Open Jobs at VKB Group

Job Description:

• Responsible for the creating and processing of sales orders received from clients on a daily basis on NAV.
• Open and manage weighbridge tickets on NAV.
• Updating the load sheets and production planning sheet daily.
• Coordinating daily sales, schedules, and administrational duties with the warehouse and Marketing teams.
• Handling customer inquiries and issue sales credit notes.
• Purchase orders, invoicing and related administration.
• Use Vendor reconciliation app to do vendor reconciliations.

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE:   

• Grade 12
• Minimum 3-5 years' experience in Sales Administration.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Obtain and verify New Customer application documentation.
• Open new Customer accounts on NAV.
• Manage and maintain Company’s Customer and client Data Base.
• Maintain records of trade agreements, correspondence, and special prices.
• Open Sales orders on NAV for Customer orders.
• Verify customer information, delivery date, time and transporter information are correct.
• Maintain all open orders on NAV.
• Act as the primary internal point of contact for customers, marketers and managers.
• Ensure the smooth running of sales process.
• Administration of customer suggestions and complaints by the customers and report them to the production department (Customer complaint management).
• Processing of customer invoices, when applicable.
• Follow-up on short payments.
• Obtain all signed POD’s from Transporters: Customer copy, Dispatch copy, security copy and weighbridge ticket.
• Ensure all documents are attached to the POD: Dispatch, security, and weighbridge ticket.
• Scan all signed POD’s and attach unto sales order on NAV.
• Follow-up on all POD queries.
• Process credit notes on sales and authorized discounts granted.
• Ensure all supported documents are attached.
• Continues follow-up on all discrepancies.
• Open and Invoice Purchase orders on NAV.
• Link the SO and PO for the load, ensure the tariff and weight is correct.
• Attach all necessary documents.
• Request vendor invoices and statements.
• Create vendor reconciliations.
• Continuous liaison with internal departments and suppliers regarding relevant transactions.
• Deal with suppliers and resolve all outstanding queries timeously.
• Manage open purchase orders daily.

SKILLS:

• Must be fluent in Afrikaans and English, writing and speaking.
• Must be able to work overtime and be available after hours to meet business requirements.
• People skills and team player.
• Mathematical and analytical skills.
• Planning, organizing, and control skills.
• Accuracy and precision.
• Computer literate: Microsoft Office (Intermediate)
• Customer orientated: Internal and external customers.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to prioritize and work on your own initiative self-confident.

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Job Description:

• 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

 Closing Date: 12 June 2024

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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 
• 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:

• To ensure that the correct packaging for Graded Mills is used at all times
• To ensure, on an ongoing basis, that the milled products are not mixed
• To ensure that milled products are bagged, packaged, placed on pallets and are stored in accordance with the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) daily
• To ensure that milled products are bagged, packaged, placed on pallets and are stored in accordance with the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) daily
• To comply with Safety and Foodstuffs legislation at all times
• Responsible for general tidiness 
• Cleaning duties 

SKILLS REQUIRED:

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

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Job Description:

• Loads , lifts and moves articles on pallets within the warehouse.  Will be loading trucks for client dispatch. For the transfer of products from production as well as loading and offloading vehicles.

Requirements:

• Grade 12 or NQF 4
• Minimum of 3 year experience in the FMCG industry
• Valid forklift license or willingness to be re-examined
• Willing to work shifts and overtime
• Traceable references

Skills Required

• Accuracy
• Excellent client service
• Service orientated
• Attention to detail

Duties

• Controls offloading of goods
• Loads, lifts and moves articles on pallets
• Other industry related functions

Closing Date: 12 June 2024

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JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Responsible for the management, handling and storage of grain in order to ensure a quality product to achieve sustainable financial results.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Shift Maize Miller 
• 1 - 2 years’ experience in a similar position
• Willing to work shifts
• Extensive knowledge of legislation relating to food safety and health and safety
• Clear criminal record
• Constantly adding value to the position

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Daily reconsolidation of raw material processed to end product 
• Regular checks as per maintenance plan to ensure functional equipment daily in collaboration with maintenance team
• Personnel management
• Quality control
• Ensure production goals are met daily
• Ensure good housekeeping
• Complying with health and safety and other relevant legislation and regulations 

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Thorough and accurate
• Compliance
• Communication
• Team work
• Problem definition and analysis
• Decision making

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Job Description

• Sells the organization's merchandise according to agreed targets. Effectively market stock to customers, manage stock control to ensure constant availability of stock to clients.

Requirements

• Grade 12 or NQF 4
• Knowledge of Irrigations systems/ Electrical equipment will serve as recommendation
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Orientation towards marketing and client service
• Team orientated
• Willing to undergo continuous training
• Duties and Responsibilities 
• Stock control
• Stock orders
• Marketing of agricultural commodities
• Other ad-hoc job related duties
• Continuously rendering customer service of high standard to walk-in customers and via telephonic and email medium

Skills

• Merchandising skills
• Conflict management skills
• Basic computer skills
• Problem solving skills
• Negotiation skills
• Sound sales and interpersonal skills

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Job Description

• Sells the organization's merchandise according to agreed targets. Effectively market stock to customers, manage stock control to ensure constant availability of stock to clients.

Requirements:

• Grade 12 or NQF 4
• Previous experience in agriculture will serve as recommendation
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Orientation towards marketing and client service
• Team orientated
• Willing to undergo continuous training
• Duties and Responsibilities
• Stock control
• Stock orders
• Marketing of agricultural commodities
• Other ad-hoc job related duties
• Continuously rendering customer service of high standard to walk-in customers, telephonically and via email medium

Skills

• Merchandising skills
• Conflict management skills
• Basic computer skills
• Problem solving skills
• Negotiation skills
• Sound sales and interpersonal skills

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JOB FUNCTION

• Sells the organization's merchandise according to agreed targets. Effectively market stock to customers, manage stock control to ensure constant availability of stock to clients.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 12 or NQF4  
• Experience in a relevant field will be advantageous  
• Clear criminal record
• Thorough, precise and accurate
• Constantly adding value to the functions of the job 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Stock management
• Marketing products and assisting customers
• Ensure clean and tidy working space
• Solving Problems and dealing with queries within set mandate
• Merchandizing stock and replenish stock levels as needed

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Decision making skills
• Problem definition and analyses
• Team work
• Compliance
• Organizing and planning
• Personal resilience
• Client service
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to build and maintain long lasting relationships

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Job Description:

SAICA trainee program within the Internal Audit department where you will gain relevant experience and exposure in all the different subsidiaries of the VKB group in the Free State. The successful candidate will be required to perform ad-hoc audits, routine audits and other Internal Audit functions within the VKB Group.

Employment will commence January 2025.

Requirements

• Completed B.Com Degree/ in the process of completing relevant B.Com Degree
• Completed/in the process of completing Post Graduate Diploma in Accounting (CTA) will serve as a recommendation
• Working towards becoming a qualified CA(SA)
• Proficiency in MS Office with the ability to work on Excel
• Valid Driver's license

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Process documentation.
• Control identification.
• Business analysis.
• System Analysis.
• Make recommendations to management on improving controls.
• Performing accounting and cost accounting functions (capture transactions, reconcile accounts, tax calculations, drafting financial statements etc.).
• Data Analytic Auditing
• Rotation to different departments within VKB to obtain required competencies for SAICA.
• Regular travelling will be required.

Skills Required:

• Problem definition and analysis
• Decision making
• Critical thinking
• Communication
• Personal resilience
• Planning
• Influencing
• Analytical
• Time Management
• Collaboration

Closing Date: 30 November 2024

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Job Description

• To ensure the offices and other venues are kept clean in order to create a orderly environment for staff and customers.

Requirements

• Grade 12
• 0 - 2 years’ experience in a similar role
• The suitable candidate should have basic reading and writing skills

Duties and Responsibilities

• Clean the toilets twice daily and ensure housekeeping supplies are stocked;
• Clean the offices once daily;
• Vacuum the offices weekly;
• Wash the windows monthly;
• Wash the carpets quarterly;
• Assist the mail room with preparation of mass mail for distribution purposes;
• Clean the boardrooms and other venues after meetings / functions;
• Perform ad-hoc tasks as and when required.

Skills

• Physical
• Communication
• Reading
• Writing

Closing Date: 12 June 2024

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Job Description:

• Farmpack (Pty) Ltd seeks a dynamic General Manager. The ideal candidate will possess diversified knowledge and experience within the packaging industry, coupled with strong leadership qualities to strategically and innovatively lead Farmpack.

Financial Objectives:

• Achieving growth for Farmpack in terms of market share and profitability.
• Effectively communicating and revising Farmpack’s financial objectives.

Strategic direction:

• Determine short- and long-term strategic goals and priorities.
• Formulation and implementing Farmpack's marketing strategy.
• Optimal management and utilization of the assets.
• Analyzing policies, processes, and practices to identify risks and necessary measures.

Strategic engagement with stakeholders:

• Continuous liaison with the Board, Executive Management, shareholders, business chambers, government institutions, suppliers and members of management to establish and nurture long-term relationships and strengthen the identity of Farmpack within the VKB Group as well as independently.
• Ongoing support and advice to management teams, shareholders, internal and external clients to create a healthy work environment where the full potential of employees are utilized and developed.
• Represent Farmpack on public forums and at meetings where necessary while conveying a positive image of Farmpack (Brand) to clients.
• Build synergy with other divisions within the VKB Group.
• Regularly visiting important clients and suppliers to maintain long-term relationships.

Operational involvement and direction:

• Cultivating strong relationships within the company to ensure smooth plant operation.
• Creating a healthy culture (Ethos) within the Farmpack organization.
• Managing profit margins in collaboration with the marketing team.
• Monitor performance of Farmpack using key metrics and prepare reports for relevant stakeholders.
• Managing and controlling capital and operational expenses in line with company objectives.
• Profitable management of Farmpack (overall, against budget, previous year, and against targets).
• Ensuring necessary structures and resources for growth
• Effective management of inventory.
• Facilitating and coordinating the human resource function within the relevant departments.
• Monitoring, progressing, and handling ad hoc projects, as well as specific tasks, within established budgets.

Requirements and Skills:

• Relevant tertiary/postgraduate qualification(s).
• At least 10 years of Executive Management experience.
• Proven alignment of strategic, operational, and financial goals.
• Strong financial skills.
• Insight and vision in the packaging and agriculture industry.
• Effective conflict management.
• Comprehensive networking, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Ethical values, consistency, and integrity.
• Leadership and change management.
• Ability to identify issues and areas for improvement.
• Commercial acumen and business understanding.
• Advanced negotiation and stakeholder management.
• Team player with a commitment to VKB’s culture.

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Job Description

• Assist electrician / Technician with daily maintenance and other duties.

Requirements:

• Grade 12/NQF4
• Strong mechanical and electrical experience in both fields is essential
• Troubleshooting is essential
• Valid trade certificate will be advantageous 

Applicable knowledge and skill:

• Skills Required
• Independent
• Team player  
• Able to perform well under high pressure environment  
• Problem definition and analyses
• Written and Verbal Communication
• Personal Resilience
• Basic knowledge of Electricity and other maintenance work

Duties:

• Perform basic electrical duties according to order and under supervision including the use of electrical hand equipment (grinder, drill, test meters)a and basic welding experience.
• Cleaning of cables and electrical equipment during daily maintenance
• Constant complying with health and safety standards in execution of worksheets en maintenance
• Offer a high quality of work in a neat manner
• Willing to undergo training towards qualification

 Closing Date: 15 June 2024