Openings at AFGRI Equipment

Description

• AFGRI is offering an opportunity for an exciting apprentice training program at our various branches in South Africa. We seek dynamic, self-motivated individuals with the necessary technical ability wishing to qualify as an Artisan are invited to apply.
• The Apprenticeship Program affords the incumbent the opportunity to grow within AFGRI under the mentorship of our leaders, informal training as well as on the job development rotations in multidisciplinary teams.
• This apprenticeship will be a 3-year in-service training experience.  This will be towards a qualification known as Tractor Mechanic or Earthmoving Mechanic.  The first 6 months is probation time period.  This period is use for the company and the employee to make sure it is a long-term relationship. Any party may withdraw in this period without any consequences.
• Thereafter the apprentice will be bind by an AFGRI contract and start his actual training.  

This training includes:

• The apprentice will be going to a Practical Training Institute in the different phases needed (If needed). At the same time the apprentice will be written in for N subjects needed at a college and will study as distance learning (If needed and if available). It is expected to attend classes on Saturdays also.
• The distance learning might continue as needed while at workplace. The apprentice will undergo Product Training at the John Deere Training Facility in Boksburg and other suppliers as well as Internal training hosted by our own Specialists. 
• Above mentioned training does not have training costs involved to the apprentice if passes, but any training failed need to redo on own costs. All the Apprenticeships are bound with the contract.  
• This is a 3-year contract with AFGRI.  Should the apprentice withdraw within the period of apprenticeship or the “work-back period” there will be costs involved.  Depending on time and phase of withdrawal, the costs will be calculated.  It is expected that the apprentice work back the time it took him to qualify. The contract cannot be extended for more than 4 years. If the apprentice has not been qualified in 4 years, the contract expires.

The duties of the Apprentice will include:

• Trained to be a Tractor or Earthmoving Mechanic / Technician
• Repair and maintenance of related equipment
• Responsible for stock control
• Customer service
• General work in the workplace
• Please take your time to complete this application. 

Requirements

The minimum requirement for this application is:

• Valid Driver’s license
• Communication Skills
• Admin Skills
• Computer literacy

N2 subjects:

• Mathematics
• Engineering Science
• Diesel Trade Theory
• and anyone of the following
• Industrial Electronics
• Engineering / Technical Drawing
• Motor Trade Theory
• Should the applicant not have the N2 qualification, the Matric Certificate will also be taken into consideration if the applicant has subjects such as:
• Mathematics (Not Literacy) (At least 40% / E-Symbol)
• Technical Mathematics (Not Literacy) (At least 40% / E-Symbol)
• Physical Science (At least 40% / E-Symbol)
• Technical Science (At least 40% / E-Symbol)
• Engineering Graphics and Design (At least 40% / E-Symbol)
• Applicants who are not in possession of the above qualifications can undertake N2 requirement subjects through Further Education and Training sponsored by AFGRI as part of the program.

Behavioral Competencies

• A highly motivated individual
• Attention to detail
• Team player
• Goal-oriented
• Deadline-driven

Closing Date: 10 October 2025

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Description

• Manage parts operations within the dealership to provide customer satisfaction while maximizing profit through parts sales, as well as inventory and expense control

Requirements

REQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION/TRAINING    

• Grade 12

MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE            

• 5 years related experience of which two years must be in a supervisory capacity
• John Deere parts experience will be an advantage

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS         

• Oversee stocktaking and stock counting
• Manage stock returns and claims
• Order parts and AMS stock
• Maintain an accurate and effective parts inventory control system
• Manage and follow up warranty claims
• Build and maintain good relationships with internal and external clients and ensure that client queries and complaints are resolved timeously 
• Monitor monthly income and expenses, report any deviations and implement corrective measures where applicable 
• Manage employee key performance areas, monitor performance standards, identify training and development requirements, and ensure fair disciplinary action to address deviations
• Implement a risk management plan for the Parts Department
• Ensure compliance with AFGRI’s Health and Safety Policy and other legislative requirements.

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE/ COMPETENCIES          

• Computer literacy (MS Office)
• Product knowledge
• Verbal and written expression/communication
• Stock control knowledge
• Sales knowledge
• Basic financial skills
• Analytical

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES 

• Customer orientation
• Networking
• Listening
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Leadership

Closing date: 15 August 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 August 2025

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Description

• Responsible for effective maintenance of the administrative functions of the branch.

Requirements

REQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION/TRAINING    

• Grade 12

REQUIRED MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE            

• 3 years administration experience.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS         

• Receive and file all delivery notes and assist with ad-hoc receiving duties.
• Ensure that all documents are processed and that the number sequence on the system is correct.
• Maintain good client relationships and resolve client queries.
• Generate daily, weekly and monthly reports from the system (outstanding claims, outstanding purchase orders, negative on-hand report, etc,).
• Generate stock-taking reports and assist with quarterly stock taking.
• Capture stock count sheets on the system.
• Opening and processing of Job cards.
• Capturing of Motor Fleet log sheets.
• Assist with risk management.
• Debt collection.
• Assist with any admin-related duties as required.

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE/ COMPETENCIES          

• Computer literacy (MS Office)
• Verbal and written communication skills

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES 

• Accuracy
• Discipline
• Identification with management
• Cooperation
• Team player

Closing date: 22 August 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: 20 August 2025

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Description

• Provide over-the-counter sales and administration functions of parts stock.

Requirements

REQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION/TRAINING    

• Grade 12

REQUIRED MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE            

• 1-year sales and administration experience.
• Parts sales experience is essential.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS         

• Ensure stable availability of stock by ordering stock in line with the branch procedure.
• Conduct regular stock counting and stocktaking.
• Responsible for stock control and stock rotation of old stock and new stock.
• Build and maintain good relationships with internal and external clients.
• Identify and timeously resolve customer queries and complaints.
• Ensure accurate cash balancing.
• Ensure that payments of accounts are timeously processed and collect payments by accepting cash, credit cards, etc.
• Process sales and returns in accordance with the established procedures.
• Ensure compliance with risk and safety legislation requirements.
• Ensure that stock is kept in a safe condition

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE/ COMPETENCIES          

• Product Knowledge Tractors
• Computer Literacy (MS Office)
• Good customer services
• Good communication
• Valid Driver's License

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES 

• Accuracy
• Neat and presentable
• Customer orientation
• Punctual
• Basic selling power
• Good conduct
• Learning ability
• Fluent in Afrikaans and English, read, write speak.

Closing date: 20 August 2025