Job Opportuities at AFGRI Equipment

REQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION/TRAINING    

• Grade 12
• N6 Millwright/Technical Qualification
• Trade certificate: Millwright
• Registered Wireman’s Licence - Category 2: Installation Electrician

REQUIRED MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE            

• 6 years technical experience as a qualified Millwright
• Previous experience within an animal feed factory will be an advantage

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS         

• Plan the maintenance schedule
• Inspect and repair machinery and equipment
• Maintain an up-to-date list of  critical spares, procure and manage spare parts and stock on emergency spares
• Conduct regular inspections and repairs of equipment and machinery to prevent mechanical and electrical breakdowns
• Oversee the speedy repairs of unplanned breakdowns
• Manage the planned preventative maintenance program by accurately documenting preventative inspections and recommending the replacement and/or repairs of equipment and machinery 
• Recruit and appoint competent employees, manage performance and resolve grievances, conflict and disciplinary issues in line with applicable HR policies.
• Manage and control the plant's budget 
• Monitor and prevent food safety risks in work areas, ensure food safety awareness and report non-conforming products
• Ensure health and safety are maintained in accordance with relevant legislation and company policy

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE/ COMPETENCIES          

• Practical/hands-on mechanical knowledge
• Knowledge of electrical and mechanical equipment maintenance
• Leadership and management skills
• Management experience in both mechanical and electrical maintenance planning

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• 5 years sales experience in fast-moving consumer goods is essential.
• Previous pet food experience is an added advantage.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Proactively engage customers and respond to customers queries and complaints regarding product, pricing, promotion, stock availability and deliveries.
• Ensure that all credits or price disputes, i.e., quotes vs invoices are investigated, and verified and feedback is communicated to the customer.
• Engage with prospective customers with clearly defined aims.
• Ensure achievement of minimum actual volume sales vs set volume budget,
• Ensure volume growth on previous years' volumes is in line with category growth.
• Continually follow up & communicate with customers and business to ensure brand and business deliver on proposition and service.
• Monitor and give feedback on all activities in the trade.
• Negotiate prices and terms of sales and service agreements.
• Plan and schedule promotional activities and activations to drive volume at the point of purchase.
• Build in-store displays utilising marketing material for added brand awareness.
• Provide training to in-store staff on products & feeding guidelines.
• Attend trade shows and industry trade functions (which are mostly scheduled on weekends).
• Collaborate with colleagues to exchange information such as selling strategies and trade information.

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE/COMPETENCIES

• Good English communication skills – verbal and written.
• Product knowledge 
• Problem-solving skills
• Active listening skills
• Time-management skills