Jobs at VKB Group

Job Description

• Take full strategic and operational ownership of GWK’s grain trading operations. From building client relationships to navigating SAFEX and market volatility, you’ll be driving decisions that deliver real results for our shareholders and partners.

Requirements

• B Com or equivalent qualification
• APD Market Dealers Examination (SAFEX)
• 6+ years in the agricultural industry, with grain marketing experience
• Deep understanding of SAFEX operations, grain supply chains & risk
• Leadership that aligns with GWK’s values
• Strong analytical, communication, and negotiation skills
• Good working knowledge of contracts and related legal terms

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop, deploy, coordinate, and manage the overall Grain Marketing Strategy in alignment with sales and procurement budgets and targets, ensuring business growth and expansion.
• Manage the Business unit/division budget.
• Ensure the retention and expansion of market share.
• Ensure excellent service delivery.
• Manage and grow internal and external grain trading networks
• Ensure accurate pricing, contract management, and risk mitigation
• Lead and inspire the grain trading team
• Collaborate with logistics to ensure seamless delivery
• Proactively seek out new business opportunities
• Align all trading operations with legal compliance and company values

 Skills Required

• Sales and Target Orientation: Proven ability to achieve performance objectives and growth targets
• Business Acumen: Strategic thinker with a strong grasp of agri-trade economics
• Customer Focus: Commitment to delivering outstanding service and building client loyalty
• Strong Communicator: Clear, confident, and persuasive in written and verbal communication
• Negotiation & Influence: Assertive with well-developed negotiation and deal-making skills
• Networking: Capable of building and maintaining long-term business relationships
• Analytical Thinking: Able to interpret data, assess risk, and make sound commercial decisions
• Leadership: Experience managing teams with a coaching and performance-driven style

Deadline:1st September,2025

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Job Description

• The ideal candidates will be responsible for checking delivery paperwork and record the weight of vehicles arriving and leaving the site.

Requirements

• Grade 12
• At least 3 years' experience in a similar position
• Experience in the animal feed industry will be advantageous
• Computer literate
• Willingness to work overtime as requested 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Weighing of all incoming and outgoing loads
• Ensure the correct load and product is received and dispatched     
• Ensure correct tonnages are loaded according to truck size
• Ensure the correct paperwork is sent with the truck drivers to site
• Clear communication with drivers to ensure correct documentation, loading and offloading
• Record keeping and filing
• Any other applicable functions 

Skills Required

• Able to identify and solve problems
• Communication skills and good people relations
• Ability to work under pressure 

Deadline:27th August,2025