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The VKB Group is a modern, dynamic and leading agricultural enterprise that has for the past 100 years, constantly focused on progressively managing solutions for the changing and various needs of agricultural producers and related stakeholders. Its head office is in Reitz, approximately 200km south of Johannesburg. The VKB Group as a top agricultural com...
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- Financial Controller: VKB Agriculture - VKB Finance, Head Office Reitz
- Shift Manager - QPro Feeds, Vrede
- Maintenance Foreman - VKB Engineering Services, Reitz
- General Worker - VKB Grain, Danielsrus
- Silo Manager - VKB Grain, Petrus Steyn
- Handyman - VKB Properties, Head Office Reitz (X2)
- General Worker - VKB Grain, Frankfort
- Floor Manager - VKB Retail, Alldays
- Store Manager - Qpro Feeds, Bethlehem
- Assistant Accountant - VKB Grain, Head Office Reitz
- Accountant - VKB Grain, Head Office Reitz
- Driver - VKB Retail, Vivo
- Fuel Attendant - VKB Fuels, Nelspruit
- Senior Admin Assistant - VKB Finance, Head Office Reitz
- Fuel Attendant - VKB Fuels, Frankfort
- Junior Branch Marketer - VKB Retail, Tomburke
- Parts Marketer - VKB Mechanization, Reitz
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Introduction
VKB is a leading company within the agricultural industry of South Africa, with over a100 years of experience and an astonishing reputation. This is a company that adheres to all the corporate best practice principals and expectations but honors the values and reputation of a small countryside company.
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 a Finance department that is passionate about delivering optimal services to the VKB Group.
- You are able to work under pressure and still keep the business processes going.
- You have a strong controls background that will drive decision making
- You have an interest in Controls , IT, Business and Finance Environment
- 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.
- You are teachable and able to adapt to new processes and procedures.
- You are able to work in a team environment and add value and innovation to the team.
About this role
This role is located within the Finance Department of VKB Landbou and Agri Processors as part of the Financial Controller Team. The Financial Controller: VKB Agri Processors will report to the Financial Controller: VKB Group.
The Financial Controller: VKB Agri Processors will be responsible to work with the Financial Managers of the different VKB Agri Processors entities to ensure a sound and accurate system environment. As part of the Financial Controller process, activities will include documenting the operational environment, ensuring the setup of the system agrees to the specifications of the environment and improving the system to adhere to the requirements of the financial managers/operational managers.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Preparation of information that will be used to transfer ERP systems for all the VKB Agri Processors companies.
- Standardization of any new system requests and current information/setups to align with the whole VKB Group
- Taking responsibility for assigned tasks to enhance the control environments of VKB Group.
- Designing, testing, and implementing system requests as received by the BAU and Strategic projects team.
- Constant evaluation of the system control environment to ensure it adheres to standards set.
- Keeping the system databases updated with the latest approved requests.
- Inspecting the ERP , identifying probable weaknesses and implementing an action plan in line with Financial Controller requirements to address the weaknesses.
- Updating the ERP with the latest financial information.
- Facilitating training requirements in line with group needs identified with regards to the ERP.
- Developing policies to allow the regulation of activities on the ERP system.
- Taking responsibility for new implementations of the ERP systems at the different VKB Agri Processors companies.
- Monitoring system revenue/production and expense functionality to ensure the correct setups have been done.
- Maintain knowledge of the latest developments and use of ERP systems.
- Report on the progression of activities in a structured and metric manner to allow tracking.
- Deliver services to the Financial and Operational managers of the highest standard.
Skills and Qualifications
- Minimum Grade 12 education.
- Applicable bachelor’s degree in finance related field preferred.
- AGA(SA)/CA(SA) designation will be beneficial.
- Experience In Microsoft Dynamics will be preferred.
- Knowledge of dimension use and BI reporting will be highly regarded.
- Ability to manage expectations from management.
- Analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Fully bilingual in English and Afrikaans (exceptional communication skills both verbal and written).
- Strong work ethic with a fierce dedication to exceeding expectations.
- Impeccable organizational skills with the ability to multitask and deliver results under pressure.
- Good communication skills in written and oral format.
- Great team player and able to work efficiently with minimal supervision and deliver exceptional results on time.
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Introduction
QPro Feeds is a dynamic Animal Feed Manufacturing business with a facility in both Bethlehem and Vrede. We are responsible for producing animal feed to in-house clients as well as external clients in the monogastric and ruminant fields.
Job Purpose
The incumbent will be required to supervise staff, organise and monitor workflow on a shift basis. To maximize plant performance in a safe, legal and cost-effective manner within specification by utilizing available resources.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Leading a team that is responsible for the total production function in terms of functional responsibilities of all equipment
- Aligning, guiding and co-coordinating the activities of a team to utilize the skills and experience of each team member to achieve targets in terms of production volumes, quality, uptime, safety, costs and staff development.
- To keep management up to date of all risk, plant, equipment, people and quality issues
- Accomplishes manufacturing results by communicating job expectations, planning, monitoring and appraising job results, disciplining employees, initiating, coordinating, and enforcing systems policies and procedures.
- Maintains workflow by monitoring steps of the process, setting processing variables, observing control points and equipment, monitoring personnel and resources, studying methods, implementing cost reductions, facilitating corrections to malfunctions, within process control points.
- Completes production plan by scheduling and assigning personnel, accomplishing work results, establishing priorities, monitoring progress, resolving problems, reporting results of the processing flow on shift production sheets.
- Maintains quality service by establishing and enforcing standards
- Provides manufacturing information by compiling production performance records.
- Maintains a safe and clean working environment, maintains compliance with established policies and procedures.
- Manage the shift change over
- Daily monitoring of actual production against the planned targets
- Record keeping of all downtime (Man, Machine, and System) and provide feedback in daily production meeting
- Ensure works force understands the expectations and that performance vs expectations are clearly understood.
- Identifying and reporting quality problems to the Line Manager/QA Manager.
- Taking full responsibilities for the entire plant’s functions over night and weekends when on duty.
Requirements:
- At least 3 years’ experience in a supervisory role in a animal feed plant
- Previous experience leading a production team (preferably in feed) would be an advantage
- Hands on technical/troubleshooting experience will be beneficial
- Sound knowledge of ISO 14000, 14001 and 9001
- Must be literate and able to read and write English
- Must be willing to work shifts
- May also need to assist the maintenance technician if required from time to time.
Skills:
- Analytical and Organisational skills
- Strong leadership skills
- Problem solving skills
- Sound product knowledge
- Computer Literacy
- Industrial Relation Skills
- Interpersonal Skills
- Self-driven
- Assertiveness
- Work Pride
- Good Communication skills – written and verbal
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Introduction
VKB Agriculture (Pty) Ltd is a dynamic agricultural company in the Northeast Free State with interests in Limpopo. This organization, which strives towards healthy and modern business practices offers employees the opportunity to utilize and develop their knowledge and skills in a competitive work environment. We offer you the opportunity to establish yourself within a professional, corporate environment in the countryside.
Job Description
- The Maintenance Foreman will be responsible for the effective management of internal projects at VKB's silos, ensuring compliance to standards and procedures.
Requirements
- Grade 12/ NQF4
- Qualified Millwright/ Electrician (Trade Certificate)
- 15 year's post-trade experience
- Experience within the Grain Industry will serve as recommendation
- Proven experience in the management and completion of Maintenance Projects is essential
- Computer literate in the MS Office package
Duties and Responsibilities
- Manage Maintenance Projects at VKB's Grain silos from start to completion
- Procurement of maintenance parts within VKB's approved mandate and tenders
- Give inputs with regards to capital projects
- Effectively manage approved budgets for projects
- Ensure VKB Grain's Planned Preventative Maintenance schedule is updated and adhered to
- Ensure adherence to all legal frameworks, policies and procedures
- Continuously audit and ensure compliance the OHS Act within the department's workshops
- Together with the relevant Site Managers, ensure that all the electrical equipment runs optimally and safely
- Continuous liaison with internal and external departments with regards to planned projects, maintenance schedules and budgets
- Troubleshooting and resolution of electrical faults as given through by Site Managers
- Stay abreast of leading electrical technologies to ensure effective use, power saving and safety
Skills
- Good communication skills
- Accuracy and attention to details
- Team player
- Project Management
- Problem solving
- Able to work under pressure
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Introduction
VKB Agriculture (Pty) Ltd is a dynamic agricultural company in the Northeast Free State with interests in Limpopo. This organization, which strives towards healthy and modern business practices offers employees the opportunity to utilize and develop their knowledge and skills in a competitive work environment. We offer you the opportunity to establish yourself within a professional, corporate environment in the countryside.
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
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Job Description
- Responsible for the profitable management of the silo in Petrus Steyn, Free State.
Requirements
- Grade 12 or NQF4
- Proven industry management experience of 3-5 years is essential
- All appropriate grain grading and silo operating courses are essential
- Constantly adding value to the industry by realising the organizational, operational and strategic goals
- Computer Literate in MS Office
Duties and Responsibilities
- Monitor flow of grain continuously
- Continuous grain protection through fumigation
- Monitor of grain tube temperature and report deviation to superior
- Measure grain tubes according to policy and safety regulations
- Responsible for input trade duties
- Operate silo according to the VKB Group policy and regulations
- Inventory management
- Financial and administrative management
- Infrastructure management
- General management
- Customer service
Skills
- Responsible
- Punctual
- Conflict management skills
- Initiative
- Teamwork
- Decision making
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Leadership skills
- Time management
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Job Description
- The Handyman (Groundskeeper) is responsible for the overall upkeep & maintenance of VKB's properties in Reitz & surrounding areas. Someone with technical background and incline will thrive in this role.
Requirements
- Grade 12/ NQF4
- 2 - 3 years' experience in the upkeep/ maintenance of buildings and corporate spaces.
- Technical ability and proven experience therein.
- Ability to work well in a team & accept responsibility.
- Valid Driver's licence.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Ensure that maintenance schedule is adhered to when it comes to drain systems, roofing, gutters, ablution facilities, cabinets and office furniture.
- Ensure that the buildings ablution facilities are serviced daily & never left without supplies.
- Together with other maintenance personnel, assist employees when offices need to be moved or adjusted.
- Ensure that generators are fueled and water tanks have sufficient water levels on a daily basis.
- General maintenance and upkeep of the grounds around the building.
- Assist with stand-by at other VKB Properties when needed.
- Ensure compliance to general OHS Practices when working on the premises.
- Management of maintenance equipment (buying, storage & use).
Skills
- Teamwork
Able to work under pressure
- Punctual
- Service and client oriented
- Conflict 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
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Job Description
- Effectively displays the entire range of stock on hand and maintains the housekeeping of the stock and fittings.
Requirements
- Grade 12 or NQF4.
- 4 - 6 years' experience working in a retail environment.
- Experience in agri-retail will serve as recommendation.
- Proven experience in working in medium to large teams.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Orientation towards marketing and client service.
- Willing to undergo continuous training.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Daily check-ins with departments within the retail branch.
- Internal budget per sub-department and communication thereof.
- Reporting of deviations on agreed upon budgets.
- Stock control function and including merchandising, ordering and claims.
- Organising and facilitating product launches and promotions with suppliers.
- Solve and follow up on customer complaints on a timeous basis.
- Support the Branch Manager with promotional days, farmer days and other promotional opportunities.
Skills
- Merchandising skills
- Conflict management skills
- Basic computer skills
- Problem solving skills
- Negotiation skills
- Sound sales and interpersonal skills
- Problem definition and analyses
- Decision making skills
- Team work- Verbal Communication
- Compliance- Organising and planning
- Personal resilience- Service orientation
- Client service
- Thorough, precise and accurate
- Constantly adding value to the functions of the job
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JOB DESCRIPTION
- This main purpose of the position is to coordinate warehouse and dispatch processes in the final product warehouse which includes performing daily duties related to receiving, binning, picking, loading of vehicles and inventory control.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
- Grade 12
- Certificate/Diploma in Logistics/Supply Management an advantage
- A minimum of 3-5 years experience in similar role
- Knowledge of Animal Feed Laboratory equipment
- Proven working knowledge of MS Excel and PowerPoint.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensure the housekeeping is in order before the start of the shift and at shutdown of the shift
- Ensure all scales are leveled and verified at the start of each shift in all areas
- Ensure shift handover are done and communicated between shifts
- Distribute loading schedule for loading team
- Verify final product pallets according to quantities, product ranges and schedule/production plan
- Sign off stock received from the production team with stock handover between departments
- Return product that are out of spec and/or damaged
- Move product into the correct allocated bin
- Ensure that the pallet is registered into the bin
- Verify that the correct pallet number is picked according to the pallet barcode
- Move picked pallets to the loading areas, keeping the pallets per load together
- Pick all orders in advance - sign off picking slip before load is loaded onto the vehicle
- Plan and schedule vehicle loading according to order date and delivery date
- Ensure the integrity of the product before loading
- Ensure the correct product and quantities are loaded onto the correct vehicle
- Complete administration per load i.e. Picking Slip and shipment documents
- Investigate and solve discrepancies i.e. short loads, damaged loads, reconcile POD's etc.
- Minimize vehicle standing times to a minimum
- Monitor daily shift operational compliance of the total warehouse and dispatch process
- Stock control and rotation according to FIFO principle
- Perform an accurate daily stock count and bin accuracy each morning
- Maintain minimum and optimum stock levels by product
- Ensure that inspection on Forklift are performed daily before the start of each shift
- Adhere to food safety policies and procedures
- Routine fumigation according to food safety guidelines
- Unused pallets to be stacked neatly in the designated area
- Broken pallets moved to the waste area daily
- Completing of daily control sheets and registers as applicable
- Reconcile stock counts with actual stock
- Oversee and coordinate personnel
- Daily shift planning and scheduling
- Time and attendance of personnel
- Identify and report health and safety related issues
SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
- Strong planning and organizing skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Excellent communication skills - verbal and written
- Strong analytical ability
- Attention to detail - accuracy
- Ability to plan and provide clear direction
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Job Description
- The successful candidate will be responsible for the checking, processing, and corrections of transactions on the accounting system of VKB Grain's central financial function.
Requirements
- Relevant BCom degree with Accountancy/ studying towards an accounting qualification.
- Completed Articles (SAIPA/ SAICA) will be advantageous.
- Applicable experience in a fast-moving environment.
- Experience in a processing environment will be advantageous.
- Excellent computer skills and the ability to work with Excel on an advanced level.
- Experience on Microsoft Navision or Business Central will serve as recommendation.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Allocation of debtor and creditor accounts.
- Reconciliation of control accounts.
- Preparing and maintenance of supportive excel spreadsheets.
- Maintaining allocations to the general ledger.
- Preparing month-end journals and reconciliation to be approved by the Financial Manager.
- Preparing reconciliations and ensure controls are in place.
- Basic reporting and analysis.
- Review and approve journals and EFT’s on a weekly basis
- Duties and responsibilities may grow and change as the candidate and department grow and change.
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 Description
The Accountant will be responsible for management of financial and admin department of VKB Grain as well as reporting on financial results.
Requirements
- BCom Degree with Accountancy.
- Completed articles (SAIPA and/ or SAICA).
- Applicable experience in a fast-moving environment.
- Experience in similar position will be advantageous.
- Working knowledge of Caseware will serve as recommendation.
- Ability to function independently within team context and to accept responsibility.
- Strong analytical, numeracy and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent computer skills and the ability to work with Excel on an advanced level.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Analyzing and reporting on management accounts on a monthly basis to management
- Compile and maintain asset register
- Cost management and inventory control
- Compile trial balance on a monthly basis
- Review and approve journals and EFT’s on a daily basis
- Perform reconciliations of trial balance accounts on a monthly basis
- Implementing & monitoring internal controls
- Ensuring that the relevant operational and financial information is reported accurately and timeously
- Ensuring that VAT is calculated accurately and submitted and paid on time
- Continuously liaising with internal departments, auditors, clients and suppliers with regards to relevant transactions and services
Skills
- Strong analytical skills
- Attention to detail
- Pro-active in solving problems
- Taking ownership of tasks
- Setting a high standard to deliver quality work
- Ability to work independently
- Time management
- People management
- Good communication skills
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Job Description
Responsible for deliveries timeously.
Job Requirements
- Grade 12 or NQF4
- Code 14 driving licence with PDP
- At least 3 years' experience in a similar role
- Experience in the agriculture industry will be advantageous.
- Thorough, precise and accurate
- Constantly adding value to the current functions of the position
Duties & Responsibilities
- Transport and deliver goods
- Minimize risk to the company
- Client service
- Other job-related administrative duties
Skills
- Problem definition and analyses
- Communication
- Maintaining Long term relationships
- Teamwork
- Compliance
- Organising
- Planning
- Personal Resilience
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Job Description
Attending to customers need with regards to required fuel and lubricants.
Requirements
- Grade 12 / NQF 4
- Code 14 driver's license with PDP
- Numerate
- Able to perform well under pressure
- Clean Criminal Record
- Precise and accurate
Duties and Responsibilities
- Balance Fuel sales after every end of shift
- Identify discrepancies and be able to solve Problems
- Customer service
- Ensure that the customer received the correct fuel as required by the vehicle and requested by the customer
Skills
- Decision making
- Problem definition and analyses
- Team Work
- Written Communication
- Compliance
- Organising
- Planning
- Personal resilience
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Job Description
Responsible for administration of creditors statements and payments within the Creditors department.
Requirements
- Grade 12/NQF4 with Accounting or Maths as subjects
- Previous experience within a similar role (Administrative)
- Computer literate in MS Office
- Ability to work on MS Excel on an intermediate level
Duties and Responsibilities
- Responsible for administration of creditors statements, reconciliations and payments
- Supervision of Admin Assistant (invoices)
- Follow up on outstanding documentation
- Continuous liaison with internal and external clients
- Related ad-hoc duties as requested from time to time
Skills
- Effective
- Organized and focused on planning
- Ability to prioritize
- Abel to work under pressure
- Abel to meet deadlines
- Good telephone and email etiquette
- Team player & team leader
- Personal resilience
- Able to handle conflict
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Job Description
Attending to customers need with regards to required fuel and lubricants.
Requirements
- Grade 12 / NQF 4
- Code 14 driver's license with PDP
- Numerate
- Able to perform well under pressure
- Clean Criminal Record
- Precise and accurate
Duties and Responsibilities
- Balance Fuel sales after every end of shift
- Identify discrepancies and be able to solve Problems
- Customer service
- Ensure that the customer received the correct fuel as required by the vehicle and requested by the customer
Skills
- Decision making
- Problem definition and analyses
- Team Work
- Written Communication
- Compliance
- Organising
- Planning
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Job Description
- Sells the organization's merchandise according to agreed targets. Effectively market stock to customers, manage stock control to ensure constant availability of stock to clients.
Requirements
- Grade 12 or NQF 4
- Knowledge of Irrigations systems/ Electrical equipment will serve as recommendation
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Orientation towards marketing and client service
- Team orientated
- Willing to undergo continuous training
Duties and Responsibilities
- Stock control
- Stock orders
- Marketing of agricultural commodities
- Other ad-hoc job related duties
- Continuously rendering customer service of high standard to walk-in customers and via telephonic and email medium
Skills
- Merchandising skills
- Conflict management skills
- Basic computer skills
- Problem solving skills
- Negotiation skills
- Sound sales and interpersonal skills
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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
- Mathematics is a requirement
- Grade 12 or NQF 4
- Previous experience in sales of parts is essential
- Ability to work under pressure
- Orientation towards marketing and client service
Duties And Responsibilities
- Meet sales targets (commission structure is applicable)
- Stock control to minimize out-of-stock situations
- Order stock according to movement and customer needs
- Acquisition of parts that are not readily available or scarce, in due time
- Marketing of parts and workshop
- Willing to undergo continuous training
- Other ad-hoc job related duties
Skills Required
- Conflict management skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Basic Microsoft Office skills
- Problem solving skills
- Negotiation skills
Method of Application
Use the link(s) below to apply on company website.
- Financial Controller: VKB Agriculture - VKB Finance, Head Office Reitz
- Shift Manager - QPro Feeds, Vrede
- Maintenance Foreman - VKB Engineering Services, Reitz
- General Worker - VKB Grain, Danielsrus
- Silo Manager - VKB Grain, Petrus Steyn
- Handyman - VKB Properties, Head Office Reitz (X2)
- General Worker - VKB Grain, Frankfort
- Floor Manager - VKB Retail, Alldays
- Store Manager - Qpro Feeds, Bethlehem
- Assistant Accountant - VKB Grain, Head Office Reitz
- Accountant - VKB Grain, Head Office Reitz
- Driver - VKB Retail, Vivo
- Fuel Attendant - VKB Fuels, Nelspruit
- Senior Admin Assistant - VKB Finance, Head Office Reitz
- Fuel Attendant - VKB Fuels, Frankfort
- Junior Branch Marketer - VKB Retail, Tomburke
- Parts Marketer - VKB Mechanization, Reitz
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