Job Opportunities at VKB Group

Purpose of the Role

• To support the Sales and Supply Chain functions through accurate sales reporting, demand forecasting, price administration, and analytical insights. The role ensures alignment between Sales, Procurement, Production, and Logistics by providing reliable forecasts, managing pricing data in NAV, and supporting decision-making to optimise stock availability and avoid out-of-stock situations.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

Sales Administration & System Support

• Load and maintain pricing in Microsoft NAV using approved deal sheets.
• Assist the Internal Sales team with pricing, order, and customer-related queries.
• Perform daily stock checks in NAV to identify critical stock levels by SKU.
• Support claims management and maintain accurate customer records.

Reporting & Analytics

Compile daily, weekly, and monthly sales reports by:

• Salesperson
• Region
• Product category (Maize, Wheat, Pasta, Noodles, Spaghetti)
• Provide general analytical support to the Sales Analyst.

Prepare financial and operational reports including:

• Daily Flash reports
• Track forecast vs. actual sales and report on forecast accuracy.

Forecasting & Demand Planning Support

• Prepare information for forecast discussions and management decision-making.

Develop and maintain:

• 3-, 6-, and 12-month moving averages by SKU, product, site, and salesperson
• Volume forecasts by SKU/product, customer, and mill

Support the development of:

• 4-week, 8-week, and 12-week forecasts
• Consolidate monthly volume and price forecasts in collaboration with the Sales team.
• Identify deviations exceeding agreed thresholds and escalate for corrective action.

Forecast Meetings & Stakeholder Engagement

• Coordinate and support monthly forecast (FC) meetings with all stakeholders:
• Prepare and distribute forecast packs, reports, and action trackers.
• Engage cross-functionally with Sales, Procurement, Production, and Logistics teams.

Procurement & Supply Chain Support

• Support raw material and packaging planning through accurate volume forecasts.
• Assist with consolidated replenishment orders for co-packed items (e.g. Noodles & Spaghetti).

Commercial & Performance Support

• Support rebate tracking, incentive calculations, and commission reporting.
• Assist with customer business reviews for identified key accounts.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in Business Intelligence and reporting accuracy.

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Administration, Finance, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field

Experience

• Minimum of 2–3 years’ experience in a sales, FMCG, demand planning, or analytical environment
• Exposure to forecasting, reporting, or supply chain coordination

Systems & Technical Skills

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (analysis, formulas, reporting)
• Working knowledge of Microsoft NAV or similar ERP systems (advantage)
• BI and analytical reporting experience will be advantageous

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and numerical ability
• Planning and organisational skills
• High attention to detail and data accuracy
• Effective communication across departments
• Ability to multitask and work under pressure
• Proactive problem-solving mindset
• Quick learner with strong system aptitude

Closing Date 13 May 2026

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Job description

• As part of our apprenticeship program, Free State Oil (Pty) Ltd offers various apprenticeships. In this role, you will receive hands-on training to develop the skills needed to become a certified Millwright.
• You will assist experienced Millwrights in the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of industrial machinery and mechanical equipment.  

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with installing, assembling, and dismantling machinery and mechanical equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance on motors, conveyors, pumps, gearboxes, and other equipment.
• Learn to read blueprints, technical diagrams, and manufacturer manuals.
• Use hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments under supervision.
• Align machines and equipment using hoists, jacks, and measuring tools.
• Clean and lubricate parts and equipment as directed.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Attend and participate in required classroom training sessions.
• Follow safety protocols and company policies at all times

 Job Requirement

• Grade 12 / NQF 4
• Previous experience in construction, maintenance, or mechanical trades.
• Enrolled in or completion of a pre-apprenticeship program.
• A passion for maintenance
• Ability to work in outdoor environments and physical conditions
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to follow instructions and work under supervision
• A positive attitude and a strong work ethic

Skills

• Excellent communication skills
• Physical 
• Team player attitude
• Ability to work under supervision

Closing Date 06 May 2026

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About the role

Are you a qualified Accountant with these values:

• Humble – You’re eager to learn, open to feedback, and respectful in every interaction.
• Hungry – You’re driven, proactive, and always looking for ways to improve processes.
• Smart – You bring sharp thinking and sound judgment to every task.
• Bold – You’re confident in your ideas and not afraid to challenge the status quo.
• Team Player – You collaborate easily and know that together we achieve more.

Why This Role?

• Career Growth: Be part of a strong and growing group with opportunities
• Make an Impact: Every report, every analysis, every recommendation you make will have a direct link to communities, farmers, and food security.
• Lifestyle Advantage: Escape city gridlock for a safe, affordable, and family-friendly community in the heart of the Free State. Reitz offers open skies, space to breathe, and a true work-life balance.
• Support & Stability: You’ll join a values-driven, farmer-owned business with deep roots and long-term vision.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Balancing and reviewing creditor reconciliations like a pro
• Analysing expense analysis and compare to budget
• Assisting with reporting, audits, and financial queries
• Keeping petty cash in check and creditors on their toes
• Assisting with budget process
• Adding real value through analysis, problem-solving, and smart decision-making

What We’re Looking For

• A relevant BCom degree in Accountancy (or similar)
• Articles completed (SAIPA/SAICA = major bonus points!)
• Experience in a fast-moving operational or processing environment
• Excel wizardry (we’re talking pivot tables, formulas, the works )
• Microsoft Navision/Business Central experience? That’s the cherry on top!

Your Superpowers

• Strong decision-making + problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently, but still be an awesome team player
• Pressure? You eat it for breakfast.
• A drive to add value and improve processes wherever you go
• Excellent communication, organization, and planning skills

Closing Date 10 May 2026

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Job Description

• To provide administrative, financial, and operational support to the depot by managing documentation, coordinating stock‑related records, performing accurate data capturing, and ensuring proper financial controls through daily and monthly bank reconciliations.
• The role is responsible for supporting depot operations, ensuring financial accuracy, and maintaining compliance with company procedures and audit requirements.

Requirements

• Grade 12 / Matric.
• Basic administrative experience (retail environment advantageous).
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Experience with account reconciliations.
• Understanding of retail financial processes (cash-ups, POS reconciliation).
• Experience working with accounting or retail systems (LS Retail).
• Good Excel skills for reconciliation and reporting.
• Clear and professional verbal and written communication.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers, retail staff, management.

Duties and responsibilities

• Maintain and update NTK records, PODs and deliveries.
• Create POs, and Receive stock on behalf of depots
• Ensure all depot documents are uploaded correctly and timeously on NAV.
• Invoicing NTKs.
• Capture stock movements (receiving, returns, and adjustments) into the system.
• Check accuracy of picking slips, delivery notes, and stock transfer documents before receiving.
• Update Credit notes for both depots and NTKs
• Check Monthly stock movements on item valuations
• Update daily recon during storage maize season
• Investigate and resolve differences, or unexplained transactions and credit notes.

Skills Required

• Attention to detail in financial records and reconciliation.
• Ability to identify and investigate variances.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Understanding of basic accounting principles.

Closing Date 07 May 2026

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Job Description

• The ideal candidate will be responsible for setting up machines on production lines and ensuring that the machines achieve the required output speeds with minimal waste.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a machine operator
• Experience with Triumph machines is advantageous
• Knowledge of bag-making processes, packing, and flexographic printing processes is advantageous

Responsibilities

• Set up machines and maintain machine setup standards within the business
• Perform changeovers between product lines
• Conduct operator maintenance on machines
• Plan efficient workflows to meet production targets and deadlines
• Diagnose and resolve faults
• Monitor quality
• Optimize the utilization of resources to ensure minimal waste, maximum productivity, and work efficiency
• Adhere to all Health and Safety legislative requirements and meet required standards
• Conduct routine daily analyses
• Manage and establish all standards for product evaluation
• Facilitate training for machine operators to meet required standards

Skills & Competencies

• Good planning and time management skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Proficient in computer literacy (MS Office)
• Ability to multitask and work independently under pressure
• Self-driven and self-motivated with a passion for paper bag manufacturing or other packaging production environments

 Closing Date 13 May 2026

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Job Description

• The Fuel Attendant is responsible for providing efficient, friendly, and safe service to customers at the fuel station. This includes dispensing fuel, maintaining cleanliness of the forecourt, assisting customers with basic vehicle needs, handling cash and card transactions, and ensuring compliance with all safety and operational procedures.

Requirements

• Grade 12 / NQF 4
• Numerate
• Able to perform well under pressure
• Clean Criminal Record
• Precise and accurate

Duties and Responsibilities

• Balance Fuel sales after every end of shift
• Identify discrepancies and be able to solve Problems
• Customer service
• Ensure that the customer received the correct fuel as required by the vehicle and requested by the customer

Skills

• Decision making
• Problem definition and analyses
• Team Work
• Written Communication
• Compliance
• Organising
• Planning
• Personal resilience

Closing Date 11 May 2026

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About the Role:

• If spreadsheets excite you, reconciliations make sense to you, and you enjoy seeing how numbers translate into real-world operations, this role is for you.

As an Assistant Accountant, you’ll support our Corporate Services environment — a dynamic space that includes:

• I&T
• SHEQ
• Human Capital
• Legal Services
• Agricultural Development
• Marketing

What We’re Looking For

Qualifications & Experience

• BCom degree in Accounting (or similar)
• Completed articles (SAIPA / SAICA highly advantageous)
• Experience in a fast-paced operational, retail, or processing environment
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, data analysis)
• Microsoft Navision / Business Central experience is a strong advantage

Key Skills

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making ability
• Able to work independently while contributing meaningfully to a team
• Comfortable working under pressure and meeting deadlines
• A mindset focused on adding value and improving processes
• Excellent communication, planning, and organisational skills

Closing Date 18 May 2026

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Job Description

• The Mechanic will be responsible for the maintenance, repair, and inspection of mechanical equipment and vehicles to ensure safe and efficient operations. The successful candidate will diagnose mechanical faults, perform preventative maintenance, and ensure all equipment operates according to company and safety standards.

Requirements

• Grade 12 or NQF4
• Completed N2 - Tractor Mechanic
• At least 2 to 5 years’ 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

Closing Date 17 May 2026

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Job Description

• To manage and control the integrity of VKB Milling’s 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 11 May 2026

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Job Description

• The ideal team player will be responsible for the accurate and safe loading of bulk feed products into transport vehicles and for collecting representative samples of raw materials and finished products in accordance with quality control procedures.
• This role ensures compliance with product quality standards, regulatory requirements, and safety protocols, supporting the broader goals of the Quality Control (QC) team.

Requirements

• Grade 12
• Experience in a feed mill or similar production environment preferred.
• Able to work in a physically demanding environment and in varied weather conditions.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Load bulk feed products into trucks, and other transport vehicles as per loading instructions and schedules.
• Ensure accurate weight measurements using weighbridge or in-line scales.
• Follow proper loading sequence and protocols to avoid contamination and ensure feed integrity.
• Confirm vehicle cleanliness and readiness before loading.
• Complete and maintain accurate loading documentation.
• Collect representative samples of raw materials, in-process, and finished products as per established protocols.
• Label and record all samples accurately for tracking and analysis.
• Deliver samples to the QC lab promptly for testing and retain samples as required.
• Ensure sampling tools and containers are clean and properly maintained.
• Adhere to standard operating procedures (SOPs) related to loading, sampling, hygiene, and cross-contamination prevention.
• Assist the QC Supervisor in identifying and reporting deviations from quality standards.
• Maintain clean and organized loading and sampling areas, as well as lab area.
• Assist in basic quality checks, where trained.
• Comply with all health and safety policies, including the use of PPE.
• Identify and report hazards or malfunctions in loading and sampling equipment.
• Participate in safety training and toolbox talks.
• Assist in routine cleaning and maintenance of sampling and loading equipment.
• Ability to work overtime and over holidays
• Assist with the housekeeping of the retention store and discarding of old samples
• Ensuring that the trucks and tankers are properly sealed
• Assisting in the lab if the need arises
• Ensuring that proper handover is done to the QC Supervisor and for the incoming shifts

Skills Required

• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to follow instructions and standard procedures.
• Basic computer or weighbridge system literacy.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Team player with a safety-first attitude.

Closing Date 15 May 2026

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Job Description

• The ideal team player will be responsible to manage the internal administration of an organisation or a task.

Requirements

• Grade 12 or NQF4
• Experience in the agriculture industry will serve as recommendation
• Numerate
• Computer literate especially in MS Word and MS Excel
• Thorough, precise and accurate
• Constantly adding value to the current functions of the position
• Clear Criminal Record

Duties And Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards for administration
• Goods received voucher and completion of invoices
• Processing stock claims
• Minimize risk to the company
• Issue GRV's for stock as well as monitoring deviation report
• Assist in Audit process.
• Management and control over bank and petty cash.
• Filing relevant documents according to set out standard
• Client service
• Stock Control
• Other job-related administrative duties

Skills Required

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

Closing Date 07 May 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
• Available to work overtime when required
• Thorough, precise and accurate
• Excellent health and physically fit 
• 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 11 May 2026

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What you'll need

• Grade 12 / NQF 4 (tertiary qualification is a bonus!)
• At least 3 years’ experience in agricultural retail
• Passion for adding value by achieving strategic and operational goals
• Strong stock control, merchandising, and warehouse know-how
• Experience managing and motivating team members
• Computer skills (MS Office: Excel, Outlook, Word)
• Willingness to work after hours and embrace continuous training
• Cool under pressure, solution-oriented, and full of energy

Your Day-to-Day

• Financial management – keep the branch profitable and on track
• Stock management – merchandising, ordering, stock levels, claims, and stock takes
• Personnel management – mentor, guide, and inspire your team
• Branch operations – apply NTK policies like a pro
• Customer service – handle queries and complaints with a smile
• Innovation – find creative ways to exceed targets and goals
• Compliance – ensure the branch follows all legislation

Skills and values we look for:

• Hungry – always striving to learn, improve, and achieve more
• Bold – confident in decision-making and willing to take initiative
• Smart – solutions-oriented, sharp, and resourceful
• Play as a Team – collaboration and teamwork are at the heart of what we do
• Humble – grounded, approachable, and ready to grow with others

Other important skills:

• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• Conflict management
• Business acumen
• Mentoring and coaching
• Problem-solving
• Personal resilience
• Relationship building

Closing Date 14 May 2026

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Job Description

• Attending to customers need with regards to required fuel and lubricants.

Requirements

• Grade 12 / NQF 4
• Code 14 driver's license with PDP would serve as an advatage 
• Numerate
• Able to perform well under pressure
• Clean Criminal Record
• Precise and accurate

Duties and Responsibilities

• Balance Fuel sales after every end of shift
• Identify discrepancies and be able to solve Problems
• Ensure that loading and offloading of stock from the yard and warehouses comply with policies and procedure.
• Stock control
• Customer service
• Ensure that the customer received the correct fuel as required by the vehicle and requested by the customer

Skills

• Decision making
• Problem definition and analyses
• Team Work
• Written Communication
• Compliance
• Organising
• Planning
• Personal resilience

Closing Date 13 May 2026