Job Openings at VKB Group

About the Role

• Are you ready to take the next step in your career and become the right hand to the Branch Manager?
• We’re looking for a Branch Marketer who thrives on responsibility, leadership, and operational excellence. This role is not just about support – it’s about stepping up as the second-in-charge, ensuring the branch runs efficiently and confidently taking the lead when the Branch Manager is away.
• If you’re someone who can balance people, performance, and process – and aren’t afraid to take ownership – this is your opportunity to grow into a leadership position.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Support and co-manage daily branch operations, ensuring smooth and efficient workflows
• Assist with financial oversight, including sales tracking, expense control, and budget awareness
• Take ownership of stock management: ordering, merchandising, stock control, and stock takes
• Help lead the team through staff supervision, scheduling, and development
• Deliver excellent customer service, resolving queries and maintaining strong relationships
• Ensure compliance with safety and legislative requirements
• Drive marketing initiatives and promotions to grow branch performance
• Act as Branch Manager when required, confidently leading the team and making decisions

What We’re Looking For

• Matric / NQF4
• A relevant tertiary qualification will be advantageous
• 1-2 years’ experience in animal feed and animal medicine
• 1–2 years’ experience in irrigation-related fields
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Willingness to learn, grow, and occasionally work after hours
• A confident individual who can step into leadership when needed

Skills That Will Set You Apart

• Strong leadership ability with a “take charge when needed” mindset
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Solid organizational and multitasking abilities
• Business awareness with basic financial understanding
• A proactive problem-solver with a customer-first approach

Closing Date 12 April 2026

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JOB DESCRIPTION

• The ideal team player will be 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
• Incident and accident reporting – ensuring all incidents and accidents are reported to management timeously.
• Stock control – monitor the offloading and loading of all stock from the truck and ensure 100% accuracy.
• Client service
• Other job-related administrative duties

SKILLS REQUIRED

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

Closing Date 06 April 2026

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Job Description

• Administers and controls all cash and card transactions handled at the shop

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 

Skills Required

• Excellent client service
• Conflict handling
• Numerate
• Fast and energetic
• Accurate and friendly

Closing Date 06 April 2026

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Job Description 

• Responsible for maintaining an integrated farm services system by performing daily activities, planning and reporting which will include the direct management of assigned employees, training and motivating employees, biosecurity and protection of broiler stock, procurement & asset control in accordance with regulatory and industry-related standards.

Requirements 

• Grade 12 or NQF Level 4 Equivalent
• A Formal Qualification in Animal/ Poultry Production.
• At least 3 years’ proven experience within Logistics in an Agricultural environment.

Working knowledge and experience in:

• Logistics in Agriculture (Preferably Poultry)
• Poultry Catching 
• Litter removal
• Poultry house cleaning 
• Poultry Farm Bio Security management
• Poultry housing and equipment 
•  Experience in managing and running a Logistics workshop.
•  Mechanical knowledge & experience of medium to heavy haulage engines.
•  Sufficient all-round trailers experience also required.
•  Position requires a willingness to travel around farms on a daily basis.
•  Will be required to working long hours, incl. weekends where requested.

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Management and approval of expenditure in the specific departments within
• approved budget and mandate.
• Continuous liaison with internal departments, customers and suppliers
• Regarding product standards and quality aspects.
• Responsible for resolving all customer queries and complaints.
• Continuous distribution of schedules to all customers and the abattoir.
• Drafting and managing the cleaning schedule by cycle.
• Coordination of the catching process.
• Provide technical advice and support to producers on the catching and cleaning processes of broiler chicken houses daily.
• Reconciliation and reporting inventory consumption monthly to the operations Manager: Broilers.
• Ensure strict adherence to Biosecurity rules and standards in terms of showering in and out, wearing protective clothing, own personal hygiene and handling of chickens and machinery.
• Compliance with the risk management policy.
• Ensure that all supervisors comply with legislation as well as policies and procedures.
• Ensure that all systems, documentation and procedures are in place for compliance with legislation and internationally acceptable standards.
• Coordination of maintenance of all equipment and fleet within the department
• Communicate with drivers before, during and after their scheduled trips.
• Obtain load details and draw up accurate load schedule daily.
• Brief drivers on their schedules daily.
• Provide drivers with all the relevant documentation and/or resources needed for them to complete their deliveries.
• Debrief drivers to identify any problems they encountered at end of trips:
• Ensure a planned maintenance schedule is available at all times to reduce defects and breakdowns.
• Ensure breakdowns are attended to with a matter of urgency.
• Monitor to ensure all maintenance is carried out according to procedures and vehicle requirements.
• Implement controls to ensure sufficient spares are available for the efficient maintenance of vehicles.
• Conduct quality checks on repaired vehicles to ensure service standards are maintained.
• Conduct and/or ensure safety information meetings are held.
• Ensure housekeeping is completed on an ongoing basis so that the workshop is kept clean and safe.
• Ensure all vehicles are returned in a clean and hygienic state.
• Complete safety and health inspection reports on a quarterly basis.
• Conduct accident and incident investigations as required.
• Any other duties as may be required by management. 

Skills Required

• MS Office at an intermediate skill level.
• Report writing.
• Conducting non-conformance audits.
• Presentation Skills.
• Implementation and administration of safety systems.
• A working knowledge of local OHS requirements.
• A working knowledge of environmental stewardship.
• Able to engage and work with contract growers, external stakeholders, suppliers and contractors.
• Able to adapt and innovate quickly.
• Able to take ownership of areas of responsibility.
• Able to work within the workforce and management teams.
• Able to collate and construct Health & Safety reports as required.

Closing Date 06 April 2026

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About the Role

• To manage the handling, storage, and processing of grain to ensure a high-quality product while achieving sustainable production and financial results — in line with VKB’s commitment to excellence, accountability, and value creation.

Minimum requirements

• Qualified Maize Miller
• 5–10 years’ experience in a similar role
• Willingness to work shifts
• Strong knowledge of food safety and health & safety legislation
• Clear criminal record
• Proven ability to add value through continuous improvement and problem-solving

Responsibilities:

• Perform daily reconciliation of raw materials to final product with accuracy and integrity
• Ensure equipment functionality through regular checks in collaboration with maintenance teams
• Lead and manage production staff, fostering teamwork and accountability
• Maintain strict quality control standards aligned with food safety requirements
• Ensure production targets are met through efficient and disciplined operations
• Promote and maintain excellent housekeeping standards
• Ensure full compliance with health, safety, and relevant legislation

Skills & Competencies

We are looking for candidates who embody VKB’s values through:

• Integrity & Accountability: Accurate, responsible, and dependable
• Teamwork: Strong collaboration and communication skills
• Continuous Improvement: Proactive in identifying efficiencies and solving problems
• Excellence: High attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Decision-Making: Ability to analyse situations and act effectively

Closing Date 03 April 2026