Career Opportunities at VKB Group

Introduction

• VKB Agriculture (Pty) Ltd is a dynamic agricultural company in the Northeast Free State with interests in Limpopo. This organization, which strives towards healthy and modern business practices offers employees the opportunity to utilize and develop their knowledge and skills in a competitive work environment. We offer you the opportunity to establish yourself within a professional, corporate environment in the countryside.

Job Description

• The Transformation and Diversity Specialist will assist VKB's Transformation Director in the successful management of Employment Equity, BBBEE and Skills Development within VKB's Group of companies.

Requirements

• Grade 12/ NQF4.
• Relevant B.Com/ B.A qualification in Human Resources/ Industrial Psychology/ Labour Relations.
• MDP or PGD in BBBEE would serve as recommendation.
• 5 years' experience in the successful management of Transformation and Diversity within a corporate space.
• Computer literate in MS Office.
• Valid driver's license.
• The Transformation and Diversity Specialist will be reporting directly to the Transformation Director: VKB Group

Duties and Responsibilities

Employment Equity

• Evaluate employment policies or practices to determine whether they unfairly discriminate.
• Address internal grievances concerning the non-compliance by VKB Group’s subsidiaries with the provisions of the Employment Equity Act.
• Develop statistical information necessary to assess employment trends end to evaluate progress of the designated employees in all occupational levels.
• Investigate employment practices and alleged violations of equality and non-discriminatory laws, in order to document and correct discriminatory factors.
• Conduct surveys and evaluate findings in order to determine if systematic discrimination exists.
• Develop guidelines for non-discriminatory employment practices and monitor their implementation and impact.

BBBEE

• Assist in developing BEE strategies and policies that would embrace BBBEE within VKB Group (BEE Policy, Procurement Policy, Socio-Economic Development Policy, Enterprise and Supplier Development Policy).
• Assist in developing BBBEE plan with targets based on the Sector Charter for each subsidiary within VKB Group.
• Facilitate BEE information sessions for all subsidiaries to ensure that all subsidiaries understand the context of BBBEE.
• Monitor all ESD projects and ensure that necessary formalities are in place and in line with the CoGP for verification purpose.
• Coordinates all aspects of transformation.

SKILLS DEVELOPMENT

• Understand the Sector Skills Plan with focus on scares and critical skills planning and advise the Transformation Director accordingly.
• Monitor effectiveness of training interventions linked to the strategic plan of the organization and Employment Equity Goals and report to the Transformation Director.
• Constitute Training and Development committees.
• Handling the External Bursaries for VKB Group.
• Supporting and monitoring external bursary holders.

WORKERS TRUSTS

• Handle all communications to the beneficiaries.
• Annual roadshows to keep all the employees and beneficiaries aware of the trusts and their performances.

OFFICE ADMINISTRATION

• Provide tactical and administrative support to the Transformation Director

FINANCE

• Make tactical inputs on the Transformation’s annual departmental budget.
• Ensure that organizational and departmental goals are attained cost effectively.

Skills

• People development and mentorship
• Good leadership skills
• Communication
• Report writing
• Business acumen
• Leading, organising, planning and controlling
• Personal resilience
• Self-driven

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Job Description

• Oversees sample taking process and ensures the grading of grain in accordance with statutory requirements.

Requirements

• Grade 12 or NQF4
• Experience in the agriculture sector will be advantageous
• All relevant Grading courses to be completed through in-service training
• Computer literate Administration back ground
• Excellent communication skills
• Thorough, precise and accurate
• Constantly adding value to the current functions of the vacancy
• Clear criminal record
• Traceable references 

Skills Required

• Thorough , precise and accurate
• Teamplayer
• Quick decision making
• Problem definition and analyses

Duties

• Grain grading according to procedures and regulations
• Logistic function, incoming and outgoing grain administration
• Job-related administrative functions
• Handling, facilitating and solving of disputes
• Pass all compulsory courses 

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Introduction

• VKB Agriculture (Pty) Ltd is a dynamic agricultural company in the Northeast Free State with interests in Limpopo. This organization, which strives towards healthy and modern business practices offers employees the opportunity to utilize and develop their knowledge and skills in a competitive work environment. We offer you the opportunity to establish yourself within a professional, corporate environment in the countryside.

Job Description

• Manage the internal administration of an organization 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

Duties And Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards for administration.
• Assist in Audit process.
• Management and control over bank and petty cash.
• Goods received voucher and completion of invoices.
• Processing stock claims.
• Filing relevant documents according to set out standards.
• Minimize risk to the company.
• Client service.
• Other job-related administrative duties.

Skills Required

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

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INTRODUCTION

• QPro Feeds is a dynamic Animal Feed Manufacturing business with a facility in both Bethlehem
• and Vrede. We are responsible for producing animal feed to in-house clients as well as external
• clients in the monogastric and ruminant fields.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

• The purpose of the position is to ensure daily checks of raw materials and product quality to
• ensure that products meet specifications as well as legislation requirements.

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE

•  Qualification: Grade 12 certificate or equivalent.
•  Computer literate: Microsoft Office
•  Animal Feed mill experience will be advantageous.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

•  Perform laboratory tests and analysis according to procedure.
•  Prepare and measure samples/specimens according to procedure.
•  Perform daily Laboratory equipment calibrations and verifications.
•  Perform daily quality control checks according to procedure.
•  Ensure all QC paperwork is completed accurately and in full.
•  Interpret results based on results and findings.
•  Adhere to correct procedures and policies.
•  Maintain and track results.
•  Maintain cleanliness and orderliness in the lab
•  Perform administrative duties accompanied with all analysis.
•  Sampling from feed bins and trucks.
•  Engaging the Weighbridge and Production control room on raw materials quality and quality of feed produced.
• Initiate investigations of non-conforming products / Report any deviations to Supervisor / Line manager.
•  Take preventative and corrective action when necessary.
•  Management of retention store samples and documentation.
•  Completing of daily control sheets and registers as applicable for the job function.
•  Communication with internal customer and management regarding raw material, in-process and finish product samples.
• Ensure cleaning equipment is in place in allocated areas.
•  Ensure that in-process cleaning is always adhered you around the loading and work area.
•  Ensure housekeeping standards are adhered to.
•  Clean working area continuously.
•  No unnecessary items lying around.
•  Identify and report any health and safety related issues.
•  Wear appropriate protective equipment and clothing.
•  Operate according to company standards and safety guidelines.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

•  Must be able to work shifts.
•  Must be able to work overtime to meet business requirements.
•  Good communication skills (Verbal and written)
•  Excellent attention to detail.
•  Ability to keep detailed records.
•  Research and analytical skills.
•  Mathematic and measurement skills.
•  Experience working with lab equipment.
•  Ability to work in noisy environment.
•  Must be able to work at heights.
•  Able to work in fast paced / high pressure environment

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Job Description

• Effectively facilitate all the administrative functions in the centralised marketing division within VKB Agri-Processors.

Requirements

• Grade 12/ NQF 4
• 3 years' experience within administration/ marketing dealing with orders, capturing invoices and solving complaints.
• Experience within the retail division will serve as recommendation.
• Proficient in MS Office with the ability to work on EXCEL on an advanced level.
• Previous experience on MS Navision/ Business Central will be an advantage.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Basic financial recordkeeping and reporting within VKB Framework.
• Continuous liaison between customers and internal departments to ensure good customer service. 
• Preparations on product launches.
• Innovation through new marketing- and product ideas.
• Escalate and resolve customer complaints timeously.
• Ensure that Agri-Processor's policies and procedures are adhered to.
• Attending training interventions as is required from time to time.
• Other job-related administrative functions.

Skills

• Able to function well in a high pressure environment
• Thorough, precise and accurate
• Communication
• Personal Resilience
• Teamwork
• Numerate
• Compliance
• Organizing
• Problem definition and analyses 

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Job Description

• Manage the internal dministraation of an organization 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

Duties And Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards for administration.
• Assist in Audit process.
• Management and control over bank and petty cash.
• Goods received voucher and completion of invoices.
• Processing stock claims.
• Filing relevant documents according to set out standards.
• Minimize risk to the company.
• Client service.
• Other job-related administrative duties.

Skills Required

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

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Job Description

• Responsible for the profitable management of the Parts-, Workshop- and Whole Goods section of the Mechanization branch through excellent service to internal and external customers.

Requirements

• Grade 12/ NQF4
• Relevant tertiary qualification will serve as recommendation 
• Proven knowledge of New Holland, Case and other mechanization implements and parts
• Knowledge of the agricultural mechanization industry
• 3-years proven experience within a similar role
• Proficient in the MS Office package

Duties and Responsibilities

• Management of stock levels within the VKB framework
• Management of expenses including stock losses, day to day expenses and budgets
• Ongoing customer service through facilitating and solving of queries and complaints
• General management to ensure that all VKB policies are applied
• Personnel management
• Workshop administration and claims
• Financial management of branch

Skills Required

• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• Negotiation skills
• Marketing skills
• Teamwork
• Business acumen
• Ability to establish and maintain long term relationships