Active Jobs at Defy Appliances

Job Description

• We are currently on a search for an Associate Distribution Planner to join one of South Africa’s leading appliances manufacturer . The purpose of the role will be optimising the movement of goods from order planning to customer delivery in the most cost-efficient manner. This entails but not limited to inventory management, route planning, stakeholder coordination, order fulfilment and risk management.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Planning deliveries from national/regional warehouses to customers thereby
• Optimising transport costs and ensuring sales orders are expedited as per customers’ requirements.
• Customer communication on a daily basis
• Ensuring that all dedicated vehicles are fully utilized.
• Ensuring all deliveries are completed timeously.
• Ensuring customer POD’s are captured at the relevant NDC/Branch
• Stock counts at financial year-end
• Reporting to Internal and external customers
• Ad hoc administration functions

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Degree in Logistics/Supply Chain.
• 2- 4 Years experience within a supply chain with a focus on Outbound logistics.
• Advanced MS Office experience.
• Excellent communication skills are essential.
• SAP Experience being a pre-requisite.

Closing Date 19 February 2026

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PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

• We are currently seeking a Manager-Production-(Cooling Plant) to join our dynamic team in Ezakheni. 
• The Manager-Production (Cooling Plant) is responsible for providing leadership and operational oversight of the production plant, ensuring safe, efficient, cost-effective, and high-quality manufacturing aligned to business objectives and customer requirements.
• The role drives operational excellence, continuous improvement, workforce performance, and sustainable cost management, while ensuring full compliance with quality, safety, environmental, and labour regulations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Develop and execute the plant manufacturing strategy aligned to company goals.
• Lead daily operations to deliver on volume, quality, cost and delivery targets.
• Optimise capacity utilisation and drive OEE improvement.
• Champion Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead capital investment, automation and plant optimisation projects.
• Drive strict cost control across labour, materials, scrap and overheads.
• Champion a zero-harm safety culture and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Lead and develop large, unionised, multi-shift teams.
• Partner cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Engineering, HR, Finance and Commercial.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering / manufacturing / industrial engineering
• 8–10 years’ manufacturing experience
• 2–3 years in senior production leadership
• Experience managing large teams (1000+ preferred)
• Strong ISO systems exposure and audit readiness
• Proven track record in cost control and operational improvement
• Experience in unionised and multi-shift environments.

ADVANTAGEOUS:

• Cooling / refrigeration manufacturing experience
• Lean Six Sigma certification.

SUCCESS MEASURES:

• Production output vs plan
• OEE improvement and downtime reduction
• Cost per unit optimisation
• Scrap and rework reduction
• Strong safety performance
• High employee engagement and productivity

 Closing Date 23 February 2026

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Purpose of the Role:

• Implement and improve production layouts and processes to eliminate waste, boost productivity, reduce costs, and uphold quality standards in Refrigeration manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Optimize production on assembly lines, material flow, and ergonomics.
• Monthly reports on production line performance
• Conduct time studies, line balancing, capacity planning, and continuous improvement projects using lean tools and root cause analysis.
• ​Manage new product introductions and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Compliance with employment related legislations
• Optimize manufacturing layouts, workflows, and equipment for fridge assembly lines, reducing cycle times and defects in components like compressors and evaporators.
• Lead continuous improvement projects using lean principles (e.g., SMED, TPM) and root-cause analysis for issues like yield losses or quality deviations.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience:

• BEng/BSc/BTech in Mechanical, Industrial, or Production Engineering
• 3 years in manufacturing engineering, preferably appliances/refrigeration; proven lean/TPM projects
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, SAP, MS Office; analytical mindset, leadership, and union communication

 Closing Date 23 February 2026

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PURPOSE OF THE JOB:  

• To coordinate a section of the service function efficiently in order to provide superior after sales service to dealers, customers and the sales department in line with regional and national objectives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Manage the service function effectively to achieve agreed service and sales objectives.
• Ensure achievement of Field KPI targets set by GCC, including but not limited to NPS, First-Time Fix (FTF), and Turnaround Time (TAT).
• Monitor service performance and implement corrective actions where required.
• Authorize and control service partner job allocations and related expenses.
• Monitor and control the usage and operating costs of company vehicles.
• Manage spares usage to minimize waste and ensure optimal stock availability.
• Drive additional sales opportunities through service partners.
• Act as the key liaison between field technicians and the Quality Assurance team.
• Provide accurate and timely field feedback to support continuous product quality improvement.
• Identify recurring issues and collaborate with QA to reduce repeat failures.
• Provide ongoing product knowledge and technical training to service advisors and service partners/technicians.
• Support performance management and skills development of field staff.
• Recruit, onboard, and replace agents and contractors as required to ensure operational continuity

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Applicants should have a qualified artisan certificate and or BSC degree (Mechanical /Electrical engineering)/
• Qualified Artisans in possession of an appropriate trade test certificate with a Minimum of N.T.C. 3 or equivalent.
• At least 5 years in a supervisory/managerial position

Closing Date 20 February 2026