Latest Vacancies at VKB Group

Job Description

Responsible for the administration of all staff related information and processes.  Furthermore, assists with ensuring compliance to food safety standards and administration regarding factory safety (SHE Rep).

Requirements

• Grade 12 certificate with Accounting as subject.
• 2-4 years’ relevant experience
• Valid driver’s license
• Food safety knowledge / experience will serve as an advantage.
• Clear Criminal Record
• Medically Fit
• Good administration skills

Duties and Responsibilities

• Temporary workers contracts.
• Data capturing on KTS
• Handling of petty cash
• Assist producers with general enquiries.
• Responsible for ad-hoc financial functions as requested
• Upkeep of Factory safety documentation
• Assist with the ordering process for supplies needed by the factory;
• Deliver service to internal clients and staff by ensuring excellent service delivery and maintaining excellent work quality
• Correctly process and file any IOD (injury on duty) incidents and report to relevant department

Skills

• Negotiation
• Planning
• Communication
• Organisational skills
• Good administration skills

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Job Description

The key purpose of the Financial Planner is to provide holistic financial planning and advice to clients, in line with their goals and aspirations. The financial planner will be required to source clients, exercise their duties within an advice framework, build an internal and external network and grow the customer base.

Requirements

• Relevant National Certificate/ Advanced Diploma/ BTech Degree/ Bachelors Degree with preference given BCom Accounting/ Marketing/ Business Management/ Finance/ Risk Management.
• Post Graduate Diploma in Financial Planning (CFP) or MBA will serve as recommendation.
• Regulatory Examination for Representatives (RE5).
• 2 – 3 Year’s proven experience as Financial Planner.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough financial analyses of clients' current financial situations, including income, expenses, assets, liabilities, and investment portfolios.
• Develop personalized financial plans based on clients' goals, risk tolerance, and timelines.
• Provide expert advice on investment strategies, asset allocation, retirement planning, tax optimization, and estate planning.
• Regularly monitor clients' financial plans and investment portfolios to ensure they remain on track towards meeting their financial goals.
• Educate clients on financial management principles, investment options, and the potential risks involved.
• Identify areas where clients can improve their financial situation and provide recommendations for maximizing their financial returns.
• Stay up-to-date with changing financial regulations, tax laws, and investment products to ensure compliance and provide accurate advice.
• Maintain client records and documentation accurately and confidentially.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through exceptional customer service and regular communication.

Skills

• Continuous learning mindset.
• Excellent communication and administrative skills.
• Professional attitude and appearance.
• Ability to be resourceful and proactive when issues arise.
• Multitasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Good reporting skills.
• Customer focus.
• Well organized.

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Job Description

The key purpose of the Financial Planner is to provide holistic financial planning and advice to clients, in line with their goals and aspirations. The financial planner will be required to source clients, exercise their duties within an advice framework, build an internal and external network and grow the customer base.

Requirements

• Relevant National Certificate/ Advanced Diploma/ BTech Degree/ Bachelors Degree with preference given BCom Accounting/ Marketing/ Business Management/ Finance/ Risk Management.
• Post Graduate Diploma in Financial Planning (CFP) or MBA will serve as recommendation.
• Regulatory Examination for Representatives (RE5).
• 2 – 3 Year’s proven experience as Financial Planner.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough financial analyses of clients' current financial situations, including income, expenses, assets, liabilities, and investment portfolios.
• Develop personalized financial plans based on clients' goals, risk tolerance, and timelines.
• Provide expert advice on investment strategies, asset allocation, retirement planning, tax optimization, and estate planning.
• Regularly monitor clients' financial plans and investment portfolios to ensure they remain on track towards meeting their financial goals.
• Educate clients on financial management principles, investment options, and the potential risks involved.
• Identify areas where clients can improve their financial situation and provide recommendations for maximizing their financial returns.
• Stay up-to-date with changing financial regulations, tax laws, and investment products to ensure compliance and provide accurate advice.
• Maintain client records and documentation accurately and confidentially.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through exceptional customer service and regular communication.

Skills

• Continuous learning mindset.
• Excellent communication and administrative skills.
• Professional attitude and appearance.
• Ability to be resourceful and proactive when issues arise.
• Multitasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Good reporting skills.
• Customer focus.
• Well organized.

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Overview

The position will form part of broader HR department, functioning as part of group of payroll administrators, each servicing departments and/or entities within the VKB Group with excellent service. 

Responsibilities

• Full payroll function of allocated department and/or entities (± 1000 employees)
• Ensure compliance with required standards and deadlines 
• Reconciliation of General Ledger 
• Reconciliation and payments of all statutory returns 
• All third-party payments 
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures 
• Updates all monthly payroll financial records  
• Prepares reports by compiling summaries of earnings, taxes, deductions, leave, etc.
• Providing information and answering employee questions about payroll related matters
• Managing electronic timekeeping systems 
• Calculating payable hours, commissions, bonuses, tax withholdings, and deductions
• Preparing and issuing earnings statements
• Maintaining employee records
• Coordinating with the HR department to ensure correct employee data
• Lead special projects based on the needs of the department, system upgrades, user testing and validation
• Attending of and participation in HR / Payroll meetings

Qualifications and Experience

• The ideal candidate is analytical and methodical team player, with experience in payroll administration and deep knowledge of payroll regulations
• Grade12 or NQF4 with Accounting as a subject
• Relevant qualification in Finance or Human Resource Management, would serve as recommendation
• 3 + years’ payroll experience 
• Sound working knowledge of SAGE PEOPLE  
• Excellent MS Office Skills
• Prepared to work overtime  

Skills required

• Service orientation
• Team player
• Personal resilience
• Ability to develop good professional and friendly relationships with internal staff and represent the organization in a professional and positive manner
• Attention to detail to deliver constant and accurate output
• Ability to accept and act on responsibility in a deadline driven environment 

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Job Description

Sells the organisation's merchandise according to agreed targets. Effectively displays the entire range of stock on hand and maintains the housekeeping of the stock and fittings. Administers and controls all cash and card transactions handled at the shop. 

Requirements

• Mathematics is a requirement
• Grade 12 or NQF 4
• Previous experience in sales of parts is essential
• Ability to work under pressure
• Orientation towards marketing and client service
• Clear criminal record

Duties And Responsibilities

• Meet sales targets (commission structure is applicable)
• Stock control to minimize out-of-stock situations
• Order stock according to movement and customer needs
• Acquisition of parts that are not readily available or scarce, in due time
• Marketing of parts and workshop
• Willing to undergo continuous training
• Other ad-hoc job related duties
• Skills Required
• Conflict management skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Basic Microsoft Office skills
• Problem solving skills
• Negotiation skills

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Job Description

Manages the internal administration of Mechanization Branch.

Requirements:

• Grade 12 or NQF4
• Prior experience in a workshop/spares environment will serve as recommendation
• Computer literate in the Microsoft Office package
• Willing to work 6 days a week (Monday - Saturday)

Duties and responsibilities:

• Handling and balancing of transactions from the petty cash
• End of day reconciliation including balancing and banking of the day's transactions
• Registration, processing and completion of claims
• Issue GRV's for stock as well as monitoring deviation report
• Stock take
• Receiving of deliveries from suppliers according to policies and procedures
• Continuous liaison with internal and external customers/departments to ensure quality of service
• Other administrative duties and ad-hoc task as given from time to time

Skills

• Good communication skills
• Numerate
• Thorough, precise and accurate
• Constantly adding value to the functions of the job
• Excellent time management
• Teamwork

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Job Description

Supports optimal greenhouse operation to grow quality produce effectively and efficiently. Provide general support where required.

Requirements

• Grade 12 certificate
• Minimum 1-2 experience in a similar role
• Valid driver's license (Code B) for tractor would serve as an advantage
• Must be willing to work overtime
• Clear Criminal Record

Duties and Responsibilities

• Stock Management: receive stock and ensure accurate control thereof;
• Report any discrepancies, shortages or damages within the supplier timeframe;
• Report on diseases and pest, and ensure that the harvest stays true to type;
• Ensure that temperature is correct daily;
• Ensure that water volumes are correct daily and that the filtering process is done correctly
• Application of safety rules and regulations
• Assist in all areas where support is required;
• Ensure excellent service delivery;
• Act as GWK ambassador.
• Be a GWK ambassador and a good team player.  

Skills

• Verbal
• Computer literate
• Responsible
• Punctual
• Able to work under pressure
• Good Communication skills

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Represents and sells the organisation’s products and/services to customers by visiting and obtaining orders and ensure growth in market share

REQUIREMENTS

Key tasks:

• Customer-focused and sales execution excellence at customer-specific level.
• Build and maintain market share in area of sales.
• Execute sales targets against customer-specific requirements and derived sales delivery plans.
• Manage a team of Field Marketers in all aspects and requirements to deliver the plan, training and control of staff is key.
• Ensure optimal execution of service commitments to customers, ensure service delivery to customers are on a high standard to ensure growth in market share.
• Meet targets as per budget for sales team as set by management.
• Weekly reporting of financial performance to management.
• Build and retain customer trade relationships at store/customer level, visit clients on a weekly basis and take orders.
• Product-specific sales focused at retail and wholesale customer level, delivering against daily sales targets;
• Day-to-day client sales services in terms of POS, activation, promotions, and demos.
• Solicit new clients on an ongoing basis. 
• Facilitate and solving of queries and complaints and escalate unresolved issues as a matter of urgency.

The ideal candidate should have the following:

• Grade 12 or equivalent (National diploma in sales and marketing related fields)
• Computer literate
• 3 years applicable experience.
• Excellent communication, marketing skills and must be able to establish customer relationships.
• Proficiency English
• Valid Driver License      

Skills:

• Analytical skills and ability
• Planning Skills
• Marketing Skills
• Communication
• Organisational skills
• Good administration skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Conflict management skills 

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Job Function

Overall management of the Procurement division's Groceries line to ensure that the VKB Group stays ahead of the market trends; considering different products, lead times, availability and margins. This division will take hands with the VKB Group's retail division, making them the leading grocery solution in the rural areas of South Africa.

Requirements

• Grade 12 or NQF 4
• Relevant Degree/ Qualification in Marketing/ Economics/ Internation Trade/ Risk Management/ Supply Chain (or similar)
• 4 - 6 year's experience within the retail sector, managing different product lines with preference given to candidates that have experience within the FMCG environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills      
• Ability to work under pressure      
• Orientation towards marketing and client service      
• Team orientated
• Willing to mentor as well as undergo continuous training  
• Previous wholesale/DC experience will be a recommendation

Duties and Responsibilities

• In-depth market analysis with regards to trends, products and margins to ensure that the VKB Group's retail division can be competitive with regards to their grocery product range
• Continuous reporting on agreed upon metrics (trends, orders, possible deviations and strains within the market)
• Manage monthly product performance indicators.   
• Strategic purchasing of products according to mandate.
• Continuous market and product research.
• Product categorization and administration.
• Feedback on efficiency of products.
• Continuous liaising with internal and external clients (VKB Retail division and Suppliers).

Skills and Competencies

• Humble, Hungry, Smart, Bold and a Team Player
• Decision making      
• Communication      
• Maintaining long-term relationships      
• Influencing      
• Business acumen      
• Compliance
• Organising
• Problem solving skills
• Negotiation skills
• Sound sales and interpersonal skills