AFGRI is accepting applications for their Vacancies (May 2024), Open Jobs.
Closing date: vary
AFGRI Vacancies (May 2024): Open Jobs
- Apprenticeship (x20)
- Branch Manager
- Administration Clerk (Retail)
- Parts Salesperson
- Wholegoods Administrator
- Department Head Admin (Retail)
- Workshop Manager
- Junior Integrated Solutions (IS) Specialist
Apprenticeship (x20)
Grade 12’s of 2024.
AFGRI is offering an opportunity for an exciting apprentice training program at our various branches in South Africa. For this position, two adverts will be available within 2024.
This advert is exclusively for matriculants of 2024, all other applicants may apply in the next round that will run from 01 Sep 2024 to 10 Oct 2024. The start date for the apprenticeship is the first working day of January 2025.
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 do 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 Mechanic / Technician
- Repair and maintenance of related equipment
- Responsible for stock control
- Customer service
- General work in the workplace
To complete this application, you need at least 60min. 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)
Behavioral Competencies
- A highly motivated individual
- Attention to detail
- Team player
- Goal-oriented
- Deadline-driven
Complete the screening and assessment questions to the best of your own knowledge. You might need at least 30 min for it.
General Principles
Learners must avail themselves for an interview and assessment process as defined by the company. Interviews for successful candidates will be held at Bellville and Centurion between 1 July 2024 to 5 Jul 2024.
Closing Date: 06 June 2024
Please check your emails for further communication and applicants who have not heard from us within 30 days of the closing date may assume that their applications have been unsuccessful, and are hereby thanked for their interest. The filling of these positions will be aligned to AFGRI’s Employment Equity Policy.
Branch Manager
Description
Accountable for the profitable management of all divisions of a Retail branch within the constraints ofAFGRIGroup strategies and policies.
Requirements
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 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.
TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE/ COMPETENCIES
- Computer literacy (MS Office)
- Farming experience or knowledge of farming activities
- Knowledge of John Deere products will be an advantage
- Knowledge of other AFGRI product agencies
- Basic financial skills
- Verbal and written communication
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
Closing date: 06 May 2024
Please note that correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Applicants who have not heard from us within 30 days of the closing date may assume that their applications have been unsuccessful and are hereby thanked for their interest. The filling of these positions will be aligned to AFGRI’s Employment Equity Policy
Applicants are informed that in order to consider any application for employment, we will have to process your personal information.
Administration Clerk (Retail)
Description
Responsible for effective maintenance of the administrative functions of the branch.
Requirements
REQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION/TRAINING
- Grade 12
REQUIRED MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE
- 1 year administration experience
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
- Receive and compare stock to delivery notes.
- 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.
- Collect invoices electronically for the receiving process and link invoices with delivery notes and orders.
- Capture, process and manage claims (warranty claims, damaged items, short or surplus deliveries and expired stock).
- Maintain good client relationships with internal and external clients and resolve client queries.
- Generate daily, weekly and monthly reports from the system (outstanding claims, outstanding purchase orders, negative on-hand reports, 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.
- Regularly communicate with suppliers on all outstanding invoices, credit notes or discrepancies of stock.
- Ensure that codes, prices and stock correspond with orders and stock received.
- Ensure that cash-ups are done daily.
- Ensure that cash surpluses and shortages are paid in as per policy.
- Report daily cash up (balances & discrepancies) to the Regional Banking Clerk.
- The candidate will also be required to perform this task on a relieve basis when the Dept Head Admin is not available .
TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE/ COMPETENCIES
- Computer literacy (MS Office)
- Verbal and written communication skills
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
- Accuracy
- Discipline
- Identification with management
- Cooperation
- Team player
Closing date: 09 May 2024
Please note that correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Applicants who have not heardfrom us within 30 days of the closing date may assume that their applications have been unsuccessful and arehereby thanked for their interest. The filling of these positions will be aligned to AFGRI’s Employment EquityPolicy
Applicants are informed that in order to consider any application for employment, we will have to process yourpersonal information.
Parts Salesperson
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 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
- Computer Literacy (MS Office)
- Good customer services
- Good communication
- Valid Driver’s Licence
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
- Accuracy
- Neat and presentable
- Customer orientation
- Punctual
- Basic selling power
- Good conduct
- Learning ability
Closing date: 10 May 2024
Please note that correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Applicants who have not heard from us within 30 days of the closing date may assume that their applications have been unsuccessful and are hereby thanked for their interest. The filling of these positions will be aligned to AFGRI’s Employment Equity Policy
Applicants are informed that in order to consider any application for employment, we will have to process your personal information.
Wholegoods Administrator
Description
The purpose of this role is to procure and secure stock levels of wholegoods for agricultural equipment.
Requirements
REQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION/TRAINING
- Grade 12
- Office Management Diploma or Certificate
REQUIRED MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE
- 2 years goods administration experience in agricultural equipment
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
- Ensure stock documentation are circulated to sales personnel
- Place stock orders
- Ensure accuracy of wholegoods documentation
- Assist with the maintenance of stock levels
- Follow up on outstanding orders with suppliers
- Assist and resolve queries and prices telephonically
- Identify old stock to be moved or inter-branch transfer
- Complete and forward the commission report for processing
- Compile outstanding order reports and other sales reports
- Order equipment as per required specifications.
- Control invoices from agencies and arrange payment
- Follow up on payments where necessary
- Identify stock availability concerns and report to management
- Assist marketers with financing, admin and reports required
- Weekly stock take
- Invoicing and costing of sales
- Forecasts and budgets
- Natis registrations
- Logistics planning and organising
TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE/ COMPETENCIES
- Computer literacy (MS Office)
- Extensive construction and forestry or agricultural product knowledge
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Results orientated
- Self-starter
- Team player
- Integrity
- Planning and organising
- Stress management
Closing date: 15 May 2024
Please note that correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Applicants who have not heard from us within 30 days of the closing date may assume that their applications have been unsuccessful and are hereby thanked for their interest. The filling of these positions will be aligned to AFGRI’s Employment Equity Policy
Applicants are informed that in order to consider any application for employment, we will have to process your personal information.
Department Head Admin (Retail)
Description
Ensure all administrative processes are updated and followed as per requirements.
Requirements
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.
TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE/ COMPETENCIES
- Good verbal and written communication
- Computer literacy (MS Office)
- Good customer service
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Willing to work additional hours when needed
- Stress management
- Customer orientation
- Disciplined
- Cooperation
- Interpersonal skills
Closing date: 10 May 2024
Please note that correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Applicants who have not heard from us within 30 days of the closing date may assume that their applications have been unsuccessful and are hereby thanked for their interest. The filling of these positions will be aligned to AFGRI’s Employment Equity Policy
Workshop Manager
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: 13 May 2023
Please note that correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Applicants who have not heard from us within 30 days of the closing date may assume that their applications have been unsuccessful and are hereby thanked for their interest. The filling of these positions will be aligned to AFGRI’s Employment Equity Policy
Junior Integrated Solutions (IS) Specialist
Description
To provide support and basic technical assistance where needed, under supervision. Assist in problem resolution and skill development.
Requirements
REQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION/TRAINING
- Grade 12
- Qualified Technician
REQUIRED MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE
- 3 years related experience during qualification,
- Exposure to John Deere Precision Technology is beneficial (Construction, Forestry or Agriculture)
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
- Ensure a high level of servicing
- Follow instructions to ensure work quality
- Assist in resolving basic problems
- Participate in developing training materials
- Engage in ongoing learning relevant to the role
- Identify specific needs of employees and provide support
- Assist in delivering internal training sessions and participate in on-the-job training activities
- Contribute to improving technical skills and knowledge of personnel
- Build and maintain good relationships
- Assist in addressing basic customer concerns and queries
- Provide assistance during demonstrations
- Participate in telephonic follow-ups
- Contribute to customer clinics under supervision
- Assist in documenting advice given and problems solved
- Participate in tracking and sharing issue resolutions
- Contribute ideas for using data in reporting
- Support in providing basic customer-added value insights
TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE/ COMPETENCIES
- Good knowledge of AFGRI’s product range
- Proficiency in relevant computer programs
- Good verbal expression and communication skills
- Willingness to learn coaching and training skills
- Basic digital literacy
- Valid Drivers Licence
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
- Willingness to travel and work irregular hours
- Ability to analyse problems
- Basic understanding of business concepts
- Customer service orientation
- Proactive approach to tasks
- Accountability for assigned duties
- Openness to self-development
Closing date: 10 May 2024
Please note that correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Applicants who have not heard from us within 30 days of the closing date may assume that their applications have been unsuccessful and are hereby thanked for their interest. The filling of these positions will be aligned to AFGRI’s Employment Equity Policy
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