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
Ensure continuous improvement in product design, manufacturing process, cost, and quality
Developing new products in accordance with product directives that have improved
We are currently on a search for an IT Infrastructure Manager. The purpose of the role will be to ensure that the I.T infrastructure for Defy Appliances operates efficiently, resolving all technical p
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Tool Room Planning.
Control and coordinate activities of the Tool Room.
Ensure projects dates and timing plans are meet.
Ensure Tool maintenance plan
Maintain human resource information systems by updating employee data, managing system upgrades, generating HR-related reports, managing user accounts, resolving bugs, and maintaining data integrity.
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Maintain human resource information systems by updating employee data, managing system upgrades, generating HR-related reports, managing user accounts, resolving bugs, and maintaining d
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Full compliance to quality standards as specified by top Management
Full compliance with production schedules
Taking corrective action when necessary and excellent knowl
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Maintain Quality Standards to ensure manufacturing with zero defects
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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
To make sure that weekly employees are paid correctly and on time. Perform all activities necessary to process one weekly payroll, including maintaining r
Key Areas Of Responsibilities:
Develop strategies and action plans in order to realize material cost targets.
Creates, develops and improves the supplier base according to company strategy, ta
Job descriptionRequired Skills & Experience
Degree or Diploma in Engineering / Marketing (or Business -related subject),
Relevant experience in production management,
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