Fresh Openings at VKB Group -(8 Positions)

Requirements

• Grade 12 or NQF4.
• N3 Mechanical engineering.
• Valid Fitter & Turner Trade Certificate.
• At least 5 years' proven experience in welding.
• Valid driver's license.
• A willingness to work overtime, shifts and weekends when required.

 Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with breakdowns and assist with the reduction in downtime periods within the relevant operational unit to limit unnecessary costs.
• Install, maintain, and repair all mechanical equipment and systems at the relevant operational unit.
• Report on breakdowns to management and record it on daily log sheet.
• Ensure job cards are filled in correctly and signed off by relevant manager.
• Dismantle, assemble and repair or replace faulty equipment and defective parts.
• Continuously do fault-finding and problem- solving on mechanical equipment.
• Visual inspection of parts on a daily basis.
• Comply with all Occupational Health and Safety requirements.
• Complete all compulsory training interventions.
• Mentor employees to follow standard practices and processes to ensure quality services.
• Performs other duties as may be required by line managers.

Skills Required

• Good communication skills.
• Accuracy and attention to details.
• Team player.
• Able to work under pressure.
• Please note You will be vetted and your MIE checked if you apply.

Closing Date: 23rd,March 2022

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Job Description

• Performs general duties in the silo.

Requirements

• Grade 12 or NQF4
• Previous experience will be advantageous.
• Constantly adding value to the function of the job

Skilled Required

• Service orientation
• Accurate , thorough and precise  

Closing Date: 24th,March 2022

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Job Description

• Manage the internal administration of a 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
• Clear Criminal Record

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
• 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

Closing Date: 24th,March 2022

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JOB DESCRIPTION

• Performs general tasks, requiring the briefest induction

REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12 or NQF4 
• Load and offload of stock 
• Keeping premises clean and tidy 
• Stock control 
• Able to perform hard manual labour 
• Constantly adding value to the function of the job
• Able to read and understand English
• Willing to work Monday to Saturday (6 day work week)
• Willing to work nightshift

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for general tidiness 
• Cleaning duties 
• Ad hoc 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
• Good practical skills and dexterity
• Physical fitness and stamina
• Teamwork
• Effective communication
• Attention to details
• Being able to follow instructions
• Time management and focus on quality

SKILLS REQUIRED

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

Closing Date: 25th,March 2022

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Requirements

• Grade 12/ NQF 4 with Math and Science as subjects
• Completed N2: Millwright (Math, Engineering Science, Engineering Drawing and Plater Trade Theory)
• High fault finding and problem solving skills
• Keen interest in the FMCG and Agriculture sectors
• Must have a valid Drivers license
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Willing to work overtime and perform standby duties when required
• Ability to function independently and as a member of a team
• Ability to identify and solve problems 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, repair, test and commission electrical, electronic and mechanical equipment and systems in the plant as well as work on electrical distribution and reticulation equipment
• Manufacture, fit and repair machine components and related equipment
• Reduce Breakdowns and ensure maximum equipment availability
• Fault finding on mechanical and electrical equipment
• Perform Preventative Maintenance tasks on mechanical and electrical equipment in the plant

Skills

• Effective communication, verbal and written
• Team Player
• Problem Solving
• Analytical and precise
• Attention to detail

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Job Description

Sells the organisation's merchandise according to agreed targets. Effectively displays the entire range of stock on hand and maintains the housekeeping of the stock and fittings. Administers and controls all cash and card transactions handled at the shop

Requirements

• Grade 12 or NQF 4
• Mathematics a requirement
• Previous experience in sales of parts will serve as an advantage
• Bilingual in Afrikaans and English
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Orientation towards marketing and client service
• Team orientated
• Clear criminal record
• Willingness to relocate 

Duties And Responsibilities

• Meet sales targets (commission structure is applicable)
• Stock control
• Stock orders
• Marketing of parts and workshop
• Willing to undergo continuous training
• Other ad-hoc job related duties

Skills Required

• Conflict management skills
• Basic Microsoft Office skills
• Problem solving skills
• Negotiation skills

Closing Date: 22nd,March 2022

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About you:

• You are keen to join one of the most dynamic and leading agricultural companies in South Africa.
• You want to be part of an I&T department that is passionate about delivering optimal services to the VKB Group.
• You have a proven track record to be Inquisitive, Thorough, Diplomatic and Creative.
• You have the ability to step back and see the bigger picture and keep perspective in pressured and dynamic circumstances.
• Offer objectivity to end-users regarding the validity of any features/changes/application.
• You are teachable and able to adapt to new processes and procedures.
• Methodical and organized approach to testing execution and appropriate evidence filing in line with best practice principals.
• You are able to work in a team environment and add value and innovation to the team.
• You must be able to manage time and deadlines in a suitable manner and be able to communicate when delays are presented.

About the Role:

The role is established in the Governance, Risk and Compliance department of the VKB Information and Technology department as part of the Quality Assurance Team. The QA Engineer will report to the Quality Assurance Lead and ultimately to the I&T Manager: Governance Risk and Compliance.

The QA Engineer will be responsible to work with the Quality Assurance Team to deliver high-quality products in line with pre-determined standards to the relevant product owners. As part of the QA process, activities will include designing and execution of automated testing procedures in accordance with the Q&A framework and best practice principles. The applicant must also have enough knowledge of manual testing as this is the base for automated testing.

QA Engineer is part of the senior roles within the QA department.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Familiarize and understand the requirements of the Software Quality Assurance (SQA) Methodology, Framework and Team Guidelines.
• Take ultimate responsibility for all Automated Testing Activities, which will include (but is not limited to):
• Assisting in the development and improvement of the Automated Testing Framework of the department.
• The identification of adequate Automated Testing tools when new Software programs are introduced.
• Development of automated tests and scripts to improve and accelerate the testing process.
• Implementation of the automated test process as per the requirements of the SQA Framework
• Development and maintenance of automated testing scheduling tools and the QA landscape.
• Execute General Automated testing requirements and activities in line with the SQA Framework, these activities include amongst others:
• The review of system owner/user specifications, before executing testing activities to provide feedback and obtain specified information.
• Estimation, planning and prioritization of testing activities as assigned.
• The execution, documentation, and referencing of all procedures executed on quality monitoring templates as per SQA framework.
• Identification, documentation, tracking, and reporting all the defects in line with the defect management requirements.
• Liaising with internal teams (project team, developers, team leads, etc.) to identify system requirements that will allow the execution of testing procedures.
• Collaboration with other team members to understand the scope of test cases that will be used for automation scripts.
• Write manual test cases as per the SQA framework.
• Execute manual test cases when required.
• Identify trends based on pro-active analysis of test results to identify root causes for consistent test failures.
• Maintain knowledge of testing best practices and industry trends.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the testing process and test methodologies.
• Facilitate and attend all the prescribed training on the QA principles, Automation Tool requirements and ERP functionality.
• Report on progression of testing projects/cases assigned by management in a metric and structured manner.
• Deliver customer service of the highest quality to the VKB Operational departments to ensure the QA brand is recognized for leaders in execution and innovation.

Skills and Qualifications

• Minimum Grade 12/ NQF4. 
• Applicable Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related field preferred.
• ITSQB certification preferred.
• 3 Years + Automated Testing experience in development and execution.
• Experience in JAVA programming language
• Experience in the following systems will be beneficial:
• Selenium
• Microsoft Dynamics 365 (Specifically Business Central)
• Jenkins
• InteliJ
• JIRA
• Qmetry
• GIT Repository
• Knowledge of testing software and hardware setup and maintenance.
• Analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• High proficiency in computer technology and programming languages.
• Strong knowledge of SQA methodologies, tools, and processes.
• Experience in writing clear, concise, and comprehensive test plans and test cases.
• Experience with performance and/or security testing will be regarded as an advantage.
• Demonstrated knowledge of testing best practices, version control practices and defect management practices.
• Strong work ethic with a fierce dedication to exceeding expectations.
• Impeccable organizational skills with the ability to multitask and deliver results under pressure.
• Ability to engage in detailed discussions while being able to visualize the bigger picture and see the end result.
• Great team player and able to work efficiently with minimal supervision and deliver exceptional results on time.

Closing Date: 31st,March 2022

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Job Description

• The IT Auditor will be responsible for the effective and reliable execution of IT Audits to mitigate risks.

Requirements

Qualifications Requirements

• Grade 12/ NQF4
• BCom Accounting/ Informatics/ BSc Computer Science or relevant degree
• CISA (minimum requirement)
• CISSP, CGEIT or equivalent (advantageous)

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years working experience of IT Auditing is essential
• “Big Four” experience will be an advantage

Knowledge

• ITIL
• COBIT
• Data analytics
• Information security (ISO 27001/NIST)

Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs relevant sections of the Audit as agreed upon with manager.
• Ensures audit working papers are clear, concise and explain all issues clearly.
• Ensures sufficient, adequate, reliable, relevant and useful evidence is placed on file to facilitate effective review.
• Ensures that all work papers are complete, consistent, referenced and signed off, and the correct templates have been used.
• Gives feedback to managers at audit debriefs or when required to do so, escalates problems to managers promptly.
• Builds and manages client relationships effectively.
• Trains staff on relevant policies, procedures and legislation.
• Completes performance reviews with relevant employees.

Skills

• Ability to function independently within team context and to accept responsibility
• Strong analytical, numeracy and interpersonal skills
• Compliance
• Accuracy
• Analytical
• Be able to work under pressure

Closing Date: 1st, April 2022