Job Opportunities at AFGRI

Description

Selling of AAF ruminant feed through technical knowledge and value-adding activities on a farm.

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12
• B.Sc (Agric) Animal Science
• M.Sc (Agric) Animal Science will be an advantage
• 5 years sales and marketing experience in an animal feed company.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Regularly visit existing clients and prospective new clients
• Maintain an updated client and prospect database 
• Provide technical advice on the product range 
• Measure progress on sales budget, monitor the expense budget, identify budget deviations and submit weekly/monthly budget reports
• Oversee the placing of orders at factories    
• Liaise with factories to determine challenges related to product quality, product delivery, and product collection and recommend corrective measures where applicable   
• Manage and reconcile customer accounts on a monthly basis
• Evaluate and provide feedback on competitors, product quality and product performance    
• Determine market potential and customer needs as well as price determination in accordance with the agreed schedule
• Provide weekly/monthly feedback on tons gained and tons lost
• Attend marketing and social events to track potential clients   

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE/COMPETENCIES

• Strong marketing profile
•  Sound knowledge of Ruminant nutrition
•  Extrovert with a positive attitude
•  Good administration and planning skills – effective and efficient
• Ability to create and maintain good interpersonal relationships with clients 
•  Able to work and operate independently

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES/SKILLS

• Pro-active
• Hardworking 
• Reliable and positive
• Self-Motivated initiator

Closing date: 15 November 2022

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Description

Repair and maintain construction and forestry and related equipment as a service

Requirements

REQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION/TRAINING    

• N2 Qualified Technician

REQUIRED MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE            

• 3 years’ relevant experience (including training as an Apprentice)

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS         

• Perform repairs and maintenance of construction and forestry equipment.
• Build and maintain good customer relationships and ensure that customer queries and complaints are resolved within the prescribed turnaround time.
• Update job cards.
• Maintain a safe work environment and ensure that protective equipment is used as prescribed.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE/ COMPETENCIES          

• Good product knowledge in the repair and maintenance of construction and forestry equipment
• Good time-keeping abilities
• Communication skills

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES 

• Willingness to work in hot areas as well as outside locations
• Good time management
• Energetic and self-motivated
• Safety cautious
• Problem analysis
• Focus on quality
• Accountability
• Ability to work alone as well as in a team
• Good customer service and interpersonal behaviour

Closing date: 15 November 2022