Fresh Openings at VKB Group

Job Description

• The successful candidate will be responsible for the maintenance, servicing, repair, and inspection of agricultural equipment and machinery to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation. This role requires strong technical expertise, attention to detail, and a customer-focused mindset to support both workshop and field service operations.
• As part of a CASE Agency, the role will focus specifically on CASE agricultural machinery and equipment, ensuring high service standards in line with manufacturer and VKB requirements.

Requirements

• Grade 12 or NQF4
• Completed N2 - Tractor Mechanic
• At least 2 to 5years’ experience as a mechanic
• Knowledge of mechanical systems, hydraulics, and basic electrical systems
• Thorough, precise and accurate
• Constantly adding value to the current functions of the position
• Clear Criminal Record
• Teamwork

Duties And Responsibilities

• Compile quotations according to customer needs and specifications
• Service, repair and overhaul the mechanical parts of agricultural equipment and vehicles
• Ensure that all work sheets for services rendered, are done according to VKB’s policies and procedures
• Comply with all Health and Safety standards
• Build long-term relationships with customers and suppliers
• Correctly complete all guarantee claims and claims information
• Train and mentor all relevant personnel regarding VKB’s policies and procedures
• Cross-market all relevant products and promotions
• Continuous liaison with internal departments, suppliers and clients
• Daily ADHOC duties as required

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• We are looking for a motivated and energetic Junior Whole Goods Marketer to join our Mechanization team in Bethlehem.
• This role offers an exciting opportunity to work with world-class CASE IH agricultural equipment while developing your skills in sales, customer relationships, precision farming technologies, and agricultural machinery.
• You will work closely with farmers and agricultural producers, helping them identify the right mechanization solutions to improve productivity and profitability.
• Whether you are already working in agricultural equipment sales or have a strong agricultural background with an interest in machinery and sales, this could be the next step in your career

What You Will Do

Sales & Customer Relationships

• Market and sell CASE IH tractors, combines, and other agricultural equipment.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with farmers and agricultural businesses.
• Identify customer needs and provide professional mechanization solutions.
• Achieve agreed sales targets and grow market share within the allocated area.
• Continuously develop new business opportunities.

Technical & Product Support

• Assist customers with equipment handovers and product demonstrations.
• Support the installation, setup, and programming of agricultural equipment.
• Stay current with new products, technologies, and precision farming solutions.
• Attend manufacturer and VKB training programmes.

Business Operations

• Assist with inventory planning and stock management.
• Ensure accurate administration, reporting, and documentation.
• Coordinate equipment logistics and delivery processes.
• Adhere to company policies, safety standards, and risk management practices.

What We Are Looking For

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 / NQF 4.
• Valid driver's license.
• Fluent in Afrikaans and English.
• Willingness to travel within the operational area.
• Willingness to participate in ongoing product and technical training.

Advantageous

• Experience selling CASE IH equipment.
• Knowledge of agricultural mechanization and precision farming practices.
• Relevant agricultural or technical qualification.
• Experience working directly with commercial farmers.

The Ideal Candidate

You are:

• Passionate about agriculture and customer service.
• Comfortable engaging with farmers and building long-term relationships.
• Commercially minded and motivated by achieving results.
• Technically curious and eager to learn about agricultural equipment.
• Self-driven, resilient, and willing to spend time in the field with customers.
• A humble, hungry, smart, bold team player who aligns with VKB's culture.

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Job Description

• Responsible for activities associated with general work around the DAF unit area, feather area, sump area and the entire abattoir in accordance with laid down instructions/ policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Grade 12 or NQF Level 4 Equivalent.
• Basic maintenance dept/ machinery knowledge/ experience on General Worker level will be a definite advantage.
• Able to work in warm abattoir areas with pungent smell (feathers, blood).
• The applicant should be in good physical condition as the position involves physical work and standing for extended periods.
• A willingness to work overtime, incl. shifts, on weekends and holidays when required.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Cleaning the DAF unit, feather press, sump pit and feather area.
• Ensuring that the equipment is washed, and damaged or broken machines and equipment are reported to the shift controllers.
• Assist in inspecting broken shackles & yokes of the airline chiller during start-ups.
• Ensuring that the machines are working the entire production time and reporting all failures in time as and when they occur.
• Assisting in replacing the plucker fingers during weekend maintenance work.
• Ensuring that all valves, scrapers, screen, and pumps are in a good working condition.
• Ensuring that the sump pit room is clean and ready for start-up.
• Ensuring that the feather area is clean and ready.
• Ensuring that the water sieve unit is clean and ready for start-up.

Skills Required

• Understanding of production procedures.
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures (PPE).
• Team player.
• Able to work under pressure.

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Job Description 

• Responsible for assisting with the daily operations of the mechanization department by maintaining tools, equipment, machinery, and work areas. Supports technicians and operators with loading, cleaning, repairs, and general manual tasks to ensure efficient branch operations.

Requirements

• Grade 12 or NQF4 
• Able to perform hard manual labour 
• Load and offload of stock 
• Responsible to keep premises and building clean and excellent condition
• Previous experience in a tractor workshop environment will be a definite advantage
• Constantly adding value to the function of the job

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for general tidiness 
• Cleaning duties 
• ADHOC 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
• Assist workshop mechanics and technicians with day-to-day repair and maintenance tasks.
• Hand tools, parts, and materials to mechanics during repair and assembly operations.

Skills

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

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• We’re on the lookout for a Business Unit Manager: Mechanisation who can keep our Parts, Workshop, and Whole Goods section firing on all cylinders. Think of it as being the pit crew chief, business strategist, and customer champion all rolled into one.

About the Role

You’ll be steering the branch towards profitable growth by leading a team, keeping stock and budgets in check, and ensuring that every customer walks away smiling. Your leadership will reflect VKB’s values:

• Humble – You lead with respect and integrity, always putting the team and customers first.
• Hungry – You’re driven to improve, grow, and make a real impact.
• Smart – You make informed decisions and find innovative solutions.
• Bold – You take ownership, make things happen, and face challenges head-on.
• Team Player – You collaborate, support your colleagues, and build lasting relationships.

Requirements

• Grade 12/ NQF 4 (essential)
• Relevant tertiary qualification (bonus points!)
• Proven knowledge of New Holland, Case, and other mechanisation implements and parts
• Understanding of the agricultural mechanisation industry
• At least 3 years’ experience in a similar role
• MS Office proficiency

 What you’ll do:

• Manage stock levels within the VKB framework
• Keep an eagle eye on expenses, budgets, and stock losses
• Deliver exceptional customer service and resolve queries fast
• Ensure VKB policies are applied across all operations
• Lead and grow your team
• Oversee workshop admin and claims
• Take ownership of branch financials

Skills that will set you apart:

• People person with top-notch interpersonal skills
• Negotiator who can strike a win-win deal
• Marketing flair to drive growth
• A true team player with strong business acumen
• Ability to build long-term relationships that matter

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• We’re on the lookout for a Business Unit Manager: Mechanisation who can keep our Parts, Workshop, and Whole Goods section firing on all cylinders. Think of it as being the pit crew chief, business strategist, and customer champion all rolled into one.

About the Role

You’ll be steering the branch towards profitable growth by leading a team, keeping stock and budgets in check, and ensuring that every customer walks away smiling. Your leadership will reflect VKB’s values:

• Humble – You lead with respect and integrity, always putting the team and customers first.
• Hungry – You’re driven to improve, grow, and make a real impact.
• Smart – You make informed decisions and find innovative solutions.
• Bold – You take ownership, make things happen, and face challenges head-on.
• Team Player – You collaborate, support your colleagues, and build lasting relationships.

Requirements

• Grade 12/ NQF 4 (essential)
• Relevant tertiary qualification (bonus points!)
• Proven knowledge of New Holland, Case, and other mechanisation implements and parts
• Understanding of the agricultural mechanisation industry
• At least 3 years’ experience in a similar role
• MS Office proficiency

 What you’ll do:

• Manage stock levels within the VKB framework
• Keep an eagle eye on expenses, budgets, and stock losses
• Deliver exceptional customer service and resolve queries fast
• Ensure VKB policies are applied across all operations
• Lead and grow your team
• Oversee workshop admin and claims
• Take ownership of branch financials

Skills that will set you apart:

• People person with top-notch interpersonal skills
• Negotiator who can strike a win-win deal
• Marketing flair to drive growth
• A true team player with strong business acumen
• Ability to build long-term relationships that matter

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• We’re on the lookout for a Business Unit Manager: Mechanisation who can keep our Parts, Workshop, and Whole Goods section firing on all cylinders. Think of it as being the pit crew chief, business strategist, and customer champion all rolled into one.

About the Role

You’ll be steering the branch towards profitable growth by leading a team, keeping stock and budgets in check, and ensuring that every customer walks away smiling. Your leadership will reflect VKB’s values:

• Humble – You lead with respect and integrity, always putting the team and customers first.
• Hungry – You’re driven to improve, grow, and make a real impact.
• Smart – You make informed decisions and find innovative solutions.
• Bold – You take ownership, make things happen, and face challenges head-on.
• Team Player – You collaborate, support your colleagues, and build lasting relationships.

Requirements

• Grade 12/ NQF 4 (essential)
• Relevant tertiary qualification (bonus points!)
• Proven knowledge of New Holland, Case, and other mechanisation implements and parts
• Understanding of the agricultural mechanisation industry
• At least 3 years’ experience in a similar role
• MS Office proficiency

 What you’ll do:

• Manage stock levels within the VKB framework
• Keep an eagle eye on expenses, budgets, and stock losses
• Deliver exceptional customer service and resolve queries fast
• Ensure VKB policies are applied across all operations
• Lead and grow your team
• Oversee workshop admin and claims
• Take ownership of branch financials

Skills that will set you apart:

• People person with top-notch interpersonal skills
• Negotiator who can strike a win-win deal
• Marketing flair to drive growth
• A true team player with strong business acumen
• Ability to build long-term relationships that matter

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Job Description

• Are you a hands-on leader with a passion for stock management, agricultural commodities, and operational excellence? Join our dynamic team and take ownership of our warehouse and yard operations while driving sales and customer service excellence.
• The ideal team player will be responsible to manage the stock in warehouses and yard to ensure accurate loading and offloading of stock while maintaining a high standard on housekeeping.

Requirements

• Grade 12 or NQF 4
• Relevant tertiary qualification would serve as advantage
• Previous experience in Agri warehousing will serve as recommendation
• Knowledge about Agricultural commodities (Animal Feed, Fertiliser and Bulding Materials and more)
• Orientation towards housekeeping and accurate stock keeping (loading and offloading)
• Willing to undergo continuous training
• Afrikaans and English proficient will serve as recommendation

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure that loading and offloading of stock from the yard and warehouses comply with policies and procedure.
• Marketing and selling of agricultural commodities
• Maintaining optimal stock control 
• Ensure correct volumes of stock are on hand and stock rotation takes place as per policies and procedures.
• Daily walk abouts and inspections to ensure premises are neat and tidy and adhere to standards of VKB Group.
• Leading and supporting a team to achieve operational goals
• Maintaining accurate inventory levels and ensuring stock integrity
• Ensure compliance to health and safety policies and procedures
• Other ad-hoc job-related duties

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills
• Strong leadership and team-building abilities
• Ability to work under pressure
• Team orientated
• Conflict management and Negotiation skills
• Computer Literate
• Problem solving skills
• Organizing skills
• Strong focus on compliance, safety, and operational excellence
   

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Job Description

• Take strategic and operational ownership of VKB’s grain trading operations. From building client relationships to navigating SAFEX and market volatility, you’ll be driving decisions that deliver real results for our shareholders and partners.

Requirements

• B Com or equivalent qualification
• APD Market Dealers Examination (SAFEX)
• 4+ years in the agricultural industry, with grain marketing experience in sales
• Deep understanding of SAFEX operations, grain supply chains & risk
• Leadership that aligns with VKB’s values
• Strong analytical, communication, and negotiation skills
• Good working knowledge of contracts and related legal terms

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop, deploy, coordinate, and manage the Grain Marketing Strategy in alignment with sales and procurement budgets and targets, ensuring business growth and expansion.
• Develop and understand Mill door transactions.
• Understand SAFEX future contracts and calendar spreads.
• Collaborate with logistics to ensure seamless delivery
• Ensure the retention and expansion of market share.
• Ensure excellent service delivery.
• Manage and grow internal and external grain trading networks
• Ensure accurate pricing, contract management, and risk mitigation
• Proactively seek out new business opportunities
• Align all trading operations with legal compliance and company values

 Skills Required

• Sales and Target Orientation: Proven ability to achieve performance objectives and growth targets
• Business Acumen: Strategic thinker with a strong grasp of agri-trade economics
• Customer Focus: Commitment to delivering outstanding service and building client loyalty
• Strong Communicator: Clear, confident, and persuasive in written and verbal communication
• Negotiation & Influence: Assertive with well-developed negotiation and deal-making skills
• Networking: Capable of building and maintaining long-term business relationships
• Analytical Thinking: Able to interpret data, assess risk, and make sound commercial decisions

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Job Description

• Capturing transactions during customer service.

Requirements

• Grade 12 or NQF 4
• Computer literate in Microsoft Office
• Previous experience in a similar role will serve as recommendation 

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 
• Completion of daily administration
• Security and loss control

Skills Required

• Computer Literacy
• People
• Selling
• Admin
• Excellent client service
• Conflict handling
• Numerate
• Fast and energetic
• Accurate and friendly
   

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• VKB Fuels is seeking an experienced and highly capable Fuels Site Administrator to take ownership of the full administrative, financial, and operational support functions of our fuel forecourt, Convenience Store, and Quick Service Restaurant.
• This is a hands-on role suited to a confident professional with strong retail, fuel, and financial administration experience who can operate independently, support site leadership, and ensure best-in-class compliance, reporting, and controls across the site.

About this role:

• Serve as the second-in-command on site, assuming full operational and administrative responsibility in the absence of the Site Manager
• Act as the primary point of contact for staff, suppliers, and service providers when the Site Manager is not available
• Handle and resolve customer queries, escalations, and complaints professionally, ensuring service standards are upheld and issues are closed out effectively
• Make informed, time-sensitive decisions to ensure continuity of operations and minimal disruption to site activities
• Support the Site Manager with day-to-day operational leadership, problem-solving, and workflow coordination
• Monitor staff performance on shift, address minor disciplinary or operational issues, and escalate matters where necessary
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, and operational procedures during all shifts under their control

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12
• Code A Driver’s License
• 2–3 years’ relevant admin experience
• Computer literate (MS Office essential)
• Bookkeeping qualification will be an advantage

Duties & Responsibilities:

Cash-up, Fuel Reconciliations & Banking

• Perform daily cash-ups, fuel readings, and banking
• Submit day-end documents and reports to head office
• Assist with CIT collections and address discrepancies

Stock Management

• Order, receive and issue stock for C-Store and bakery
• Reconcile stock vs sales and manage returns
• Conduct regular stock checks and ensure accurate pricing

Staff Administration & Planning

• Create and manage rosters for cashiers and pump attendants
• Oversee onboarding, uniforms, and training schedules
• Maintain all health and safety staff documentation

General Site Administration

• Process invoices, payments, and customer accounts
• Handle admin-related audit items and system reporting
• Act as backup for Site Manager and secondary key holder

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong administrative and organisational skills
• Attention to detail and numerical accuracy
• Reliable, honest, and able to work independently
• Comfortable in a retail/fuel environment
• Experience with NAV, Power BI, or similar systems is a plus
   

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Job Description

• The ideal team player will be responsible for administration of invoices within the Creditors department.

Requirements (What we're looking for)

• Grade 12/NQF4      
• Previous experience in accounts payable or general finance support
• Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Proficiency in MS Excel 
• Ability to meet deadlines and work in a fast-paced environment
• A positive attitude and a willingness to learn and support the team

Duties and Responsibilities  

• Process supplier invoices and credit notes with accuracy and timeliness
• Match purchase orders, delivery notes, and invoices
• Assist with month-end closing and financial reporting tasks
• Maintain accurate records and support internal audits
• Communicate effectively with vendors and internal departments

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Job Description 

• Responsible for assisting with the daily operations of the mechanization department by maintaining tools, equipment, machinery, and work areas. Supports technicians and operators with loading, cleaning, repairs, and general manual tasks to ensure efficient branch operations.

Requirements

• Grade 12 or NQF4 
• Able to perform hard manual labour 
• Load and offload of stock 
• Responsible to keep premises and building clean and excellent condition
• Previous experience in a tractor workshop environment will be a definite advantage
• Constantly adding value to the function of the job

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for general tidiness 
• Cleaning duties 
• ADHOC 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
• Assist workshop mechanics and technicians with day-to-day repair and maintenance tasks.
• Hand tools, parts, and materials to mechanics during repair and assembly operations.

Skills

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

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Job Description 

• Responsible for assisting with the daily operations of the mechanization department by maintaining tools, equipment, machinery, and work areas. Supports technicians and operators with loading, cleaning, repairs, and general manual tasks to ensure efficient branch operations.

Requirements

• Grade 12 or NQF4 
• Able to perform hard manual labour 
• Load and offload of stock 
• Responsible to keep premises and building clean and excellent condition
• Previous experience in a tractor workshop environment will be a definite advantage
• Constantly adding value to the function of the job

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for general tidiness 
• Cleaning duties 
• ADHOC 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
• Assist workshop mechanics and technicians with day-to-day repair and maintenance tasks.
• Hand tools, parts, and materials to mechanics during repair and assembly operations.

Skills

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

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Job Description

• Oversees sample taking process and ensures the grading of grain in accordance with statutory requirements

Requirements

• Grade 12 or NQF4
• Experience in the agriculture sector will be advantageous
• All relevant Grading courses to be completed through in-service training
• Computer literate Administration back ground
• Excellent communication skills
• Thorough, precise and accurate
• Constantly adding value to the current functions of the vacancy
• Clear criminal record
• Code 8 Driver's license 
• Traceable references 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Grain grading according to procedures and regulations
• Logistic function, incoming and outgoing grain administration
• Job-related administrative functions
• Handling, facilitating and solving of disputes
• Pass all compulsory courses 

Skills Required

• Thorough, precise and accurate
• Teamplayer
• Quick decision making
• Problem definition and analyses

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Job Description

• The ideal team player will be responsible for the efficient and accurate management of spares parts within the spares shop, ensuring that all stock is correctly received, stored, recorded and issued.

Requirements

• Grade 12 or NQF Level 4 Equivalent.
• Certificate in stock control is advantageous.
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience as a part store clerk or similar role.
• Code B Driving License.
• Knowledge of mechanical and electrical spare parts.
• The applicant should be in a good physical condition, an independent worker, self-motivated, able to work under pressure and without supervision.
• Microsoft Office package literate.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Attend daily meetings for job planning.
• Manage and maintain of spare part levels, ensuring that stock levels don’t run out.
• Planning and organising of stock and inventory levels.
• Sourcing of parts from suppliers with best price, best quality in mind, to control cost and spending.
• Issuing of spares and equipment to artisans.
• Driving to town to source part locally.
• Receiving of spares and equipment, ensure that all paperwork, invoices, purchase orders, delivery notes are completed and in order.
• Maintaining a clean and neat storage area for spares
• Maintaining of lubricant levels.
• Daily maintenance admin, like worksheets capture, job cards complete,
• ISO checklist blank form levels ensure in files.
• Completion, upkeep and filing of ISO checklist and control sheets.
• Paperwork of deliveries, like invoices, delivery notes, purchase order ex, scan and capture to BC (business central).
• Use of forklift to move heavy equipment and machinery.
• Be able to perform heavy lifting of spares and equipment.
• Attend daily meetings for job planning and spares needed.
• Any other ad hoc duties as may be required by management, which may include, but not limited to, housekeeping of garden and site, general site housekeeping, painting of infrastructure etc.

Skills Required

• Knowledge of health and safety procedures (PPE).
• Good communication skills.
• Accuracy and attention to details.
• Team player.
• Able to work under pressure.
• Good admin and stock control skills