Hot Jobs at VKB Group

About the Role

• We’re looking for an Input Trade Marketer who will drive growth, strategy, and profitability across VKB’s full basket of products – including seed, fertilizer, crop protection, animal feed, animal health products, fencing, fuel, and packaging material.

This role is about more than sales. It’s about:

• Building meaningful, lasting farmer relationships.
• Finding innovative ways to market and promote the VKB basket of products and services.
• Bringing creativity to farmer engagement – whether that’s organising product days, leveraging data insights, finding small but impactful ways to connect on-farm, or collaborating across VKB teams to unlock new opportunities.
• Always focusing on sustainable business growth that adds value to both the farmer and VKB.

What We’re Looking For

• Grade 12 / NQF4 qualification
• Tertiary qualification in a related field; (SAAHA/AVCASA) certification advantageous
• 5+ years’ proven experience in a similar marketing role
• Demonstrated success in marketing & sales initiatives
• Strong administrative skills 
• Proven ability to build strong client relationships and think outside the box

What You’ll Do

• Lead Strategy: Develop and implement marketing strategies across the VKB operational footprint.
• Grow Business: Drive sustainable growth beyond inflation-adjusted targets.
• Empower Farmers: Facilitate financing solutions for VKB’s full range of input products.
• Find New Ways: Use data, creative campaigns, and innovative approaches to bring new energy to the VKB product basket.
• Build Networks: Organise and participate in farmer days and events to expand influence and trust.
• Strengthen Relationships: Visit farmers regularly, ensuring VKB remains a valued partner on the farm.
• Deliver Service Excellence: Resolve customer queries quickly and effectively.
• Communicate Clearly: Maintain seamless communication with internal and external stakeholders to ensure smooth order processing and admin efficiency.

Skills That Set You Apart

• Conflict management & problem-solving finesse
• Sharp negotiation skills that balance client and business needs
• Strong business acumen – knowing when to pursue, and when to walk away from, an unsustainable deal
• Confidence to make informed decisions under pressure
• Creativity and innovation in marketing strategies
• Exceptional organisation and attention to detail
• Independence with the drive to achieve ambitious goals

Deadline:31st August,2025

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Job Description

• The ideal team player will be a highly organised and proactive individual to provide vital administrative support to our General Manager, Management Team and their departments. This role requires excellent attention to detail, the ability to manage multiple tasks, and strong communication skills.

Requirements

• Minimum 2-3 years’ experience in an administrative or personal assistant role.
• Strong computer literacy
• Previous experience with data capturing or working on a centralized data system will be beneficial

Duties and Responsibilities

• Compile and prepare monthly management reports and related supporting documentation.
• Take accurate minutes during meetings, compile and distribute action lists, and follow up with relevant parties.
• Coordinate and arrange functions, flights, and accommodation for business trips.
• Serve as the data capture champion, ensuring accurate and timely input of departmental data into the centralised system.
• Perform a variety of general administrative functions to support the team.
• Act as a personal assistant to the General Manager, managing schedules, reminders, and key tasks.

Skills Required

• Excellent organisational and multitasking abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication ability.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Deadline:29th August,2025

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JOB DESCRIPTION

• Performs general tasks, requiring the briefest induction

REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12 or NQF4 
• Loading and offloading of stock 
• Keeping premises clean and tidy 
• Stock control 
• Client service 
• Able to perform hard manual labour 
• 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
• Customer services

SKILLS REQUIRED

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

Deadline:26th August,2025

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Job Description

• Are you a hands-on logistics pro who knows how to get things moving — on time and on budget? We are looking for an organised, energetic, and experienced Distribution Manager to join our team at VKB Milling Frankfort.
• You’ll be the go-to person for making sure our wheat and flour products get delivered safely, quickly, and efficiently across the country.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Daily planning and scheduling of VKB Milling transport needs with external Transport Contractors according to orders as well as plant and product availability.
• Daily correspondence with customers to ensure orders are captured timeously and accurately, and to ensure a high level of service delivery
• Scheduling drivers and fleet in advance to optimise loads, routes and personnel productivity.
• Working with the production department to ensure orders get out in time
• Improve on the efficiency of the fleet by optimal load scheduling and communication with Transport Contractors.
• Drive down cost by ensuring proper negotiation of transport costs and by keeping record of fleet efficiency, fuel consumption per vehicle.
• Communicate with external contractors to ensure the timeous delivery of feed.
• Ongoing communication with departments within the business, personnel, marketers, clients, drivers and contractors to give feedback with regards to deliveries. 
• Weekly and monthly reporting to Business Unit Manager aa s well as Commercial Director

Skills and Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years Logistic Management experience within the FMCG environment.
• A tertiary qualification in Logistics- or Supply Chain Management would be preferable.
• Persuasive communication
• MS Office Package with a strong focus on Excel
• Strong customer focus
• Ability to work under pressure

Competencies

• People management
• Problem solving
• Communication
• Planning and scheduling
• Strong analytical ability

Deadline:31st August,2025