Temporary Contract Administrator Forwarding (X2) – Afgri
Temporary Contract Administrator Forwarding (X2) – AFGRI Careers 2026 | Centurion, Gauteng
AFGRI is inviting applications for two Temporary Contract Administrator Forwarding positions based in Centurion, Gauteng. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced contract administrators with a background in the agricultural grain industry who are passionate about logistics, supply chain operations, and delivering accurate administrative support.
Working within AFGRI’s grain trading and logistics division, successful candidates will play a vital role in ensuring grain deliveries are correctly reconciled, transport information is accurately captured, and invoices and transport payments are processed efficiently. The role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure while maintaining high levels of accuracy.
Position Details
- Company: AFGRI
- Position: Temporary Contract Administrator Forwarding (X2)
- Reference Number: AO-2424
- Location: Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa
- Job Type: Permanent
- Work Level: Skilled
- Salary: Market Related
- Employment Equity: Yes
- Closing Date: 6 August 2026
About AFGRI
AFGRI is one of Southern Africa’s leading agricultural services companies, providing integrated solutions across grain management, financial services, retail, equipment, logistics, and food processing. The company supports farmers and agribusinesses throughout the agricultural value chain while creating rewarding career opportunities for professionals across multiple disciplines.
Purpose of the Role
The Contract Administrator Forwarding is responsible for managing the administration of grain contracts by monitoring deliveries, reconciling tonnages, capturing transactions on the AGRIS system, and ensuring accurate invoicing to clients as well as timely payments to transport vendors. The role also supports traders, logistics operators, transporters, and silo operators to ensure grain movements are completed efficiently.
Key Responsibilities
Successful candidates will be expected to:
- Monitor daily contract delivery movements using Daily Open Orders and Ticket Reports.
- Capture grain deliveries for third-party silo transactions.
- Reconcile loading and off-loading tonnages.
- Match shipment loads for accurate invoicing.
- Process direct delivery contracts.
- Investigate and report contract delivery discrepancies.
- Identify stock differences and initiate transporter or silo claims where necessary.
- Balance and close sales contracts and inter-company contracts in AGRIS.
- Extend contract delivery periods where required.
- Resolve invoicing and transport-related queries within two working days.
- Provide documentation for overdue customer accounts.
- Monitor AGRIS system integrations and data accuracy.
- Coordinate delivery schedules with traders and logistics operators.
- Prepare AGRIS contracts using Deal Sheets.
- Issue delivery instructions to logistics teams.
- Ensure transport vouchers are processed in SAP within agreed payment terms.
- Maintain accurate freight rates and Shipper ID information.
- Ensure all records comply with company procedures and audit requirements.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants should have:
- Grade 12 (Matric)
- 2–5 years’ contract administration experience within the agricultural environment
- Sound computer literacy, including Microsoft Office
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Knowledge of agricultural grain trading and logistics
- Understanding of the AGRIS system (advantageous)
Preferred Experience
Candidates with experience in any of the following areas will have an added advantage:
- Grain contracts administration
- Agricultural logistics
- Supply chain administration
- Transport coordination
- Freight reconciliation
- Invoice processing
- SAP or ERP systems
- Stock reconciliation
- Customer account administration
- Claims administration
Knowledge and Technical Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- AGRIS system knowledge
- Grain movement processes
- Contract management
- Transport documentation
- Data capturing
- Invoice reconciliation
- Administrative reporting
- Logistics coordination
- Record management
Behavioural Competencies
AFGRI is looking for candidates who demonstrate:
- Exceptional attention to detail
- High levels of accuracy
- Strong organisational skills
- Excellent time management
- Ability to multitask
- Accountability and integrity
- Strong problem-solving abilities
- Ability to work under pressure
- Good interpersonal skills
- Effective communication
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Initiative and willingness to learn
- Results-driven mindset
- Professionalism
- Customer-focused service delivery
Why Join AFGRI?
Employees at AFGRI enjoy the opportunity to work for one of South Africa’s most respected agricultural companies. The organisation offers exposure to large-scale grain trading operations, professional development opportunities, supportive teams, and a workplace that values innovation, accountability, and operational excellence.
Important Information
- Closing Date: 6 August 2026
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- If no feedback is received within 30 days after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
- The appointment will be made in line with AFGRI’s Employment Equity Policy.
- Applicants’ personal information will be processed in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA).
