Openings at VKB Group

Purpose of the Role:

• The ideal team player will be responsible for ensuring the overall accountability for marketing stock control, branding, administration, and quality control of inventory.
• This role also includes assisting in the coordination of marketing activities for the marketing team, ensuring that all processes run smoothly and efficiently.

Requirements:

• Grade 12
• Advantageous: Diploma in Administration or a Degree in Communication or Marketing.
• 0 - 2 years of experience in a similar role.
• 2 - 4 years of experience in the agricultural industry (advantageous).
• Code 8 Driver's License.

Key Responsibilities:

Stock and Inventory Management:

• Order and receive stock, attire, and promotional materials.
• Issue and manage inventory, ensuring all items are accounted for and in good condition.

Promotional Material Handling:

• Administer requests for promotional materials from various divisions.
• Ensure the proper distribution and condition of promotional items.

Business Marketing Support:

• Assist the marketing team with day-to-day activities and administrative tasks.
• Report to management on marketing activities and performance.
• Handle sponsorship applications, document outcomes, and ensure all BEE-related documentation is in place.

Client Service Delivery:

• Address client inquiries and provide timely solutions.
• Maintain a client-centred approach, ensuring high-quality service delivery.

Skills and Competencies:

Skills:

• Computer Literacy: Ability to effectively utilize a computer in a day-to-day working environment.
• Administration: Effective document management, including compiling, controlling, updating, filing, and retrieving both paper and digital documents.
• Financial Administration: Managing and directing monetary resources efficiently.
• Planning: Effectively solving problems within agreed time frames.
• Negotiation: Engaging with individuals or groups to resolve disputes and align differing needs.
• People Skills: Communicating and interacting effectively within the working environment.
• Mathematical Ability: Comprehending and applying numerical concepts.
• Verbal Communication: Expressing information clearly in both English and Afrikaans.

Competencies:

• Accountability
• Integrity
• Client focus
• Emotional resilience

Closing Date 24 May 2026

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JOB DESCRIPTION

• The ideal team player will be responsible for deliveries timeously.

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
• Available to work overtime when required
• Thorough, precise and accurate
• Excellent health and physically fit 
• Constantly adding value to the current functions of the position

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Transport and deliver goods
• Minimize risk to the company
• Incident and accident reporting – ensuring all incidents and accidents are reported to management timeously.
• Stock control – monitor the offloading and loading of all stock from the truck and ensure 100% accuracy.
• Client service
• Other job-related administrative duties

 SKILLS REQUIRED

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

Closing Date 17 May 2026

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About the Role

• As the Database and System Technical Administrator, you will intimately be involved in the setup, maintenance and administration of Servers and Databases as well as ancillary applications.
• The right person will have a detail-oriented mindset and be passionate about problem solving alongside the technical proficiency required.

Key Responsibilities

• Server setup and maintenance (Linux and Windows)
• SQL Server Setups / Administration and Maintenance including backups and restores
• General Hardware setup, configuration and troubleshooting
• Monitor of daily reports, Job Queues and services
• Monitor & troubleshoot replication jobs, backup systems and servers
• Monitor performance of environments
• Form a valuable part of a highly technical team that is comprised of multiple disciplines all responsible for Operational IT Platforms and Systems (TechOPS)

Minimum Requirements:

• VKB work experience and familiarity with the VKB Group will be advantageous

Experience in system administrations tasks such as the following:

• User and Groups/Role administration (Create new, update, rename, move, and delete)
• Assignment of access rights/permissions
• Providing technical support
• Coordination of systems changes / software builds into production
• High Level of Technical skill
• Good communication skills
• Experience liaising with third parties to ensure effective resolution of system issues
• Experience working with and supporting of Windows and Linux platforms
• Experience with SQL Script including DDL and DML.

Skills That Make You a Great Fit

• Microsoft OS & Server setup and config
• MS SQL and Relational Database
• PowerShell Scripting
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Willingness to learn new technologies and testing tools

Closing Date 21 May 2026

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Job description

• As part of our apprenticeship program, VKB Milling offers various apprenticeships. In this role, you will receive hands-on training to develop the skills needed to become a certified Millwright.
• You will assist experienced Millwrights in the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of industrial machinery and mechanical equipment.  

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with installing, assembling, and dismantling machinery and mechanical equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance on motors, conveyors, pumps, gearboxes, and other equipment.
• Learn to read blueprints, technical diagrams, and manufacturer manuals.
• Use hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments under supervision.
• Align machines and equipment using hoists, jacks, and measuring tools.
• Clean and lubricate parts and equipment as directed.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Attend and participate in required classroom training sessions.
• Follow safety protocols and company policies at all times

 Job Requirement

• Grade 12 / NQF 4
• Previous experience in construction, maintenance, or mechanical trades.
• Enrolled in or completion of a pre-apprenticeship program.
• A passion for maintenance
• Ability to work in outdoor environments and physical conditions
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to follow instructions and work under supervision
• A positive attitude and a strong work ethic

Skills

• Excellent communication skills
• Physical 
• Team player attitude
• Ability to work under supervision

Closing Date 17 May 2026

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Job Description

• The ideal team player will be responsible to manage the internal administration of an organisation or a task.

Requirements

• Grade 12 or NQF4
• Experience in the agriculture industry will serve as recommendation
• Numerate
• Computer literate especially in MS Word and MS Excel
• Thorough, precise and accurate
• Constantly adding value to the current functions of the position
• Clear Criminal Record

Duties And Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards for administration
• Goods received voucher and completion of invoices
• Processing stock claims
• Minimize risk to the company
• Issue GRV's for stock as well as monitoring deviation report
• Assist in Audit process.
• Management and control over bank and petty cash.
• Filing relevant documents according to set out standard
• Client service
• Stock Control
• Other job-related administrative duties

Skills Required

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

Closing Date 19 May 2026

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Job Description

• The Shop Assistant is responsible for supporting the smooth flow of goods within the depot, assisting customers and colleagues, and maintaining stock presentation and store hygiene standards.

Requirements

• Grade 12 or NQF4  
• Experience in a depot or retail environment will be an advantage
• Required to work weekends and public holidays as per roster
• Knowledge of Johnson’s clothing would serve as advantage
• Physically fit and able to perform manual tasks
• Clear Criminal Record
• Good communication and teamwork skills

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist customers with loading and product information
• Receive, move, and pack stock accurately and safely
• Ensure stock is correctly displayed and replenished
• Maintain cleanliness and order on the depot floor
• Support general operational and housekeeping duties Uphold company values and maintain a safe working environment

Required Skills

• Client service
• Thorough, precise and accurate
• Constantly adding value to the functions of the job 
• Dependable and hardworking
• Customer-service focused
• Team player with a positive attitude
• Strong attention to detail

Closing Date 20 May 2026

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Job Description

• The ideal team player will be responsible to sell the organisation'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

Skills

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

Closing Date 20 May 2026

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JOB DESCRIPTION

• The ideal team player will be responsible for deliveries timeously.

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
• Incident and accident reporting – ensuring all incidents and accidents are reported to management timeously.
• Stock control – monitor the offloading and loading of all stock from the truck and ensure 100% accuracy.
• Client service
• Other job-related administrative duties

 SKILLS REQUIRED

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

Closing Date 20 May 2026

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Job Description

• To support and assist the broiler contract growers with managing and controlling of poultry farming operations on the various poultry production sites, reporting to operational management, liaising with feed mills, consulting professionals (veterinarian, animal nutritionists, technical advisors and Abattoir), and ensuring own team utilize poultry production equipment and poultry production facilities according to company policies and procedures.
• Also responsible for advising the broiler contract growers on production processes, developing, implementing and maintaining QMA systems as well as conducting internal audits and offering advice on solutions for audit outcomes.

Requirements

• Grade 12 or NQF Level 4 Equivalent.
• A Formal Qualification in Animal Science/ Poultry Production will be an advantage.
• At least 5 years’ proven experience within the poultry/ hatchery/ chicken grower’s environment.

Working knowledge and experience in:

• Functional anatomy and physiology of birds.
• Poultry nutrition management.
• Poultry health management.
• Poultry housing and equipment.
• Environmental control in poultry production.
• The applicant should be in a good physical condition, an independent worker, self-motivated, able to work under pressure and without supervision.
• Position requires a willingness to travel around farms on a daily basis.
• Will be required to working long hours, incl. weekends where requested.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and maintaining of QMA systems.
• Driving hygiene standards in facilities through facility inspection, enforcement of GMP’s and the verification of cleaning programs, manage the provision of the cleaning teams and the effectiveness of the pest control service provider.
• Monitor and support quality improvement of Product to Abattoir through various operational methods, training and technical support to Contract Growers.
• Maintaining calibration schedules of testing and measuring equipment.
• Analyse and determine areas of non-conformance and institute action when required.
• Provide technical and advisory support on QA systems.
• Continuous liaison between employees, internal departments, suppliers and government in order to ensure quality of service and products.
• Ensure that broiler growers adhere to bio-security systems and guidelines.
• Monitor and ensure that broiler farms, broiler houses and general contract requirements comply with Grain Field Chickens regulations and standards as set out in their contracts.
• Ensure full adhere to Grain Field Chickens’ Risk Management Policy.
• Ensure that internal and external audits are conducted in compliance with all requirements as per TIMS and oversee and verify that audit activities are prioritized according to risk.
• Partake in external audits and influence the outcomes through appropriate explanation and justification, while conducting trials on proposed products specifications and offering appropriate advice and variations.
• Conducting internal audits and offering advice on solutions for audit outcomes to prevent possible financial losses.
• Continuous liaison with contract growers and supplies on audit reports and customer complaints.
• Manage customer complaints and queries by investigating the root cause.
• Compiling and distribution of industry notices to the relevant stake holders.
• Providing continuous support to broiler growers during the construction of new broiler farms and broilers houses.
• To complete all compulsory training interventions allocated by direct manager successfully.
• To mentor and train all relevant employees / suppliers to establish and maintain standards, best practices and processes.
• Identify training needs of broiler contract growers.
• Stay up to date with the newest technology, products, processes and techniques by attending workshops, seminars and interventions.
• To advise and support broiler growers on production, equipment, upkeep and conservation of broiler chicks.
• Analysing and reporting on production data on a weekly basis.

 Skills Required

• MS Office at an intermediate skill level.
• Report writing.
• Conducting Non-Conformance audits.
• Presentation Skills.
• Implementation and administration of safety systems.
• Hazard Identification & Risk Assessments, Legal Compliance Assessments.
• Thorough knowledge of ISO 22000, ISO 14001, 18001/ 45001 & certification requirements.
• A working knowledge of local OHS requirements.
• A working knowledge of environmental stewardship.
• Able to engage and work with contract growers, external stakeholders, suppliers and contractors.
• Able to adapt and innovate quickly.
• Able to take ownership of areas of responsibility.
• Able to work within the workforce and management teams.
• Able to collate and construct Health & Safety reports as required.

Closing Date 21 May 2026