Job Opportunities at BKB Ltd

Job Description

BKB is currently seeking a Junior Livestock Auctioneer who will be responsible for all auctions of BKB. Identifying buyers and client liaison will form an integral part of this position. The successful candidates will be responsible for professional, effective and efficient service to ensure a positive image of the organisation. 

QUALIFICATION / REQUIREMENTS 

• At least 2 years’ experience in Livestock Marketing and Auctioneering services (Including the sourcing, successful presentation, and completion of all types of auctions)
• Relevant Agricultural or Economic diploma or degree is a recommendation.
• Exceptional knowledge of livestock
• Proven marketing exposure
• Thorough management skills, financial skills and business understanding
• Proven administrative skills (Debtors/Creditors)
• Must be Fully bilingual (Afrikaans & English); must be fully conversant in Afrikaans and English.
• Valid driver’s license

SKILLS:

• Ability to work independently combined with excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication and reporting skills
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective verbal and listening communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and customer-focus orientation
• Time management skills
• Good computer literacy
• Decision-making skills
• Ability to manage teams

COMPETENCIES:

• Good audible rhythmic auctioneering style
• Passion, Energy, and Positivity
• Proactive
• Negotiation
• Building customer loyalty
• Auctioneering expertise
• Good general knowledge of large and small livestock breeds
• Ability to interpret and effectively convey catalogue information
• Willing to travel

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Auctioneering at auctions to ensure event success and that auctions will be beneficial to buyers, sellers as well as the Company.
• Customer Service to improve market share and building good relationships with sellers and buyers.
• Marketing of livestock.
• Administrative responsibilities such as balancing the final sales report; ensure that all details of buyers on invoices are accurate; assist with outstanding debtors; planning and advertising campaigns for auctions.
• Ensure compliance with Biosecurity Rules and legislation at Livestock Auctions.

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Job Description

To develop and implement the Health & Safety Program at Gritco Bethlehem in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety act 85 of 1993.

Required minimum education/Training and Work Experience:

• Working knowledge of Health and Safety requirements as per OHS act 85 of 1993
• Training in Accident and Incident Investigation
• Completed SAMTRAC - NQF: 5
• 3 years as a Health & Safety Officer in a production environment

Knowledge            

• Good understanding of OHS act 85 of 1993
• Good understanding of FSSC 22000 Food Safety Management System
• Good understanding of SMETA audits

Skills            

• Good planning and organisational skills
• Fluent in English (Read, write, speak)
• Good computer literacy especially Microsoft Office
• Good people skills

Competencies 

• Pressure resilient
• Tenacious
• Accurate
• Problem analysis and problem solving
• Team player
• Committed
• Attention to detail
• Rules driven

Key responsibilities of this role 

• Health and safety documents
• Health and safety training and staff compliance
• Health and safety appointments
• Health and safety meetings and communication
• Accidents and incidents
• Health and safety audits
• SMETA: Health and Safety