Job Opportunities at VKB Group

Requirements

The ideal candidate should have the following:

• Grade 12 certificate
• Minimum 1-2 experience in a similar role
• Grain Grading course
• Computer literate
• Code 8 Driver's License
• Clear Criminal Record

Duties and Responsibilities

• Comply with grading rules and regulations by reporting any discrepancies of the quality of grain to direct Supervisor
• Conduct grain grading according to regulations and standards
• 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
• Ensure equipment is up to standard, maintained and calibrated where applicable
• 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 REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12/NQF4.
• Valid Millwright Trade Certificate (essential).
• Wireman's license will be advantageous.
• N3 Electrical Qualification.
• Knowledge of transformers 11Kv to 400V.
• Strong knowledge of pumps.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Millwright.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in the FMCG environment.
• Experience working on generators.
• Code B driver’s license.
• Good understanding of the OHS Act.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• 24/7 standby availability may be required.
• Ability to lift and carry heavy objects.
• Travel to off-site locations including municipality sites and farms may be required.
• Manual dexterity required to use power and hand tools.
• Frequently noisy working environment.
• Hazards associated with the trade.
• Work both indoors and outdoors.
• Must be able to work in temperatures of -25 degrees.
• Must be able to work on his own.
• Good communication skills.
• Must be prepared to work shifts and on weekends.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics and detailed repair drawings related to equipment and machinery.
• Dismantle equipment when required for repair or transportation and reassemble it at the appropriate time.
• Move equipment to appropriate site for repair or maintenance to avoid contamination or workplace safety hazards.
• Create solid foundations for machines on-site and instruct other abattoir and/ or Municipality workers about safe and efficient interaction with machinery and equipment.
• Align and calibrate machinery and equipment parts as required for efficient and safe operation.
• Travel to Municipality site (sometimes multiple sites per day) to attend to or maintain equipment/ infrastructure.

Municipality Infrastructure:

• Water works.
• Sewerage works.
• Pump station.
• Water pipelines.
• Sewerage lines.

Grain Field Chickens Equipment:

• Holding room.
• Electrical & mechanical maintenance at Workers Trust’s M5 & Shine Away Chicken Farms.
• Report machine failure and breakdowns to management, record it on the daily log sheet and ensure job cards are filled in correctly and signed off by production and maintenance.
• Must have provable working experience in the maintenance of the above-mentioned equipment.
• Any other required as per Maintenance Manager.
• Comply with occupational health and safety requirements as per GFC standards and procedures.

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Requirements

• Grade 12 or NQF Level equivalent.
• Tertiary qualification in Supply Chain Management/ Logistics.
• Minimum of 5 years’ warehousing experience.
• Supervisory experience within a poultry abattoir environment.
• Experience within the FMCG/ Food Industry preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft office (incl. Advanced Excel).
• CB - Code B driver’s license/ own reliable transport.
• Willingness to work shift and overtime including on weekends and public holidays.

Duties and responsibilities

• Ensure trucks are loaded as per GFC policy and procedure.
• Compilation of necessary documentation including dispatch fracturing and weigh bridge ticket.
• Daily stock report to management.
• Stock-take as required by management.
• Liaise with internal departments on an ongoing basis to ensure quality service and products.
• Ensure cases/ pallets per square meter targets are met.
• Ensure warehouse layout is optimized through correct placing of stock/ goods.
• Ensure products are picked and dispatched to ensure delivery schedule times are achieved.
• Continuous stock-control to limit financial losses.
• Ensure inventory accuracy is maintained.
• Demonstrate leadership skills, motivation and conflict resolution.
• Mentor and coach subordinates.
• Manage the performance of subordinates and discipline in the workplace.
• Identify training and development needs for staff members.
• Give input into the recruitment and selection of staff members.
• Monitor overtime levels in the workplace and authorize as needed.
• Ensure the adherence to completion of all documentation accurately and in full within own shift.

Range - Documents include, but are not limited to:

• Staff overtime sheets
• Stock control Sheets
• Forklift Pre-shift check sheets
• Supervisor check sheets
• Customer service sheet
• Production planning – fresh
• Loading Information Papers
• CHEP Control
• Real register controls
• Complete and/ or update the prescribed reports and/ or documentation manually or on a computer system.
• Ensure that all credits are processed accurately according to the SOP.
• Monitor costs by analysing cost allocations, identifying discrepancies and implementing cost saving strategies.

Range - Major costs include, but are not limited to:

• Overtime
• Material Handling Equipment utilization
• Delays
• Held overs
• Returns
• Analyse and report on monthly deviations and costs.
• Give input to Warehouse & Logistics Manager during compilation of annual budgets.
• Put strategies in place to ensure optimal delivery schedule of the various customer accounts.
• Provide input into management meetings.
• Provide input into the compilation of Service Level Agreements.
• Ensure service levels are maintained in accordance with SLA.
• Provide slow moving/ obsolete reports to Manager to manage these items in the warehouse.
• Ensure continuous supplier/ sales department/ client communication and feedback.

Range - Communication and feedback include, but is not limited to:

• Daily, weekly, monthly & quarterly reports
• Sales meetings with GFC sales team
• Performance Reviews of own line reports
• Client satisfaction questionnaires at different levels
• Help resolve customer complaints.
• Implement continuous improvements to improve both efficiencies as well as services given to customers.
• Identify cost saving initiatives without compromising services provided.
• Identify remedial actions whenever service levels are being compromised.
• Ensure legal compliance within the warehouse.
• Assist with information on accident/ incident investigations as per SOP.
• Identify remedial actions to improve safety in the warehouse.
• Ensure compliance with SHEQ standards at all times.
• Any other duties as may be required by management.

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Requirements

• The suitable candidate must have a Grade 12 certificate.
• Candidates with 0-2 years relevant experience will be given preference.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Handling of stock;
• Daily replenish stock on sales floor;
• Perform general housekeeping within the department;
• Install and cover tyres;
• Tyre overhaul and repair;
• Tyre loading and offloading;
• Repair tyres with leaks;
• Balance tyres;
• Ensure correct tyre loading and unloading;
• Ensure that tools are stored safely;