Latest Job Opportunities at VKB Group

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
• 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

• Responsible for the effective support and assistance to the Silo Manager to ensure profitable management of the Simba Plant in Douglas, Northern-Cape

Requirements

• Grade 12 or NQF4
• Proven industry management experience of 1-3 years is essential
• All appropriate grain grading and silo operating courses are essential
• Constantly adding value to the industry by realising the organizational, operational and strategic goals
• Computer Literate in MS Office

Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitor flow of grain continuously
• Continuous grain protection through fumigation
• Monitor of grain tube temperature and report deviation to superior
• Measure grain tubes according to policy and safety regulations
• Operate silo according to the VKB Group policy and regulations
• Inventory management
• General management assistance, acting as the communication point between the Silo Manager and the Silo Team
• Customer service

Skills Required

• Responsible
• Punctual
• Conflict management skills
• Initiative
• Teamwork
• Decision making
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Leadership skills
• Time management

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Job Description

Provide general support.

Requirements

• The suitable candidate should have basic reading and writing skills.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Shelf care and cleaning services;
• Provide general support;
• Security and loss control;
• Handling of stock;
• Handling of mail;
• Perform loading work.

Skills

• People
• Verbal
• Physical
• Selling
• Writing

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Job Description

• Capturing transactions during customer service.

Requirements

• The suitable candidate must have a Grade 12 certificate.
• Candidates with relevant experience will be given preference.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Capturing sales action on computer
• Liaising with clients
• Completion of daily administration
• Security and loss control

Skills Required

• Math
• Computer Literacy
• Verbal
• People
• Selling
• Admin

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Key Responsibilities

Producer Relations and Financial Oversight

• Serve as the primary contact for producers, providing guidance on exchange rate hedging and administrative processes.
• Communicate pricing policies and market trends to producers.
• Ensure annual financial goals, including budgets and market share targets (producers and consumers), are established and approved by the Board.
• Monitor and optimize all revenues, margins, and costs against approved budgets or projections, identifying areas requiring corrective action.
• Distinguish between factors within and outside the company’s control, implementing corrective measures as needed.

Operational and Process Management

• Oversee and ensure optimal functioning of all internal processes and departments, including product processing, procurement, and marketing
• Identify and address underperforming areas, optimizing processes for efficiency and quality.
• Ensure departmental collaboration to meet production and market demands.

Leadership and Team Development

• Develop an agile organizational structure and align staff with company goals and strategies.
• Foster a positive, collaborative, and high-performance work environment.

Strategic Alignment

• Align the company with three- and five-year trends in the global pecan industry and market dynamics through scenario modelling. Develop and implement proactive actions to manage these scenarios and their expected outcomes effectively.
• Evaluate the company’s capacity and geographic footprint relative to the industry and expected production growth to ensure optimal operations.
• Strengthen technological infrastructure and human resources to meet evolving market challenges.
• Build trust with stakeholders by increasing market share among producers and buyers annually, securing shareholder returns and confidence.

Skills and Attributes

• Strategic Vision: Ability to align the company with long-term industry trends and market opportunities.
• Operational Excellence: Expertise in driving efficiency and process improvements across departments.
• People Management: Proven capability to lead, inspire, and develop diverse teams.
• Market Knowledge: Deep understanding of the pecan nut industry and associated market dynamics.

Requirements

Education:

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Agriculture, Business Management, or a related field (postgraduate qualifications preferred).

Experience:

• Minimum of 10 years in a senior leadership role, preferably in the agricultural or food production sector.
• Proven track record of optimizing operational processes and leading high-performance teams.

Technical and soft skills:

• Strong understanding of international agricultural and forex markets and hedging mechanisms.
• Experience in process optimization and technological integration within a production environment.
• Exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities with a strategic mindset.
• Excellent communication skills to engage effectively with internal teams, producers, and stakeholders.

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Job Description

• The ideal team player will be responsible for fostering relationships with municipalities and performing municipal account administration.

Requirements

• Grade 12/NQF4
• Previous experience within a similar role will be advantageous.
• The ability to speak multiple official languages would be advantageous.
• Computer literate in MS Office package.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Contact person between VKB and relevant municipality.
• Continuously communicate with the relevant municipality regarding queries or mistakes on accounts.
• Open and close municipal accounts when needed.
• Consolidate, verify, and validate municipal services required and take corrective action.
• Continuously verify meter readings.
• Submit monthly usage and meter readings to the municipalities.
• Reconcile and verify municipal accounts by comparing usage and rates.
• Ensure that all properties' accounts are correct and up to date.
• Purchasing of prepaid electricity tokens.
• Update the VKB municipal accounts database with invoices.
• Calculate and provision for outstanding municipal accounts.
• Continuous liaison with clients (internal and external).
• Ensure correct allocation of municipal account costs.
• Resolve general municipal queries identified by business.
• Ad-hoc related duties.

Skills

• Effective
• Organised and focused on planning.
• Good telephone etiquette.
• Team player
• Personal resilience
• Conflict management
• Patience
• Perseverance
• Persistence

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Job Description

• Install , maintain, test and commission electrical, electronic and mechanical equipment and systems at the plant, as well as work on electrical transmission and distribution equipment and carries out preventative maintenance.

Requirements

• Grade 12/ NQF 4 with Math and Science as subjects
• Completed N2: Millwright (Math, Engineering Science, Engineering Drawing and Plater Trade Theory)
• High fault finding and problem solving skills
• Keen interest in the FMCG and Agriculture sectors
• Must have a valid Drivers license
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Willing to work overtime and perform standby duties when required
• Ability to function independently and as a member of a team
• Ability to identify and solve problems 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, repair, test and commission electrical, electronic and mechanical equipment and systems in the plant as well as work on electrical distribution and reticulation equipment
• Manufacture, fit and repair machine components and related equipment
• Reduce Breakdowns and ensure maximum equipment availability
• Fault finding on mechanical and electrical equipment
• Perform Preventative Maintenance tasks on mechanical and electrical equipment in the plant

Skills Required

• Effective communication, verbal and written
• Team Player
• Problem Solving
• Analytical and precise
• Attention to detail

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Job Description

• The ideal team player will be responsible for the technical installation / repairs / preventive maintenance of VKB's physical security systems (alarms / cameras / monitoring devices). Based in Reitz (Eastern Free State)

Requirements:

• Grade 12 or NQF4  
• Psira Grade C
• Clean criminal record
• Code 8 Driver's License
• At least 5 years technical experience
• Presentable
• Good interpersonal relationships
• Confident
• Computer literate
• Must be able to work under pressure

Must have experience in:

• Paradox, Texecom, IDS Alarm Systems, AJAX
• Hikvision CCTV Systems
• Hikvision IP and Analog Camera Systems
• Centurion gate motors, access control
• Fault finding
• Spotbot System
• Understanding of basic networking and setup