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 debut ... read moreby 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.
Job Description
We are searching for a Payroll Specialist to join the largest manufacturer and distributor of major appliances in Southern Africa, to be based in Durban, Jacobs.
The Payro
Job Description
We are searching for a Specialist: Talent Acquisition to join the largest manufacturer and distributor of major appliances in Southern Africa, to be based in Durban, Jacobs.
Th
Job Description
We are currently on a search for a call centre service advisor to join the largest manufacturer and distributor of major appliances company in Southern Africa, to be based i
Job Description
We are currently on a search for a Specialist - Imports Planning to join the largest manufacturer and distributor of major appliances in Southern Africa, to be based in
Job Description
The Senior Specialist R&D Design plays the role of creating a product design that fulfils the organization strategic goals while integrating the needs of marketing,
Job Description
We are currently on a search for a Safety Officer to join the largest manufacturer and distributor of major appliances company in Southern Africa, to be based in L
Job Description
We are searching for a Lab Technician
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist with the development of Cooking and Laundry Products through testing.
Auditing of existing and new
Job Description
Defy is calling all ambitious, creative, and driven individuals to join us as a Specialist – Product Management!
This is your chance to make an impact across 13 Sub-Sahar
Job Description
Looking for your next contract role?
An opportunity to join Defy as a Specialist – Product Management is available
Join our dynamic team responsible for 13 Sub Saharan
Job Description
The principal duties of the position are problem solving in the workshop and in field related calls; provide customer education on our products. Resolve priority calls from manag
Job Description
To provide comprehensive support to the Service Department by liaising telephonically with Customers.
Following up on outstanding jobs with the technician/contractors/Agents
Job Description
The role is responsible for the efficient supervision of inventory, consumables, and finished goods ensuring timely receiving, storage, and dispatch of products. This role leads
What’s in it for you?
Work on real projects that make a difference
Collaborate with cross-functional teams
Learn how to turn data into decisions
Build your professional network
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Robotics and Automation Lead to join our factory operations team. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of robotics, a
Job Description
We are seeking a Receptionist for our Midrand branch, this individual will serve as the first point of contact for visitors, clients, and staff. This rol
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Warehouse Manager to join our team based in Durban. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of warehouse ope
Job Description
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist in running an efficient maintenance operation which can fulfil the operational and customer demand and meet production targets
Plan for zero brea