Current Jobs at AFGRI

Description

Coordinate and manage formulations, quality and laboratory processes on site whilst providing technical support to factories and clients. Devising innovative solutions to keep the company current or ahead of local and international trends and developments.

Requirements

REQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION/TRAINING   

• BSc. Agric (Animal Science)
• MSc. Agric in Animal Nutrition Science will be an advantage

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS       

• Ensure accurate and timely formulation of raw materials
• Limit the number of emergency formulae, communicate, and coordinate the cost impact thereof
• Implement specification changes, test and/or evaluate opportunity raw materials
• Maintain raw material and product matrixes and determine quotations for raw material costs
• Manage feed risk data for the mill/factory
• Manage quality-related corrective and preventative actions and non-conformances
• Participate in HACCP/Food safety matters and ensure compliance with health and safety and food safety policies and legislation
• Attend to and resolve CPA/Customer complaints
• Identify and investigate current and alternative raw material opportunities
• Manage laboratory staff and provide ongoing training and support to the laboratory staff
• Management of the Quality Management System, including overseeing internal and external audits
• Develop new products/improve current products
• Participate in Factory meetings and provide technical support to the factory and clients
• Technical support to clients

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE/ COMPETENCIES         

• Sound technical knowledge of Animal Nutrition Science
• Feed Formulation experience will be an advantage
• Administration Principles
• Management Principles
• Numerical skills
• Computer Literacy (MS Office and others)
• Good Technical & Nutritional knowledge
• Good understanding of nutritional analytics
• Good understanding of research and development methodology
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Good understanding of project management
• Strong analytical skills
• Accuracy/attention to detail
• Problem-solving
• Time Management

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

• Positive
• Innovative
• Team Player
• Self-starter, Diligent
• Result Driven
• Assertive
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Self-discipline
• Deadline driven.
• Proactive
• Practical
• Analytical / Systematic thinker
• Open-minded

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Description

Graduates will have an opportunity to acquire all-round work experience by performing various duties and responsibilities relevant to the Sales and Marketing and Operational Nutrition departments.

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Must be a South African citizen.
• Have not worked full time (for more than 1 year) in their field of study.
• Should be based in the city of hire.
• Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (Animal Science).
• Master of Science in Agriculture (Animal Nutrition) will be an advantage
• Knowledge of Animal Nutrition.
• Research and data analytical skills.
• Good communication skills (written and verbal).
• Data collection and analysis
• Knowledge of Research skills
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Proficient in MS Office (Ms Word; Ms Excel; MS PowerPoint).
• Graduates will be based at AFGRI’s Head Office in Centurion for the duration of the programme and will be required to travel to regional offices.
   

DURATION OF THE PROGRAMME

• Successful candidates will be enrolled on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

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Description

• Responsible for electrical maintenance of all Grain handling equipment in the grain storage facilities.

Requirements

REQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION/TRAINING    

• Qualified Electrician (Trade Certificate: Electrician)
• Wireman’s Licence (3phase Installation Electrician) will be an advantage

REQUIRED MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE            

• Minimum 3 years working experience post trade certificate.
• Previous experience within a Grain handling facility will be an advantage.
• Competent in Solar and Green energy installations.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS         

• Perform maintenance of all electrical equipment in silos.
• Execute planned and emergency maintenance on silo equipment by systematically inspecting silos, ordering correct spares and replacing worn parts.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety requirements and that protective equipment is used as prescribed.
• Control assets and conduct regular inspections of all assets including company vehicles and tools.
• Monitor employee performance standards, identify training and development needs and ensure fair disciplinary processes to address any deviations.

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE/ COMPETENCIES          

• Sound Mechanical knowledge
• Proactive and hands-on
• Knowledge of fault finding and control panels

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES 

• Disciplined
• Good time management
• Good communicator
• Energetic and self-motivated
• Safety cautious
• Critical thinking
• Problem analysis
• Focus on quality
• Accountability

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Description

• To maintain plant and grain handling equipment in the grain storage facilities

Requirements

REQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION/TRAINING    

• Qualified Fitter/ Millwright (Trade Certificate: Fitter or Trade Certificate: Millwright)

REQUIRED MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE            

• 3 years post-trade certificate work experience as a Fitter and/or Millwright
• Previous experience within a Grain handling facility will be an advantage.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS        

• Ensure adequate maintenance of all mechanical equipment in Silos
• Enforce and ensure compliance to health and safety standards at all Silos
• Control and conduct regular inspections of assets including company vehicle
• Perform planned and emergency maintenance on silo equipment by systematically inspecting the silo, ordering correct spares and replacing worn parts
• Manage employee key performance areas, identify training and development requirements, and ensure fair disciplinary action to address deviations
• Perform regular inspection and control of assets including company vehicle

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE/ COMPETENCIES          

• Valid drivers licence
• Sound mechanical knowledge
• Proactive and hands-on
• Knowledge of mechanical drivers and conveyor systems

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES 

• Disciplined
• Safety cautious
• Good time management
• Good communicator
• Energetic and self-motivated
• Critical thinking
• Problem analysis
• Focus on quality
• Accountability