The VKB Group is a modern, dynamic and leading agricultural enterprise that has for the past 100 years, constantly focused on progressively managing solutions for the changing and various needs of agricultural producers and related stakeholders. Its head office is in Reitz, approximately 200km south of Johannesburg. The VKB Group as a top agricultural com...
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About the Role
- As the Head of L&D, you will design and execute an integrated Group-wide L&D strategy that strengthens organisational capability, accelerates technology adoption (including AI), and supports leadership, talent, and pipeline development across all VKB entities.
- You will lead the shift toward a digitally enabled, high-performance, values-driven learning culture that empowers every employee - across generations, functions, and geographies - to grow, perform, and thrive.
- As the L&D Lead, you will form part of VKB’s forward-thinking Human Capital Experience (HCX) function, working closely with the DEI&B, Talent Acquisition, and Organisational Development Portfolio Leads. Reporting directly to the Executive: Human Capital Experience, you will contribute to the full employee lifecycle - ensuring learning is woven into recruitment, onboarding, development, engagement, performance, retention, and succession. Your work will be deeply integrated across HCX, with a strong focus on building future-ready capability and aligning learning to organisational culture, strategy, and the future world of work.
WHAT YOU WILL DO (CORE RESPONSIBILITIES)
Lead the Group L&D Strategy
- Build and execute a multi-year L&D strategy aligned to VKB’s strategy, HCX roadmap, and future skills needs.
- Translate business priorities into capability roadmaps for leadership, technical roles, frontline employees, and critical/scarce skills.
- Position L&D as an engine of performance, transformation, and future-readiness.
Build a Future-Ready Workforce
- Lead future skills mapping, capability frameworks, and workforce upskilling/reskilling initiatives.
- Develop learning pathways for digital skills, AI literacy, automation readiness, and emerging agricultural technologies.
- Modernise VKB’s learning ecosystem into a digital, blended, AI-enabled learning environment.
Elevate Leadership, Talent & Succession Development
- Design and deliver leadership development frameworks, from emerging leaders to senior executives.
- Own Group-wide succession planning, readiness assessment, top talent acceleration, and leadership pipelines.
- Partner with OD, TA, and HCX to align development to the VKB “Winning Habits” and performance culture.
Strengthen Learning Infrastructure & Systems
- Implement or optimise LMS/LXP platforms and create a unified VKB Digital Learning Academy.
- Introduce innovative learning modalities: gamification, microlearning, digital academies, experiential learning, scenario-based learning, and coaching/mentoring programmes.
- Advance adoption of AI-driven learning tools, personalised learning journeys, and data-driven learning analytics.
Build a High-Performing Learning Organisation
- Lead, mentor, and elevate a high-performing L&D team that models VKB’s values.
- Establish strong internal learning governance and consistent Group-wide standards.
- Develop and enforce best-practice instructional design methodologies.
Promote a Culture of Learning, Inclusion & Growth
- Drive Group-wide learning culture initiatives, including learning campaigns, capability sprints, learning weeks, and knowledge-sharing forums.
- Ensure learning experiences are inclusive across cultures, languages, educational levels, and generations.
- Integrate learning into employee experience, from onboarding to career pathways.
Demonstrate Operational Excellence & Compliance
- Ensure SETA compliance, coordinate WSP/ATR submissions, and manage external learning partners.
- Optimise spend for maximum Skills Development points across all VKB affiliates.
- Champion ROI measurement through learning analytics, performance metrics, and business impact studies.
Strategic Partner to Executives & Leaders
- Act as a thought partner to business leaders, and HCX colleagues.
- Influence strategic decisions through insights, benchmarking, innovation, and global best practice.
- Represent L&D at Group-level business reviews, Board Committees, and ESG forums.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
A values-driven strategic leader who offers:
- Proven experience in shaping Group-wide L&D strategies and capability agendas.
- Deep knowledge of future skills, digital learning technologies, AI-enabled learning, and modern instructional design.
- Passion for developing top talent, strengthening leadership pipelines, and enabling succession.
- A collaborative, inclusive, mature and influential leadership style that engages diverse leaders and operational environments.
- Curiosity, strategic thinking, and the ability to translate trends into practical L&D solutions.
- Commitment to inclusive, multi-generational, people-centered learning.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Learning & Development, Industrial Psychology, Organisational Development, or related field.
- Postgraduate qualification (Honours/Masters) in HR, Industrial Psychology, Leadership, or Business strongly preferred.
- Professional certifications in L&D, Talent, Coaching, Instructional Design, Digital Learning (ATD, CIPD, CPTD) an advantage.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
- 5–10+ years in Learning & Development, Talent Development, or OD.
- Minimum 5 years in a senior L&D leadership role within a complex or multi-site organisation.
- Demonstrated success in large-scale L&D strategy execution, change management, digital transformation, and leadership/talent development.
- Experience with LMS/LXP, digital and blended learning, gamification, and AI-driven learning solutions.
- Strong exposure to succession planning, capability development, and workforce reskilling.
- Experience supporting multi-generational workforce needs and designing inclusive learning experiences.
- Strong stakeholder management, communication, and executive influencing skills.
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About the Position
- The Admin & Sales Assistant supports warehouse operations by performing administrative, operational, and sales-related tasks as assigned by the Warehouse Manager. The role requires accuracy, excellent customer service, and strong communication to ensure smooth daily operations within the warehouse. Located in Tshiame/Industriqwa/Harrismith.
About You
- You enjoy working in a busy operational environment and understand the importance of accuracy, teamwork, and customer service. You are willing to learn, able to perform both administrative and physical tasks, and committed to supporting the smooth running of warehouse processes.
You embody the values of VKB:
- Humble – You collaborate respectfully and remain open to learning.
- Hungry – You show eagerness to grow, improve, and take initiative.
- Bold – You take ownership, communicate confidently, and act proactively.
- Smart – You demonstrate emotional intelligence and good judgement.
- Team Player – You work well with colleagues to achieve operational excellence
Requirements
- Grade 12 or NQF4 (a logistics/warehousing diploma will be an advantage)
- Experience in a bulk or break-bulk warehousing/distribution environment
- Sales and administrative experience (advantageous)
- Fluent in Sesotho/Zulu, English, and Afrikaans (advantageous)
- Computer literate in Microsoft Office
- Strong numerical ability
- Excellent customer service orientation
- Sense of urgency and attention to detail
- Ability to perform manual labour when required
- Willingness to work overtime if necessary
- Eagerness to learn and be trained
- Adherence to warehouse rules and housekeeping standards
Duties and Responsibilities
- Perform daily administrative functions including printing and managing picking slips, invoices, and POD documentation
- Check and verify all orders before dispatch and ensure all related documents are returned and filed correctly
- Scan and upload PODs onto the accounting system
- Handle telephone duties specific to warehouse operations, including quoting and responding to sales queries
- Relay instructions and communicate effectively with the picking and loading teams
- Liaise with internal departments, suppliers, and clients to ensure smooth service delivery
- Support stock control activities, including monthly stock takes
- Uphold warehouse safety, housekeeping, and security standards at all times
- Perform operational and ad hoc tasks as required by the Warehouse Manager
- Provide ongoing, exceptional customer service to internal and external stakeholders
Skills Required
- Strong customer service orientation
- Clear and precise communication skills
- Excellent numerical accuracy
- Ability to understand and follow instructions from senior staff
- Knowledge of storage, packing, safety, and security practices
- Good health and ability to assist with manual tasks
- Friendly attitude and strong teamwork skills
- Quick learner with the ability to adapt in a dynamic environment
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