New Jobs at VKB Group

Job Description

• The ideal team player will be responsible for supporting the DEI&B Executive, Human Capital/EE Managers, DEI&B Committees, Employee Resource Groups (ERG’s) in the planning, implementation and administration of projects and initiatives that promote inclusion, diversity, equity, and belonging across the VKB Group.

 Requirements

• Grade 12 or NQF Equivalent.
• A degree/Diploma in Human Resources, Psychology, Administration, Social Sciences or a related qualification - to enable effective contributions to VKB’s DEI&B’s 
• Minimum of three years of progressive, related work experience.
• Good communication skills.
• Passionate about connecting with and learning from diverse communities.
• Excellent Excel, PowerPoint and MS Office Skills.
• Humility and an attitude of service.
• Must be a team player.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to advocate and influence change.
• Preference will be given to candidates from previously disadvantaged under-represented groups who meet the inherent requirements of the role.

Duties and responsibilities

• Provide support to the DEI&B Executive in the execution of the portfolio’s duties. 
• This includes full administrative support to the Executive as well as the  EE/HC Managers as it relates to:
• Developing meeting agendas, providing follow-up, tracking action items and drafting meeting minutes.
• Providing support to the DEI&B committee and ERG’s as required.
• Supporting new projects and initiatives, including developing documentation, presentations and drafting/assisting with content development for information and communication.
• Organising events/workshops.
• Extracting data for DEI&B Reports and compiling Reports.
• Tracking progress, milestones and supporting the implementation of DEI&B plans across VKB’s member companies.

Skills

• Knowledge of DEI principles: A strong understanding of diversity, equity and inclusion principles, including cultural competency, intersectionality, and unconscious bias.
• Communication skills: The ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of people, including employees, leaders, and external stakeholders. This includes strong listening skills, public speaking skills, and the ability to facilitate difficult conversations.
• Analytical skills: The ability to analyze data related to diversity, equity and inclusion, and draw conclusions that can inform decision-making and drive positive change.
• Problem-solving skills: The ability to identify and address complex issues related to diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace, and develop creative solutions to these challenges.
• Relationship building: The ability to build positive relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, including employees, leaders, and external partners.
• Project management: The ability to identify and address complex issues related to diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace, and develop creative solutions to these challenges.
• Flexibility and adaptability: The ability to be flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced and constantly changing environment.
• Cultural awareness: The ability to navigate cultural differences and work effectively with diverse individuals and teams.
• Empathy and emotional intelligence: The ability to understand and empathize with the experiences of others, and to navigate difficult conversations and situations with emotional intelligence and compassion.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and diversity: A deep commitment to promoting diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace, and a willingness to continually learn and grow in this area

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Job Description

• 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