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Aftermarket Performance Specialist (Centurion)

AFGRI Equipment Gauteng 2 days ago
Full-time
Engineering

Description

To support AFGRI Equipment branches in the effective adoption and disciplined use of digital support tools and operational processes across Service and Parts departments.

The role aims to enhance branch efficiency, improve customer uptime, and drive profitability by enabling staff, monitoring performance, and facilitating coordination between workshop management, parts management, and Centralised Connected Support functions.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements

Diploma or Degree in Engineering, Business Operations, or a related field

Certified Technician qualification (advantageous)

Training or proven experience in process optimisation, workflow management, or digital adoption

Exposure to John Deere systems (Service ADVISOR, JDLink / Connected Support) (advantageous)

3 - 5 years' experience in Service, Parts, Technical Support, or an Aftermarket environment

Experience working with digital support tools and dealership systems

Demonstrated experience influencing operational behaviour or process compliance

Valid driver's licence

Key Performance Areas

Digital Tools Adoption & Enablement

Conduct branch-level onboarding and refresher training on digital tools and connected support workflows, including monthly utilisation reviews with managers.

Service & Parts Housekeeping and Process Discipline

Review job lifecycle discipline weekly (job opening/closing, parts requests, statuses, documentation accuracy, resource readiness) and support managers in correcting deviations

Aftermarket Performance Improvement

Analyse branch performance KPIs (labour efficiency, recovery rate, first-time fix rate, parts-to-labour ratio) and assist managers with quarterly action plans.

Connected Support & Machine Monitoring Coordination

Collaborate with Machine Monitoring Specialists and Technical Communicators weekly to follow up on Expert Alerts, open cases, and proactive intervention opportunities.

Customer Experience & Branch Support

Support branches with customer follow-up processes, communication standards, and consistent handling of support cases; identify recurring issues and escalate patterns.

Technical Competencies

Sound understanding of Service and Parts operational workflows

Knowledge of agricultural machinery and John Deere systems

Familiarity with digital diagnostic tools and telematics systems

Strong data interpretation and KPI tracking capability

Ability to drive process optimisation and enforce operational discipline

Behavioural Competencies

Strong communication and training capability

Ability to influence without direct authority

Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills

Customer-centric mindset

Strong collaboration and cross-functional teamwork skills

Closing Date: 10 June 2026