Job Vacancies at VKB Group

Job Function:

• This position will be responsible for the effective picking and managing of stock at VKB's Disctribution centre in Bethlehem.

Requirements

• Grade12/NQF4
• At least 1-year experience in a similar position
• Forklift licence will be advantageous

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for picking, checking and receiving stock
• Pick, check and pack stock
• Receive and dispatch stock
• Stock control
• Operate forklift
• Manual handling of heavy products (max 15kg)

Skills

• Attention to detail
• Excellent time keeping
• Independent
• Organised

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Requirements

• Grade 12 or NQF4.
• N3 Mechanical engineering.
• Valid Fitter & Turner Trade Certificate.
• At least 5 years' proven experience in welding will serve as recommendation.
• 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.

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Job Description

• A qualified Artisan. Install , maintain, test and commission electrical, electronic and mechanical equipment and systems at the plant, as well as work on electrical transmission and distribution equipment and carries out preventative maintenance.

Requirements

• Grade 12/NQF4
• Strong mechanical- and electrical experience in both fields is essential
• Code B drivers license
• Valid Trade Certificate: Millwright is essential
• Clear Criminal Record

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Reduce breakdowns and downtimes periods in the relevant business unit to limit unnecessary costs
• Install, maintain, repair and commission electrical, electronic and mechanical equipment and systems at the plant, as well as work on electrical transmission and distribution equipment
• 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 the relevant manager
• Continuously improvement on all equipment and installation measures
• Ensure preventative scheduled maintenance is done as scheduled and machinery functions optimal on a continuous basis
• Comply with Occupational Health and Safety requirements as per VKB standards and procedures
• Continuously do fault finding and problem solving on electrical equipment
• Liaise with internal departments on an ongoing basis to ensure the quality of services and products
• Complete all compulsory training interventions 
• Mentor employees to follow standard practices and processes to ensure quality services and less down time in the relevant business unit

Skills

• Independent
• Team player
• Problem definition, analysis and solving
• Work under pressure

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Job Description

Responsible to manage and administer the BRC food safety standards and systems for the departments and departmental BRC teams.

Requirements

• Qualification (minimum): Diploma (Safety Health Environment / Food Security)
• BRC Food Safety Certificate or equivalent
• Experience in a similar role: 2-4 years.
• Experience in the agricultural industry: 0-2 years.
• Valid Drivers license
• Clear Criminal Record
• Willing to work long hours

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure Compliance to food safety and quality by implementing a food safety programme e.g. BRC 8.
• Manage the setup, implementation maintenance of the food safety system(BRC 8) and Manage BRC training in GWK.
• Carry out routine inspections and ensure that the BRC inspections is carried out according to regulation by the appointed BRC team and all issues are sorted out
• Manage monthly Internal Audits on site as well as external audits.
• Responsible for the appointment of temporary staff and other site HR administration, e.g. Contracts and Timesheets;
• Monthly meetings to discuss issues with BRC team and to come up with solutions and implement those solutions
• Implement and maintain the Health and Safety system;
• Conduct regular inspections to ensure that health and safety protocols and standards are being met;
• Assist Factory manager with general Admin;
• Handle client enquiries and provide timely feedback for possible solutions.
• Ensure excellent service delivery.

Skills

• Computer literate
• Professional appearance and conduct
• Excellent communication skills
• Responsible
• Punctual
• Good administration skills

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Job Description

• Provides comprehensive short-term insurance support services.

Requirements

• 5 years of relevant experience in short-term insurance;
• Recognized Qualification, COBs for Personal and Commercial Lines, PSTs (Product Specific Training).
• RE 5;
• RE1 – will be beneficial;
• Must be willing to travel and observe in vacant positions.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support to GWK Wealth branches as assigned;
• Standardization and induction of short term insurance processes at branches;
• Implement and update the Underwriting Manual;
• Implementation of electronic database, storage and use at all branches;
• Coordination and underwriting of customers' renewal policies at branches as assigned;
• Quality control on policies according to Binder requirements;
• Relieve at branches where a vacant position arises;
• Relay at new branches where new expansions are planned;
• Training of new advisers and clerks at branches;
• Identification of training needs and continuous training of advisers and clerks;

Skills

• Communication
• People
• Training
• Computer
• Costumer service

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Job Description:

• Provide general support.

Requirements:

• The suitable candidate should have basic reading and writing skills.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Shelf care and cleaning services;
• Provide general support;
• Security and loss control;
• Handling of stock;
• Handling of mail;
• Perform loading work.

Skills

• People
• Verbal
• Physical
• Selling
• Writing

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Job Description

• Marketing and product advise.

Requirements

• Must be in possession of a Gr. 12 certificate.
• Must have 2 years’ experience in purchasing or marketing.
• Must be completely bilingual.
• Must be in possession of a license.
• Knowledge on general agriculture products will be an advantage.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage performance of sub-division;
• Control and ordering of stock;
• Shelf management;
• Marketing of products;
• Liaising with suppliers;
• Perform general administrative functions;
• Responsible for security loss and security control;
• Responsible for effective application of assets.

Skills

• Marketing
• Communication 
• Administration

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Job Description

• Responsible for the efficient inventory management of the business unit.
• The delivery of high levels of customer service and the assurance of a profitable business unit.
• Managing stock at Douglas Retail in terms of orders, receipt, stock levels, general neatness and shelf care.

Requirements

• The suitable candidate must have a Grade 12 certificate;
• Candidates with 2 years relevant experience in inventory management will be given preference.

Duties and Responsibilities

• General management and control of inventory levels as per budget guidelines;
• Manage staff of the business unit;
• Financial management of the business unit;
• Management of slow moving and surplus stock;
• Handles direct orders and returns of stock to suppliers;
• Planning and coordinating deliveries;
• Perform shelf care;
• Responsible for weekly and monthly promotions;
• Manage business unit strategic objectives;
• Excellent customer service and relationship management;
• Safety management and loss control.

Skills

• Communication
• Costumer Service
• Computer Literate
• Marketing

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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,
• Perform routine maintenance and inspections
• Provide general assistance and AD-Hoc tasks as required
• Ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Any general work as requested by management.
• Be a GWK ambassador and a good team player.  

Skills

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

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Job Description

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

Requirements:

• Grade 12 certificate
• Minimum 2-4 experience in a similar role
• Grain Grading course
• Computer literate
• Code 8 Driver's License
• Clear Criminal Record

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Execute grading of grain products according to regulations and standards;
• Grading of lucerne as well as weekly lucerne stock confirmation
• 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

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Job Description

• Performs varied tasks relating to the manufacturing function and requiring some initiative and basic training.

Requirements

• Grade 12/NQF4
• Valid driver's license (Code B) for tractor
• Own transport
• Must be willing to work overtime

Skills Required

• Trustworthy
• Honest
• Teamwork
• Able to work under pressure

Duties

• Responsible for cleanliness and inspections of allocated area
• Driving of tractor when required to do so
• Bin measurements and Bin inspections
• Control stock in screening room and load of screenings
• Any general work as requested by management

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Job Description 

• Performs general tasks, requiring the briefest induction

Requirements

• Grade 12 or NQF4 
• Able to perform hard manual labour 
• Constantly adding value to the function of the job

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for general tidiness 
• Cleaning duties 
• ADHOC 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
• Customer service
• Stock control 

Skills

• Service orientation 
• Accurate, thorough and precise