Vacancies at VKB Group

ntroduction

VKB Agriculture (Pty) Ltd is a dynamic agricultural company in the Northeast Free State with interests in Limpopo. This organisation , which strives towards healthy and modern business practices offers employees the opportunity to utilise 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

Responsible for the profitable management of the silo in Reitz, 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

Other Information

• The company can expire jobs at any time at their own discretion.
• VKB Group and/or its subsidiary companies will use any personal data collected through the job opportunities section of this website for recruitment purposes only and, should your application be successful, for purposes connected with your employment.
• VKB Group is an equal opportunity employer. VKB Group’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process aligned to VKB Group’s Employment Equity & Transformation Strategy. VKB Group actively supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities
• Things to take note of when applying through our Career Portal.
• Use Google Chrome when accessing the portal
• Clear copy of your CV in either PDF or Word
• The CV should not have handwriting on the document
• NB! Only Submit your CV on the Upload CV section of the application form and not a PDF that includes other documents such as ID, Driver’s License and other documents. The application form will make provision for the candidate to upload supporting documents.
• When uploading profile picture, make sure the minimum size uploaded is 300 x 300px

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Job Description

Administration support of relevant Credit Managers.

Requirements

• Grade 12 or NQF4
• Experience within the banking and financial environment will serve as recommendation
• Computer Literate, Excel and Word at intermediate level
• Constantly adding value to the current functions of the job
• Ability to function well in a high-pressure environment

Duties and Responsibilities

• Handling credit applications
• Drafting all documentation relating to financing
• Drafting and processing of securities
• General administrative functions including reconciliations and archiving
• Handling of queries
• Ensure applications comply with relevant legislation and regulations
• Ensure regular updating of customer information according to company policies and procedures

Skills

• Accurate
• Analytical
• Conflict Handling
• Negotiation skills
• Good communication skills
• Numerate
• Ability to work under pressure with time constraints

Other Information

• The company can expire jobs at any time at their own discretion.
• VKB Group and/or its subsidiary companies will use any personal data collected through the job opportunities section of this website for recruitment purposes only and, should your application be successful, for purposes connected with your employment.
• VKB Group is an equal opportunity employer. VKB Group’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process aligned to VKB Group’s Employment Equity & Transformation Strategy. VKB Group actively supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities.
• Things to take note of when applying through our Career Portal.
• Use Google Chrome when accessing the portal
• Clear copy of your CV in either PDF or Word
• The CV should not have handwriting on the document

• NB! Only Submit your CV on the Upload CV section of the application form and not a PDF that includes other documents such as ID, Driver’s License and other documents. The application form will make provision for the candidate to upload supporting documents.
• When uploading profile picture, make sure the minimum size uploaded is 300 x 300px

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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

Represent and sells the organisation's products and/ services to customers by footprint on the farms and obtaining orders and ensure growth in market share.

Requirements

• Grade 12/ NQF4
• Degree in Marketing will be an added advantage
• Computer literate
• 3 - 5 years' experience in a similar capacity
• Clear Criminal Record
• Knowledge in the agricultural field will be advantageous
• Able to communicate and relate with customers and be aware of factors that is impacting seasonal supply and demand

Duties and Responsibilities

• Visit clients on a monthly basis and take orders
• Planning of visits to clients and reporting thereof to management
• Process orders according to policies and procedures
• Ensure service delivery to customers are on a high standard to ensure growth in market share
• Meet targets as per budget for sales team as set by management
• Facilitate and solving of queries and complaints and escalate unresolved issues as a matter of urgency
• Solicit new clients on an ongoing basis
• Establish and maintain long-term relationships with internal and external customers.
• Continuous liaising with internal and external customers to ensure quality product and services
• To stay up to date with new products and market trends in the packaging industry
• Social interaction with customers and capable of entertaining guests at marketing event

Skills

• Networking and connecting to people
• Communication skills (written and verbal)
• Personal resilience and self discipline
• Negotiation skills
• Marketing skills
• Be able to work under pressure
• Interpersonal skills
• Planning
• Enthusiasm
• Able to work independently
• High energy level 

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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 an I&T department that is passionate about delivering optimal services to the VKB Group.
• You have an interest in the I&T and Business Process Environments.
• 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.
• You must be able to manage time and deadlines in a suitable manner and be able to communicate when delays are presented.

About the Role:

The role is established in the Governance, Risk and Compliance department of the VKB Information and Technology department as part of the Quality Assurance Team. The QA Graduate will report to the Quality Assurance Lead and ultimately to the I&T Manager: Governance Risk and Compliance.

The QA Graduate will be responsible to work with the Quality Assurance Team to deliver high-quality products in line with pre-determined standards to the relevant product owners. As part of the QA process, activities will include designing and executing of manual and automated testing procedures in accordance with the QA framework and best practice principles.

QA Graduate is regarded as the entry-level positions in the QA department and is a fixed term contract position of 12 months.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Familiarize and understand the requirements of the Software Quality Assurance Methodology, Framework and Team Guidelines.
• Execute Business As Usual (BAU) and project testing activities in line with the Quality Assurance Methodology and Framework.
• Identify trends based on pro-active analysis of test results to identify root causes for consistent test failures.
• Maintain knowledge of testing best practices and industry trends.
• Attend all the prescribed training on the QA principles, Automation Tool requirements and ERP functionality.
• Report on progression of testing projects/cases assigned by management in a metric and structured manner.
• Deliver customer service of the highest quality to the VKB Operational departments to ensure the QA brand is recognized for leaders in execution and innovation.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Minimum Grade 12 education.
• Applicable Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, BCom IT or related field. (Combination of IT and Commerce subjects will be preferred).
• Experience in JAVA will be advantageous.
• Analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• High proficiency in computer technology and programming languages preferred.
• Strong work ethic with a fierce dedication to exceeding expectations.
• Impeccable organizational skills with the ability to multitask and deliver results under pressure.
• Great team player and able to work efficiently with minimal supervision and deliver exceptional results on time.

Other Information

• The company can expire jobs at any time at their own discretion.
• VKB Group and/or its subsidiary companies will use any personal data collected through the job opportunities section of this website for recruitment purposes only and, should your application be successful, for purposes connected with your employment.
• VKB Group is an equal opportunity employer. VKB Group’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process aligned to VKB Group’s Employment Equity & Transformation Strategy. VKB Group actively supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities
• Things to take note of when applying through our Career Portal.
• Use Google Chrome when accessing the portal
• Clear copy of your CV in either PDF or Word
• The CV should not have handwriting on the document
• NB! Only Submit your CV on the Upload CV section of the application form and not a PDF that includes other documents such as ID, Driver’s License and other documents. The application form will make provision for the candidate to upload supporting documents.
• When uploading profile picture, make sure the minimum size uploaded is 300 x 300px