Open Roles at VKB Group

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

Duties and Responsibilities

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

Skills Required

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

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Job Description

• A Blending Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of blending equipment in a production facility. This includes setting up and operating the blending machinery, monitoring the blending process, and making adjustments to ensure product quality. The Operator must also comply with all safety regulations, keep accurate records, and maintain a clean work area.

Requirements

• Grade 12 or NQF4
• Punctual and willing to work overtime
• Clean Criminal Record

Duties and Responsibilities

• Handling, operating, and maintaining blending equipment efficiently.
• Ensuring proper raw material preparation.
• Verifying mixture specifications.
• Controlling product processing.
• Maintaining the cleanliness and safety of the workspace.
• Design, test, and implement blending solutions for various production processes
• Develop and maintain processes and equipment related to blending operations
• Ensure that all operations meet safety and quality standards
• Analyze blending processes and suggest improvements
• Train personnel on blending operations

Skills Required

• Compliance
• Communication
• Diligent
• Team player
• Problem solver
• Thorough, precise and accurate

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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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Job Description

• A qualified Artisan. 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/NQF4
• Strong mechanical- and electrical experience in both fields is essential
• Boilermaking Skills compulsary
• Code B drivers license
• Valid Trade Certificate: Millwright is essential
• 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 
• Clear Criminal Record

Duties and Responsibilities

• Reduce breakdowns and downtimes periods in the relevant business unit to limit unnecessary costs
• Install, maintain, repair and commission electrical, electronic and mechanical equipment and systems at the plant, as well as work on electrical transmission and distribution equipment
• Report machine failure and breakdowns to management, record it on the daily log sheet and ensure job cards are filled in correctly and signed off by the relevant manager
• Continuously improvement on all equipment and installation measures
• Manufacture, fit and repair machine components and related equipment
• Ensure preventative scheduled maintenance is done as scheduled and machinery functions optimal on a continuous basis
• Comply with Occupational Health and Safety requirements as per VKB standards and procedures
• Continuously do fault finding and problem solving on electrical equipment
• Liaise with internal departments on an ongoing basis to ensure the quality of services and products
• Complete all compulsory training interventions 
• Mentor employees to follow standard practices and processes to ensure quality services and less down time in the relevant business unit
• Groundnuts harvest machines maintenance and repair
• Responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of  GWK Trading’s Pecans, Lucerne, Potatoes,Goundnuts  facilities.
• Perform regular inspections to identify and address potential issues before they escalate.
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure timely completion of maintenance tasks.

Skills Required

• Independent
• Team player
• Problem definition, analysis and solving
• Work under pressure
• Boilermaking

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Job Description

• The ideal team player will be responsible to manage the stock in warehouses and yard to ensure accurate loading and offloading of stock while maintaining a high standard on housekeeping.

Requirements

• Grade 12 or NQF 4
• Previous experience in warehousing will serve as recommendation
• Orientation towards housekeeping and accurate stock keeping (loading and offloading)
• Willing to undergo continuous training

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure that loading and offloading of stock from the yard and warehouses comply with policies and procedure.
• Stock control
• Ensure correct volumes of stock are on hand and stock rotation takes place as per policies and procedures.
• Daily walk abouts and inspections to ensure premises are neat and tidy and adhere to standards of VKB Group.
• Ensure compliance to health and safety policies and procedures
• Marketing of agricultural commodities
• Other ad-hoc job-related duties

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Team orientated
• Conflict management skills
• Basic computer skills
• Problem solving skills
• Negotiation skills
• Organizing skills
• Compliance

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Job Description

• The ideal team player will be responsible to draw merchandise from the stockroom as requested. Responsible for marking and bringing merchandise onto the floor and packing it onto the shelves.

Requirements

• Grade 12 or NQF4  
• Experience in a relevant field will be advantageous

Skills

• Decision making skills
• Problem definition and analyses
• Team work
• Verbal Communication
• Compliance
• Organising and planning
• Personal resilience
• Service orientation
• Client service
• Thorough, precise and accurate
• Constantly adding value to the functions of the job 

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Job Description

• The ideal team player will be responsible to load, lift and move articles on pallets within or outside the company's premises.  
• Will be loading trucks for client dispatch.

Requirements

• Grade 12 or NQF 4
• Minimum of 3 year experience in the FMCG industry
• Valid forklift licence or willingness to be re-examined
• Code 10 licence with PDP
• 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

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Job Description

• The Shift Supervisor is responsible for the effective coordination and planning of the production process on a daily basis. This includes the planning and implementation of the production schedule as well as the management of staff to optimise productivity, quality and food safety.

Requirements

• The Shift Supervisor is responsible for the effective coordination and planning of the production process on a daily basis. This includes the planning and implementation of the production schedule as well as the management of staff to optimise productivity, quality and food safety.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee the production process and limit the production of non-conforming product that can lead to losses.
• Receive daily stock of raw material, pre-mixes and packaging bags according to production schedule.
• Prepare provisional production schedule 3 days in advance, considering existing stock levels.
• If deviation in orders occur, re-schedule production accordingly.
• Verify raw materials according to recipes, quantities, schedule and different product ranges.
• Continuously monitor efficiencies of personnel and equipment.
• Monitor adherence to planned maintenance standards and schedule down times accordingly.
• Perform weekly inventory counts and reconcile deviations.
• Ensure that production process from raw material to finished product is in accordance with quality and food safety specifications and standards.
• Comply with Occupational Health and Safety requirements as per standards and procedures.

Skills Required

• Previous experience in a supervisory role will serve as recommendation.
• 2 - 4 years experience
• Grade 12/ NQF 4.
• Must be willing to work overtime
• Clear Criminal Record
• Proficient in the MS Office package.

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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
• Must be able to work under pressure

Must have experience in:

• Paradox, Texecom, IDS Alarm Systems
• Hikvision CCTV Systems
• Centurion gate motors, access control
• Fault finding

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Job Description:

• Provide administrative and financial support to Credit Managers within the VKB Fuels department, ensuring efficient processing of credit applications, accurate record-keeping, and compliance with VKB’s policies and industry regulations.

Requirements:

• Grade 12 or NQF4
• Experience in the banking, financial, petroleum, or retail environment is advantageous
• Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel and Word, at an intermediate level
• Ability to handle high-pressure situations and meet deadlines
• Strong numerical skills and attention to detail

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, regulations, and company policies
• Coordinate with suppliers and branches on matters related to credit terms and account status
• Assist with scheduling and maintaining cash flow as needed within the fuels department
• Load payments and perform creditor reconciliations
• Carry out ad-hoc tasks as assigned from time to time

Skills:

• High level of accuracy and analytical thinking
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Conflict handling and negotiation skills
• Ability to work under pressure with time constraints
• Team-oriented and adaptable
• Proactive problem-solving abilities and good organizational skills

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Job Description

• Operation and control of fuel.

Requirements

• The suitable candidate must have Grade 12
• The suitable candidate must have basic reading and writing skills
• Must be prepared to perform shifts within the 24-hour environment and weekend services on a rotational basis

Duties and Responsibilities

• Serving customers at fuel pumps
• Maintaining and expanding high quality customer relations
• Controlling fuel stock
• Assistance during delivery of fuel
• Keeping the site clean and general housekeeping
• Ad hoc duties.

Skills Required

• Costumer Service
• Communication
• Physical
• Writing
• Reading

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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