Hot Jobs at VKB Group

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
• Clear Criminal record

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

Closing Date: 29th, April 2022

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Job Description

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
• Previous experience in warehousing will serve as recommendation
• Orientation towards housekeeping and accurate stock keeping (loading and offloading)
• Willing to undergo continuous training

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure that loading and offloading of stock from the yard and warehouses comply with policies and procedure.
• 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.
• Ensure compliance to health and safety policies and procedures
• Marketing of agricultural commodities
• Other ad-hoc job-related duties

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Team orientated
• Conflict management skills
• Basic computer skills
• Problem solving skills
• Negotiation skills
• Organizing skills
• Compliance

Closing Date: 28th, April 2022

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Job Description

• Loads , lifts and moves articles on pallets within or outside the company's premises.  Will be loading trucks for client dispatch.

Requirements

• Grade 12 or NQF 4
• Minimum of 3 year experience in the FMCG industry
• Valid forklift licence or willingness to be re-examined
• Willing to work shifts and overtime
• Traceable references

Skills Required

• Accuracy
• Excellent client service
• Service orientated
• Attention to detail

Duties

• Controls offloading of goods
• Loads, lifts and moves articles on pallets
• Other industry related functions

Closing Date: 28th, April 2022

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JOB FUNCTION

• Responsible for deliveries timeously.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12 or NQF4
• Code 10 license 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
• Clear Criminal Record

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Transport and deliver goods
• Load and offload of stock
• Stock control
• Ability to perform hard manual labour
• Minimize risk to the company
• Client service
• Other job-related administrative duties
• Responsible for general tidiness
• Cleaning duties
• Ad hoc duties as assigned from time to time

 SKILLS REQUIRED

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

Closing Date: 28th, April 2022

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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

Closing Date: 28th, April 2022

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Job Description

Responsible for ensuring applicable processes are complied with accurately, concisely, timely and according to standard operating procedures between Palletizing and Warehousing Departments.

Requirements

• Grade 12 or NQF 4 Equivalent.
• A minimum of 2 years Inventory/ Warehousing Admin experience.
• Previous experience in a FMCG/ manufacturing environment desirable.
• Must be computer literate.
• A willingness to work shifts and overtime, incl. on Saturdays where required.

Key Accountabilities:

• Ensuring you have the correct product for verification and verify final product to quantities.
• Apply GFC inventory control of stock holding, stock and paperwork accuracy.
• Coordinate and control daily stock counts of open palettes as per GFC policy.
• Use control measures to ensure mistakes, inaccuracies and discrepancies are highlighted, addressed and resolved.
• Ensure continuous inventory flow to the warehouse according to GFC standards.
• To liaise with internal departments on an ongoing basis to ensure quality service and products.
• To complete all compulsory training interventions allocated by direct manager successfully.
• Any other duties as may be required by management. 

Skills required

• Attention to detail.
• Decision making.
• Problem definition and analyses.
• Ability to work in a pressurised and time-critical environment.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Able to work as part of a team & values self-development.

Closing Date: 27th, April 2022

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JOB FUNCTION

Manage the internal and external administration of an organization or a task.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12 or NQF4
• Experience in the agriculture industry will be advantageous
• Numerate
• Bilingual in Afrikaans and English
• Computer literate especially in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Thorough, precise and accurate
• Constantly adding value to the current functions of the position
• Clear Criminal Record

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Maintain high standards for administration
• Manage internal mailing system
• Management and control over bank as required from time to time
• Capture received stock per delivery note or invoice from supplier on system according to policies and procedures
• Ensure goods that is delivered short or damaged to be claimed
• Stock control process, including stock count and all other relevant duties as required
• Cashing up of cashiers as per policies and procedures from time to time
• Always ensure safe keeping of cash and follow procedures during cash-in-transit pick ups
• Minimize risk to the company by accurately capturing GRV's and managing stock in receiving bay accurately
• Ensure end of day reports are printed and actioned daily
• Client service
• Other job-related administrative duties
• Following up on Sales Orders that are not yet approved on a daily basis
• Revision of loading documents on a daily basis
• Update loading sheets
• Ensure that all loads have been invoiced on a daily basis
• Post Customer Invoices and Credit Notes on VKB's internal system according to policy and procedure
• Post Credit Notes on internal system
• Send out loading documents, Customer Invoices and Credit Notes to customers on a daily basis
• Send out Customer Statements on a weekly basis
• Follow-up on overdue/ outstanding amounts from customers
• Report overdue amounts or when credit limits were exceeded to credit manager 
• Ensure that all documents are saved on internal systems (SharePoint/ File Director) 
• Ensure availability of all documents for audit purposes

  SKILLS REQUIRED

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

Closing Date: 29th, April 2022

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Job Description

The Project/ Construction Foreman will be responsible for the effective management of internal projects at VKB's silos, ensuring compliance to standards and procedures.

Requirements

• Grade 12/ NQF4
• 5 years experience in Health and Safety, preferably in the construction environment
• Diploma in Project management will serve as recommendation
• Previous experience in construction is essential

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage external contractors and internal projects
• Ensure Legal compliance to Construction Regulations: External Contractors
• Continuously audit project's legal compliance to the Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Annual maintenance on VKB's buildings
• Draw up and maintain Preventative Maintenance schedules for VKBs buildings
• Annual building maintenance budget compilation and management
• Develop new policies related to the Engineering department
• Maintain policies and procedures
• Management of the divisions equipment within budget and mandate
• Completion of capital projects within set timeframes

Skills

• Good communication skills
• Accuracy and attention to details
• Team player
• Project Management
• Problem solving
• Able to work under pressure

Closing Date: 25th, April 2022

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Job Description

To manage and control the integrity of Grain Field Chickens’ financial data, ensuring that the ERP System (Microsoft Navision) is exploited optimally, and all stock movement is executed and documented correctly and efficiently in accordance with company policies and procedures.  

Requirements

• Grade 12 or NQF Level 4 Equivalent.
• BCom Degree or equivalent qualification.
• 2 - 5 years' relevant work experience.
• Experience in warehouse and stock controlling in the FMCG environment.
• Proven experience in TMS and WMS systems will be beneficial
• Must be computer literate - Microsoft Package with excel on advanced level.
• A willingness to work overtime where requested.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure you are fully familiar with all products.
• Adhere to all changes in the system and operation as required.
• Awareness of all stock returns and “odds” and ensure relevant documentation is available.
• Report and follow up on all discrepancies.
• Participate in monthly and other stock counts.
• Data Changes for resetting of groups when a pick group gets stuck in WMS before release.
• Creating login Users in WMS and re-setting of user's logins and passwords.
• Freezing of an entire selection of Location and how to Unfreeze a selection of locations.
• Checking the structure for a specific product code and the pallet quantity for that product.
• Checking if a product is assigned as FIFO or by location and how to change these settings to release a pick.
• Doing a history or enquiry on a specific pallet ID without slowing down the menus.
• Quarantine stock enquiry and how to quarantine & un-quarantine stock.
• Understand stock receipts and how to receipt.
• Stock adjustments via negative or positive stock adjustments with reasons.
• Monitoring the stock take tasks.
• Any other duties as may be required by management.

Skills Required

• Strong analytical, numeracy and interpersonal skills.
• Accuracy and attention to details.
• Excellent computer skills and the ability to work with Excel on an advanced level.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Good communication skills – written & verbal.
• Ability to function independently within team context and to accept responsibility.

Closing Date: 27th, April 2022

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JOB DESCRIPTION
Maintaining effective running and administration of silos and relevant processes during shift.

REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12 or NQF 4
• Basic computer literacy
• Certificate in grain grading will be beneficial
• Industry related experience will serve as recommendation
• Constantly adding value to the position

DUTIES

• Operate silo equipment according to standard
• Report breakdowns
• Apply and adhere to all related Health, Safety and Quality policies
• Act as relief for any ad hoc task in this specific section 

SKILLS REQUIRED

• Team player
• Problem Solver

Closing Date: 29th, April 2022

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Job Description

Manage the internal administration of a organisation or a task.

Requirements

• Grade 12 or NQF4
• Experience in the agricultural grain industry will be advantageous
• Numerate
• Computer literate especially in MS Excel and MS Word
• Thorough, precise and accurate
• Constantly adding value to the current functions of the position
• Willing to work overtime

Duties And Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards for administration
• Management and control over bank- and fuel reconciliations
• Complete transactions according to company processes and procedures, receiving grain, dispatching grain and weigh bridge function.
• Minimize risk to the company
• Client service
• Other job-related administrative duties

Skills

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

Closing Date: 26th, April 2022

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Job Description

Responsible for applying industrial engineering techniques in order to improve operating performance, reduce waste and delays as well as produce cost reductions and higher levels of efficiency. Must develop and optimise manufacturing methods to improve material handling and production processes as well as standard operating procedures and manage capital projects in accordance with regulatory and industry-related standards.

Requirements

• Grade 12 / NQF Level 4 Equivalent.
• GBP or equivalent.
• A degree or Diploma in Industrial Engineering or related field.
• At least 3 years’ relevant Industrial Engineer experience in a production plant.
• Proven work experience in handling projects and managing budgets.
• Knowledge of Continuous Improvement/ 20 Keys.
• Advanced knowledge of production machinery, processes and standards.
• Must be computer literate with excel on advanced level.
• Will be required to work overtime where necessary, including on weekends.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Design efficient production processes to eliminate waste and make the most of every resource involved in manufacturing.
• Compile and manage allocated project within the data and project department.
• Compile and distribute key stats to the management team.
• Ensure each project is completed within the allocated budget and timeline.
• Identifying possible projects in the processing environment.
• Identifying production needs on a continues basis to ensure effectivity of production.
• The effective management of projects within the approved project timeframe and budget at Grain Field Chickens abattoir.
• Determine the feasibility of projects.
• Operational impact study and presentation of new product range to Grain Field Chickens management team.
• Ergonomically study of each department.
• Compile project plan (Grantt chart) per project, during planning phase and after implementation.
• Compile the 1–5 Year Capex Plan.
• Head special projects in the plant.
• Conduct conditional scoring of plant complete.
• Coordinate all contractors assigned to capital projects.
• Continuous liaison with internal departments, management, suppliers and committees with regards to production standards and quality aspects within the processing plant.
• Coordinate all role players in the introduction of a new product.

Responsible for driving the Continuous Improvement Program (20 Keys), providing the necessary expert support and coordination in terms of:

• Implementation of the program for all keys in conjunction with the key leaders.
• Overall plan and goals in conjunction with the key leaders.
• Following up on progress on action plans and goal achievement matrices and providing the necessary guidance.
• Assisting key leaders with corrective actions on action plans where applicable.
• To successfully complete all allocated training interventions by direct manager.
• To mentor and coach all relevant staff to ensure standards, processes and practices.
• To keep abreast all relevant legislation and amendments on relevant legislation, technology, products, processes and techniques by attending workshops, seminars, reading articles and receiving training as well as informing relevant personnel.
• Any other duties as may be required by management.

Skills Required

• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and presentation abilities.
• Troubleshooting expertise and attention to detail.
• Analytical thinking and decision-making abilities.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Good reporting skills.
• Good planning and organising skills.
• Ability to maintain long-term relationships.
• Team player.
• Be self-motivated, enthusiastic, and trustworthy.

Closing Date: 26th, April 2022

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Job Description

• Responsible for administration of creditors statements and payments within the Creditors department.

Requirements

• Grade 12/NQF4 with Accounting or Maths as subjects
• Previous experience within a similar role (Administrative)
• Computer literate in MS Office 
• Ability to work on MS Excel on an intermediate level

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Responsible for administration of creditors statements, reconciliations and payments
• Supervision of Admin Assistant (invoices)
• Follow up on outstanding documentation  
• Continuous liaison with internal and external clients 
• Related ad-hoc duties as requested from time to time

Skills

• Effective 
• Organized and focused on planning 
• Ability to prioritize
• Abel to work under pressure
• Abel to meet deadlines
• Good telephone and email etiquette 
• Team player & team leader
• Personal resilience 
• Able to handle conflict   

Closing Date: 24th, April 2022

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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 Grain Field Chickens, 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 3 years’ proven experience within the Poultry Abattoir environment.
• Hazard Identification, Risk and Legal Compliance Assessments background.

Knowledge:

• Thorough knowledge of relevant local safety, security and environmental legislation:

1. OHSACT
2. COID ACT
3. 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:

1. ensure meeting times are set
2. agendas are sent out
3. minutes are kept and sent out
4. 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:

1. Natural disasters
2. Industrial action
3. Political unrest
4. Fire
5. Explosions
6. Bomb threats
7. 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.

Closing Date: 26th, April 2022

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Job Description

To ensure all electrical projects, initiatives and processes are in conformance with Grain Field Chickens’ established policies and objectives. Plans and directs all aspects of electrical activities within the organization, including but not limited to managing and ensuring the scheduling, installation, repair and maintenance of all electrical equipment and instruments. 

Job Requirements.

• Grade 12 / NQF 4 Equivalent.
• Qualified Electrician or Millwright.
• Diploma or degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Computer literate (Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word).
• 7 years’ FMCG experience with repairs and various maintenance processes of which 2 must be at management level.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintenance and scheduling of preventative maintenance on all machinery.
• Methodical root cause analysis and resolving non-compliance in parts performance.
• Develop needed infrastructure to ensure electrical engineering competency.
• Handle engineering tools and upgrades.
• Overhead inspections on start-up, scheduled maintenance and breakdowns.
• Control and reduce usage of power and overtime worked.
• Ensure the availability of electrical stock for machinery and critical components.
• Ensure electrical drawings are available for all electrical equipment.
• Ensure Electrical installations adhere to SANS 10142.
• Inform technical staff about division and engineering goals and business performance.
• Review electrical engineering staff performance periodically.
• Always adhere to the 20 Keys principle.
• Strict adherence to budget control and cost saving.
• Assist in the development and discipline of personnel.
• Must be a hands-on person.

Skills Required

• Good communication skills.
• Analytical thinking.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Good reporting skills.
• Good planning skills.
• Team player.
• Be self-motivated, enthusiastic, and trustworthy.

Closing Date: 26th, April 2022