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.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Actively achieve daily production targets.
Ensure a high standard of product quality.
Maintain good interpersonal relations within the Department.
Improve Department E
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Qualification / Minimum Requirements:
Grade 12
Tertiary qualification in logistics, supply chain, or related field
3+ years of experience in materials handling, logi
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Maintaining high service levels, co ordinating service partners.
Booking of service calls.
Scheduling and closing of service calls daily and providing feedback.
Brief
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Developing a solid and trusting relationship between major key clients and company
Resolving key client issues and complaints
Developing a complete understanding
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Strategic HR Planning: Develop and implement HR strategies and initiatives that support the organization's long-term goals and objectives.
Recruitment and
Key Responsibilities:
Import Planning:
Analyze demand forecasts and inventory levels to develop import plans.
Coordinate with suppliers to confirm order quantities, delivery schedules, and
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Planning of material requirements for serial production,
Coordinating of supply chain for serial production materials from local and foreign suppliers,
Following invento
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develop and implement Defy’s brand strategies to increase brand equity and market share. Align the brand message with business goals and consumer needs.
Lead the cr
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Achieving the branch spares sales budget.
Ensuring tele-selling to customers.
Process picking list for sales orders.
Pick and pack spares.
Capture sales orders on 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/component
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Management of the KZN and PLK Atomic brand ambassador sales team.
Achieve Defy, Beko and Grundig monthly / annual regional sales target.
Conduct a minimum of 16 stores reta
Job Description
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Collaborate with the R&D team to develop and refine product designs based on project requirements, user feedback, and technical considerations.
Uti
Job Description
We are currently on a search for a Technician to join the largest manufacturer and distributor of major appliances in Southern Africa, to be based in Nelspruit, the purpose of th
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist with the development of Cooking and Laundry Products through testing
Auditing of existing and new products, components, and prototypes
Ensure products meet accept
Job Description
We are currently on a search for a Senior Quality Engineer who will be required to develop environmental, sustainability and energy projects. Support with the planning, installat
Job Description
Would you like to transform the theoretical knowledge you have from university into practical experience?
An opportunity to participate in a supervised Defy Appliances project
