Job Vacancies at AFGRI Equipment

Description

• The Relationship Manager will be responsible for managing client relationships with a strong focus on expanding the lending portfolio through tailored financial solutions.
• This role involves new business development, credit risk management, and ensuring alignment with organisational goals while delivering an exceptional client experience.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements

• BSc or BCom in Agricultural Economics, Finance, or a related field.
• Relevant certifications in financial analysis or credit risk management (advantageous).
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in agricultural financing.

Key Performance Areas

Client Engagement and Business Development

• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities.
• Develop and present tailored financial solutions.
• Represent the organisation at industry events and farmers’ days.
• Drive cross-selling of products and services.

Credit Application Management

• Collect and review client financial documentation.
• Prepare and evaluate credit applications in line with policies and regulations.
• Manage credit risk and ensure compliance throughout the process.

Operational Excellence and Administration

• Monitor account performance and market trends.
• Ensure timely processing of applications and client requests.
• Compile accurate reports and collaborate with internal teams.

Ad Hoc and Cross-Functional Contributions

• Support team initiatives and cross-functional offerings.
• Address emerging market opportunities and challenges.

Technical Competencies

• In-depth knowledge of agricultural financing and credit risk management
• SAP and advanced Excel skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication skills in Afrikaans and English
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• High dependability and performance under pressure

Behavioural Competencies

• Strategic thinking and results orientation
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
• Team leadership and collaboration
• Adaptability and willingness to travel extensively

Closing Date: 31 December 2025

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Description

• Ensure that all transactions between AFGRI and vendors are paid on time and processed accurately at all times

Requirements

REQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION/TRAINING    

• Grade 12

REQUIRED MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE            

• 3 years accounts payable experience
• Experience working on Sage will be advantageous

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS         

• Receive and validate information on invoices to ensure that it complies with SARS regulations and that invoices are processed correctly
• Ensure that invoices, PO’s and GRN inputs correspond
• Attend to and resolve all price or quantity discrepancies and queries with the Vendors and Business Units
• Monitoring of GRIR to assist the various BU’s 
• Ensure that reconciliations are done on all vendors, that payment proposals are processed and that payment analysis is done to ensure timely payment to vendors 
• Provide support to Master Data to ensure details of vendors are kept up to date at all times

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE/ COMPETENCIES          

• Computer literacy (MS Office)
• Basic accounting skills
• Good communication skills

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES 

• Team player
• Flexible behaviour
• Disciplined
• Identification with management
• Stress management

Closing Date: 10 December 2025 

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Description

• Repair and maintain agricultural 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 tractors and 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          

• Valid drivers license
• Good product knowledge in the repair and maintenance of tractors, and 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 December 2025

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Description

• The General Manager (GM) – Isando will be primarily responsible for ensuring sustained operational profit at the plant, aligned to the required return on assets (ROA).
• The GM will further ensure that the overall operational strategy of AFGRI Animal Feeds will be implemented, ensuring optimal efficiencies and cost-conscious budget management, and act at all times in accordance with all regulatory requirements.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements

• Relevant Tertiary Degree / Qualification (Finance, Agriculture, Engineering)
• A minimum of 10 years’ experience as a manager in an Animal Feed manufacturing/ Milling / FMCG environment        

Competencies

• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills (solution driven)
• Planning and organizing – Strategically inclined and proactive in demeanor
• Operate effectively in a stressful, fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication skills
• Conflict management
• Entrenched experience in the management of employees at all levels, as well as the management of complex relationships both in and outside the organisation (stakeholder relations)
• Must be diligent, dynamic and innovative
• Must be patient, charismatic and respected
• Possess excellent leadership abilities and skills
• Possess good financial and business acumen
• Possess a good understanding of the agricultural industry

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day production activities within the local facility.
• Manage staff and staffing levels (efficiently plan, direct, and coordinate the work activities and resources) to manufacture products in accordance with cost, quality, and quantity specifications.
• Maintain on-time deliveries while avoiding excess labour and inefficiencies.
• Plan and direct resources in order to execute the strategy and execute the operational agenda
• Work closely with Procurement to maintain and control appropriate inventory levels.
• Ensure profitability of products through proper manufacturing methods and lean manufacturing.
• Support and enforce the company quality system and practices and manage by means of a team approach while applying mission-directed work team (MDWT) principles.
• Operate facility under company and legislative requirements relating to health and safety guidelines
• Build effective relationships with internal and external customers.
• Execute the manufacturing plan to support the sales forecast and to ensure customers’ expectations are met.
• Manage and monitor product standards, examining samples of raw products or directing testing during processing, to ensure finished products are of prescribed quality.
• Customer complaints, non-conformances and deviations – apply problem-solving techniques to identify the root cause with corrective action steps to prevent a reoccurrence.
• Manage succession planning including BEE.
• Apply performance appraisals with a focus on results and individual development.
• Effectively manage the facility’s budget and overall expenses
• Ensure sustainable profit by closely monitoring nett margin per ton
• Establish close relationships with the marketing team in order to ensure optimal capacity utilisation of the facility in relation to volume and product mix forecast.

Closing Date: 15 December 2025 

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Description

• The purpose of this role is to ensure that agricultural equipment is repaired and maintained, assist and supervise Technicians in their duties

Requirements

REQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION/TRAINING    

• Grade 12
• Qualified Mechanisation Technician

REQUIRED MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE            

• 5 years experience as a qualified mechanisation technician of which 3 years must be John Deere experience

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS         

• Supervise all workshop activities including scheduling and controlling work processing
• Identify, investigate and resolve all workshop related problems
• Maintain a safe work environment and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations 
• Ensure protective equipment is used as prescribed
• Build and maintain good customer relationships and ensure that customer queries and complaints are resolved within the prescribed turnaround time
• Handle all warranty claims and ensure credits are received
• Oversee scheduling and control working hours and ensure that the status of job cards is updated
• Ensure control of tools and workshop equipment
• Report on activities as required by management
• Enforce and monitor budget control
• Manage employee key performance areas, monitor performance standards, identify training and development requirements, and ensure fair disciplinary action to address deviations

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE/ COMPETENCIES          

• Good Customer Services
• Lead the workshop team
• Understanding of agriculture, agricultural technology and farmers
• Valid driver's licence

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES 

• Business and customer orientation
• Analytical
• Safety cautious
• Problem analysis
• Focus on quality
• Accountability
• Ability to work individually as well as in a team
• Good customer service and interpersonal behaviour

Closing Date: 15 December 2025