New Jobs at AFGRI Equipment

Description

• The purpose of this role is to ensure that agricultural equipment is repaired and maintained, assist and supervise Technicians in their duties
• To manage the workshop to adhere to value added service.

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

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Description

• AFGRI Animal Feeds is looking for a qualified and experienced SHEQ Officer to join our team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in implementing and maintaining our Quality, Health, Safety, and Environmental (OHSE) systems to ensure compliance with legislation and internal policies.

Requirements:

• Diploma in Health and Safety, Quality, or equivalent.
• SAMTRAC qualification or equivalent.
• ISO Integrated Management certification (ISO 9001, 14001, 45001).
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a Health, Safety, and Quality environment, preferably within a manufacturing plant.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement and manage integrated OHSE and Quality systems.
• Conduct safety audits, inspections, and incident investigations.
• Provide training and guidance to employees on safety and quality matters.
• Ensure compliance with OHS Act, NEMA Act, NBR, and RSR.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and external audits.
• Ensure food safety compliance as part of the HACCP team.

Technical Competencies

• Excellent MS Office Skills
• Excellent Administrative skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Good training and presentation skills
• Working knowledge of operational safety and risk
• Understanding of the production and distribution process

Behavioural Competencies

• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Motivated
• Team player
• Assertive

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Description

• The purpose of this role is to ensure profitable and safe management of the silo complex or bunker according to company and industry standards and operational procedures.

Requirements

MINIMUM EDUCATION/TRAINING    

• Grade 12
• Qualified Grain Grader
• In possession of all grading and fumigating certificates

REQUIRED MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE            

• 10 years operational experience in handling and storage of grain

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS         

• Ensure effective marketing of available grain as well as the marketing of all silo services including silo storage capacity 
• Oversee the daily reconciliation of grain stock including grain quality and quantity control
• Ensure correct blending of grain in line with quality specifications
• Ensure regular calibration and tests of all grading equipment
• Monitor monthly income and expenses and take corrective action on deviations
• Conduct regular inspections of the condition of fixed assets
• Build, manage and maintain sound relationships with internal and external clients
• Monitor and manage capacity planning and bin allocation  
• Ensure effective use of storage facility to maximise storage periods
• Manage the dispatch rate of grain and identify events that have a negative impact on receipt and dispatch time and recommend improvements
• Identify and implement new opportunities at silo/bunker
• Conduct regular inspections to ensure compliance with applicable AFGRI policies, the rail regulator and food safety legislation.
• Ensure a safe working environment in line with AFGRI’s Health and Safety Policy and legislative requirements.
• Accurately and timeously capture and reconcile weekly and monthly reports and report any deviations
• Recruit and appoint competent employees, manage performance and resolve grievances, conflict and disciplinary issues in line with applicable HR policies.

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE/ COMPETENCIES          

• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Good knowledge of the agricultural environment
• Computer literacy (MS Office)
• Basic financial skills
• Coaching skills

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES 

• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Results orientated
• Self-starter
• Leadership and managing
• Team Player
• Integrity
• Networking and negotiating
• Business and customer orientation
• Planning and organising