Available Roles at VKB Group

Job Description

• Responsible for carrying out a range of mechanical work on machines, assemblies and manufactured parts using a range of processes, tools, and machines according to standard operating procedures.

Requirements

• Grade 12 or NQF Level Equivalent.
• N3 Mechanical engineering.
• Mechanical Fitter or Fitter & Turner Trade Certificate.
• At least 3 years' proven experience within the FMCG environment.
• Working knowledge of pneumatics, pumps, conveyors, shafts, sprockets, bearings, and gearboxes.
• Valid driver's licence.
• A willingness to work overtime, shifts and weekends when required.

 Duties and Responsibilities

• Reduce breakdowns and downtime period in the plant to limit unnecessary costs.
• Install, maintain, and repair all mechanical equipment and systems at the plant.
• Report machine failure and breakdowns to management, record it on daily log sheet.
• Ensure job cards are filled in correctly and signed off by production and maintenance.
• Cut, thread, bend and install hydraulic and pneumatic pipes and lines.
• Dismantle faulty equipment and assemblies and repair or replace defective parts.
• Continuously improve on all equipment and installation measures.
• Continuously do fault-finding and problem- solving on mechanical equipment.
• Visual inspection of parts.
• Test Operation of machine daily.
• Fix issues that might occur during the shift.
• Comply with all occupational health and safety requirement.
• Complete all compulsory training interventions.
• Mentor employees to follow standard practices and processes to ensure quality services.
• Performs other duties as may be required by line managers.

 Skills Required

• Basis awareness training in Manual Handling, Working at Height and confined Spaces.
• Understanding of production procedures.
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures (PPE).
• Ability to read manual, blueprint and schematics.
• Good communication skills.
• Accuracy and attention to details.
• Team player.
• Able to work under pressure.

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Job Description

• Provide general support.

Requirements

• The suitable candidate should have basic reading and writing skills.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Shelf care and cleaning services;
• Provide general support;
• Security and loss control;
• Handling of stock;
• Handling of mail;
• Perform loading work.

Skills

• People
• Verbal
• Physical
• Selling
• Writing

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Job Description

• The ideal team player will lead our workshop teams, ensure exceptional service delivery, and drive continuous improvement.

Requirements:

• Qualified Mechanic (Tractor/Diesel) – Red Seal
• At least 5 years of experience as Mechanic specialising in Case will be a definite advantage.
• Leadership experience in leading and mentoring of 5 years.
• Experience in workshop management of 10 years
• Financial Background (budgets, forecasts and management of deviations)
• Willing to do excessive travelling (Provide face to face support to all mechanisation business units. 12 branches across Limpopo and Free State)
• Excellent People skills including management, mentoring, conflict handling and building long term relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Management of the workshops within the VKB Group
• Providing Technical advice to internal and external stakeholders of various products and services.
• The candidate will be responsible for the leadership of the various workshop teams providing guidance on policies and procedures and offering mentorship to subordinates.
• The Technical Manager is responsible to ensure that apprentices are well trained, equipped and mentored to ensure high quality individuals to be delivered to the market.
• The Technical Manager is responsible for all claims with regard to products sold including PIP.
• Minimise of risk in terms of quality, service, policies and procedures in the workshops is the responsibility of the technical manager.
• The technical manager is responsible to ensure the correct payment of mechanics based on their hourly rate and hours worked and timeously send through for payroll within set deadlines.
• Responsible to report on the financial performance of the workshops, do budgets, manage deviations, identify trends, mitigate risks through analysing of financial reports.
• Responsible to continuously be up to date with new technology and trends in the agricultural industry and undergo continuous training to keep VKB in the front line with regards to new developments and improvements to products.
• Dealing with customers, suppliers and internal departments to provide an exceptional service experience, including providing aftersales service and dealing with complaints.

Skills

• Business Acumen
• Numerical Skills
• Communication
• Leadership
• Conflict Handling
• Organised and Meticulous
• Resilient

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Job Description

• The ideal team player will be responsible for purchasing and procuring quality products at competitive prices to meet business objectives. Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure optimal product offerings and pricing.

Requirements

• 2+ years of buying experience in a FMCG retail and or wholesale environment.
• Proven track record of achieving cost savings and improving supplier performance.
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Commercial awareness with a consumer-centric mindset.
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Driving product strategy and support the end-to-end buying process. Overseeing seasonal strategies and ensuring the availability base on market conditions, trends and historic numbers.
• Compiling and analysing sales reports and presenting key insights to the Product Manager.
• Supporting the Product Manager with top-line projects.
• Building and maintaining relationships with divisions and providing feedback on performance.
• Staying informed on market trends and competitor activity.
• Monitoring sell-through and executing actions to improve sales performance.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers.
• Negotiate prices and terms with suppliers.
• Providing input to the content team for promotions and all related marketing initiatives.

Skills Required

• Decision making      
• Communication   
• Maintaining long-term relationships      
• Influencing      
• Business acumen      
• Compliance      
• Organising                 
• Conflict management skills      
• Advance computer skills      
• Problem solving skills      
• Negotiation skills      
• Sound sales and interpersonal skills

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Job Description

• Attending to customers need with regards to required fuel and lubricants.

Requirements

• Grade 12 / NQF 4
• Numerate
• Able to perform well under pressure
• Clean Criminal Record
• Precise and accurate

Duties and Responsibilities

• Balance Fuel sales after every end of shift
• Identify discrepancies and be able to solve Problems
• Customer service
• Ensure that the customer received the correct fuel as required by the vehicle and requested by the customer

Skills

• Decision making
• Problem definition and analyses
• Team Work
• Written Communication
• Compliance
• Organising
• Planning
• Personal resilience

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JOB FUNCTION

• Sells the organization's merchandise according to agreed targets. Effectively market stock to customers, manage stock control to ensure constant availability of stock to clients.

REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12 or NQF4  
• Experience in a relevant field will be advantageous  
• Clear criminal record
• Thorough, precise and accurate
• Constantly adding value to the functions of the job 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Stock management
• Marketing products and assisting customers
• Ensure clean and tidy working space
• Solving Problems and dealing with queries within set mandate
• Merchandizing stock and replenish stock levels as needed

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Decision making skills
• Problem definition and analyses
• Team work
• Compliance
• Organizing and planning
• Personal resilience
• Client service
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to build and maintain long lasting relationships

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Job Description

• Responsible for the profitable management of the Reinet Grain Depot in Heilbron, Free State.

Requirements

• Grade 12 or NQF4
• Successful completion of the New Manager's Program (or relevant)
• Proven industry management experience of 3-5 years is essential
• All appropriate grain grading and silo operating courses are essential
• Constantly adding value to the industry by reaching the organizational, operational and strategic goals
• Computer Literate in MS Office

Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitor flow of grain continuously
• Continuous grain protection through fumigation
• Monitor of grain tube temperature and report deviation to superior
• Measure grain tubes according to policy and safety regulations
• Responsible for input trade duties
• Operate silo according to the VKB Group policy and regulations
• Inventory management
• Financial and administrative management
• Infrastructure management
• General management
• Customer service

Skills

• Responsible
• Punctual
• Conflict management skills
• Initiative
• Teamwork
• Decision making
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Leadership skills
• Time management

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Job Description

• Performs varied tasks relating to the manufacturing function and requiring some initiative and basic training.

Requirements

• Grade 12/NQF4
• Valid driver's license (Code B) for tractor
• Own transport
• Must be willing to work overtime

Skills Required

• Trustworthy
• Honest
• Teamwork
• Able to work under pressure

Duties

• Responsible for cleanliness and inspections of allocated area
• Driving of tractor when required to do so
• Bin measurements and Bin inspections
• Control stock in screening room and load of screenings
• Any general work as requested by management

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Job Description

• Performs varied tasks relating to the manufacturing function and requiring some initiative and basic training.

Requirements

• Grade 12/NQF4
• Valid driver's license (Code B) for tractor
• Own transport
• Must be willing to work overtime

Skills Required

• Trustworthy
• Honest
• Teamwork
• Able to work under pressure

Duties

• Responsible for cleanliness and inspections of allocated area
• Driving of tractor when required to do so
• Bin measurements and Bin inspections
• Control stock in screening room and load of screenings
• Any general work as requested by management

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JOB DESCRIPTION

• Performs varied and complex tasks relating to the manufacturing function.

REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12 or NQF 4.
• Certificate in grain grading and grain fumigation is essential
• Experience in a similar enviroment will be advantageous

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitor flow of grain continuously
• Continuous grain protection through fumigation as determined by supervisor
• Monitor of grain tube temperature and report deviation to superior
• Measure grain tubes according to policy and safety regulations
• Operate silo according to the VKB Group policy and regulations

SKILLS REQUIRED

• Responsible
• Punctual
• Conflict management skills
• Initiative

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Job Description

• Performs varied tasks relating to the manufacturing function and requiring some initiative and basic training.

Requirements

• Grade 12/NQF4
• Valid driver's license (Code B) for tractor
• Own transport
• Must be willing to work overtime

Skills Required

• Trustworthy
• Honest
• Teamwork
• Able to work under pressure

Duties

• Responsible for cleanliness and inspections of allocated area
• Driving of tractor when required to do so
• Bin measurements and Bin inspections
• Control stock in screening room and load of screenings
• Any general work as requested by management

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Job Description

• The ideal team player will be responsible for the checking, processing, and corrections of transactions on the accounting system of VKB Milling.

Requirements

• Relevant BCom degree with Accountancy
• Completed Articles (SAIPA/ SAICA)
• Applicable experience in a fast-moving operational environment
• Experience in a processing environment will be advantageous
• Excellent computer skills and the ability to work with Excel on an advanced level.
• Experience on Microsoft Navision or Business Central will serve as recommendation

Duties and Responsibilities

• Allocation of debtor and creditor accounts
• Approval of purchase and sales orders within mandate
• Preparation of processing of payments and receipts on a continuous basis
• Processing bank account transactions
• Daily bank and cash reconciliations to the Financial manager
• Approval of vendor reconciliations
• Reconciliation of control accounts
• Maintaining pre-approved pricing
• Preparing month-end journals and reconciliation to be approved by the Financial Manager.
• Building and maintaining a monthly Audit-file for submission to the Financial Manager
• Approval of subordinate's reconciliations and ensure final controls are in place
• Basic reporting and analysis
• Duties and responsibilities may grow and change as the candidate and department grow and change

Skills Required

• Decision making
• Ability to function independently within team context and to accept responsibility
• Ability to work under pressure
• An indisputable drive to constantly add value to the business
• Strong analytical, numeracy and interpersonal skills
• Good communication
• Compliance
• Managing operations and budgets
• Organizing
• Planning

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Job Description

• The ideal team player will be responsible for creation of Common Stock Items, creation of Spare Parts Standards, Spare Parts Systems Audits and general Spare Parts/Inventory Optimization with the Agri Processors plants.

Requirements

• Grade 12 or Higher Qualification
• Administrative Course (Advantageous)
• Engineering Spare Parts Course/Experience
• Onkey Material Knowledge/Experience
• Microsoft Navision & Business Central Knowledge/Experience
• Advanced Computer Skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc)
• Advanced Communication Skills
• Valid Driver’s Licence
• Knowledge of Power BI
• Engineering Stores/Inventory Experience 3-5 Years
• Good understanding of Procurement Process

Duties and Responsibilities

• Creation of Common Item Spare Parts Codes
• Work with Sites to create Inventory Lists
• Compile and Manager Data on the VKB Stock Item Portal
• Develop Common Standards for Engineering Stores and Monitor Compliance
• Developing SOP’s
• Training on SOP’s
• Support/Train Stock the VKB Portal Users
• Improvements or Cost saving initiatives Implementation Engineering Stores
• Inventory Reports
• Drive to Sites to Inspect and Assist in the stores (Agri-Processors)
• Implementation of Inventory control from Start (Project)
• Working with NAV/BC and Onkey Integration
• Daily Routine Background checks on systems compliance
• Collaboration with Financial Controllers

Skills Required

• Positive Attitude towards work
• Good Communication Skills
• Team Player
• Attention to detail Approach
• Precision and Accuracy
• Repetitive Work
• Problem Solving Skills