Current Vacancies at VKB Group

Job Description

The VKB Group is looking to employ an Animal Scientist that will focus on the following disciplines: overall health and physiology, genetics and breeding, animal nutrition and overall management of feeding (rations, fodder flow planning, formulation of feeding schedules and rotations), assisting VKB Clients (farmers) with scientific advice and plans to aid in overall increase in animal production and welfare.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Animal Science (with Pasture Science, Animal Production or equivalent)
• Registration/ affiliation with SACNASP will serve as recommendation.
• Willing to travel regularly to farmers/ clients.
• Proven knowledge of Animal Production, animal nutrition, breeding and reproduction physiology
• Ability to collect and interpret data accurately.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Animal Scientist will play a crucial role in assisting VKB Farmers/ clients with the following:

Animal Nutrition

• Formulation and balancing of rations (Custom mixes/ prescriptions).
• Composition of additives according to livestock and area (salt blocks/ vitamins etc.).
• Overall utilisation of raw materials and pastures to increase production efficiency of livestock.
• Feed/fodder flow advice and proposals.

Breeding

• Complete herd evaluation and breeding program planning.
• Improving and conserving the genetics of livestock.
• Selection of male- and female animals to optimise breeding.

Animal Physiology

• Overall improvement of reproduction rates in livestock.
• Planning of calf- and reproductive seasons.
• Overall management of fertility programme of livestock.

Overall Management

• Engage with farmers to compile a holistic management plan for their farm; together with Agronomists, Agriculturalists and other specialists.
• Training of farmers/ employees for the overall effective management of livestock & crops for optimal production and efficiencies

Skills

• Continuous learning mindset.
• Excellent communication and administrative skills.
• Professional attitude and appearance.
• Ability to be resourceful and proactive when issues arise.
• Multitasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Good reporting skills.
• Customer focus.
• Well organized.

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Job Description

Responsible for quality control of product and assisting with grading of maize at Simba plant, supervising of personnel on the Simba plant

Requirements

• Grade 12 certificate
• Experience in the laboratory or any science field will serve as an advantage
• Minimum 2 years experience in a similar role
• Maize Grading course 
• Computer literate
• Clear Criminal Record
• Physically Fit
• Willing to work long hours

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist and conduct Maize grading according to regulations and standards
• Receive weighbridge slips - check tons and complete production statements
• Ensure the correct loading, unloading and quantities of products
• Report any discrepancies of the quality of maize to direct Supervisor
• Collect samples of maize products on arrival at GWK
• Smooth running of general operation ensuring safety at all times, protecting people, product, equipment and structure.
• Handle client enquiries and provide timely feedback for possible solutions.
• Be a GWK ambassador and a good team player.  

Skills

• Computer literate
• Communication skills
• Responsible
• Machine operating skills
• Responsible
• Punctual
• Good administration skills

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Job Description

Responsible to ensure that every load of grain received is sampled for grading to take place

Requirement

• Minimum Qualification: Grade 10 certificate.
• Completed Sampler course 
• Willing to work overtime

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with grading
• Sampling: Take a representative sample of each load as per regulation
• Determine poisonous seeds
• Loading of train and road trucks
• Ensure the sample room is maintained in a clean and safe manner
• Assist in all areas where support is required
• Ensure excellent service delivery
• Act as GWK ambassador

Skills

• Teamwork
• Planning
• Compliance
• Organising
• Excellent health

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Job Description

Responsible for operating a Forklift and similar machines, moving products in a safe and secure manner. Ensure safety compliance and standards are always maintained.

Requirements

• Grade 12 certificate
• Minimum 1-2 experience in a similar role
• Valid forklift operator’s license/certification
• Must be willing to work overtime
• Clear Criminal Record
• Medically fit

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure excellent service delivery.
• Safe storage and distribution of stock.
• Machine Operating (forklift),
• Perform routine maintenance and inspections on forklift
• Secure the loaded materials appropriately to prevent damage during transportation.
• Provide general assistance and AD-Hoc tasks as required
• Ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Be a GWK ambassador and a good team player.  

Skills

• Verbal
• Responsible
• Punctual
• Able to work under pressure
• Machine operating skills
• Good Communication skills

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Job Description

Responsible for operating a tractor and similar machines, moving products in a safe and secure manner. Ensure safety compliance and standards are always maintained.

Requirements

• Grade 12 certificate
• Minimum 1-2 experience in a similar role
• Valid driver's license (Code B) for tractor / Front-end Loader
• Must be willing to work overtime
• Clear Criminal Record

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure excellent service delivery.
• Safe storage and distribution of stock.
• Machine Operating (Tractor),
• Scoop, lift and transport bulk materials to and from storage or processing areas, to feed conveyors, hoppers, or chutes, and to load trucks or railcars:
• Perform routine maintenance and inspections
• Provide general assistance and AD-Hoc tasks as required
• Ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Be a GWK ambassador and a good team player.  

Skills

• Verbal
• Responsible
• Punctual
• Able to work under pressure
• Machine operating skills
• Good Communication skills

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Performs general tasks in a workshop environment, requiring the briefest induction

REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12 or NQF4 compulsory
• Code EB drivers licence compulsory
• Load and offload of stock 
• Responsible to keep premises and building clean and excellent condition
• Stock control 
• Client service 
• Able to perform hard manual labour, including but not limited to moving of heavy equipment 
• Constantly adding value to the function of the job
• Previous experience in a tractor workshop environment will be a definite advantage

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 and building
• Customer services
• Workshop related duties including but not limited to assisting the workshop mechanic with any tasks as required

SKILLS REQUIRED

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

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Job Description

Administers and controls all cash and card transactions handled at the shop

Requirements

• Grade 12 or NQF 4
• Numerate
• Honest
• Presentable
• Fast and energetic
• Accurate and friendly

Duties And Responsibilities

• Paypoint sales
• Client service
• Receipts from customers and allocations processed 
• Receipts from card customers and back office tasks
• Daily banking of all cheques and cash 

Skills Required

• Excellent client service
• Conflict handling
• Computer literate in Microsoft Office

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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 Function

The successful candidate will be responsible for the profitable management of the Retail Branch in Mokopane. 

Job Requirements

• Grade 12/ NQF 4
• 2 - 5 years' experience in the retail environment, working as a Marketer/ Floor Manager (or relevant)
• Proven Track record in the positive management of a team is essential
• Experience within the Agr-retail environment will serve as recommendation
• Continuously adding value to the industry through reaching the organizations' strategic and operational goals
• Willing to work afterhours as and when required based on operational requirements
• Intermediate to advanced level of MS Office

Duties and Responsibilities

• Financial management of business unit
• Stock management within the VKB Group framework
• Personnel management including mentoring of staff
• General management to ensure all VKB Policies are applied
• Excellent customer service including dealing with queries and complaints
• Ability to be creative in striving to continuously exceed goals and targets
• Ensure business unit comply with all relevant legislation

Skills

• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• Negotiation skills
• Marketing skills
• Ability to establish and maintain long term business relationships
• Business Acumen
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to lead branch to success
• Conflict Management
• Personal Resilience
• Presentation skills
• Communication skills
• Mentoring

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JOB DESCRIPTION 

To provide expertise and support and to maintain and report on the safety, health, risk, quality and environmental health of VKB Milling, in order to increase quality and turnaround time in alignment with predefined work objectives (as per agreed standard operating procedures).

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12 or NQF Level 4 equivalent.
• National Diploma in Safety Management or equivalent.
• NEBOSH International Certificate, NOSA SAMTRAC/ SHEMTRAC or equivalent.
• Construction Regulations or similar NOSA training would be beneficial.
• At least 5 years Food Safety Management Systems experience.
• At least 5 years’ proven experience within the FMCG environment.
• Hazard Identification, Risk and Legal Compliance Assessments background.
• Code 08 Drivers License required.

Knowledge:

• Thorough knowledge of relevant local safety, security and environmental legislation:
  • OHSACT
  • COID ACT
  • Environmental Conservation Act
• Thorough knowledge of ISO 22000, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001.
• A working knowledge of ISO 18000 plus 45001 certification requirements.
• Working knowledge of safety systems.
• A working knowledge of local OHS requirements.
• A working knowledge of environmental stewardship.
• A Working Knowledge of a food producing environment.
• Able to engage and work with external stakeholders, suppliers and contractors.
• Able to adapt and innovate quickly.
• Able to take ownership of areas responsible.
• Able to work within the workforce and management teams.
• Able to collate and construct Health & Safety reports as required.
• Able to manage and update existing Health and Safety system.

PRIMARY DUTIES

Key responsibilities of this role:

• Inspecting workplaces to investigate accidents, causes of ill-health and complaints.
• Inspecting workplaces to enforce safety laws.
• Examining ways to improve health and safety standards.
• Negotiating with managers and employees to provide a safe working environment.
• Developing health and safety programs and strategies.
• Keeping up to date with the law and technical knowledge.
• Writing reports. 

Main activities of this role:

• Maintain an effective program and ensure compliance to satisfy the requirements of local legislation e.g., the OHS, COID and Environmental Conservation Acts.
• Develop systems to ensure all employees comply with all relevant legal safety requirements.
• Identify safety training needs, organize and co-ordinate safety training courses and prepare. training material where appropriate.
• Co-ordinate the monthly safety meeting:
  • ensure meeting times are set
  • agendas are sent out
  • minutes are kept and sent out
  • ensure that all support documentation in respect of the safety program is received on time and in the correct format from all concerned parties
• Assist in appointment of safety representatives for all departments.
• Communicate changes in Safety and Environment legislation to Management.
• Evaluate incident forms, surveys, audits to establish root causes and together with Supervisors and Managers concerned, formulate a plan of action to correct non-compliant behavior or conditions.
• Liaise with onsite contractors to ensure their compliance with Company safety regulations and adherence to safety standards, including basic safety induction training.
• Conduct surveys and audits as required to identify and minimize the risk to company and employees.
• Identify unsafe acts, conditions, and hazards, investigate root causes and identify corrective and preventative actions and report to management.
• Co-ordinate at least two evacuation exercises per year to ensure that all staff become familiar with these procedures.
• Implementation and administration of safety systems.
• Assist with the formulation of emergency/contingency plans for:
• Natural disasters
• Industrial action
• Political unrest
• Fire
• Explosions
• Bomb threats
• Review and update Emergency Procedures as and when necessary.

Skills and Abilities required:

• MS Office at an intermediate skill level.
• Report writing.
• Conducting Risk Assessments.
• Conducting Non-Conformance audits.
• Prepare and Present presentations from time to time.
• Must be a team player.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Good communication skills.
• Problem solving.

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Job Description

The Safety Officer has the responsibility to ensure that all of GWK's safety policies, procedures, and processes, as well as any legal requirements, are fully complied with the Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993 and its regulations. This also includes compliance with the regulations regarding Railway Safety Regulations and Food Safety Requirements for the Grain Department as set by PPECB.

Requirements

• Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent
• A National Diploma in Safety Management or a B. Tech degree in Safety Management would be beneficial.
• Occupational Health and Safety qualification, such as NEBOSH or a related field (including food safety)
• COMSOC 1/2 or SAMTRAC qualification
• NOSA certification
• At least 6 years of proven experience in the safety field, with experience in an agricultural environment being beneficial.
• Incident Investigation Level 3 certification
• A clean criminal record is necessary
• Being medically healthy with no serious health ailments or illnesses is required
• A valid driver's license is essential
• Own reliable transport is also essential

Duties and Responsibilities

• Investigate all accidents and review control measures.
• Inspect workplaces to identify non-conformities.
• Research ways to improve health and safety standards.
• Provide support to business managers and employees to provide a safe working environment.
• Develop health and safety programs and strategies.
• Keep up-to-date with relevant laws and technical knowledge.
• Write monthly reports against set deadlines.
• Conduct various types of risk assessments.
• Ensure that all relevant legal appointments are valid and retained.
• Schedule and facilitate Health and Safety Committee meetings and keep records for management review.
• Develops, implements and maintains an effective program and ensures compliance to meet the requirements of local legislation, for example, the OHS, COID, Environmental Conservation and railway acts.
• Develop systems to ensure that all employees comply with all relevant legal safety requirements.
• Identify safety training needs, organize and coordinate safety training courses, and prepare. training materials where appropriate.
• Coordinate safety meetings:
• Ensure meeting times are set
• Agendas are sent out
• Minutes are kept and sent out
• Ensure that all support documentation regarding the security programme is received from all parties involved promptly and in the correct format
• Assist in the appointment of all legal appointments
• Communicate changes in safety and environmental legislation to management.
• Evaluate incident forms, surveys, and audits to establish causes and, together with the supervisors and managers concerned, formulate a plan of action to correct non-compliant behaviour or conditions.
• Liaise with contractors on site to ensure they comply with company safety regulations and compliance with safety standards, including basic safety induction training.
• Conduct surveys and audits as required to identify and minimize risk to the company and employees.
• Identify unsafe acts, conditions and hazards, investigate causes identify corrective and preventive actions and report to management.
• Coordinate at least two evacuation drills per year to ensure all staff become familiar with these procedures.