Available Jobs at VKB Group

Job description

• We are seeking a highly motivated and responsible individual to join our team as a Promotional Driver.
• The promotional driver will be responsible for promoting our brand and products by driving designated routes and engaging with potential customers.
• The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, a professional appearance, and a clean driving record.

Requirements

• Valid driver's license and a clean driving record
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Professional appearance and demeanor
• Reliable and punctual
• Ability to lift and carry promotional materials as needed
• Previous experience in promotional or marketing roles is a plus

Duties and Responsibilities

• Promote our brand and products to potential customers while driving designated routes
• Engage with customers in a friendly and professional manner
• Distribute promotional materials such as flyers and samples as directed
• Maintain a clean and organised vehicle at all times
• Follow all company policies and procedures regarding customer interactions and promotional activities
• Provide feedback and insights to management regarding customer response and promotional effectiveness

Skills Required

• Problem definition and analyses
• Communication
• Maintaining Long term relationships
• Teamwork
• Compliance
• Organising
• Planning
• Personal Resilience
• Marketing

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Job description

• Responsible for management of financial and admin department of VKB Milling as well as reporting on financial results.

Requirements

• B-Com degree with Accountancy
• Completed articles (SAIPA or SAICA)
• Applicable experience in a fast-moving environment
• Experience in similar position will be advantageous
• Ability to function independently within team context and to accept responsibility
• Strong analytical, numeracy and interpersonal skills
• Excellent computer skills and the ability to work with excel on an advanced level
• Appointment subject to relevant verifications
• Fluent in Afrikaans and English

Duties and Responsibilities

• Analyzing and reporting on management accounts on a monthly basis to management
• Monitor and manage cash flow within the budget
• Reviewing of creditor reconciliations
• Price administration and timely updating of price changes
• Keeping the asset register up to date and issuing capex applications 
• Assisting with monthly stock takes
• Month end reports and calculations
• Compile audit file and liaising with internal and external auditors
• Compile annual financial statements and monthly management statements
• Compile trail balance on a monthly basis
• Controlling and approval of journals, purchase orders and EFT’s on a daily basis
• Identifying and advising on departmental solutions with regards to systems, controls and legislative requirements on a continuous basis
• Ensure that operational and financial information is given through relevant, accurate and timeously
• Ensuring VAT is Accurately calculated and submitted in time
• Continuous liaising with internal departments, clients and suppliers with regards to relevant transactions and services

Skills Required

• Decision making
• Good communication
• Compliance
• Managing operations and budgets
• Organising
• Planning

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Job description

• The ideal team player will be responsible for the marketing / Procurement of Grain and Trading on Safex effectively to increase revenue and give good customer (client) service.

Requirements

• Grade 12/ NQF 4
• Relevant BCom Degree in Economics or Agriculture will serve as recommendation
• Completed Safex APD exam will serve as recommendation
• Computer Literate: MS Office Package
• Experience in a similar role will serve as recommendation

Duties and Responsibilities

• Optimising the Broker’s function within the rules and regulations prescribed by the JSE
• Minimising losses that were realised through administrative and trade transactions.
• Introduce marketing materials and products to assist clients in the execution of their marketing strategies
• Assist clients with expert advice on an ongoing basis
• Update market related information in given timeframe on a daily basis
• Provide an inclusive market review to producer groups on an ongoing basis
• Manage client service and relationships with key stakeholders
• Stay abreast of new and relevant JSE Hedging procedures, standards and practices that are available
• Managing speculative positions of Safex clients.
• Managing the Grain procurement function of GWK.
• Proactively identify possible risks and ensure timely action to limit and/or prevent risks
• Coordinate the logistical flow of grain
• People Management

Skills

• Conflict management skills
• Problem solving skills
• Negotiation skills
• Sound sales skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Orientation towards marketing and client service
• Team orientated

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Job Description

• Responsible for ensuring that all the administrative functions are performed accurately, concisely, timely and according to standard operating procedures.

Requirements

• Grade 12 or NQF Equivalent.
• Formal Microsoft Training Certificate.
• An HR-related certificate/ qualification will be a definite advantage.
• A minimum of 2 years HR admin experience.
• Proven experience of computer office programmes i.e. Word, Excel, Outlook & PowerPoint.
• Working knowledge of biometric clocking systems & time sheets.
• Previous experience in a FMCG/ manufacturing environment desirable.
• Experience within a Payroll environment a definite advantage.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to all Departments within GFC.
• Ensure timeous & accurate actioning of employee time & attendance.
• Ensure strict compliance with all relevant standards of documentation.
• Ensure departmental directives adhered to in the execution of all tasks.
• Work with electronic documents and attendance registers.
• Data entry/ Capturing of high volumes of data.
• Handling administrative and HR-related queries.
• Manage own workload identifying improvements and issues.
• Provide quality resource and support to the manufacturing teams.
• Provide information and analysis of data as directed/ required.
• Communication with employees and management.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Process leave on ESS and ensure it is approved by relevant line managers.
• Process claims on ESS and forward for approval.
• Scanning of all payroll forms and other Human Capital documents.
• Short Hours & Unpaid Leave: capturing and sending them to Payroll for processing.
• Assisting employees with applications for staff accounts & personal loans.
• Administer the time sheets by printing, dispatch, verification and return for correction.
• Process all pay queries, handle exceptions on timesheets and forward to Payroll for processing.
• Ensure all responsibilities are carried out in accordance with HR Company Standards.
• Perform any other duties as may be expected by management.

Skills Required

• Ability to prioritize and complete tasks within agreed time-lines.
• An open, direct and honest attitude at all times is a must.
• Able to maintain integrity within an HR environment essential.
• Ability to work in a pressurised and time-critical environment.
• Able to work as part of a team & values self-development.
• Must be self-motivated, dedicated & able to use own initiative.
• A willingness to work overtime when required.

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Job Description

• The ideal team player will be responsible for deliveries timeously.

Requirements

• Grade 12 or NQF4 with numerical ability and PC Literacy
• Code 14 license with PDP
• At least 3 years experience in driving and sound knowledge of sales
• Pressurized environment, 6-day position
• Required to work weekends and public holidays as per roster
• Clear Criminal Record

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure deliveries of Super - Sure products with a strong focus on maintaining and growing volumes through excellent customer service.
• Truck housekeeping – ensuring trucks are always neat and clean.
• Incident and accident reporting – ensuring all incidents and accidents are reported to management timeously.
• POD control – all POD’s to be signed, stamped, and accounted for.
• Fuel consumptions – meet targets as per company standard policy.
• Stock control – monitor the offloading and loading of all stock from the truck and ensure 100% accuracy.
• Crate control – monitor the offloading and loading of all trays from the truck and ensure 100% accuracy.
• Daily Vehicle Checklists – trucks to be checked daily, checklists completed, defects reported and signed and handed to the fleet controller/supervisor.
• Document control – POD’s, fuel slips, toll slips, trip sheets, etc.
• Management of crew on the truck.

Skills Required

• Problem definition and analyses
• Communication
• Maintaining Long term relationships
• Teamwork
• Compliance
• Organising
• Planning
• Personal Resilience

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Job Description

• Performs general tasks, requiring the briefest induction

Requirements

• Grade 12 or NQF4 
• Load and offload of stock 
• Keeping premises clean and tidy 
• Stock control 
• Able to perform hard manual labour 
• Constantly adding value to the function of the job
• Able to read and understand English
• Willing to work Monday to Saturday (6-day work week)
• Willing to work nightshift

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for general tidiness 
• Cleaning duties 
• Ad hoc duties as assigned from time to time 
• Assist customers/suppliers with loading and offloading of stock as required according to policies and procedures 
• General housekeeping of premises
• Good practical skills and dexterity
• Physical fitness and stamina
• Teamwork
• Effective communication
• Attention to details
• Being able to follow instructions
• Time management and focus on quality

Skills Required

• Service orientation 
• Accurate, thorough and precise 
• Excellent health

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Job Description

• Responsible to consult and advise clients on irrigation design and provide technical irrigation services and sales on site.

Requirements

• The suitable candidate must have a Grade 12 certificate.
• The suitable candidate must have three years of relevant experience.
• Irrigation Design (SABI) Certificate 
• Valley Module A, B, C, D, E experience
• Model Maker Design (Drip, Micro, Sprinkler, Pivots) experience
• Drivers License

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct topographical surveys on farms.
• Facilitate client expectations (water licence requirements and envisaged crop water requirement). Prepare conceptional irrigation design and discuss with client.
• Prepare a final detailed design.
• Compile a final bill of quantities.
• Liaise with the Operation Head with regards to costing.
• Ensure delivery of irrigation products.
• On-farm technical irrigation services and sales:
• Understand and address the clients specific irrigation needs after conducting an analysis and identifying problem solving methods.
• Ensure fault-finding with irrigation equipment and ensure the performance thereof.
• Evaluate the irrigation systems and pump stations according to Agricultural Research Commission (ARC) standards.

Skills Required

• Administration
• Attention to detail
• Communication
• People skills

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Job Description

• Marketing and procurement of lucerne and animal feeds in South Africa.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture / Equivalent qualification or with 3-5 years’ relevant experience
• High level of computer literacy.
• Code 8 Driver's License and own vehicle
• Clear Criminal Record
• Good administration skills
• Ability to perform physical demanding work

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage client service and relationships with key stakeholders.
• Marketing & sales of Lucerne and animal feeds.
• Procurement of lucerne and animal feeds.
• Quality control and assurance.
• Management of customer service and relationships.
• Coordinate the logistical flow of Lucerne and animal feeds.
• Stock control of lucerne and animal feeds.
• Managing strategic goals such as establishing and managing relationships with key stakeholders.
• Act as GWK Ambassador.

Skills Required

• Negotiation
• Planning
• Communication
• Organisational skills
• Good administration skills
• Maintaining Long term relationships