Vacancies at AFGRI Equipment

REQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION/TRAINING    

• Grade 12

REQUIRED MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE            

• 1 year administration experience in Receiving.

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
• Generate variance report and report variance to line manager

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REQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION/TRAINING    

• Grade 12

REQUIRED MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE            

• 3 years relevant administrative experience

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS         

• Handle all employee-related matters and correspondence for the branch.
• Check all documents received and direct them to the relevant working area.
• Oversee stock counting and investigate stock variances
• Run the price analysis report.
• Collect and process petty cash where applicable.
• Handle the cash control account and reconcile cash and make bank deposits.
• Report on all abnormal administrative situations.
• Ensure all filing is done timeously.
• Ensure compliance with the AFGRI control matrix (AFGRI policies and procedures).
• Assist the Branch Manager with administrative functions during his/her absence.
• Complete IOD reports.

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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

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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 extern 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.

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REQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION/TRAINING    

• Grade 12
• Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture / Business / Finance / Management will be an advantage

REQUIRED MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE            

• 3– 5 years related management experience in the Agri trade environment.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS       

• Provide and maintain sound customer relations with internal and external clients (marketing).
• Maintain control of critical administrative procedures and processes to ensure compliance with relevant policies and legislative requirements (loss control).
• Ensure a well-managed inventory system.
• Manage the branch operations for business optimisation according to the department's business plan.
• Manage the branch finances.
• Provide leadership and support to all employees to ensure a motivated and competent staff complement.

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REQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION/TRAINING    

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

REQUIRED MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE            

• 6 years technical experience as a qualified Millwright / Boilermaker
• Previous experience within an animal feed factory will be an advantage
• 3 years experience as a Maintenance Foreman in a manufacturing plant

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 
• Ensure optimal workforce utilization.
• Review and analyse information as captured on the CMMS
• Manage and improve the MTTR,MTBF and equipment availabilities
• Review condition monitoring information to optimize maintenance strategies
• Enforce statutory compliance.
• 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
• Breakdown Root Cause Analysis and action management 

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REQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION/TRAINING    

• Grade 12
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Business Administration or Sales or Marketing

REQUIRED MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE            

• 5 years business, sales and marketing experience with John Deere equipment. 
• Solid experience in the marketing of agricultural equipment
• Strong client service exposure.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS         

• Manage the marketing function
• Procurement and stock control
• Marketing of John Deere and other equipment
• Administration
• Reporting

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REQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION/TRAINING    

• Grade 12

REQUIRED MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE            

• 3 years relevant administrative experience

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS         

• Handle all employee-related matters and correspondence for the branch.
• Check all documents received and direct them to the relevant working area.
• Oversee stock counting and investigate stock variances
• Run the price analysis report.
• Collect and process petty cash where applicable.
• Handle the cash control account and reconcile cash and make bank deposits.
• Report on all abnormal administrative situations.
• Ensure all filing is done timeously.
• Ensure compliance with the AFGRI control matrix (AFGRI policies and procedures).
• Assist the Branch Manager with administrative functions during his/her absence.
• Complete IOD reports.