Multiple Technical, Administrative & Production Vacancies – AFRIT

Employer: AFRIT Trailers (Pty) Ltd

Industry: Trailer Manufacturing, Heavy Commercial Transport, Automotive Engineering & Industrial Assembly

Locations: Rosslyn (Pretoria), Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), Assembled/Richards Bay, Polokwane & National Branches

Position Types: Full-Time Permanent / Technical / Production Roles

Posted Date: 19 October 2026

Closing Date: Friday, 23 October 2026 at 10:00 AM

About AFRIT & The Multi-Role Recruitment Drive

AFRIT is one of Africa’s largest and most respected trailer manufacturers. With a legacy built on technical innovation, robust engineering, and quality manufacturing, AFRIT produces heavy commercial transport equipment, interlinks, tippers, and specialized trailers for logistics operations across Southern Africa.

AFRIT is conducting an urgent multi-departmental recruitment drive to fill critical vacancies across three primary divisions: Engineering & Technical, Administration & Support, and Production & Operations.

Available Vacancies by Department

1. Engineering & Technical Division

• Draughtsman: Responsible for 2D/3D CAD modeling, structural trailer assembly drawings, and technical drafting.
• Millwright: Responsible for mechanical maintenance, electrical diagnostics, pneumatic/hydraulic systems, and factory automation machinery.
• Junior Quality Assurance Representative: Assist QA leads with component audits, quality compliance logs, and assembly inspections.
• Mechanical / Mechatronic Engineer: Design and evaluate structural trailer components, stress loads, hydraulic systems, and automated assemblies.
• QC – Final Product: Perform rigorous pre-delivery inspections (PDI), roadworthiness checks, and quality assurance sign-offs on completed trailers.
• Mechanic: Conduct mechanical repairs, brake system adjustments, axle alignments, and general fleet maintenance.

2. Administration & Support Division

• Branch Administrator: Manage daily branch logistics, invoicing, workshop administration, and customer service records.
• Junior HR Administrator: Support human resources with employee onboarding, leave management, time-and-attendance tracking, and file maintenance.
• Storeman / Sales Advisor:
  • Locations: Port Elizabeth (PE) / Ashburton (ASH) / Polokwane (POL)
  • Role: Counter sales, spare parts inventory control, dispatching, and stock auditing.
• Employee Relations Officer: Manage industrial relations, shop steward consultations, disciplinary hearings, and union/BCAEI compliance.
• Part Sales Representative:
  • Locations: Pretoria (PTA) / Richards Bay (RIC) / Polokwane (POL)
  • Role: Commercial trailer spare parts sales, client relationship management, and counter sales.
• Sales Supervisor:
  • Locations: Ashburton (ASH) / Port Elizabeth (PE)
  • Role: Lead regional sales advisors, hit spare parts targets, and manage trailer sales workflows.

3. Production & Operations Division

• Production Supervisor: Oversee daily factory floor output, line assembly efficiency, welder scheduling, and safety protocols.
• Quality Controller: Monitor assembly line quality, structural steel alignment, and weld integrity during production.
• CNC Lathe Operator: Program, set up, and operate CNC lathe machinery to precision-machine trailer components.
• Fabricator: Read structural blueprints, perform steel fabrication, cutting, bending, and assembly of heavy trailer bodies.

Candidate Profile & General Entry Criteria

While specific requirements vary by position, general benchmark criteria include:

• Engineering & Technical Roles: Relevant Trade Test Certificate (Red Seal Millwright/Mechanic/Fitter), N2–N6 Technical Diplomas, or BSc/BTech Degrees in Mechanical/Mechatronic Engineering.
• Administrative & Sales Roles: Grade 12 / Matric Certificate, HR/Business Diplomas, previous counter/part sales experience in commercial transport or motor spares, and MS Office skills.
• Production & Trade Roles: Certified CNC Operators, Qualified Fabricators/Boilermakers, and Supervisory certificates with proven heavy manufacturing background.

Application Instructions & Mandatory Guidelines

1. Email Submission: Send your updated CV directly to careers@afrit.co.za.
2. Mandatory Subject Line: You MUST state the exact position title you are applying for in the email subject line (e.g., Application: Millwright or Application: Part Sales Representative - PTA).
3. Strict Closing Deadline: All applications must be received before Friday, 23 October 2026 at 10:00 AM.

Sample Selection & Technical Interview Questions

Heavy Vehicle Engineering & Workshop Operations

• Question (Quality Assurance & PDI): “What critical structural, air brake, and electrical safety checks must be executed during the final quality control (PDI) inspection of a commercial interlink trailer before customer handover?”
• Question (Parts & Sales Advisory): “How do you handle urgent counter customer requests for specialized trailer axle or suspension spare parts when stock levels are low across regional branches?”

How to Apply

Email your CV directly to AFRIT before the strict Friday morning deadline:

• Employer: AFRIT Trailers (Pty) Ltd
• Email Application: careers@afrit.co.za
• Mandatory Subject Line Rule: Clearly state the exact POSITION NAME in the subject line.
• Closing Deadline: 23 October 2026 @ 10:00 AM