Fresh Roles at TWK Agri

TWK Agri has the following vacancy available: Apprentice (Diesel Mechanic) within the Trade Division at Kokstad, KwaZulu-Natal. 

Responsibilities and Duties 

• Participate in the training plan for the apprenticeship
• Perform duties required and make reasonable progress to achieve the competencies in the training plan
• As instructed, undertake and attend any training or assessment related to the training plan
• Keep the training record (logbook) in possession, and produce it to the employer and/or training provider, when requested
• Acknowledge that all workplace instructions and other material that comes into the apprentice's possession, as a result of the training, remains the property of the employer
• Obey all workplace Health & Safety and code of conduct workplace rules

Qualifications and Skills 

• Matric / Grade 12 or N2 with the following subjects:
  • Mathematics
  • Physical Science
  • Mechanical Technology
  • Engineering Graphics & Design
• Computer literate
• Drivers license

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TWK Agri has the following vacancy available: Diesel Mechanic within the Trade Division at Kokstad, KwaZulu-Natal. 

Responsibilities and Duties

• Reassemble agricultural equipment following repair; test operation; and make adjustments as necessary
• Examine and listen to equipment, read inspection reports, and confer with customers to locate and diagnose malfunctions
• Test and replace electrical components and wiring, using test meters, soldering equipment, and hand tools
• Repair or replace defective parts, using hand tools, machines, welding equipment, grinders, or saws
• Inspect or test parts to determine nature or cause of defects or malfunctions
• Recommend product or component design improvements based on data and observations
• Maintain test equipment in operational condition by performing routine maintenance or making minor repairs or adjustments as needed
• Complete all documentation including worksheets, certificates, receipts and applying signatures as appropriate
• Inspect equipment for safety prior to use, and perform necessary basic maintenance tasks

Qualifications and Skills

• Matric / Grade 12
• Computer literate
• Qualified Diesel Mechanic (red seal)
• Experience on agricultural equipment
• Experience on New Holland tractors (advantageous)

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TWK Agri has the following vacancy available: Cashier within the Trade Division at Mbombela, Mpumalanga.

 Responsibilities and Duties 

• Bag, box, wrap merchandise and prepare packages for shipment
• Compute and record transactions
• Count money in cash drawers at the beginning of shifts to ensure that amounts are correct and that there is adequate change
• Sort, count and wrap notes and coins
• Establish or identify prices of goods and tabulate bills using calculators, cash registers or optical scanners
• Greet customers entering establishments
• Issue receipts, refunds, credits or change due to customers
• Keep periodic balance sheets of amounts and numbers of transactions
• Receive payment by cash or card
• Maintain clean and orderly checkout areas
• Stock shelves and mark prices on shelves and items
• Do stock takes

Qualifications and Skills 

• Matric / Grade 12
• Computer literate
• Previous cashier experience
• Ability to work with money
• Ability to work with customers
• Good interpersonal skills

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TWK Agri has the following vacancy available: Insurance Training Specialist within the Insurance department at Piet Retief, Mpumalanga.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Develop training programs for insurance professionals to enhance their understanding of insurance products, processes, and regulations
• Deliver training sessions through various methods including in-person workshops, virtual training sessions, and self-paced e-learning modules
• Evaluate training effectiveness through participant feedback, performance metrics, and other evaluation tools
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to ensure training content is accurate and up to date
• Keep abreast of industry trends and regulatory changes to ensure training materials reflect current best practices
• Provide individual coaching and support to insurance professionals as needed
• Assist in the onboarding process for new hires, ensuring they have the necessary training to succeed in their roles
• Coordinate with other training professionals within the organization to ensure consistency in training approach and materials

Qualifications and Skills:

• Matric / Grade 12
• Bachelor’s degree in business, Education, or a related field (advantageous)
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the insurance industry, with a strong understanding of insurance products, processes, and regulations
• Proven experience developing training programs and materials
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other relevant software applications
• Insurance certifications (e.g., CPCU, AIC) (advantageous)

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TWK Agri has the following vacancy available: Fitter & Turner at Rutland Sawmill, Mpumalanga.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Read and interpret drawings
• Manufacturing of maintenance spares for the sawmilling industry
• Turning and machining of various components including multistart, buttress, square, acme, metric and imperial threads
• Identifying different types of threads and their use in the industry
• Machining to standard tolerances
• Identifying of different types of bearings their application and the fitting of such bearings
• Knowledge of inline, radicon and crofts gearboxes, the assembly and repair thereof
• Fitting of keys, bushes, pins, gears, sprockets and alignment of various types of couplings including tyre couplings, spider couplings, gear couplings, flange couplings, etc.
• Do maintenance checklists
• Assist with maintenance planning
• Identify problematic machinery and inform management thereof
• Always maintain a safe working environment
• After repairing machinery in conjunction with production personel, ensure that the machine is working according to the required standard
• Be able to troubleshoot and do fault finding
• Do basic boiler making and welding, including the building of small structures
• Must be prepared to travel and work at different mills including the stayover as and when required

 Qualifications and Skills

• Matric / Grade 12 or N3
• Qualified red seal artisan
• Superb machining skills
• At least 3 years’ experience in an industrial environment
• Knowledge of the repair and manufacturing of sawmilling and mining timber production machinery spares
• Basic knowledge of pneumatics and hydraulics
• Decision making abilities
• Ability to takeinitiative
• Computer literate (Word and Excel)
• Strong organisational skills
• Strong communication skills
• Basic boiler making and welding skills
• Prepared to work overtime and standby duties when required
• Prepared to do training courses to improve skills
• Good fitting skills
• Valid driver’s license
• Full set of tools as required by Bedrock mining Timber

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TWK Motors, part of the TWK Agri Group, has the following vacancy available: Service Advisor at Piet Retief, Mpumalanga.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Ensure that the Service department contributes to customer satisfaction by providing optimal customer care
• Promote the dealers service departments capabilities and strengths
• Determine customer needs and communicate these to the service shop and deliver the vehicle on time
• Understand the customer's concerns
• Record customer requirements and details accurately
• Identify potential marketing opportunities
• Promote dealer service benefits to potential customers
• Answer telephone as per Toyota Telephone Standards
• Strictly use current Standard Operating Procedure for Reception Process to take appointments
• Ensure customers are notified of payment prior to collection
• Ensure all warranty and motorplan work has been identified and signed for by the customer
• Maintain effective communication / liaison with customers and workshop staff
• Take initiative to make decisions in the best interest of the customer
• Maintain regular contact with the customer
• Ensure vehicle is completed at promised time
• Sell features, advantages and benefits to the customer
• Monitor sub-let repairs
• Follow-up on awaiting parts - special order parts
• Sell additional products, services and repairs in a professional manner
• Ensure all repairs and parts, as requested, have been carried out and charged for

Qualifications and Skills

• Matric / Grade 12
• Sound / basic technical product knowledge
• Good people handling and leadership skills including communication skills
• Ability to communicate empathetically with customers
• Fully bilingual (English & Afrikaans)
• Good listening skills
• Good time management and administrative skills

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Position Overview

• As the Company Secretary at TWK Agri, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring effective corporate governance, compliance with statutory regulations, and seamless communication between the company's board of directors, management, and stakeholders. You will oversee a diverse range of administrative and legal functions critical to the smooth operation of the organisation.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Advise the board of directors on corporate governance best practices and ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies
• Organize and facilitate board and committee meetings, including preparing agendas, compiling meeting materials, and documenting minutes
• Maintain accurate records of board decisions and actions, ensuring adherence to legal and regulatory requirements
• Facilitate induction of new board members
• Ensure adherence to listing requirements including preparation of shareholder news alerts
• Manage the share trading desk that provides a registration and administration service to shareholders
• Administration of share transfers related to the customer loyalty scheme and the employee share incentive scheme
• Facilitate dividend payments and related administration
• Monitor changes in legislation and regulations affecting the company's operations and promptly advise management and the board on compliance obligations
• Manage the company's statutory registers, filings, and disclosures, ensuring timely submission to regulatory authorities
• Liaise with external legal counsel as necessary to address legal matters and mitigate risks.
• Perform the duties of Information Officer
• Ad-hoc legal assistance or advice to the board of directors or executive management
• Serve as the primary point of contact for shareholders, regulatory agencies, and other external stakeholders on corporate governance and compliance matters
• Coordinate the distribution of corporate communications, such as annual reports, proxy statements, and notices of general meetings
• Facilitate effective communication between the board, management, and shareholders, addressing inquiries and concerns in a timely and professional manner
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date corporate records, including memorandum of incorporationand board policies
• Ensure the safekeeping of corporate documents and records, implementing appropriate data security measures
• Assist in the drafting and review of legal documents, contracts, and agreements as needed

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Business Administration, or a related field
• Additional certification as a Company Secretary (advantageous)
• Proven experience (5 years) in a corporate governance, legal compliance, or company secretarial role, preferably within the agricultural or related industry
• In-depth knowledge of corporate law, governance principles, and regulatory requirements
• Strong analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills, with meticulous attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with diverse stakeholders
• Proficiency in office productivity software and corporate governance software/tools
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise discretion, and operate with integrity in handling sensitive information

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TWK Agri has the following vacancy available: Creditors Clerk within the Finance Division at Piet Retief, Mpumalanga.

 Responsibilities and Duties 

• Processing of Invoices
• Filing
• Reconciliations
• Follow up with suppliers and branches
• Processing of payments
• General office duties

  Qualifications and Skills

• Matric / Grade 12 with Mathematics and Accounting as subjects
• Relevant experience (advantageous)
• Pastel experience (advantageous)
• Computer literate
• Honest and reliable
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to interact with people
• Ability to comply with deadlines
• Goal driven