
To Reduce Production Man Hours and Factory Transformation Costs.
Improve and Optimize Production Processes, Ergonomics and Line Layouts.
Performing line balance studies
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct Line Balancing and Time Studies for establishing accurate Labour Standards.
Improve Material Flow.
Ergonomics, Layout and Assembly Improvements.
Conduct Conti
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Planning of material requirements for serial production,
Coordinating of supply chain for serial production materials from local and foreign suppliers,
Tracking i
Key Responsibilities:
Analyze logistics & warehouse commercial data to identify cost-saving opportunities.
Assist in developing and implementing commercial strategies for logistics operati
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Planning of material requirements for serial production,
Coordinating of supply chain for serial production materials from local and foreign suppliers,
Following invento
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Provide expert advice and guidance on various HR matters to the HR team and line managers.
Develop and implement HR policies and procedures and ensure compliance with e
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
To manage and implement platform projects from conceptual phase to implementation
To design products/components and or make improvements/changes to existing products/ comp
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Grade 12, diploma or equivalent; technical training in press operation or manufacturing processes is a plus.
Mechanical experience/ qualification
Knowledge of Pneumatics
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Liaising telephonically/written with customers and retailers
Solving customer education calls by providing technical product knowledge by performing ‘First-li
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Drive the Material Improvement Program to achieve cost and efficiency savings,
Negotiate optimal terms and conditions with suppliers and benchmark industry standards to en
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Ensure that all import documentation is accurately completed, including invoices, bills of lading, packing lists, and any required customs forms.
Interpret and apply custo
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To execute and administer all export transactions within the policies and guidelines of the company and exporting to country requirements.
Support Export Sales Manager to
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
SAP work dealing with Bill of material creation and changes.
Maintaining the Manusoft database for spares and service.
To manage and implement platform projects from con
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Processing of supplier invoices, credit notes.
Ensure all invoices are approved with PO’s attached.
Follow up with suppliers for outstanding invoices, state
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
To manage and implement platform projects from conceptual phase to implementation.
To manage and implement cost reduction/quality improvement projects.
Advising on and r
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Drive the Material Improvement Program to achieve cost and efficiency savings,
Negotiate optimal terms and conditions with suppliers and benchmark industry standards to en
