Website AFGRI Equipment
AFGRI Equipment is the pre-eminent Agricultural, Golf and Turf equipment retailer in Africa and Western Australia. AFGRI Equipment offers the world’s leading equipment brands and backs these brands by a business as good as the products we sell.
AFGRI Equipment is a leading supplier of agricultural, construction, forestry, and turf equipment in Southern Africa and Western Australia. It is the largest John Deere dealer in the Southern Hemisphere, but also sells equipment from other premium brands. AFGRI have highly trained and well-motivated service personnel we also invest in the future with a well-developed apprentice training program. No machine can function without a reliable supply of spare parts; we strive to make parts as accessible as possible. Please visit our spare parts page to see the internet based parts ordering options available to customers.
Description
- To drive the technical performance of raw material and product processes to achieve optimum productivity and world-class quality standards, while maintaining operational costs within budget.
Requirements
Minimum Requirements
- Grade 12 (Matric)
- Qualified Wheat Miller (GMF)
- Minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience in a wheat milling environment
Key Performance Areas
- Lead regular operational meetings, ensure effective information flow across departments, compile performance reports, and align team efforts with company values and goals.
- Drive technical performance, optimise milling processes, and ensure equipment efficiency.
- Maintain consistent product quality, manage grading and compliance with HACCP and ISO standards.
- Monitor and control operational costs, ensuring alignment with budget targets.
- Manage and develop technical staff, enforce policies, and lead performance appraisals.
- Oversee infestation control, hygiene standards, and safe use of fumigation practices.
- Implement innovative solutions, manage non-conformance processes, and drive training initiatives.
Technical Competencies
- Strong management, leadership, and interpersonal skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- In-depth knowledge of grading regulations
- Mechanical aptitude and problem-solving ability
- Crisis management and decision-making under pressure
- Compliance with world-class manufacturing standards
Behavioural Competencies
- Accountability and reliability
- Hardworking and willing to work overtime
- Innovation and proactive thinking
- Quality and safety orientation
- Positive attitude and team collaboration
