Latest Job Opportunities at VKB Group

Job Description

• Responsible for providing strategic focus on the grain trading activities of GWK through focused customer relationships, market analysis and risk management. Furthermore, ensures the management of the trading team and grain trading departments, maximum profitability to create value for shareholders  -  always aligned with the values of the group.

Requirements

• B Com or equivalent qualification
• APD Market Dealers Examination (Safex)
• Experience in the agricultural industry – minimum 6 Years
• Working knowledge of the Agricultural Industry
• Working knowledge of grain marketing
• Understanding SAFEX operation and risks
• Understanding of the grain supply chain
• 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.
• Develop internal and external networks to optimise grain purchases and manage grain prices.
• Collaborate with Logistics to ensure seamless service delivery where required by clients.
• Compile action plans with defined outcomes, measures, due dates and responsibilities to support departmental goals.
• Execute mandates for buying and selling grain and manage purchase premiums on contracts.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities.
• Ensure that effective business processes are set up and maintained.
• Act in accordance with Company values in all interactions with staff and/or clients.
• Ensure that the department/division complies with all the relevant legislation.
• Proactively identify possible risks and ensure timely action to limit and/or prevent risks.
• Manage the Business unit/division budget.
• Ensure the retention and expansion of market share.
• Ensure excellent service delivery.
• Maintain a client-centred approach.

Skills Required

• Sales and target orientated.
• Business and customer orientation
• A confident, highly organised and excellent communicator who has an analytical mind and excellent negotiating and interpersonal skills
• Building relationships
• Assertive negotiating skills
• Networking

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Job Description

• The ideal team player will be responsible for all aspects of continuous operation of the pellet mill, including safety, equipment operation, monitoring, machine set up, cleaning and administrative functions to support site operations.

Requirements

• Grade 12
• Minimum of 2-3 years in animal feed manufacturing company
• Must demonstrate mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to read data and trends to make appropriate process adjustments.
• Proven record in upholding safety standards.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal job instructions.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Constantly reviews the operation of pellet mills, and related equipment to monitor
  production/quality, anticipating and solving problems in a timely manner and identifying opportunities for improvement
• Follows standard operating instructions/procedures in the performance of all operator areas including start-up, shutdown and normal operations
• Ensure standards of safety and housekeeping are maintained
• Perform basic maintenance to keep equipment in clean, good working order
• Regulate pellet press settings (temperatures, speed and steam pressure) according to product specifications and standards
• Observe and maintain conditioner temperature and settings according to specifications
• Monitor and control Fat coater spraying and mixing of product.
• Daily cleaning of pellet press according to company requirements.
• Maintain sieve condition daily: In good condition for sifting process.
• Be present at all times while pellet press is in operation.
• Cleans pellet press as per cleaning procedure.
• Ensure that planned maintenance is done on the Pellet press by Maintenance department as per daily, weekly and monthly schedule.
• Assist artisan with die & roller changes on pellet mill.
• Assist with breakdowns on pellet mill.
• Grease pellet mill at the beginning of each shift.
• Clean chokes on pellet press, coolers & elevators.
• Clean conditioner and feeders on pellet mill on a weekly basis.
• Make sure that pellet length is correct before continuing with production of each batch/product
• Ensure in-line samples are taken as per SOP

Skills Required

• Must have a professional attitude and work well with others.
• Promote a safe working environment and follow all workplace and job safety procedures.
• Perform/coordinate good housekeeping in the facility
• Willingness to work flexible hours including unscheduled overtime, weekends and holidays

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Job Description

• Responsible for planning and organising the internal training department processes and resources to ensure the delivery of technical and food safety training in the maintenance and processing departments (plant), contributing to operational effectiveness, reduced risk, compliance to relevant policies and regulatory requirements and customer satisfaction.

Job Requirements

• Grade 12 / NQF 4 Equivalent.
• A relevant Training qualification (diploma or degree) required.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a learning & development environment.
• Proven technical & food safety training delivery and design record desired.
• Some experience in a production/ manufacturing plant environment.
• Knowledge of production machinery, processes and standards desired.
• Knowledge of Continuous Improvement/ 20 Keys.
• Familiar with and ideally qualified in Six Sigma/ Lean process desired.
• Must be fully computer literate with experience in Microsoft 365 tools (Excel, PPT) as well as collaboration tools (SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams).
• Will be required to work overtime where necessary, including on weekends.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervise the internal training department and internal trainers to ensure that effective technical and food safety training takes place.
• Diagnosis of technical and food safety training needs to ensure that training solutions are proactive and support the internal training needs of the plant in order to ensure food safety audit compliance.
• Development of learning solutions to support all technical and food safety learning needs in the plant.
• Conducts technical and food safety annual training and development needs assessment/ skills matrix for the maintenance department and plant.
• Develops technical and food safety training programs and objectives for the internal training department, to address the technical and food safety training needs of the plant.
• Obtains and /or develops effective training materials utilizing a variety of media suited for the plant audience.
• Trains and coach internal trainers and other internal stakeholders involved in food safety and maintenance efforts.
• Plans, organizes, facilitates and orders supplies for internal training department training events.
• Writing of SOP & SWP in conjunction with the engineering/ plant line managers.
• Ensuring that SOP and written Procedures are up to date.
• Draw up new training material and modify programs as needed.
• Responsible for preparing, conducting and compiling technical and food safety training materials, conducting classes on food safety, installation, maintenance and repair of machinery and equipment at the abattoir.
• Perform technical and food safety-related job observations to ensure training is affective.
• Identifying cost-saving opportunities in conjunction with the Industrial Engineer.
• Ensure that all technical and food safety training conducted by the internal training department, complies with audit criteria.
• Administers spending against the technical/ food safety budget of the internal training department.
• Conducts follow-up studies of all completed training to evaluate and measure results.
• Works effectively with other internal departments and members of staff.
• Exemplifies the desired culture and philosophies of the organization.
• Any other duties as may be required by management.

Skills Required

• Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication and presentation abilities.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Troubleshooting expertise and attention to detail.
• Analytical thinking and decision-making abilities.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Good reporting skills.
• Good planning and organising skills.
• Ability to maintain long-term relationships.
• Team player.
• Be self-motivated, enthusiastic, and trustworthy.

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Job Description

• Responsible for the management of the warehouse during own shift, which includes but is not limited to stocking of stock/ products, stock control and records and the timeous loading of trucks according to standard operating procedures, whilst maintaining operational standards and budgetary targets.

Requirements

• Grade 12 or NQF Level equivalent.
• Tertiary qualification in Supply Chain Management/ Logistics.
• Minimum of 5 years’ warehousing experience.
• Supervisory experience within a poultry abattoir environment.
• Experience within the FMCG/ Food Industry preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft office (incl. Advanced Excel).
• CB - Code B driver’s license/ own reliable transport.
• Willingness to work shift and overtime including on weekends and public holidays.

Duties and responsibilities

• Ensure trucks are loaded as per GFC policy and procedure.
• Compilation of necessary documentation including dispatch fracturing and weigh bridge ticket.
• Daily stock report to management.
• Stock-take as required by management.
• Liaise with internal departments on an ongoing basis to ensure quality service and products.
• Ensure cases/ pallets per square meter targets are met.
• Ensure warehouse layout is optimized through correct placing of stock/ goods.
• Ensure products are picked and dispatched to ensure delivery schedule times are achieved.
• Continuous stock-control to limit financial losses.
• Ensure inventory accuracy is maintained.
• Demonstrate leadership skills, motivation and conflict resolution.
• Mentor and coach subordinates.
• Manage the performance of subordinates and discipline in the workplace.
• Identify training and development needs for staff members.
• Give input into the recruitment and selection of staff members.
• Monitor overtime levels in the workplace and authorize as needed.
• Ensure the adherence to completion of all documentation accurately and in full within own shift.

Range - Documents include, but are not limited to:

• Staff overtime sheets
• Stock control Sheets
• Forklift Pre-shift check sheets
• Supervisor check sheets
• Customer service sheet
• Production planning – fresh
• Loading Information Papers
• CHEP Control
• Real register controls
• Complete and/ or update the prescribed reports and/ or documentation manually or on a computer system.
• Ensure that all credits are processed accurately according to the SOP.
• Monitor costs by analysing cost allocations, identifying discrepancies and implementing cost saving strategies.

Range - Major costs include, but are not limited to:

• Overtime
• Material Handling Equipment utilization
• Delays
• Held overs
• Returns
• Analyse and report on monthly deviations and costs.
• Give input to Warehouse & Logistics Manager during compilation of annual budgets.
• Put strategies in place to ensure optimal delivery schedule of the various customer accounts.
• Provide input into management meetings.
• Provide input into the compilation of Service Level Agreements.
• Ensure service levels are maintained in accordance with SLA.
• Provide slow moving/ obsolete reports to Manager to manage these items in the warehouse.
• Ensure continuous supplier/ sales department/ client communication and feedback.

Range - Communication and feedback include, but is not limited to:

• Daily, weekly, monthly & quarterly reports
• Sales meetings with GFC sales team
• Performance Reviews of own line reports
• Client satisfaction questionnaires at different levels
• Help resolve customer complaints.
• Implement continuous improvements to improve both efficiencies as well as services given to customers.
• Identify cost saving initiatives without compromising services provided.
• Identify remedial actions whenever service levels are being compromised.
• Ensure legal compliance within the warehouse.
• Assist with information on accident/ incident investigations as per SOP.
• Identify remedial actions to improve safety in the warehouse.
• Ensure compliance with SHEQ standards at all times.
• Any other duties as may be required by management.

Skills Required

• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Logical thinker
• Solutions-driven
• Technical-minded
• People Management skills
• Good communication skills
• Good reporting skills
• Good planning skills
• Strong administration skills
• Team player
• Ability to work under pressure

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Job Description

• Performs varied tasks relating to the manufacturing function and requiring some initiative and basic training.

Requirements

• Grade 12/NQF4
• Valid driver's license (Code B) for tractor
• Own transport
• Must be willing to work overtime

Skills Required

• Trustworthy
• Honest
• Teamwork
• Able to work under pressure

Duties

• Responsible for cleanliness and inspections of allocated area
• Driving of tractor when required to do so
• Bin measurements and Bin inspections
• Control stock in screening room and load of screenings
• Any general work as requested by management

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Job Description

• The ideal team player will be responsible to performs general tasks, requiring the briefest induction.

Requirements

• Grade 12 or NQF4 
• Load and offload 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 
• Ad hoc 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

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

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Job description

• Performs general tasks, requiring the briefest induction

Requirements

• Grade 12 or NQF4 
• Load and offload of stock 
• Painting experience
• Keeping premises clean and tidy 
• Stock control 
• Able to perform hard manual labour 
• Constantly adding value to the function of the job
• Able to read and understand English
• Willing to work Monday to Saturday (6-day work week)
• Willing to work nightshift

Duties and responsibilities

• Responsible for general tidiness 
• Cleaning duties 
• Ad hoc 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
• Good practical skills and dexterity
• Physical fitness and stamina
• Teamwork
• Effective communication
• Attention to details
• Being able to follow instructions
• Time management and focus on quality

Skills required

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