Active Jobs at AFGRI Equipment

Description

• To ensure the effective execution of sales and control of stock

Requirements

REQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION/TRAINING    

• Grade 12

REQUIRED MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE            

• 1-year experience in a direct sales environment

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS         

• Ensure efficient customer service to walk-in clients at the branch.
• Ensure that customers are made aware of additional products to enhance sales.
• Monitor stock levels and ensure that stock is ordered from the supplier or procurement.
• Take receipt of stock and ensure correct countsReceive stock from receiving department and ensure correct pricing.
• Conduct stock counts on a daily, weekly and monthly basis

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE/ COMPETENCIES          

• Good knowledge of AFGRI Retail’s product range
• Computer literacy
• Customer Service
• Policies and procedures

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

• Good interpersonal skills
• Business acumen
• Customer awareness
• Time management
• Accountability
• Self-development
• Conceptual ability

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Description

• To provide support and basic technical assistance where needed, under supervision.  Assist in problem resolution and skill development.

Requirements

REQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION/TRAINING

• Grade 12
• Qualified Technician

REQUIRED MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE

• 3 years related experience during qualification,
• Exposure to John Deere Precision Technology is beneficial

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Ensure a high level of servicing
• Follow instructions to ensure work quality
• Assist in resolving basic problems
• Participate in developing training materials
• Engage in ongoing learning relevant to the role
• Identify specific needs of employees and provide support
• Assist in delivering internal training sessions and participate in on-the-job training activities
• Contribute to improving technical skills and knowledge of personnel
• Build and maintain good relationships
• Assist in addressing basic customer concerns and queries
• Provide assistance during demonstrations
• Participate in telephonic follow-ups
• Contribute to customer clinics under supervision
• Assist in documenting advice given and problems solved
• Participate in tracking and sharing issue resolutions
• Contribute ideas for using data in reporting
• Support in providing basic customer-added value insights

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE/ COMPETENCIES

• Good knowledge of AFGRI’s product range
•  Proficiency in relevant computer programs
• Good verbal expression and communication skills
• Willingness to learn coaching and training skills
• Basic digital literacy
• Valid Drivers Licence

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

• Willingness to travel and work irregular hours
• Ability to analyse problems
• Basic understanding of business concepts
• Customer service orientation
•  Proactive approach to tasks
• Accountability for assigned duties
• Openness to self-development

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Description

• To ensure effective marketing and sales of Afgri Retail animal health product range.

Requirements

REQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION/TRAINING

• Grade 12
• Animal Health qualification/AVCASA

REQUIRED MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE

• 5 years relevant experioence

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Execute sales and marketing strategies efficiently and profitably.
• Manage expiry and best-before dates and maintain relevant registers.
• Enhance access to products and services by providing competitive pricing information and quality assurance to customers.
• Ensure timely delivery and after-sales service.
• Communicate market trends to relevant departments and stakeholders.
• Build and maintain a customer database.
• Identify business growth opportunities beyond traditional agricultural markets.
• Inform clients of legal requirements for purchasing certain products.
• Attend product knowledge training sessions.
• Achieve sales and margin targets in line with branch budgets.
• Ensure profitability through effective financial management.
• Maintain accurate sales administration records.
• Adhere to company policies and procedures in the sales and marketing environment.
• Plan stock levels based on historical data.
• Conduct regular stock counts and manage stock rotation to minimise losses and ensure stock is managed according to operating procedures.
• Order and receive stock, ensuring accurate counts and pricing.
• Provide accurate and timely quotations, and follow up on outstanding quotations with suppliers and customers to grow sales and customer base.
• Maintain, clean and organise shelves, and display stock according to merchandising standards and ensure displays are relevant to seasonal needs and enhance add-on sales.
• Record and report specific customer needs.
• Handle customer queries and complaints efficiently to ensure customer satisfaction.

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE/ COMPETENCIES

• Customer Service Focus
• How to analyse business opportunity
• Planning and organizing
• Innovative thinking
• Decision Making

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

• Problem solving
• Negotiation skills
• Marketing
• Delegating
• Coaching
• Flexibility
• Stress Management
• Excellent communication skills
• Bilingual
• Analytical thinking
   

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Description

• The purpose of this role is to ensure profitable and safe management of the silo complex or bunker according to company and industry standards and operational procedures.

Requirements

MINIMUM EDUCATION/TRAINING    

• Grade 12
• Qualified Grain Grader
• In possession of all grading and fumigating certificates

REQUIRED MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE            

• 10 years operational experience in handling and storage of grain

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS         

• Ensure effective marketing of available grain as well as the marketing of all silo services including silo storage capacity 
• Oversee the daily reconciliation of grain stock including grain quality and quantity control
• Ensure correct blending of grain in line with quality specifications
• Ensure regular calibration and tests of all grading equipment
• Monitor monthly income and expenses and take corrective action on deviations
• Conduct regular inspections of the condition of fixed assets
• Build, manage and maintain sound relationships with internal and external clients
• Monitor and manage capacity planning and bin allocation  
• Ensure effective use of storage facility to maximise storage periods
• Manage the dispatch rate of grain and identify events that have a negative impact on receipt and dispatch time and recommend improvements
• Identify and implement new opportunities at silo/bunker
• Conduct regular inspections to ensure compliance with applicable AFGRI policies, the rail regulator and food safety legislation.
• Ensure a safe working environment in line with AFGRI’s Health and Safety Policy and legislative requirements.
• Accurately and timeously capture and reconcile weekly and monthly reports and report any deviations
• Recruit and appoint competent employees, manage performance and resolve grievances, conflict and disciplinary issues in line with applicable HR policies.

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE/ COMPETENCIES          

• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Good knowledge of the agricultural environment
• Computer literacy (MS Office)
• Basic financial skills
• Coaching skills

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES 

• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Results orientated
• Self-starter
• Leadership and managing
• Team Player
• Integrity
• Networking and negotiating
• Business and customer orientation
• Planning and organising