Top Roles at VKB Group

More about the Role

• We are seeking an accomplished and commercially minded executive to join our executive leadership team as Managing Director: Corporate Services. This is a strategic executive role for a seasoned leader with the credibility, vision and influence to lead corporate services as an integrated business enabler in a dynamic and growth-focused organisation.
• We are looking for a mature executive with a proven track record in senior leadership, corporate affairs, stakeholder relations, strategic communication and business alignment. The ideal candidate combines strong commercial acumen with outstanding interpersonal influence and the ability to operate effectively at board, executive and industry level.

Job Description

• The successful candidate will provide executive leadership across the corporate services portfolio, ensuring alignment between business strategy, stakeholder expectations, organisational reputation and operational excellence. The role requires a high-impact leader with a proven track record of excellent communication capability, strategic judgement and the ability to build trusted relationships across internal and external stakeholder groups.

About You

• The ideal candidate is strategic, composed, influential and values-driven, with the ability to navigate complexity, inspire confidence and represent the organisation with credibility and professionalism.
• Interested candidates who meet the above requirements are invited to submit their application for consideration. This is a unique opportunity to contribute at executive level and to shape the strategic impact of corporate services within a leading organisation.

Requirements

• A relevant postgraduate qualification, preferably an MBA or equivalent executive qualification.
• Extensive (>10 years) senior and executive management experience.
• Demonstrated experience in corporate services, stakeholder relations, strategic communications, brand or corporate affairs.
• Strong leadership capability with experience leading high-performing teams.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Proven ability to influence strategic direction and support organisational growth.
• High levels of professionalism, judgement, discretion and business credibility.

Advantageous Experience

• Experience in agriculture, agribusiness, regional operations or a diversified business environment.
• Exposure to executive spokesperson responsibilities and corporate reputation management, specifically related to the Media and the General Public.
• Involvement in industry bodies, chambers, boards or sector-level stakeholder structures.
• Bilingual communication ability in Afrikaans and English.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and direction across the corporate services environment.
• Partner with executive leadership to shape, communicate and execute organisational strategy.
• Lead stakeholder engagement, corporate communication and reputation management at executive level.
• Drive alignment between corporate services functions and overall business priorities.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, customers, industry bodies and external partners.
• Enable effective governance, cross-functional collaboration and service excellence across support functions.
• Guide organisational positioning, executive messaging and strategic communication initiatives.
• Lead and inspire multidisciplinary teams to deliver sustainable business value.

Closing Date 06 July 2026

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Job Description:

• As a Marketing Manager, you will develop and execute comprehensive marketing plans to enhance our regional presence and drive business growth.
• You will lead your team and collaborate with various departments to ensure cohesive and effective marketing campaigns. 
• Lead Corporate Marketing for the VKB Group in the NTK Region, providing access to complete marketing communications services for the region.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement marketing plans and campaigns in the region.
• Manage and oversee the marketing team in the region.
• Create and manage marketing budgets.
• Analyse and report on the performance of marketing campaigns.
• Collaborate with other business teams to align marketing efforts with business goals.
• Oversee the creation of marketing assets, including printed materials and advertisements for the region.
• Maintain and enhance the region’s digital presence through effective liaison with the Corporate Communications department and providing high-quality content aligned with the Group’s digital and social media strategies.
• Utilise CRM and drive client service in the area.

Skills Required

• Planning
• Management
• Project management
• Financial management
• Facilitation
• Coaching / Mentoring
• Business process design
• Negotiation
• Conflict management skills
• Microsoft Office capabilities
• Problem-solving abilities

Qualifications:

• NQF Level 7: National Certificate / Advanced Diploma / B Tech Degree/bachelor’s degree in marketing, Business, or a related field.
• Specific qualifications in Marketing, Communications, Brand Management, People Engagement, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Development and/or Sales.
• Experience in corporate marketing: 5 years.
• Experience in the agricultural industry: 5 years.
• Experience in retail marketing, retail sales development, and new market development, as well as a strong understanding of agriculture, would be an advantage.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to analyse data and make informed decisions.
• Creative thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience with marketing automation tools and CRM software is a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ‘365.

Closing Date 29 June 2026

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Job Description

• The ideal team player will be responsible for the effective management of a profitable retail business in order to sustain the customer's needs.  Maintain and build strong relationships and trust among the leaders of each division in your team and the larger VKB family.  
• We are looking for someone with the best talent, the best attitude and a leader that fits within our culture.

Requirements

• Grade 12/ NQF 4
• Preference will be given to candidates who hold a degree in a management-related field.
• Proven Track record in the positive management of an agri-business will be compulsory
• Ability to manage medium to large teams
• Willing to work afterhours as and when required based on operational requirements
• Effective and clear delegation of tasks and monitoring thereof
• Ability to work independently, lead projects and solve problems
• The suitable candidate must have 3-5 years of experience in a retail-related environment

Duties and Responsibilities

• Drive and practice VKB values and strategic objectives
• People management
• Financial management of business unit and budget forecasting
• Management of strategic objectives
• Customer service management and relationships
• Expanding and growing market share
• Manage trade processes; safety and risks and supplies
• Willingness to take business and pursue new opportunities
• Collaborate with other divisions and management to promote business
• Create and maintain steadfastness and trust among staff and customers
• Delegate tasks effectively and monitor performance

Essential Industry Knowledge:

Candidates must have:

• A solid background in irrigation systems
• Experience with animal feed and agricultural medicine
• Sound knowledge of seed and fertiliser products

Skills

• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• Negotiation skills
• Marketing skills
• Ability to establish and maintain long term business relationships
• Business Acumen
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to lead branch to success
• Conflict Management
• Personal Resilience
• Presentation skills
• Communication skills
• Mentoring

Closing Date 25 June 2026

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About the Role

• At Multi Green, we’re not just producing fertiliser — we’re enabling farmers to perform at their best. We’re looking for a high-impact Operations Specialist who can bring structure, precision, and insight into a fast-moving production environment.
• This role is ideal for someone who thrives on ownership, coordination, and solving complex operational challenges across planning, production, and logistics.

Why This Role Matters

• You will play a critical role in ensuring that orders, production, and logistics operate seamlessly, enabling the business to deliver on client expectations while maintaining operational efficiency and compliance.
• This is not an admin role — this is the heartbeat of operational execution, where your decisions directly influence service delivery and profitability.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

Drive Operational Excellence

• Own the end-to-end flow of orders — from receipt to fulfilment, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Coordinate production planning and scheduling to optimise capacity and meet client deadlines.
• Monitor production progress and proactively resolve bottlenecks.

Enable Commercial Success

• Manage and distribute price lists, ensuring alignment with market competitiveness and profitability.
• Partner with Sales to deliver exceptional client service and maintain strong stakeholder relationships.

Ensure Stock & Supply Alignment

• Maintain visibility of stock availability and demand forecasts.
• Collaborate with procurement to ensure timely availability of materials.
• Prevent overstocking and manage inventory effectively.

Coordinate Logistics & Communication

• Act as the central link between production, sales, and logistics, ensuring real-time communication flow.
• Keep all stakeholders informed on delivery status and scheduling updates.

What We’re Looking For

Experience & Qualifications

• Excellent experience and expertise in financial matters
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a fertiliser or agricultural production environment

Technical Capability

• Strong systems capability (Excel, Business Central, and Microsoft Office suite)

Language Profiency

• This role requires a candidate that is fluent in both Afrikaans and English.

Leadership & Personal Attributes

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Highly organised and detail-driven
• Able to work independently under pressure
• A natural coordinator and communicator with strong stakeholder management skills
• Decisive, analytical, and able to prioritise effectively
• Willing to work flexibly when operations demand it

What Will Set You Apart

• Experience working in cross-functional environments (production, finance, logistics)
• A mindset focused on continuous improvement and efficiency
• Ability to balance commercial thinking with operational discipline

What You Can Expect

• A role with high visibility and impact across the value chain
• Exposure to strategic planning and operational optimisation
• Opportunity to grow your career within a leading agricultural group

Closing Date 10 July 2026

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About the Role

• We’re looking for a Branch Marketer who thrives on responsibility, leadership, and operational excellence. This role is not just about support – it’s about stepping up and ensuring the branch runs efficiently and confidently.

Job Description

• The ideal team player will 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.
• This position will be focused on different seeds, fertilizer, crops, animal feeds, commodities, water systems, packaging steel, fencing and building materials.

Requirements

• Grade 12 or NQF 4
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Knowledge of animal health products / Medicine and additives would serve as an advantage
• 2 years' experience working with animal health products.
• Orientation towards marketing and client service
• Team orientated
• Willing to undergo continuous training

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Stock control
• Stock orders
• Create effective storage capacity
• Design effective storage capacity per client needs
• Accurate measurements of spaces as per client needs
• Receiving of stock
• Precise calculation of cutting lists that meets the needs of the client
• Marketing of agricultural commodities
• Marketing of agricultural commodities and animal health products.
• Advise to clients in terms of animal health products, additives and best practices.
• Other ad-hoc job related duties
• Continuously rendering customer service of high standard to walk-in customers and via telephonic and email medium
• Other job-related administrative duties such as GRV's, Filling, invoicing etc.)
• Logistics

Skills

• Merchandising skills
• Conflict management skills
• Basic computer skills
• Problem solving skills
• Negotiation skills
• Sound sales and interpersonal skills
• Precision attention to detail

Closing Date 01 July 2026

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About the Role

• We’re looking for a Branch Marketer who thrives on responsibility, leadership, and operational excellence. This role is not just about support – it’s about stepping up and ensuring the branch runs efficiently and confidently.

Job Description

• The ideal team player will 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.
• This position will be focused on different seeds, fertilizer, crops, animal feeds, commodities, water systems, packaging steel, fencing and building materials.

Requirements

• Grade 12 or NQF 4
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Knowledge of animal health products / Medicine and additives would serve as an advantage
• 2 years' experience working with animal health products.
• Orientation towards marketing and client service
• Team orientated
• Willing to undergo continuous training

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Stock control
• Stock orders
• Create effective storage capacity
• Design effective storage capacity per client needs
• Accurate measurements of spaces as per client needs
• Receiving of stock
• Precise calculation of cutting lists that meets the needs of the client
• Marketing of agricultural commodities
• Marketing of agricultural commodities and animal health products.
• Advise to clients in terms of animal health products, additives and best practices.
• Other ad-hoc job related duties
• Continuously rendering customer service of high standard to walk-in customers and via telephonic and email medium
• Other job-related administrative duties such as GRV's, Filling, invoicing etc.)
• Logistics

Skills

• Merchandising skills
• Conflict management skills
• Basic computer skills
• Problem solving skills
• Negotiation skills
• Sound sales and interpersonal skills
• Precision attention to detail

Closing Date 01 July 2026

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The Opportunity

• We are looking for a results-driven Input Trade Marketer who thrives in a commercial, field-based environment and understands the realities of modern farming.
• This is not a desk role — it is a high-impact, relationship-driven position where you will partner directly with farmers to drive growth, optimise input solutions, and strengthen market share across your region.
• You will play a critical role in driving profitability, growing the customer base, and positioning VKB as the preferred agricultural partner.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

Drive Commercial Growth

• Achieve and exceed sales targets across key product categories (seed, fertilizer, crop chemicals, animal feeds, animal health, fencing, fuel, and packaging).
• Identify new business opportunities and unlock growth within existing accounts.

Farmer Relationship Management

• Build trusted, long-term partnerships with farmers through regular on-site engagement.
• Provide practical, value-adding input solutions aligned with seasonal and operational needs.

Market Execution & Strategy

• Implement targeted marketing plans aligned to regional dynamics and crop cycles.
• Ensure strong market presence through farmer days, events, and industry engagement.

Financial & Risk Management

• Facilitate and manage input financing solutions for clients.
• Balance commercial growth with sound credit and risk practices.

Operational Excellence

• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless order fulfilment and service delivery.
• Resolve customer queries efficiently to maintain service excellence.

What We’re Looking For

Experience & Qualifications

• Grade 12 (NQF 4) – essential
• Relevant tertiary qualification (Agriculture, Marketing, or Commercial field)
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in agricultural input sales or input trade marketing
• AVCASA certification is advantageous

Key Competencies

• Strong commercial acumen with a proven ability to grow revenue
• Excellent negotiation and relationship management skills
• Ability to operate independently in a geographically dispersed region
• Sound decision-making under pressure
• Practical understanding of farming operations and input application
• High levels of drive, accountability, and resilience

Why This Role Stands Out

• Direct impact on farmer success and regional growth
• Exposure to a diverse agricultural portfolio
• Opportunity to work within a well-established, trusted agribusiness
• A role that combines strategy, sales, and on-the-ground execution

Who Will Thrive in This Role

This role is ideal for someone who:

• Is passionate about agriculture and understands farmers’ realities
• Enjoys working independently while building strong networks
• Is commercially driven and motivated by results
• Takes ownership and consistently delivers

 Closing Date 30 June 2026

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JOB DESCRIPTION

• Performs general tasks, requiring the briefest induction

REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12 or NQF4 
• Loading and offloading 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 
• ADHOC 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 REQUIRED

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

Closing Date 01 July 2026

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JOB DESCRIPTION

• Performs general tasks, requiring the briefest induction

REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12 or NQF4 
• Loading and offloading 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 
• ADHOC 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 REQUIRED

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

Closing Date 01 July 2026