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:
Finance and Management Accounting Duties:
Assist with forecast and budgeting as per company guidelines.
Timeous preparation of factory performance and monthly manageme
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Create long-term and short-term product range plans
To maintain the Key product development files: NPI, SKU Monitor, Model retail pricing target, Product Introduction Cale
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Tracking and monitoring Payments for project works
Compilation of long-term plan and budget with tracking of spend against budget
Following up on Tenders and e
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
A good understanding of Brand strategy, Brand Keys and Target Audience Development,
Researching and analyzing consumer behaviour, market trends and competitor activity.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead, mentor and inspire a young and enthusiastic team of engineers to design and develop cutting-edge, sustainable and cost-effective cooking products.
Manage the entire
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Maintaining accuracy and integrity of IPS system and Driving IPS production meetings
Providing visibility to the sales team on stock shortages and opportunities
Daily, w
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Ensure continuous improvement in product design, manufacturing process, cost, and quality
Developing new products in accordance with product directives that have improved
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
Collect, clean, and analyse data from various sources, such as ERP systems, databases, spreadsheets, and other tools, to identify trends, patterns, and o
Job Description
We are currently on a search for Dynamic individuals to join our competitive and ever – changing environment, interested in a career in Purchasing, Direct & Indir
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Actively achieve daily production target.
Ensure a high standard of product quality.
Maintain a good interpersonal relation within the Department.
Improve Department e
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct Line Balancing and Time Studies for establishing accurate Labour Standards.
Improve Material Flow.
Ergonomics, Layout and Assembly Improvements.
Conduct Conti
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Costing of import & Export shipments,
Checking for compliance with Customs rules,
Check document information from logistics for accuracy and request correction
Cal
Job Description
We are currently on a search for a Senior Specialist – R & D design to join our dynamic team, the main purpose of the role is to Create a product design that fulfils DE
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
To execute and administer all export transactions within the policies and guidelines of the company
Support Export Sales Manager to ensure what is forecasted is sold and s
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
To manage and implement platform projects from conceptual phase to implementation.
To design products/mold and/or make improvements/changes to existing products/components
Job Description
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Study of Current manufacturing facility and methods.
Identify opportunities for improvement, implement changes and document changes made.
Complete assig
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Place new orders on suppliers for components required as per the MPS.
Send forecasts to suppliers timeously.
Run action list to view current priorities.
Keep prioriti
