Latest Vacancies at VKB Group

JOB FUNCTION

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 NQF4  
• Experience in a relevant field will be advantageous  
• Clear criminal record
• Thorough, precise and accurate
• Constantly adding value to the functions of the job 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Stock management
• Marketing products and assisting customers
• Ensure clean and tidy working space
• Solving Problems and dealing with queries within set mandate
• Merchandizing stock and replenish stock levels as needed

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Decision making skills
• Problem definition and analyses
• Team work
• Compliance
• Organizing and planning
• Personal resilience
• Client service
• Excellent communication skills

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Job Description

Draws merchandise from the stockroom as requested. Responsible for marking and bringing merchandise onto the floor and packing it onto the shelves.

Requirements

• Grade 12 or NQF4  
• Experience in a relevant field will serve as recommendation 

Required Skills

• Decision making skills
• Problem definition and analyses
• Team work
• Verbal Communication
• Compliance
• Organising and planning
• Personal resilience
• Client service
• Thorough, precise and accurate
• Constantly adding value to the functions of the job 

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Job Description

• Administers and controls all cash and card transactions handled at the shop

Requirements

• Grade 12 or NQF 4
• Numerate
• Honest
• Presentable
• Fast and energetic
• Accurate and friendly

Duties And Responsibilities

• Paypoint sales
• Client service
• Receipts from customers and allocations processed 
• Receipts from card customers and back office tasks
• Daily banking of all cheques and cash 

Skills Required

• Excellent client service
• Conflict handling
• Computer literate in Microsoft Office

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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.

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 Function

The successful candidate will be responsible for the profitable management of the Retail Branch in Bela-Bela. 

Job Requirements

• Grade 12/ NQF 4
• 5 - 7 years' experience in the management of a Retail Branch
• Proven Track record in the positive management of an agri-business will serve as recommendation
• Ability to manage medium to large teams
• Continuously adding value to the industry through reaching the organizations' strategic and operational goals
• Willing to work afterhours as and when required based on operational requirements
• Intermediate to advanced level of MS Office

Duties and Responsibilities

• Financial management of business unit
• Stock management within the VKB Group framework
• Personnel management including mentoring of staff
• General management to ensure all VKB Policies are applied
• Excellent customer service including dealing with queries and complaints
• Ability to be creative in striving to continuously exceed goals and targets
• Ensure business unit comply with all relevant legislation

Skills

• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• Negotiation skills
• Marketing skills
• Ability to establish and maintain long term business relationships
• Business Acumen
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to lead branch to success
• Conflict Management
• Personal Resilience
• Presentation skills
• Communication skills
• Mentoring

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Job Description
Assist with grain grading and perform general and administrative support

Requirements

• Grade 12 certificate
• Minimum 1-2 experience in a similar role
• Grain Grading courses would serve as advantage.
• Computer literate
• Clear Criminal Record

Duties and Responsibilities

• Comply with grading rules and regulations by reporting any discrepancies of the quality of grain to direct Supervisor
• Inventory management: receive inventory and ensure accurate control thereof
• Provide general and administrative support
• Intake dispatch and reconciliation of products and dispatch of documentation
• Intake / Producer inquiries
• Perform and assess grading in respect of all products
• Ensure excellent service delivery
• 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 Description

• Responsible for the handing of all cargo that arrives and departs from the weigh bridge, as well as for the administration of grain products.         

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 DECRIPTION

• The incumbent will be responsible for providing expertise and support and perform employee relations activities which will include - but not limited to - Industrial Relations, workforce planning, AWOL and absenteeism management in order to increase plant quality and turnaround time, in alignment with predefined work objectives (as per agreed standard operating procedures).

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12 or NQF Level 4 Equivalent.
• A relevant HR Degree or Diploma from a recognized institution.
• At least 5 years’ experience in a similar role is essential.
• Min 3 years IR expertise gained within the FMCG / Manufacturing/ Agriculture environment (unionized environment).
• Solid, proven and applied understanding of the LRA and BCEA.
• Working knowledge of HR Systems is essential.
• Microsoft Office with strong Excel skills at an advanced level.
• The ability to understand and speak the vernacular used in the Eastern Free State (Southern Sotho) will be a definite advantage.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality at all times.
• A driver’s license and own transport will be an advantage.
• A willingness to enter the plant (cold and wet environment) on a regular basis, to address a large number of employees on the floor.
• A willingness to work overtime, incl. Saturdays, when required.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Industrial Relations (IR)

• Facilitate end-to-end disciplinary processes in liaison with line management.
• Advise and provide support to all Stakeholders in terms of Industrial and Labour Legislation - ensuring effective service delivery.
• Provide effective and efficient IR advice, support & administration within set guidelines and deadlines.
• Where required, offer support to the Group Legal Advisor at the Bargaining Council/ CCMA with respect to GFC cases.
• Together with the HR Manager, ensure the appropriate management of all employee relations issues including grievances, poor performance and disciplinary action.
• As part of Key 10, assist with monitoring AWOL, absenteeism levels, grievances levels, disciplinary processes, employee well-being matters and the development of suitable initiatives and solutions.
• Assist in maintaining healthy relationships between shop stewards and management.
• Assist with coordinating the monthly shop stewards’ meetings.
• In the absence of the HR Manager, chair shop stewards’ meetings.
• Ensure accurate and timely minutes are kept of all shop stewards’ meetings, minutes distributed timeously, and outstanding items/ items raised and followed up on time.
• Ensure strict adherence to the LRA, BCEA and organizational standards, policies and procedures.
• Ensure that all stakeholders and customers are well informed at all times and establish a free flow of information.
• Ensure all HR practices are fair, consistent and executed within the boundaries of relevant HR policies and procedures.
• Ensure high level of accuracy and integrity of HR information thereby ensuring that ethical work, professionalism and leadership behaviour is demonstrated.
• Deliver on IR projects such as conducting IR/ HR training to line managers, junior employees and other relevant stakeholders on a monthly basis.
• Conduct regular engagement with employees to explain company policies and procedures, address issues timely and report to management all unresolved ones.
• Liaise with Payroll Officer to coordinate and prepare IR-related payroll information for the month-end.
• Serve as a point of contact for employees’ IR-related issues and ensure these are resolved timeously and satisfactorily.
• Ensure that proper records are kept including resolved IR queries and the type of resolution/ feedback given.
• Monitor compliance with applicable labour legislation by doing dip stick checks through surveys/ questionnaires.
• Report all non-compliance to the HR Manager to ensure corrective action is taken.
• Participate in and drive Key 10 as part of the company’s 20 Keys Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Collate and submit IR Reports on a weekly/ monthly basis.
• Support the identification and development of processes to optimize cost efficiency (responsible use of telephone/ printing).

Human Resources

• Assist with driving the GFC Annual Wellness Program.
• Assist with the development of HR SOPs, procedures, work processes/ process flows and other abattoir-specific processes.
• Assist with the drafting and review of Job Descriptions.
• Assist with drafting new KPIs and reviewing exiting ones.
• Assist with SLAs between HR and the various internal departments.
• Assist with the periodic staff EOS and actioning thereof in conjunction with the plant engineer.
• Assist with PIP with respect to poor performance management.
• Together with the systems administrator, ensure that the plant authorized Manload is kept up to date accurately at all times.
• Ensure accurate records are kept in line with company policy.
• Ensure all internal & external visitors to the HR Office are handled in a professional, welcoming and friendly manner.

Reports

Complete all documentation accurately and in full - Range: Documents include, but are not limited to:

• AWOL Report
• Key 10 Survey
• Payroll Queries & Unpaids (Graphs)
• 50% Sick Leave
• Stop Salary
• Terminations List
• IR Report
• Bestuurstate Graphs
• Complete and/ or update the prescribed reports and/ or documentation manually and/ or on the relevant HR computer system.
• Capture and keep accurate employee data in the relevant HR system and perform general HR Administration duties.
• Any other duties as may be assigned by line management.

 Skills Required

• High level of attention to detail with excellent time management, planning, coordinating and prioritizing skills.
• Excellent negotiation, liaison and administrative skills.
• Practical knowledge in a generalist HR environment.
• Ability to work well under pressure, within set guidelines and adhere to deadlines.
• Excellent telephonic, verbal and written communication skills across all levels within the organization.
• Independent, self-motivated, proactive thinking, ability to do own job planning and function independently.
• High level of multi-skilling, flexibility and ability to work as part of a team.
• Results driven with high customer focus and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Practical knowledge of applicable labour legislation and compliance environment including the Basic Conditions of Employment Act, LRA, Employment Equity Act, Skills Development Act & Skills Development Levies Act.
• Practical knowledge of CCMA processes with proven track record.
• Committed, motivated and able to achieve tasks in the required time frame.
• Able to prioritize important matters and act on them accordingly.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to interact with all internal and external role players in a respectful, helpful and professional manner.
• Ability to work effectively with others.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to record, analyse and report information (verbal and written).
• Ability to work independently when the role requires.
• Assertiveness, conflict handling and problem-solving skills.

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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 
• Client service 
• Able to perform hard manual labour 
• Constantly adding value to the function of the job

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
• Customer services

Skills

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