Current Vacancies at AFGRI Equipment

Description

• The purpose of this role is to manage the manufacturing processes, equipment and facilities at the Klipheuwel site in the most cost-effective way by ensuring maximum efficiency and optimal mix whilst maintaining compliance with legislation, customer specifications, quality and company standards to achieve planned production (daily, weekly and monthly).

Requirements

Minimum Requirements

• A Diploma/ Degree in Production Management or any other relevant qualification.
• 7 years operational management experience within the FMCG manufacturing environment of which 5 years must be in a management position.
• Experience in an Animal Feeds manufacturing environment will be an added advantage.
• Knowledge of cost management (i.e., processing budget vs expenditure).
• Knowledge of cost-saving (i.e., deliver against cost-saving and business improvement initiatives).
• Target driven, knowledge of production processes, best practices and quality systems (e.g., OEE).
• Knowledge of waste management processes.
• Solid team management experience, including but not limited to workforce planning, performance management and ensuring discipline on-site.
• Knowledge of SHEQ compliance within the Processing Department.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Oversee production planning on-site.
• Provide input into the broader strategy from a production perspective.
• Manage, plan and control the Production Department’s budget.
• Ensure that the Production Department is sufficiently capacitated to deliver against the production plan.
• Identify and implement work improvement practices to achieve maximum outputs.
• Establish and ensure the most efficient use of resources i.e., cost, people, time, etc. to increase delivery on product output and quality.
• Drive optimal product quality and volumes to maximize customer satisfaction.
• Provide input into the establishment of systems and procedures to comply with best practices, legislative, and other regulatory guidelines.
• Drive production targets while minimizing costs (i.e., ensuring minimum wastage of raw materials, packaging materials, minimizing downtime and reducing labour costs).
• Ensure on-site compliance to Safety, Health, Risk, Environment and Quality Management.
• Ensure prompt implementation of corrective measures where non-compliance is identified.

Closing Date: 10 November 2026

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Description

• Afgri Equipment Pietermaritzburg is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Parts Salesman Trainee to join our Parts Department.
• The successful candidate will assist with parts sales, customer service, stock control, and general stores operations while receiving on the job training and product knowledge development. This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain experience in both the sales and warehouse environment, with the potential to develop into a Parts Salesman position within the branch.
• The ideal candidate should have good communication skills, attention to detail, a willingness to learn, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment while delivering excellent customer service.

Requirements

REQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION/TRAINING

• Grade 12
• Valid driver's licence.

REQUIRED MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE

• 1-year parts sales and administration experience will be advantageous.
• Exposure to customer service, sales, stores, warehouse, or inventory control environments will be advantageous.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Assist customers with parts enquiries and sales transactions.
• Attend to walk-in and telephonic customer queries.
• Assist with stock counting and stocktakes.
• Receive, pick, pack, and issue parts accurately.
• Ensure a neat and tidy parts and stores area.
• Assist with stock control and inventory management.
• Process quotations, orders, and sales accurately.
• Develop product knowledge and sales skills through training.

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE / COMPETENCIES

• Computer Literacy (MS Office).
• Product knowledge or willingness to learn.
• Good customer service skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Basic understanding of stock control principles.
• Basic understanding of parts identification.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Customer orientated.
• Neat and presentable.
• Punctual and reliable.
• Learning ability.
• Good conduct.
• Team player.
• Willingness to take initiative.
• Positive attitude and eagerness to learn.

Closing date: 09 November 2026

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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
• Fluency in Afrikaans and English
• Computer literacy
• Customer Service
• Policies and procedures

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

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

Closing date: 15 November 2026

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Description

• AFGRI Retail has an exciting opportunity for a Department Head Admin to join our team in Volksrust, Mpumalanga. In this key role, you will drive administrative excellence by ensuring that all administrative processes are accurately maintained, up to date, and consistently executed in line with company requirements and standards.

Requirements

REQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION/TRAINING    

• Grade 12

REQUIRED MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE            

• 3 years relevant administrative experience

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS         

• Handle all employee-related matters and correspondence for the branch.
• Check all documents received and direct them to the relevant working area.
• Oversee stock counting and investigate stock variances
• Run the price analysis report.
• Collect and process petty cash where applicable.
• Handle the cash control account and reconcile cash and make bank deposits.
• Report on all abnormal administrative situations.
• Ensure all filing is done timeously.
• Ensure compliance with the AFGRI control matrix (AFGRI policies and procedures).
• Assist the Branch Manager with administrative functions during his/her absence.
• Complete IOD reports.

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE/ COMPETENCIES          

• Good verbal and written communication
• Computer literacy (MS Office)
• Good customer service

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES 

• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Willing to work additional hours when needed
• Stress management
• Customer orientation
• Disciplined
• Cooperation
• Interpersonal skills

Closing date: 16 November 2026

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Description

• The purpose of this role is to test, manage and control the quality of raw material and optimise the milling of the final product in line with the company specifications

Requirements

REQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION/TRAINING    

• Grade 12
• Qualified Miller GMF

REQUIRED MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE            

• Minimum of 2 years related work experience

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS         

• Communication and delegation: Communicate operational requirements clearly and delegate tasks effectively to ensure that milling activities are completed safely, efficiently and according to required standards.
• Raw material handling: Monitor and control the handling of raw materials to ensure appropriate receiving, storage, movement and utilisation throughout the milling process.
• Technical performance: Operate and monitor milling processes and equipment to achieve the required production output and technical performance standards.
• Quality assurance: Monitor product quality throughout the milling process and take appropriate corrective action when products or processes do not meet the required quality specifications.
• Infestation and hygiene control: Maintain appropriate hygiene and infestation-control standards within the milling environment to ensure a clean and controlled production facility.
• Non-conformance management: Manage and respond appropriately to internal and external customer non-conformance reports, including investigating identified issues and supporting the implementation of corrective actions.
• Functional performance standards: Perform milling activities in accordance with established functional, manufacturing and performance standards.
• Quality management systems: Apply and maintain the relevant quality management system requirements within the milling operation and ensure that required controls and records are maintained.
• Mill maintenance: Monitor the condition and performance of milling equipment, identify maintenance requirements and support preventative and corrective maintenance activities to minimise operational disruptions

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE/ COMPETENCIES          

• Management, leadership and interpersonal skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Fully conversant with grading regulations
• Comply with the company’s manufacturing and performance standards
• Mechanical inclined
• Problem-solving
• Crisis management

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES 

• Accountability
• Hardworking and able to work overtime
• Quality orientation
• Proactive
• Reliable and positive
• Safety-conscious

Closing date: 16 November 2026