Latest Vacancies at VKB Group

Requirements

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

Duties and Responsibilities

• Placing and following up on direct and stock orders.
• Coordinate purchases and sales of stock.
• Invoice customers.
• Marketing of product lines.
• Handles inquiries from suppliers, customers and creditors.
• Handle office admin if necessary.
• Maintaining and handling accurate inventory control.
• Do relevant filing if necessary.
• Maintaining safety policy.

Skills

• Admin
• Computer literacy
• Interpersonal
• Communication

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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
• Thorough, precise and accurate
• Constantly adding value to the current functions of the position

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Transport and deliver goods
• Minimize risk to the company
• Client service
• Other job-related administrative duties

 SKILLS REQUIRED

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

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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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Requirements

• Grade12/NQF4
• At least 1-year experience in a similar position
• Forklift licence will be advantageous

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for picking, checking and receiving stock
• Pick, check and pack stock
• Receive and dispatch stock
• Stock control
• Operate forklift
• Manual handling of heavy products (max 15kg)

Skills

• Attention to detail
• Excellent time keeping
• Independent
• Organised

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About you

• You are keen to join one of the most dynamic and leading agricultural companies in South Africa.
• You want to be part of an I&T department that is passionate about enabling change within the VKB Group.
• You have a proven track record to be Inquisitive, Thorough, Diplomatic and Creative.
• You have the ability to step back and see the bigger picture and keep perspective in pressured and dynamic circumstances.
• Offer objectivity to staff and end-users regarding the change they are about to face.
• You are able to guide VKB's employees to quickly and efficiently adapt to various change initiatives and projects.
• You are teachable and able to adapt to new processes and procedures.
• Methodical and organised approach to organisational change management practices.
• You are comfortable with training VKB’s senior management to offer support and coaching to lower-level managers and supervisors, who in turn directly help employees handle the transitions.
• You are able to work in a team environment and add value and innovation to the team.
• You must be able to manage time and deadlines in a suitable manner and be able to communicate when delays are presented.

About the Role:

• The role is established in the Governance & Service Transition team of the VKB Information and Technology department as part of the Quality Assurance Team. The Change Management Lead will report to the Head of I&T Governance & Service Transition.
• The Change Management Lead will be responsible to work with the Change Management Team and Project Management Office to enable organisational change. The role requires an individual who is able to facilitate multiple, technical programme/project streams, simultaneously, with various inter-dependencies, someone who has the ability to adapt and create a change management methodology wherever the programme/project may be in its life-cycle. We are looking for an experienced change manager who possesses the skills to adapt to, understand and respect the VKB culture and foster an environment which allows for collaborative team-effort between the various stakeholders of the programme/project, while being proactive in mitigating risks and providing solutions.

Main Responsibilities

• Lead change management activities by applying a structured method (Apply a change management process and tools to create a strategy to support adoption of the changes required by a project or initiative)
• Lead communication efforts (Execute the design, development, delivery and management of communications)
• Assess the change impact (Conduct impact analyses, assess change readiness and identify key stakeholders)
• Support training efforts (Provide input, document requirements and support the design and delivery of training programs)
• Support the project teams where necessary
• Establish a sustainable Change Management Competency for VKB
• Mentor, train and develop Change Management resources

Additional Responsibilities

• Complete change management assessments
• Identify, analyse and prepare risk mitigation tactics
• Identify and manage anticipated resistance
• Consult and coach project teams and I&T team in relation to change management and communication
• Create actionable deliverables for the five change management levers: communications plan, sponsor roadmap, coaching plan, training plan, resistance management plan
• Support and engage senior leaders and coach managers and supervisors
• Support organizational design and definition of roles and responsibilities
• Coordinate efforts with other specialists
• Integrate change management activities into project plans and/or Business-As-Usual activities
• Evaluate and ensure user readiness
• Track and report issues
• Define and measure success metrics and monitor change progress
• Support change management at the organizational level
• Manage the change portfolio

Skills and Qualifications

• Minimum Grade 12/ NQF4. 
• Applicable Bachelor’s degree in business, Organizational Psychology, or a related Proven experience in change management, with a specific focus on technology adoption and change fatigue mitigation.
• Certification in Change Management is mandatory.
• At least 5 years’ experience as a change manager.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and motivate others.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional project management skills.
• Experience working with diverse teams in large organisations, particularly in the context of technological innovation.
• Experience with and knowledge of change management principles, methodologies and tools.
• Ability to clearly articulate messages to a variety of audiences.
• Flexible and adaptable; able to work in ambiguous situations.
• Resilient and tenacious with a propensity to persevere.
• Forward looking with a holistic approach.
• Organised with a natural inclination for planning strategy and tactics.
• Must be a team player and able to work collaboratively with and through others.
• Acute business acumen and understanding of organisational issues and challenges.
• Familiarity with program and project management approaches, tools and phases of the project lifecycle.
• Experience with large-scale organisational change efforts.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the receipt, storage, and dispatch of final product (bags).
• Manage inventory levels, ensuring accuracy and optimizing space.
• Implement and maintain high standards of warehouse cleanliness and organization.
• Lead, train, and develop warehouse staff to meet productivity and efficiency targets.
• Coordinate with other department to ensure smooth operation across the company.
• Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPI's) including:
• Inventory accuracy rate.
• Order fulfillment time.
• Cost per unit shipped.
• Employee productivity rates.
• Safety incident frequency.
• Utilize KPI results to lead continuous improvement initiatives within the warehouse operations.
• Oversee the use and maintenance of warehouse management systems to ensure they are utilized to their full potential.
• Address and resolve any customer-related issues regarding product quality or logistics.
• Manage the budget for warehouse operations, including staffing, supplies, and logistics, ensuring expenditures stay within financial targets.
• Arrange efficient transport logistics to ensure timely delivery of order, optimizing routes and liaising with transportation providers.
• Monitor delivery processes, resolving any issues that arise during transit to maintain service reliability and customer satisfaction.
• Oversee quality control throughout the warehouse operations to ensure that all products stored and shipped meet the required standards and specifications.
• Develop procedures for handling damaged goods and returns to maintain quality and customer satisfaction.
• Act as a critical link in production planning by providing timely insights into warehouse stock levels and order fulfillment demands by collaborating with production to schedule production based on current orders and forecasted needs.
• Maintain minimum stock levels to ensure continuous operations while avoiding excess inventory.
• Pro-actively manage slow-moving or aging stock by coordinating rework strategies to optimize warehouse space and reduce financial losses.

Skills and Experience Required:

• Degree in Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in warehouse management, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in warehouse management systems and database software.
• Strong understanding of inventory management practices and supply chain operations.
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills.

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Requirements

• Appropriate Bachelor's degree/ qualification in Economics/ Risk Management
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Credit management and administrative functions
• Have a thorough knowledge of credit-related laws
• Be willing to travel to customer sites
• Have considerable experience with customer interactions and negotiations

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for the evaluation, preparation and screening of credit to customers within the limits specified by company policy
• Administrate financing functions with regard to risk management
• Crop Insurance and general debtor management
• Recruit potential clients and determine financial needs
• Evaluate financial statements and securities
• Liaise and negotiate with clients

Skills

• Computer literacy
• Administrative ability
• Good communication and negotiation skills
• Post-related knowledge/experience of financial statements and farming operations
• Ability to continuously contribute to the development of position
• Accuracy
• Conflict Management
• Be able to work under pressure within specified time frames
• Work independently as well as functioning in a team

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Requirements

• Grade 12 or NQF 4
• Numerate
• Honest
• Presentable
• Fast and energetic
• Accurate and friendly

Duties And Responsibilities

• Paypoint sales
• Client service
• Receipts from customers and allocations processed 
• Receipts from card customers and back office tasks
• Daily banking of all cheques and cash 

Skills Required

• Excellent client service
• Conflict handling
• Computer literate in Microsoft Office

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Requirements

• Grade 12 or NQF 4
• Numerate
• Honest
• Presentable
• Fast and energetic
• Accurate and friendly

Duties And Responsibilities

• Paypoint sales
• Client service
• Receipts from customers and allocations processed 
• Receipts from card customers and back office tasks
• Daily banking of all cheques and cash 

Skills Required

• Excellent client service
• Conflict handling
• Computer literate in Microsoft Office

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Requirements

• Grade 12 or NQF 4.
• Certificate in Grain Grading and Grain Fumigation is essential
• Minimum 3-Years experience in a similar role and environment is essential

Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitor flow of grain continuously
• Continuous grain protection through fumigation as determined by supervisor
• 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

Skills Required

• Responsible
• Punctual
• Conflict management skills
• Initiative

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Requirements

• Tertiary qualification in Human Resources/ Industrial Psychology (Diploma/ Degree or Relevant)
• 2 - 5 year's proven work experience as a Recruiter (either an in-house recruiter or a staffing agency recruiter)
• Proven experience and ability to head hunting A-Team players, using different strategies and platforms. 
• Hands on experience with various selection processes (video interviewing, phone interviewing, reference check etc.).
• Familiarity with HR databases Simplify and MIE will be advantageous.
• Proficient in Microsoft the MS suite of programs.  

Duties and Responsibilities

Overall recruiting strategy includes:

• Develop and update job descriptions and job specifications.
• Recruit and Head Hunt A-Team players on different platforms available.
• Prepare recruitment materials and advertise vacancies on available databases.
• Screen candidates resumes and job applications.
• Facilitate process of interviews including scheduling appointments with recruitment panel and candidates; and lead interviews as part of recruitment panel using various reliable recruiting and selection tools/methods to filter candidates within schedule.
• Assess applicants’ relevant knowledge, skills, soft skills, experience and aptitudes.
• Monitor and apply HR recruiting best practices.
• Provide analytical and well documented recruiting reports to the rest of the team.
• Act as a point of contact and build influential candidate relationships during the selection process.
• Promote company’s reputation as “employer of choice.
• Contributing with innovative ideas to improve the VKB Group's recruitment metrics, making the decision easy for internal clients and divisions. 

Skills

• Humble/ Hungry/ Smart/ Bold & a Team Player
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Feedback driven
• Ability to prioritise tasks
• Solid ability to conduct different types of interviews (structured, competency-based, stress etc.)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong decision-making skills

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Requirements

• Grade 12 or NQF4
• Successful completion of the New Manager's Programme (or relevant)
• Proven industry management experience of 3-5 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
• Responsible for input trade duties
• Operate silo according to the VKB Group policy and regulations
• Inventory management
• Financial and administrative management
• Infrastructure management
• General management
• Customer service

Skills

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

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Requirements

• 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 

Duties and Responsibilities

• 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 & Merchandisers 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 on 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 and gain incremental volumes in identified areas. 
• Facilitate and solving of queries and complaints and escalate unresolved issues as a matter of urgency.
• Manage costs within set parameters.
• In conjunction with the Accounts Receivable department, manage collections with customers.
• Build strong internal relationships with the Finance, Internal Sales, Production and Logistics departments.
• Manage customer expectations on deliveries.

Skills

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