About AFGRI Equipment

AFGRI Equipment is a supplier of new and used agricultural, forestry, construction, golf, and turf equipment in Southern Africa and Western Australia. As a division of the larger AFGRI Group, it holds the largest single John Deere dealership outside of the Americas. The AFGRI sells a wide range of new and pre-owned machinery, primarily from John Deere. This includes tractors, harvesters, planters, sprayers, and equipment for construction and forestry, such as excavators, bulldozers, and loaders.

Job Purpose

• Accountable for the operation and maintenance of vehicles for the effective distribution and/or delivery of stock to outlets.

REQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION/TRAINING 

• Grade 12

REQUIRED MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE

• 1-year heavy vehicle driver experience
• Experience within an agricultural environment will be an advantage

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS  

• Ensure that all deliveries, logistics and the administration thereof are executed professionally and efficiently
• Perform daily inspections on the vehicle to ensure its roadworthiness of the vehicle
• Assist with stock counts and ensure that all stock on the vehicle is well-maintained and managed
• Assist with the loading and offloading of stock
• Complete logbook daily, report delays and incidents/irregularities to the line manager

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE/ COMPETENCIES

• Valid Code 10 – C1 Driver’s License with PDP license
• Knowledge of the environment
• GPS and map reading
• Basic knowledge of farming activities and products
• Good verbal and written communication skills

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES 

• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Neat and presentable
• Planning and organising
• Punctual
• Disciplined
• Identification with management
• Team player