Vacant Positions at VKB Group

Requirements;

• The suitable candidate must have a Grade 12 certificate.
• Candidates with experience in similar position will be given preference.
• Agricultural experience is an asset, with a specific focus on irrigation.
• Candidates with 3-4 years relevant experience will be given preference.
• Willingness to grow and promote himself / herself.
• Leader who cares about his staff but functions according to high standards.
• Maintain and build an extremely effective store that can serve as an example to others.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Staff management
• Represent all irrigation departments in GWK group
• Stock management
• Merchandising
• Customer service and relations
• Align with group strategy to meet objectives
• Ordering, logistic and distribution of stock
• Ensure safe working environment
• Conform to company standards.

Skills:

• Attention to detail and well organised
• Must have good communication skills
• Must be able to handle high work pressure
• Team player
• Outstanding customer service
• Self-motivated and highly organized

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Job Description;

• Responsible for operating a Front-end Loader and similar machines, moving products in a safe and secure manner. Ensure safety compliance and standards are always maintained.

Requirements;

• Grade 12 certificate
• Minimum 1-2 experience in a similar role
• Valid driver's license (Code B) for tractor / Front-end Loader
• Must be willing to work overtime
• Clear Criminal Record

Duties and Responsibilities;

• Ensure excellent service delivery.
• Safe storage and distribution of stock.
• Machine Operating (front-end loaders,
• Scoop, lift and transport bulk materials to and from storage or processing areas, to feed conveyors, hoppers, or chutes, and to load trucks or railcars:
• Perform routine maintenance and inspections
• Provide general assistance and AD-Hoc tasks as required
• Ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Be a GWK ambassador and a good team player.  

Skills;

• Verbal
• Responsible
• Punctual
• Able to work under pressure
• Machine operating skills
• Good Communication skills

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Job Description:

• Provide general assistance to facility.

Requirements;

• Min Grade 10 certificate
• Minimum 1-2 experience in a similar role
• Must be willing to work overtime
• Clear Criminal Record

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure excellent service delivery
• Perform loading / bagging / storage and other relevant tasks with regards to products
• Driving of tractor when required to do so
• Perform cleaning services
• Perform ad hoc tasks as needed
• Act as GWK ambassador and a good team player.  

Skills:

• Trustworthy
• Responsible
• Punctual
• Physically fit
• Able to work under pressure
• Communication skills

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Job Description;

• Assist with grain grading and perform general and administrative support

Requirements:

• Grade 12 certificate
• Minimum 1-2 experience in a similar role
• Grain Grading courses would serve as advantage.
• Computer literate
• Clear Criminal Record

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Comply with grading rules and regulations by reporting any discrepancies of the quality of grain to direct Supervisor
• Inventory management: receive inventory and ensure accurate control thereof
• Provide general and administrative support
• Intake dispatch and reconciliation of products and dispatch of documentation
• Intake / Producer inquiries
• Perform and assess grading in respect of all products
• Ensure excellent service delivery
• Be a GWK ambassador and a good team player.  

Skills;

• Verbal
• Computer literate
• Responsible
• Punctual
• Good administration skills
• Good Communication skills

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Job Description:

• The maintenance planner will be responsible to ensure maintenance technicians have the tools and parts they need to complete work orders as well as scheduling maintenance in such a way that minimizes equipment downtime and impact on production.

Requirements;

• Grade 12 with relevant trade qualification.
• Valid Drivers License (Code B) 
• Experience in Maintenance planning and scheduling will be an advantage
• Experience in On-key system will be an advantage
• Experience in supply chain management will be an advantage
• Proficcient in MS Office
• Background in production and industrial environment

Duties and Responsibilities;

• Optimal utilizing On-Key maintenance program to ensure that the machinery used in processing plants is in the best possible working order by undertaking a range of maintenance inspections and scheduling maintenance processes.
• Plan and organize preventative maintenance processes such as condition monitoring or plant start-up or inspection as well as preventative maintenance processes like lubrication, sensory inspections and periodic component replacement.
• Analyze the risk of process failure, ensure that correct spare parts are stocked, undertake performance measurement, and ensure that maintenance costs are kept as low as possible.
• Maintenance planner / spares administration will assist with procurement of maintenance spares
• Ensure stock levels in store are up to date. 
• Critical spares / stock part list for plant are available.
• Responsible for the physical receipt of spares inwards and the issue of spares against appropriate requisitions
• Keep stock and store items in good order and keep the warehouse clean and tidy. 
• Record stock movement on a computerized system.

Skills;

• Decision making
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Compliance
• Organizing
• Planning

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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 Description

• Performs general tasks, requiring the briefest induction

Requirements;

• Grade 12 or NQF4 
• Knowledge of: Woodwork machines, types of raw materials and accurate measurements for quotations
• Proven experience in the edging of wood products
• Constantly adding value to the function of the job

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Building quality products as ordered by the customers (Cupboards and other wood products)
• Timeous feedback on customer queries
• Edge wood products according to quality standards, ensuring the right setting and glue is used in the edging machine.
• Keeping workspace neat and tidy
• Keeping to agreed upon deadlines (orders)

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Service orientation 
• Accurate, thorough and precise 

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Job Description:

• Independently performs basic/complex diagnostics, service repairs and maintenance work on customer- and/or dealer-owned agricultural equipment.

Requirements;

• Proven knowledge of methods, materials, tools and techniques used in the repair of outdoor power equipment/agricultural equipment
• Excellent skills in operating vehicles and equipment used for diagnostic purposes
• Grade 12 certificate
• Fully qualified diesel or tractor technician - Red Seal
• 5 Years John Deere equipment experience
• 8 Years relevant experience of agricultural equipment, if not 5 years experience of John Deere
• Willingness to work varying shifts, weekends and holidays

Duties and Responsibilities;

• Performs basic/complex agricultural equipment and, determines what repairs are needed, if required
• Performs basic/complex agricultural equipment, as requested by the service manager or shop foreman
• Participates in all job-related training and development
• Prepares all reports and forms required in conjunction with work assignments
• Maintains current product knowledge of John Deere and competitive products 
• Maintains condition of vehicles, inventory, tools and equipment

Skills;

• Technical
• Physical
• Communication