Job Description

To support the planning, coordination, and monitoring of our production activities. This role is key in helping maintain efficient workflow, ensuring resources are in place, and supporting smooth day-to-day operations.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12
• 3 years experience as a Production Operator in a manufacturing environment
• Experience in the Animal Feeds environment will be an advantage
• Previous experience in production, planning, or administration (desired but not essential)
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritise and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confident using Microsoft Office (especially Excel); ERP/MRP experience is an advantage.
• Problem-solving mindset and proactive approach.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Assist in creating, updating, and communicating daily and weekly production schedules.
• Monitor production progress, identifying delays or issues and escalating where needed.
• Coordinate with procurement, warehouse, and production teams to ensure material availability.
• Maintain accurate production records, job sheets, and system data (ERP/MRP).
• Prepare reports on performance, output, and order status.
• Support in investigating and solving production bottlenecks.
• Communicate changes in schedules or priorities to relevant teams.
• Ensure compliance with company processes, health & safety, and quality standards.

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE/COMPETENCIES

• Knowledge of the production process
• Knowledge of the production planning process
• Mechanically orientated
• Computer literate

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES/SKILLS

• Willing to work shifts
• Attention to detail
• Assertive
• Results-driven

Closing Date: 16 December 2025
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 this position will be aligned with AFGRI's Employment Equity Policy.
Applicants are informed that in order to be considered for any application for employment, we will have to process their personal information. A law, known as the Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013 (POPIA), provides that when one processes another's personal information, such collection, retention, dissemination and use of that person's personal information must be done in a lawful and transparent manner.
In order to give effect to this right, we are under a duty to provide you with a number of details pertaining to the processing of your personal information. These details are housed under the HR Processing Notice, which can be accessed and viewed on the AFGRI Group website, https://www.agh.co.za/ which HR Processing Notice, we request that you kindly download and read.

Skills Required