Openings at VKB Group

Job Description

• To manufacture high-quality confectionery products according to the Bakery Manager’s production plans and quality standards.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years baking experience
• Matric / NQF Level 4 or equivalent
• Recognized technical qualification in Confectionery
• Passionate about food, people, and cleanliness
• Willingness to work shifts
• Creative flair for product presentation
• Completion of safety, bakery manufacturing, and hygiene training
• Understanding of cold chain and hygiene protocols
• In-depth knowledge of confectionery products, ingredients, and quality indicators
• Knowledge of bakery equipment operation and maintenance
• Clean Criminal Record  

Duties and Responsibilities

• Customer Service
• Take orders accurately and provide product advice.
• Stock Control
• Mix, prepare, and bake a variety of confectionery products to meet quality standards
• Creatively decorate confectionery items ensuring appealing presentation
• Interpret recipe costings and accurately prepare recipes
• Lead and manage a team effectively, delegating tasks as required
• Maintain hygiene, safety, and housekeeping standards in the bakery
• Monitor and maintain ideal stock levels within the production chain
• Ensure cold chain procedures are followed to maintain product quality
• Operate and maintain bakery equipment safely and correctly
• Stay updated on current and future baking and confectionery trends
• Clean display cabinets, tools, and preparation areas throughout the day.
• Follow strict hygiene and food safety standards.

Skills Required

• Baking skills to produce a quality range of confectionery products
• Creative decoration skills for attractive product presentation
• Team player with a positive, customer-first attitude
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Diligent
• Problem solver
• Thorough, precise and accurate

Deadline:3rd July,2025

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Job Description

• To monitor all areas of the SPAR property through the control room, ensuring the safety and security of the premises by detecting and reporting suspicious activity, coordinating with security personnel, and maintaining accurate incident logs in order to prevent theft and maintain a secure environment.

Requirements

• Grade 12 certificate
• Trustworthy with excellent communication skills
• Ability to work well under pressure with strong concentration
• Alert, observant, and able to react quickly and calmly in emergencies
• Discreet and able to always maintain confidentiality
• Able to work independently without supervision
• Previous experience in a similar role will be an advantage
• Clean Criminal Record  

Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitor all areas of SPAR property from the control room
• Coordinate with security personnel to ensure all security checks and procedures are followed
• Report any theft, suspicious activity, or security breaches to police and management promptly
• Identify and report potential safety and security risks to the appropriate parties
• Maintain detailed logs of all incidents for reporting to police or management

Skills Required

• Compliance
• Attention to Detail
• Strong Concentration
• Communication Skills
• Trustworthiness & Integrity
• Calm Under Pressure
• Observation Skills
• Problem solver
• Thorough, precise and accurate

Deadline:3rd July,2025

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Job Description

• To ensure that the store floor is clean, well-organized, and stocked always, contributing to excellent customer service and a professional store appearance.

Requirements

• Grade 12 / Matric certificate
• Good communication skills
• Sober habits and professional demeanour
• Punctual, neat, and tidy appearance
• Willingness to work weekends, shifts, and overtime when required
• Ability to understand and deliver customer service
• Team player with a positive attitude
• Clean Criminal Record  

Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and general housekeeping standards
• Ensure stock is replenished and displayed according to agreed layouts
• Count and order stock as needed
• Deliver excellent customer service
• Follow verbal and written instructions accurately
• Work effectively with other team members
• Adapt to changes in the work environment and procedures
• Maintain a neat, tidy, and punctual presence at work

Skills Required

• Compliance
• Attention to detail
• Diligent
• Problem solver
• Customer Service Awareness
• Physical Stamina
• Time Management & Punctuality:
• Thorough, precise, and accurate

Deadline:3rd July,2025

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Job Description

• The purpose is to cut, process, and present meat products to the highest standards in line with the butchery manager’s production plans, ensuring quality, hygiene, and customer satisfaction.

Requirements

• Grade 12 or NQF4
• 2+ years in a retail meat market
• Recognized Butchery Apprenticeship or Learnership would serve as an advantage
• Physical Stamina: Ability to stand for extended periods and lift heavy cuts of meat.
• Attention to Detail: Ensuring accurate portioning and quality control.
• Strong cutting and deboning skills
• Familiarity with block tests and costings
• Hygiene: Knowledge of food safety practices and cleanliness.
• Understanding of food safety and sanitary requirements in the butchery.
• Clean Criminal Record  

Duties and Responsibilities

• Cutting and Preparing Meat: Skilled in cutting, deboning, and portioning various types of meat (beef, pork, lamb, poultry, etc.).
• Manufacture sausages, mince, and other byproducts
• Minimise cutting losses through proper technique
• Follow daily production plans to meet demand
• Customer Service: Providing excellent customer service by assisting customers with their meat selections, answering questions, and offering cooking tips.
• Prepare customer orders on time and to specification
• Inventory Management: Monitoring stock levels, ordering supplies, and ensuring freshness.
• Maintaining Cleanliness: Keeping workstations, equipment, and display cases clean and sanitized.
• Pricing and Labelling: Properly pricing and labelling meat products.
• Compliance: Adhering to food safety regulations and health standards.
• Follow strict hygiene and food safety standards.

Skills Required

• Compliance
• Skills: Proficient in meat cutting techniques, knife handling, and customer service.
• Customer Focused
• Eager to Grow
• Attention to detail
• Diligent
• Problem solver
• Thorough, precise and accurate

Deadline:3rd July,2025

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Job Description

• The purpose of the General Worker – Butchery role is to support the butchery department by ensuring the efficient preparation, cutting, and presentation of meat products while maintaining the highest standards of hygiene, quality, and customer service.

Requirements

• Grade 12 or NQF4
• Experience: Minimum of 3+months of experience as a butcher.
• Physical Stamina: Ability to stand for extended periods and lift heavy cuts of meat.
• Attention to Detail: Ensuring accurate portioning and quality control.
• Hygiene: Knowledge of food safety practices and cleanliness.
• Understanding of food safety and sanitary requirements in the butchery.
• Clean Criminal Record  

Duties and Responsibilities

• Cutting and Preparing Meat: Skilled in cutting, deboning, and portioning various types of meat (beef, pork, lamb, poultry, etc.).
• Customer Service: Providing excellent customer service by assisting customers with their meat selections, answering questions, and offering cooking tips.
• Inventory Management: Monitoring stock levels, ordering supplies, and ensuring freshness.
• Maintaining Cleanliness: Keeping workstations, equipment, and display cases clean and sanitized.
• Pricing and Labelling: Properly pricing and labelling meat products.
• Compliance: Adhering to food safety regulations and health standards.
• Follow strict hygiene and food safety standards.

Skills Required

• Compliance
• Skills: Proficient in meat cutting techniques, knife handling, and customer service.
• Attention to detail
• Diligent
• Problem solver
• Thorough, precise and accurate

Deadline:3rd July,2025

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Job Description

• The purpose of the Bakery Assistant is to assist in the manufacturing of yeast-based bakery products to quality standards according to the Bakery manager’s production plans. To perform tasks of a repetitive nature as requested by management.

Requirements

• Grade 12 or NQF4
• Passionate about food, people, and cleanliness
• Understanding of cold chain and hygiene protocols
• Minimum 1 years’ experience in a Fresh Food Counter Sales environment
• Clean Criminal Record  

Duties and Responsibilities

Customer Service

• Serve customers in a knowledgeable, friendly, and professional manner.
• Take orders accurately and provide product advice.

Stock Control

• Replenish stock, check expiry dates, and apply FIFO (First-In, First-Out).
• Ensure displays are full, attractive, and free from damaged or expired goods.
• Always maintain sufficient stock of Key Value Items (KVIs).
• Build and maintain enticing product displays and promotional layouts.
• Prepack and label products correctly with barcodes, pricing, and sell-by dates.
• Clean display cabinets, tools, and preparation areas throughout the day.
• Follow strict hygiene and food safety standards.

Skills Required

• Compliance
• Team player with a positive, customer-first attitude
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Diligent
• Problem solver
• Thorough, precise and accurate

Deadline:3rd July,2025

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Job Description

• The purpose of the Bakery Assistant is to assist in the manufacturing of yeast-based bakery products to quality standards according to the Bakery manager’s production plans. To perform tasks of a repetitive nature as requested by management.

Requirements

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

Duties and Responsibilities

• Creating a welcoming and positive customer experience at the bakery counter.
• Advising customers on baked goods selection and taking orders.
• Weighing, pricing, and packaging’
• Managing the baking ingredients inventory and requesting the purchase of stock.
• Mix Recipes in accurate quantities, using correct methods
• Tracking ingredient expiry dates and arranging their use accordingly.
• Monitoring the visual appeal and the availability of baked goods on display.
• Reporting low baked goods stock to the Baker in a timely manner.
• Follow the systems used to ensure that all customer orders are produced to quality standards in the correct time
• Maintaining a clean and tidy baked goods counter and performing other duties on request.
• Cleaning the kitchen after business hours and preparing it for the next day.
• Managing customer complaints and relaying them to the Baker.

Skills Required

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

Deadline:3rd July,2025