Current Vacancies at VKB Group

Job Description

• Procurement and Marketing of Groundnuts in the National and International market. Marketing of other agriculture commodities. Trading includes forex hedging and execution.

Requirements

• Grade 12 certificate
• Advanced Diploma / BTech Degree / Bachelor's Degree in Marketing or appropriate field of study
• 4 years relevant experience
• Experience in the agricultural industry: > 3 year
• Knowledge of Groundnuts and other Agricultural Commodity hedging will reserve as recommendation
• Forex trading experience - Experience of commodity and exchange rate trading will be a recommendation
• Code 8 Driver's License and own vehicle
• Willing to travel daily
• Clear Criminal Record
• Medically fit

Duties and Responsibilities

• Preparation of Purchasing and Marketing Plan for groundnuts and other agricultural International and national agricultural commodities;
• Conclude purchase and sale contracts and ensure that contract execution and administration is done according to procedure and contract terms.
• Management of International customer service and relationships.
• Manage relationships with local buyers.
• Represent GWK at International congresses and trade fairs;
• Building GWK Trading brand;
• Identify opportunities or develop channels for purchase or sale of commodities
• Hedging of exchange rate and execution of exchange rate policy and associated position report
• Manage creditors and debtors;
• Manage Contract Execution and logistics
• Preparation of "deal sheet" and reconciliation of budgeted profit against actual profit;
• Manage logistics supply chain of internationally traded commodities.
• Ensure compliance with all the relevant legislation.
• Execute departmental strategic plans
• Identify new business opportunities
• Ensure competitive products and services.

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Computer literate
• Responsible
• Punctual
• Conflict management
• Good administration skills
• Good Communication skills
• Initiative
• Teamwork
• Decision making
• Leadership skills
• Time management

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Job Description

• Responsible for ensuring the overall adherence & compliance to quality and grading standards of products received by stakeholders, as well as administration of products.

Requirements

• Grade 12 certificate
• Minimum 2-4 experience in a similar role
• Grain grading certificates essential (Wheat, Maize, Ground Nuts, Lusern)
• Fumigation certificates essential
• Computer literate
• Code 8 Driver's License
• Forklift License and Fire Fighting certificate
• Clear Criminal Record
• Computer literate in Microsoft Office
• Fluent in Afrikaans and English
• Constantly adding value to the current functions of the position
• New Management Programme will serve as a recommendation

Duties and Responsibilities

• Execute grading of import and export loads from GWK (Lucerne, Maize, Pecan nuts, Ground Nuts / Peanuts and Cotton) according to regulations and standards.
• Quality Assurance and Quality Control of export products.
• Fumigation on Import and export stock
• Repacking of damaged bags / goods
• Lucerne grading confirmations, weekly lucerne stock confirmation and ensure that packaging meets set standards.
• Handling Insurance claims and investigations of product.
• Handling deviations on volume and mass at Durban warehouses
• Sale of damaged product.
• Ensure equipment is of a functional standard, maintained and calibrated where applicable;
• Report any quality discrepancies directly to the senior;
• Provide general support to the department such as accurate tracking of stock control cards
• Assist with the administrative functions related to security, health and safety aspects
• Manage client services by ensuring processes are in place to prevent escalation of client complaint
• Be a GWK ambassador and a good team player.  

Skills

• Verbal
• Computer literate
• Responsible
• Punctual
• Conflict management
• Good administration skills
• Good Communication skills
• Thorough, precise and accurate
• Team player
• Quick decision making
• Problem definition and analyses

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Job Description

• Capturing transactions during customer service.

Requirements

• The suitable candidate must have a Grade 12 certificate.
• Candidates with relevant experience will be given preference.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Capturing sales action on computer
• Liaising with clients
• Completion of daily administration
• Security and loss control

Skills

• Math
• Computer Literacy
• Verbal
• People
• Selling
• Admin

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Job Description

• The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, organised, and able to manage multiple tasks effectively. This role involves maintaining accurate financial records, assisting with NAV calculations, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations.

Requirements

• Grade 12 or NQF Level 4
• National Diploma and/ or Advanced Certificate (B. Com Accounting preferred).
• 3 - 5 years' experience in an accounting role.
• Proven experience in bookkeeping and financial management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Dynamics NAV (Navision) or similar financial software will serve as a recommendation.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial regulations.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Ability to handle confidential information with integrity.
• Applicable experience in a fast-moving operational environment

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Bookkeeping: Maintain accurate records of financial transactions, including accounts payable and receivable, general ledger entries, and reconciliations.
• NAV Experience: Utilize Microsoft Dynamics NAV to manage financial data, generate reports, and assist in financial analysis.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and statements.
• Invoicing: Process and track invoices, ensuring timely and accurate billing.
• Reconciliation: Reconcile bank statements, credit card transactions, and other financial records.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with accounting standards and company policies.
• Administrative Support: Provide support for financial audits and assist with budgeting and forecasting processes.

Skills Required

• Decision making
• Ability to function independently within team context and to accept responsibility
• Ability to work under pressure
• An indisputable drive to constantly add value to the business
• Strong analytical, numeracy and interpersonal skills
• Good communication
• Compliance
• Managing operations and budgets
• Organizing
• Planning

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Job Function

• Driving the on-site SHEQ agenda. Responsible for devising best practices within the workplace to ensure health, safety, environmental and food safety best practice on site. To carry out all quality control inspections to ensure high standards are kept. Maintenance and measurement of occupational health, safety, and risk across the site.

Requirements

The candidate must have the following experience in the milling industry- (wheat & maize)

• Grade 12
• 3 Years Basic Occupational health and safety and Food safety training
• Advanced Computer skills, Word, Excel, Power point
• Driver’s license and own vehicle

Duties and Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain Integrated SHEQ management system
• Induction training to all employees, contractors, and visitors
• Microbiological sampling and General laboratory practices
• Assist with all internal and external auditing companies
• Daily inspections of premises and handling customer complaints
• Risk assessments and high-risk work, Incident, and accident investigations
• Food safety and quality compliance
• Ensuring all Health and safety, Food safety checklists are completed
• Creation and implementation of SHEQ management system
• Traveling between sites to ensure that food safety systems are order to minimize food safety risks and provide a competitive advantage for the GWK group- Remove- Only at Christiana

Skills

• Computer
• Communication
• Attention to detail
• Organisational
• Problem solving
• Knowledge of safety regulations