Current Vacancies at VKB Group

Job Description

The successful candidate will be responsible for creating strategic internal and external communication in line with the company’s guidelines and approved tone of voice, which conveys strategic messages accurately and effectively.

Requirements

• Relevant degree in Marketing and Communication / Corporate Communication / Journalism.
• Experience in a corporate communication environment: 4 - 6 years

Duties and Responsibilities

• Create and implement strategic communication projects to support the company’s vision and business strategy;
• Create creative and captivating content for various projects;
• Generate subjects and content for publications and other communication for strategic utilisation on various platforms;
• Provide support for operational communication within the company
• Create content to promote the company’s image using different media and continuous adherence to the guidelines and tone of voice of the company
• Accurate translation (Afrikaans to English and English to Afrikaans)
• Accurate proofreading and editing
• Application of corporate identity in all communication material

Skills

• Analytical skills and abilities
• Excellent organisational and people skills
• Proactive problem-solver
• Project management
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Afrikaans and English
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to think creatively and identify and solve problems
• Knowledge of digital and social platforms
• Attention to detail

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Job Description

Assist Artisan with daily maintenance and other duties.

Requirements

• Grade 12 certificate
• Relevant technical experience.
• Minimum 1-2 experience in a similar role
• Valid driver's license
• Strong mechanical and electrical experience in both fields is essential
• Troubleshooting is essential
• Valid trade certificate will be advantageous
• Applicable knowledge and skill
• Must be willing to work overtime
• Willing to travel between facilities (Upington, Douglas and Magogong)
• Clear Criminal Record
• Physically fit

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform basic electrical duties according to order and under supervision including the use of electrical hand equipment (grinder, drill, test meters)
• Cleaning of cables and electrical equipment during daily maintenance
• Offer a high quality of work in a neat manner
• Willing to undergo training towards qualification
• Act preventively with inspections (including vehicles), reporting of defects and necessary repairs to immediate Supervisor
• Ensure compliance with relevant Health and Safety, Food Safety and Quality Management and Legislation under supervision of the Senior Technician
• Assist with co-ordination of pecan season activities
• General maintenance
• Assist with inspections and repair work on equipment and machinery
• Assist with new electrical installations as well as installation of new machines
• Assist in all areas where support is required;
• Ensure excellent service delivery
• Be a GWK ambassador and a good team player.  

Skills

• Verbal
• Responsible
• Punctual
• Technical skills
• Good Communication skills
• Independent
• Team player
• Able to perform well under high pressure environment.
• Problem definition and analyses
• Written and Verbal Communication
• Personal Resilience
• Basic knowledge of electricity and other maintenance work

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Job Description

Capturing transactions during customer service.

Requirements

• The suitable candidate must have a Grade 12 certificate.
• Candidates with relevant experience will be given preference.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Capturing sales action on computer
• Liaising with clients
• Completion of daily administration
• Security and loss control

Skills

• Math
• Computer Literacy
• Verbal
• People
• Selling
• Admin

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Job Description

Handling of various administrative tasks.

Requirements

• The suitable candidate must have a Grade 12 certificate
• Candidates with relevant experience will be given preference

Duties and Responsibilities

• Placing and following up on direct and stock orders.
• Coordinate purchases and sales of stock.
• Invoice customers.
• Marketing of product lines.
• Handles inquiries from suppliers, customers and creditors.
• Handle office admin if necessary.
• Maintaining and handling accurate inventory control.
• Do relevant filing if necessary.
• Maintaining safety policy.

Skills

• Admin
• Computer literacy
• Interpersonal
• Communication

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Job Description

Responsible to effectively manage the fuel depot, delivering high levels of customer service and ensuring a profitable business unit. Furthermore, ensures the alignment to the fuel depot strategic plan and compliance with company policies and procedures.

Requirements

• The suitable candidate must have a Grade 12 certificate.
• The suitable candidate must have 2-4 years of relevant experience.
• The suitable candidate must have a valid driver’s licenses.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Management of fuel depot and forecourt
• People management;
• Financial management of the business unit;
• Manage the business unit's strategic objectives;
• Marketing fuel from the depot;
• Managing customer service and relationships;
• Managing inventory of the business unit;
• Safety and loss management;
• Planning and coordinating of fuel deliveries;
• Manage the maintenance of vehicles, equipment and premises.

Skills

• Personnel Management
• Costumer Service
• Administration
• Communication
• Marketing

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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;
• Perform loading work.

Skills

• People
• Verbal
• Physical
• Selling
• Writing

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Job Description

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 NQF 4
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Orientation towards marketing and client service
• Team orientated
• Willing to undergo continuous training

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Stock control
• Stock orders
• Marketing of agricultural commodities
• Other ad-hoc job related duties
• Continuously rendering customer service of high standard to walk-in customers and via telephonic and email medium

Skills

• Merchandising skills
• Conflict management skills
• Basic 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
• Code 14 driver's license with PDP
• 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

Responsible for deliveries timeously.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12 or NQF4
• Code 10 driving licence with PDP
• At least 3 years experience in a similar role
• Experience in the agriculture industry will be advantageous
• Thorough, precise and accurate
• Constantly adding value to the current functions of the position

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Transport and deliver goods
• 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
• Organising
• Planning
• Personal Resilience

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Job Description

Performs varied and complex tasks relating to the grain handling and storage function.

Requirements

• Grade 12 or NQF 4.
• Certificate in Grain Grading and Grain Fumigation is essential
• Minimum 3-Years experience in a similar role and environment is essential

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
• Fluent in Afrikaans and English
• 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

Responsible to manage all Administrative and Finance functions within the GWK wine Business.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting / Cost and Management Accounting / Finance / Administration
• The suitable candidate must have at least 2-4 years of financial management experience
• System maintenance and development experience.
• BI experience
• Code 8 Driver's License and own vehicle
• Clear Criminal Record
• Good administration skills

Duties and Responsibilities

• Business Financial management & reporting.
• Compiling of annual budget and forecasts
• Monthly evaluation and preparation of financial figures.
• Monthly compilation of the Management Reports.
• Identify financial risk, make recommendation as well identifying financial opportunities.
• Execution of Financial Year-end procedures.
• BI Reporting and Development
• Cashflow management and forecasts.
• Ongoing review and improvement of existing business processes & procedures
• Support strategic projects.
• Handling client enquiries and provide timely feedback for possible solutions.
• Stock management and monthly stock takes and recons.
• Debtor and Creditor reconciliations.
• Bank reconciliations.
• Asset management and registers.
• BRC Audit support.
• Annual System set-up and maintenance.
• Ensuring excellent service delivery as well as excellent quality work

Skills

• Analytical skills and ability
• Financial Management
• Negotiation
• Facilitation and conflict resolution
• Strategic Thinking
• Project Management
• Planning
• Communication
• Organisational skills
• Good administration skills
• Ability to multi-task and perform under pressure.