Jobs at VKB Group

Job Description

• A qualified Electrician responsible for installing, and maintaining electrical, electronic, mechanical equipment, and systems in a processing/production environment.

Requirements

• Minimum grade 12/NQF4 or N3 certificate with Mathematics and Engineering Science.
• Certified electrician, with extensive experience on PLC’s and networks 
• Ability to read electrical diagrams.
• Valid Driver’s license & own transport
• Able to work under pressure and meet required deadlines.
• Willing to work overtime and perform standby duties as & when required.
• Ability to function independently and as a member of a team.
• Ability to identify and solve problems.
• Ability to communicate clearly and foster positive relations with superiors, peers, and subordinates.  

Job Description

• Reduce breakdowns and downtimes periods in the plant to limit unnecessary costs.
• Install, maintain, repair and commission electrical, electronic, and mechanical equipment and systems and work on electrical transmission and distribution equipment.
• Report machine failure and breakdowns to management, record it on the daily log sheet of production and ensure job cards are completed correctly.
• Continuously improve on all equipment and installation measures
• Ensure scheduled preventative maintenance is done and machinery & optimal functioning of equipment.
• Comply with occupational health and safety requirements as per unit 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 production plant

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Job Description

• The successful incumbent will spearhead the procurement process from selecting suppliers to ensuring stock optimization, as well as provide guidance on sourcing and procurement processes.  The Procurement Manager will specialize in implementing cost-effective purchasing of all the goods and services the company needs to support its daily operations.

Requirements

• Relevant B.Com Marketing/ Risk Management degree
• Proven experience in successful procurement strategies
• Proven network and market intelligence.
• 3 - 5 Year's experience within the fertilizer industry
• Humble, Hungry, Smart, Team Player & Bold

Duties and Responsibilities

• Purchases for:
  • Raw materials: macro and micro.
  • Packaging materials
  • Foliar feeding products
  • Biologicals
• Continuously stay abreast of fertilizer trends, stock levels and prices; both locally and internationally.
• Build long-term relationships with product suppliers to manage terms and availability of product.
• Always putting Multi Green in a position to be competitive within the fertiliser industry.
• Create new opportunities as well as demonstrating innovation with existing products.
• Close collaboration and liaison with internal departments that include Multi Green Management and relevant divisional heads.
• Close collaboration with administrative staff to ensure stock-at -hand.

Skills

• Talent in negotiations and networking.
• Ability to function independently within team context and to accept responsibility.
• Aptitude in decision-making and working with numbers.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with the ability to prioritize tasks

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Requirements

• Relevant Degree/Qualification (Language/Administration/Legal, etc.).
• At least 6 years’ experience in compilation of agendas, minute taking, script writing, journalism or similar.
• Computer literate in MS Office.
• Excellent verbal and written language proficiency.
• Humble, Hungry, Smart and a Team Player.
• Ability to work in open office setup.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Compilation and preparation of agendas
• Drafting and editing of minutes, reports and corporate communication.
• Assist with execution of VKB’s Year Planner.
• Assist with management of the VKB Group’s Corporate Governance Framework
• Administrative functions in the VKB Group’s Secretariat Department
• Integration of secretarial functions within a large group of companies
• Research and compliance

Skills

• Excellent language proficiency in Afrikaans and English.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet constant deadlines.
• Quick learner