Current Openings at VKB Group

Job Description

The DOC Controller will be responsible for the DOC division within Free State Oil, ensuring effective and up-to-standard processing of Soya Oil products according to quality specifications.

Requirements

• Comprehensive understanding of DOC plant operations and machinery.
• Possession of or willingness to obtain a front-end loader license.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting loading documents.
• Certified for work in confined spaces and at heights.
• Familiarity with basic mechanical tools and ability to assist maintenance personnel.
• Adherence to personal hygiene and safety practices.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth operation of the plant without interruptions.
• Coordinate with the laboratory to monitor moisture levels in oilcake according to specifications.
• Segregate product quality as necessary.
• Complete and sign required documentation for each truck.
• Perform daily application of salmonella treatment and maintain proper records.
• Monitor and maintain functionality of the Kemin dosing system.
• Conduct sampling of trucks with each load.
• Immediately report and resolve breakdowns or blockages.
• Take charge of production-related maintenance tasks as needed during downtime.
• Load correct product within designated timeframes.
• Perform daily weighbridge tests after refueling.
• Conduct pre-shift safety inspections of vehicles and report any issues.
• Clean vehicles at the end of each shift.
• Assist in loading coal or ash into boilers or trucks when necessary.
• Carry out all lawful instructions from supervisors.
• Never leave the plant unattended while in operation.
• Perform required cake scale tests.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization as needed through regular housekeeping tasks.

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Job Description

The Handyman (Groundskeeper) is responsible for the overall upkeep & maintenance of VKB's properties in Reitz & surrounding areas. Someone with technical background and incline will thrive in this role.

Requirements

• Grade 12/ NQF4
• 2 - 3 years' experience in the upkeep/ maintenance of buildings and corporate spaces.
• Technical ability and proven experience therein.
• Ability to work well in a team & accept responsibility.
• Valid Driver's licence. 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure that maintenance schedule is adhered to when it comes to drain systems, roofing, gutters, ablution facilities, cabinets and office furniture.
• Painting, brick work, plumber, woodwork, roof work, steel work.
• Together with other maintenance personnel, assist employees when offices need to be moved or adjusted.
• Ensure compliance to general OHS Practices when working on the premises. 
• Management of maintenance equipment (buying, storage & use).

Skills

• Teamwork
• Able to work under pressure
• Punctual
• Service and client oriented
• Conflict management

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Job Description

The Quality Control Supervisor is responsible for the quality assurance of the raw materials as well as final products produced by Q-Pro Feeds. Good Manufacturing Practices as well as ISO System Management will form an integral part of this role whilst ensuring that the laboratory is a world-class testing facility.

Qualifications and Experience

• National Diploma in Animal Nutrition required.
• Min 3-5 years related experience in animal feed / factory environment.
• Knowledge required:
• Quality processes within production environment, product and raw materials.
• Handling of test and measurement equipment.
• Knowledge of the South African Act of Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations 85, 1993.
• Knowledge of SABS ISO: 9001-2008 standards, GMP and AFMA code and Act 36.
• Computer literate (Excel – Intermediate required, Word and email)

Duties and Responsibilities

• Check NIR analysis of all incoming raw materials and finished goods daily
• Control of urease analysis of full-fat and soybean oil cake, record result on data basis - each load received to be tested
• Collect all NIR data and plot on graphs weekly. Compare NIR data to Wet Chem analysis to determine any variation in raw material / finished product quality - report to management when there are deviations.
• Control of the following: Sieve and Fraction tests, Density, visual raw material and finished product samples. Rejected product batches and reworked product
• Control of test and measurement equipment matrix to ensure everyone is always up to standard and specifications. Calibration certificates are recorded (6 monthly or as and when required) - expired stock, available stock etc.
• FP Moisture monitoring on daily basis
• Where information is not completed, provide reasons for non-compliance.
• Daily monitoring of accuracy of Fat coating process
• Checking preparation and sending of RM & FP samples to specific Institutions for verification of inclusion %
• Taking samples for Salmonella (truck registration, compartment where tested) & cfu monitoring, supervision of Dusting in all relevant areas (Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays)
• Monitoring of bunkers to identify when quality will be at stake
• Submitting Wetchem schedule samples & outlier feed samples for verification - Notify, keep submissions & results on file for reference purposes
• Check standard and cleanliness of Laboratory and maintaining good 20Keys score.
• Measuring performance, do job observations every month
• Management and coordination of weekly / monthly meetings to handle all quality & personnel issues
• Schedule service and calibration for measurement equipment as required
• Coordination of internal and external training for Laboratory Operators
• Overseeing the taking of accurate samples for testing to prevent unnecessary costs.
• Adherence to lab expense budget in terms of Wetchem submissions and lab equipment.
• Control and coordinate the laboratory functions.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and records in a neat and orderly manner according to established standards and procedures.
• Ensure that the LAB data base is up to date.
• Bi-Monthly audits in accordance with ISO and AFMA Standards
• Ensure compliance with all policies, procedures and work instructions pertaining to quality and food safety
• To liaise with manager on an ongoing basis to ensure the quality of services and products.
• To train, mentor and coach all relevant employees to maintain standards, practices and processes.
• Report on Feed Additive inclusion via scheduled analysis to ensure quality of finished products.
• Reporting on quality trends and data capturing.

Skills Required

• Ability to work under pressure
• Problem solving
• Ability to provide clear direction
• Planning and scheduling
• Strong analytical ability
• Personal Resilience
• Excellent communication skills – spoken and written
• Ability to work and lead a team
• Be innovative / take initiative

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PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

Performing daily duties related to receiving, binning, picking, loading of vehicles, inventory control and balancing final product.

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE

• Qualification: Grade 12 certificate or equivalent.
• Computer literate: Microsoft Office (Intermediate)
• Animal Feed mill experience will be advantageous.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Personnel management and management of the output of all staff reporting to the position.
• Ensure all scanners and printers are operational in all areas.
• Ensure daily documentation required is printed and available.
• Ensure shift handover are done and communicate between shifts.
• Moving equipment check sheets completed at the start of each shift.
• Distribute loading schedule for loading team.
• Manage and control warehouse and dispatch process: Receiving, binning, picking, loading of vehicles, inventory control and balancing final product, damaged product, short dated or expired product.
• Verify final product pallets according to quantities, product ranges and schedule/production plan.
• Repack broken bags as applicable or send back to Production according to procedure for repacking.
• Sign off stock received from the Production teams with stock handover between departments.
• Verify the following when stock is received:
• Product type (Correct packaging vs Pallet label)
• Quantity received
• Quality: Quality of bagging, slings intact
• Pallet barcodes visible on all product
• Expiry dates
• Return product that are out of spec and damaged.
• Move pallets into the Warehouse storeroom
• Scan pallet label into the applicable allocated bin.
• Pick pallets from the correct applicable bin number according to the system.
• Verify that the correct pallet number is picked according to Pallet Barcode.
• Move picked pallets to the loading area, keeping pallets per load together.
• Pick all orders in advance – Sign off picking slip before load is loaded onto the vehicle.
• Inspect vehicle before loading final product onto the vehicle.
• Ensure all slings are wrapped before being loaded.
• Ensure integrity of the product before loading, verifying the following:
• Expiry date
• Product quality (Not hardened, not rotten or wet)
• Smell of product (No strong smells)
• Ensure that the correct product (no broken product bags) and quantities are loaded onto the correct vehicle.
• Load vehicles properly according to procedure considering: Axle, load integrity, load intact, load stable and secure to reach destination safely.
• Split loads: Load split loads ensuring loads are properly split between customers, considering sequence of deliveries.
• Load vehicles in the least possible time to avoid standing times.
• Complete administration per load: Picking slip and Shipment documentation.
• Ensures that offloading documents are completed.
• Control daily damages to a minimum.
• Minimize downtime to a minimum.
• Minimize vehicle standing times to a minimum, loading vehicles in the shortest possible time
• Stock control and rotation according to FIFO principle – Maintain expiry dates of stock.
• Perform daily accurate stock counts.
• All pallets not used: Stacked neatly in the designated area.
• Remove all broken pallets daily to the waste area.
• Clean working area continuously.
• No unnecessary items lying around.
• Stack feed bags neatly. No bags allowed on the floor.
• Re-pack broken bags immediately at all times

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• Must be able to work shifts.
• Must be able to work overtime to meet business requirements.
• Good communication skills (Verbal and written)
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to keep detailed records.
• Research and analytical skills.
• Mathematic and measurement skills.
• Experience working with lab equipment.
• Ability to work in noisy environment.
• Must be able to work at heights.
• Stress management – Problem solving, Initiative, persistence, judgement
• Computer literate: Microsoft Office (Intermediate)
• Customer orientated: Internal and external customers

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Job Description

Manage the internal administration of an organization or a task.

Requirements

• Grade 12 or NQF4
• Experience in the agriculture industry will serve as recommendation
• Numerate
• Computer literate especially in MS Word and MS Excel
• Thorough, precise and accurate
• Constantly adding value to the current functions of the position

Duties And Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards for administration.
• Assist in Audit process.
• Management and control over bank and petty cash.
• Goods received voucher and completion of invoices.
• Processing stock claims.
• Filing relevant documents according to set out standards.
• Minimize risk to the company.
• Client service.
• Other job-related administrative duties.

Skills Required

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

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Job Description

The successful candidate will be responsible for the profitable management of the fuels station.

Requirements

• Grade 12/ NQF 4
• Code EB drivers’ license
• Relevant tertiary qualification will be an advantage
• Minimum of 5 years management experience within a fuel environment including fast food restaurant management
• Continuously adding value to the industry through reaching the organizations' strategic and operational goals
• Willing to work after hours as and when required based on operational requirements
• Intermediate to Advanced Computer skills
• Clear criminal record
• Able to provide proven track record of previous experience in management role.

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Financial management of business unit, actively striving to continuously contribute towards reaching and exceeding turnover goals and net profits and at the same time limit the cost of capital
• Stock management within the VKB Group framework, including but not limited to the effective management of shortages and expired stock
• Actively managing Deli items, ensuring quality and availability of stock at all times
• General management to ensure all VKB Policies are applied
• Excellent customer service including solving of queries and complaints and escalate unresolved issues as a matter of urgency
• Ensure business unit comply with all relevant legislation
• Drafting, coordination and implementation of shift schedules on a daily and weekly basis, to ensure overtime is kept to a minimum
• To ensure that the fuel station and premises complies with all relevant legislation as well as policies and procedures
• Maintaining ongoing thorough housekeeping of a high standard in respect of the station, deli, premises and buildings
• Ongoing liaison with internal departments related to product standards, service and quality aspects
• Personnel management, facilitation and coordination of human resource capacity including regular meetings with staff
• To ensure mandatory training interventions successfully completed by station manager and all relevant staff

Skills

• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• Marketing skills
• Ability to establish and maintain long term business relationships
• Business Acumen
• Ability to work independently
• Conflict Management
• Personal Resilience
• Communication skills
• Coaching
• Decision making
• Driving Performance
• Organising

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Job Description

The Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for planning and management of construction projects from initial estimate to final account as well as the facilities management of local offices.

Requirements

• BSc Quantity Surveying, 4-year degree or Honours degree
• Minimum 3-years relevant experience
• Proficient in the MS Office package
• Sound knowledge of building practices
• Sound knowledge of SANS 10400
• Own vehicle
• Able to work independently
• Willing to travel
• Strong administrative skills with be an advantage

Duties and Responsibilities

• Determine project requirements through meetings with stakeholders
• Liaising with construction professionals for project design that meets stakeholder requirements
• Cost estimation of construction projects
• Analysing designs and identifying cost savings
• Analysing design to identify savings on life-cycle costs
• Drawing up Bills of Quantities
• Drawing up Scope of Works and Tender documentation
• Review of Tenders received
• Appointment of Contractors
• Management of Construction projects
• Ensuring that work complies with SANS 10400 and other legislative requirements
• Compiling of Close-out documentation
• Compiling of final accounts
• Project reporting
• Maintenance planning
• Life cycle costings
• Management of facilities and site services for local offices
• Management of rented properties including leases, maintenance, etc
• Management of cleaning staff, maintenance staff and receptionists at local offices

Skills

• Communication
• Problem solving
• Cost control
• Project management
• Analytical skills