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Assistant Accountant – Farmpack, Low’s Creek

DivisionVKB LANDBOUBusiness UnitFarmpack (Pty) LtdMinimum experience

AssociateCompany primary industryAgricultureJob functional area

Accounting/Auditing

Job Description

Introduction to the VKB Group

The VKB Group is an agricultural company, providing support to farmers and producing straight-from-the farm-foods for consumers. Apart from the various consumer brands, the VKB Group is also represented by its regional brands: VKB, GWK and NTK. Our roots are firmly planted in agriculture with farming at our core, continuously growing and evolving throughout the years.

Starting with providing everything needed on the farm to produce food, we now also operate in all areas of the food supply chain: processing, logistics, and national and global market channels.

This “house of brands” we’ve established with the support of our farmer shareholders is the foundation for building the agribusiness of the future.

More about Farmpack

Farmpack is located in Low’s Creek in the vicinity of Mbombela, Mpumalanga and supplies packaging material to the agricultural and business sectors.
The company produces and distributes a wide variety of boxes to clientele across the country as well as Mozambique and Eswatini.

Job Description

The successful candidate will be responsible to:

• coordinate, review and approve transactions on the accounting system of Farmpack (Pty) Ltd,
• ensure accurate and timeous processing according to financial procedures
• support the finance and admin functions through maintaining accurate day-to-day accounting operations and
• contributing to the preparation of financial information essential for decision making.

Requirements

• Relevant BCom degree with Accountancy and at least 5 years’ relevant experience in private sector accounting, OR
• Studying towards a relevant accounting degree with completed Articles (SAIPA/ SAICA)   
• Applicable experience in a fast-moving operational environment.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment would 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 

• Manage debtor and creditor accounts
• Approvals within mandate
• Updating and monitoring pricelists
• Reconciliation of control accounts
• Maintain fixed asset register and CAPWIP
• Assist with monthly stock take and Item journals
• Preparing month-end journals and reconciliation to be approved by the Financial Manager.
• Assist with internal and external audit files.
• Basic reporting and analysis
• Duties and responsibilities may grow and change as the candidate and department grow and change

Skills

• Decision making
• Ability to function independently within team context and to accept responsibility
• Ability to prioritize and work on own initiative, under pressure and meet deadlines.
• An indisputable drive to constantly add value to the business
• Strong analytical, numeracy and interpersonal skills
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Compliance
• Organizing
• Planning

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

Accounts Payable Assistant – VKB Finance

Job Description

Introduction to the VKB Group
The VKB Group is an agricultural company, providing support to farmers and producing straight-from-the farm-foods for consumers. Apart from the various consumer brands, the VKB Group is also represented by its regional brands: VKB, GWK and NTK. Our roots are firmly planted in agriculture with farming at our core, continuously growing and evolving throughout the years.

Starting with providing everything needed on the farm to produce food, we now also operate in all areas of the food supply chain: processing, logistics, and national and global market channels.

This “house of brands” we’ve established with the support of our farmer shareholders is the foundation for building the agribusiness of the future.

Job Description
The ideal team player will be responsible for administration of invoices within the Creditors department.

Requirements

• Grade 12/NQF4      
• Previous experience within a similar role will serve as recommendation (Administrative)
• Computer literate in MS Office 

Duties and Responsibilities  

• Responsible for administration of invoices
• Follow up of outstanding documentation 
• Continuous liaison with clients (internal and external)
• Ad-hoc related duties

Skills

• Effective 
• Organized and focused on planning 
• Good telephone etiquette 
• Team player 
• Personal resilience 
• Able to handle conflict
• Detail orientated 

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

Assistant Financial Controller – VKB Finance

Job Description

Introduction to the VKB Group

The VKB Group is an agricultural company, providing support to farmers and producing straight-from-the farm-foods for consumers. Apart from the various consumer brands, the VKB Group is also represented by its regional brands: VKB, GWK and NTK. Our roots are firmly planted in agriculture with farming at our core, continuously growing and evolving throughout the years.

Starting with providing everything needed on the farm to produce food, we now also operate in all areas of the food supply chain: processing, logistics, and national and global market channels.

This “house of brands” we’ve established with the support of our farmer shareholders is the foundation for building the agribusiness of the future.

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 as part of the Financial Controller Team. The Assistant Financial Controller will report to the Financial Controller: VKB Group.

The Assistant Financial Controller will be responsible to work with the Financial Managers and Financial Controller of the different VKB 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.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Applicable Bachelor’s degree in Finance related field preferred.
• 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; 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.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Preparation of information that will be used to transfer ERP systems for all the 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.
• Keeping the system databases updated with the latest approved requests.
• Updating the ERP with the latest financial information.
• 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

• Ability to function independently within team context and to accept responsibility
• Strong analytical, numeracy and interpersonal skills
• Compliance
• Accurate
• Analytical
• Conflict handling
• Be able to work under pressure

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

Insurance Business Advisor – GWK Prosperity, Prieska

Job Description

Introduction to the VKB Group

The VKB Group is an agricultural company, providing support to farmers and producing straight-from-the farm-foods for consumers. Apart from the various consumer brands, the VKB Group is also represented by its regional brands: VKB, GWK and NTK. Our roots are firmly planted in agriculture with farming at our core, continuously growing and evolving throughout the years.

Starting with providing everything needed on the farm to produce food, we now also operate in all areas of the food supply chain: processing, logistics, and national and global market channels.

This “house of brands” we’ve established with the support of our farmer shareholders is the foundation for building the agribusiness of the future.

Our purpose

Touch lives – for the better: We always aim to make a positive impact in people’s lives: our employees, producers, clients, communities and the larger industry. And, through collaboration with this group of people, we strive to make an even bigger and longer lasting impact in the lives of all South Africans.

Values

We live by five important values:

We are HUMBLE

We acknowledge that we are blessed

We are HUNGRY

We do not settle for mediocre

We are BOLD

We do what is right, even if it scares us

We are SMART

We consider our words and actions

We are TEAM PLAYERS

No-one can do this alone

Our legacy

For the Love of the Land: We do it all for our legacy and the love of nature, people, country, sustainability and progress.

More about

At GWK Agri Retail we work daily to move the boundaries of agriculture, to help people discover new and better ways. We are pioneers in the agri- and food value chain, committed to shaping a sustainable business, driving growth and providing a better future for all stakeholders. We offer you the opportunity to establish yourself within a professional, corporate environment in the countryside.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated and knowledgeable Insurance Business Advisor to join our team who specialises in short-term asset and crop insurance in an Agri environment. The primary responsibility of the Insurance Business Advisor will be to provide expert insurance advice and guidance to clients, ensuring their insurance needs are met effectively. The Insurance Business Advisor will assess various insurance options, evaluate risk factors, and point out the insurance products on offer. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and negotiation skills, a strong understanding of insurance policies and regulations, and the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients.

Requirements

• 5 years of relevant experience in short-term insurance;
• RE 5;
• RE1 – will be to your advantage;
• Suitable candidate must be strongly marketing oriented.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing the existing Prieska book with a focus on expansion to surrounding areas
• Analyse clients’ insurance requirements and assess their risk profiles
• Evaluate various insurance options and present suitable policies to clients to help them make informed decisions
• Ensuring accuracy and adherence to compliance protocols
• Communicate and negotiate with insurance underwriters to obtain competitive insurance premiums and terms for clients
• Review and amend insurance policies as necessary, ensuring they remain aligned with clients’ changing needs and circumstances
• Collaborate with colleagues to provide comprehensive insurance solutions and cross-sell other insurance products to ensure clients’ insurance needs are fully met
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, ensuring outstanding customer service and retention rates
• Stay up to date with industry trends and changes in insurance regulations, attending relevant training sessions and seminars as required
• Maintain accurate and detailed client records, including insurance policies, claims, and interactions

Skills

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to evaluate clients’ insurance needs effectively.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to explain complex insurance concepts in a clear and concise manner.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients and insurance underwriters.
• Exceptional customer service skills, with a focus on client satisfaction and retention.
• High level of integrity and professionalism, with the ability to handle confidential information.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple clients concurrently.

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

Junior Branch Marketer – GWK Retail, Barkley West

Job Description

Introduction to the VKB Group

The VKB Group is an agricultural company, providing support to farmers and producing straight-from-the farm-foods for consumers. Apart from the various consumer brands, the VKB Group is also represented by its regional brands: VKB, GWK and NTK. Our roots are firmly planted in agriculture with farming at our core, continuously growing and evolving throughout the years.

Starting with providing everything needed on the farm to produce food, we now also operate in all areas of the food supply chain: processing, logistics, and national and global market channels.

This “house of brands” we’ve established with the support of our farmer shareholders is the foundation for building the agribusiness of the future.

More about

At GWK Agri Retail we work daily to move the boundaries of agriculture, to help people discover new and better ways. We are pioneers in the agri- and food value chain, committed to shaping a sustainable business, driving growth and providing a better future for all stakeholders. We offer you the opportunity to establish yourself within a professional, corporate environment in the countryside.

Job Description

Responsible for providing an excellent customer service through marketing, product knowledge, maintenance of stock levels, department layouts and housekeeping.

Requirements

• Grade 12 or NQF 4
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Orientation towards marketing and client service
• Team orientated
• Willing to undergo continuous training

 
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

• Merchandising
• Conflict management
• Basic computer
• Problem solving
• Negotiation
• Sound sales and interpersonal skills

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

Human Capital System Administrator – VKB Human Capital, Douglas

Job Description

Introduction to the VKB Group

The VKB Group is an agricultural company, providing support to farmers and producing straight-from-the farm-foods for consumers. Apart from the various consumer brands, the VKB Group is also represented by its regional brands: VKB, GWK and NTK. Our roots are firmly planted in agriculture with farming at our core, continuously growing and evolving throughout the years.

Starting with providing everything needed on the farm to produce food, we now also operate in all areas of the food supply chain: processing, logistics, and national and global market channels.

This “house of brands” we’ve established with the support of our farmer shareholders is the foundation for building the agribusiness of the future.

Job Description

Responsible for ensuring that the Human Capital administrative function supporting onboarding, cross boarding and offboarding are performed according to standard on different systems used.

Experience

• A minimum of 2 years in an administrative environment
• Proven experience of MS Office package.
• Knowledge and experience of Sage 300 (PEOPLE) will serve as a recommendation.

Requirements

• Grade 12 or NQF Equivalent.
• Formal Microsoft Training Certificate.
• A Human Capital related certificate/ qualification will be a definite advantage.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for the kickoff process with onboarding on new employees.
• Responsible for checks, controls and archiving onboarding documentation.
• Assist with the accurate creation of employee profiles on internal Payroll system.
• Responsible for electronically archiving all cross-boarding documentation.
• Electronic distribution, collection and archiving offboarding documentation.
• Assist Human Capital Team with ad- hoc administration

Skills Required

• Attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize and complete tasks within agreed timelines.
• Able to maintain integrity within a Human Capital environment is essential.
• Ability to work in a pressurized and time-critical environment.
• Able to work as part of a team and value self-development.

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

Junior Quality Assurance Analyst (Software Solutions) – I&T, Head Office Reitz

Job Description

Introduction to the VKB Group
The VKB Group is an agricultural company, providing support to farmers and producing straight-from-the farm-foods for consumers. Apart from the various consumer brands, the VKB Group is also represented by its regional brands: VKB, GWK and NTK. Our roots are firmly planted in agriculture with farming at our core, continuously growing and evolving throughout the years.

Starting with providing everything needed on the farm to produce food, we now also operate in all areas of the food supply chain: processing, logistics, and national and global market channels.

This “house of brands” we’ve established with the support of our farmer shareholders is the foundation for building the agribusiness of the future.

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 Junior QA Analyst will report to the Quality Assurance Lead and ultimately to the I&T Manager: Governance Risk and Compliance.

The Junior QA Test Analyst 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 testing procedures in accordance with the Q&A framework and best practice principals.

Junior QA Analysts is regarded as a entry-level position in the QA department, but will have the opportunity based on performance to progress to a QA Analyst and ultimately a Senior QA Analyst.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Familiarize and understand the requirements of the Software Quality Assurance Methodology, Framework and Team Guidelines.
• Execute General (Manual) testing requirements and activities in line with the Quality Assurance Framework, these activities include:
• Review system owner/user specifications, before executing testing activities to provide feedback and obtain specified information.
• Create detailed, comprehensive, and well-structured test plans/test cases, that must be explained and signed off by the relevant stakeholders.
• Estimate, plan and prioritize testing activities as assigned.
• Execute, document, and reference all procedures executed on quality monitoring templates as per SQA framework.
• Identify, document, track, and report all the defects in line with the defect management requirements.
• Perform and document regression testing when requested.
• Liaise with internal teams (project team, developers and Leads) to identify system requirements that will allow the execution of testing procedures.
• Work with our QA Engineers to help design and develop automated tests by guiding them on how a system was tested manually and what was tested.
• Log and report defects and bugs found by following our defect management process and later utilizing retesting activities to confirm the defects have been resolved.
• Execute BAU and project testing activities in line with the Quality Assurance Methodology and Framework.
• Guide and help develop confidence and experience of QA graduates on the testing processes, systems being tested and the different communication channels utilized in the QA team.
• Identify trends based on pro-active analysis of test results to identify route causes for consistent test failures.
• Maintain knowledge of testing best practices and industry trends.
• Attend all the prescribed training on the QA principals, Automation Tool requirements and ERP functionality.
• Report on progression of testing projects/cases assigned by management on a metric and structured manner.
• Deliver customer service of the highest quality to the VKB Operational departments to ensure the QA brand is recognized as leaders in test execution and innovation.

 Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related field or minimum of 3 years’ experience in VKB (or a similar agricultural company).
• 1 Year software testing experience or a relevant ISTQB test qualification is required.
• Experience In JAVA and Selenium will be beneficial.
• Analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• High proficiency in computer technology and basic understanding of programming languages.
• 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.

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

Quality Assurance Engineer (Software Solutions 12 Month Contract) – I&T, Remote

Job Description

Introduction to the VKB Group
The VKB Group is an agricultural company, providing support to farmers and producing straight-from-the farm-foods for consumers. Apart from the various consumer brands, the VKB Group is also represented by its regional brands: VKB, GWK and NTK. Our roots are firmly planted in agriculture with farming at our core, continuously growing and evolving throughout the years.

Starting with providing everything needed on the farm to produce food, we now also operate in all areas of the food supply chain: processing, logistics, and national and global market channels.

This “house of brands” we’ve established with the support of our farmer shareholders is the foundation for building the agribusiness of the future.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
• Great team player, you should be able to teach and develop skills of others in the team to allow for the better success and team achievements  
• 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 
• Offer objectivity to end – users regarding the validity of any features/changes/application 
• You are teachable and able to adapt to new processes and procedures  
• Methodical and organized approach to testing execution and appropriate evidence filing in line with best practice principals 
• 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 I&T Governance and Service Transition department of the VKB Information and Technology department as part of the Quality Assurance Team. The QA Engineer will report to the Quality Assurance Lead and ultimately to the Head of I&T Governance and Service Transition

The QA Engineer 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 execution of automated testing procedures in accordance with the Q&A framework, best practice principals and software testing processes. The applicant must also have enough knowledge of manual testing as this is the base for automated testing. 

QA Engineer is part of the senior roles within the QA department.  

Duties and Responsibilities

• Training and development of team members (all concepts within the automation realm)
• Maintaining existing or setting up complementing frameworks and test environments
• Refine current policies, SOPs and automated testing processes to align with best practises
• Continuously implement modern techniques and technologies to ensure code and development stays up to date with changes in the industry
• Use and implement CI/CD to enhance testing processes
• Perform test planning including the selection of appropriate test methodologies depending on the application type as well as collaborating with other team members to understand the scope of test cases
• Report on progression of testing projects/cases assigned by management on a metric and structured manner
• Reviewing code changes and pull requests to help team members improve, and ensure quality standards are met and maintained
• Leading and overseeing the development of structured, high-quality testware as part of QA deliverables

Skills and Qualifications

• Minimum Grade 12 education 
• Applicable Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related field preferred 
• 5 Years + Automated Testing experience in development and execution of testing scripts 
• Experience in JAVA, JavaScript, Python programming languages
• Knowledge and understanding of IaC as part of DevOps 
• Experience in the following technologies will be beneficial: 
• Selenium and Playwright
• Microsoft Dynamics – Business Central
• JIRA 
• GIT and Azure
• Docker
• Knowledge of testing hardware setup and maintenance 
• Analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills 
• High proficiency in computer technology and programming languages 
• Strong knowledge of software QA methodologies, tools, and processes 
• Experience in writing clear, concise, and comprehensive test plans and test cases 
• Experience with performance and/or security testing will be regarded as an advantage 
• Demonstrated knowledge of testing best practices, version control practices and defect management practices 
• Strong work ethic with a fierce dedication to exceeding expectations 
• Impeccable organizational skills with the ability to multitask and deliver results under pressure 
• Ability to engage in detailed discussions while being able to visualize the bigger picture and see the end result  
• 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 

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

Quality Assurance Graduate (Software Solutions 12 Month Contract) – I&T, Head Office Reitz

Job Description

Introduction to the VKB Group
The VKB Group is an agricultural company, providing support to farmers and producing straight-from-the farm-foods for consumers. Apart from the various consumer brands, the VKB Group is also represented by its regional brands: VKB, GWK and NTK. Our roots are firmly planted in agriculture with farming at our core, continuously growing and evolving throughout the years.

Starting with providing everything needed on the farm to produce food, we now also operate in all areas of the food supply chain: processing, logistics, and national and global market channels.

This “house of brands” we’ve established with the support of our farmer shareholders is the foundation for building the agribusiness of the future.

For the Love of the Land: We do it all for our legacy and the love of nature, people, country, sustainability and progress.

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 Quality Assurance 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 (QA) Team to deliver high-quality software solutions 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

• Familiarise 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, log and track defects and failures to ensure systems are continuously improved and a higher level of overall quality is achieved
• Find 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, and system design or 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, Business Studies or related field (Combination of IT and Commerce subjects will be preferred).
• Analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency in computer technology and programming languages would be beneficial
• Strong work ethic with a fierce dedication to exceeding expectations.
• Impeccable organizational skills with the ability to multitask and deliver results under pressure.
• Ability to communicate effectively and be assertive.
• Proficiency in both English and Afrikaans.
• 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

General Worker – VKB Mechanization, Polokwane

Job Description

Introduction to the VKB Group

The VKB Group is an agricultural company, providing support to farmers and producing straight-from-the farm-foods for consumers. Apart from the various consumer brands, the VKB Group is also represented by its regional brands: VKB, GWK and NTK. Our roots are firmly planted in agriculture with farming at our core, continuously growing and evolving throughout the years.

Starting with providing everything needed on the farm to produce food, we now also operate in all areas of the food supply chain: processing, logistics, and national and global market channels.
This “house of brands” we’ve established with the support of our farmer shareholders is the foundation for building the agribusiness of the future.

JOB DESCRIPTION
The ideal candidates will be responsible to perform general tasks in a workshop environment, requiring the briefest induction
REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12 or NQF4 compulsory
• Code EB drivers licence compulsory
• Load and offload of stock 
• Responsible to keep premises and building clean and excellent condition
• Stock control 
• Client service 
• Able to perform hard manual labour, including but not limited to moving of heavy equipment 
• Constantly adding value to the function of the job
• Previous experience in a tractor workshop environment will be a definite advantage

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 and building
• Customer services
• Workshop related duties including but not limited to assisting the workshop mechanic with any tasks as required

SKILLS REQUIRED

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

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

Business Unit Manager – VKB Mechanization

Job Description

Introduction to the VKB Group
The VKB Group is an agricultural company, providing support to farmers and producing straight-from-the farm-foods for consumers. Apart from the various consumer brands, the VKB Group is also represented by its regional brands: VKB, GWK and NTK. Our roots are firmly planted in agriculture with farming at our core, continuously growing and evolving throughout the years.

Starting with providing everything needed on the farm to produce food, we now also operate in all areas of the food supply chain: processing, logistics, and national and global market channels.

This “house of brands” we’ve established with the support of our farmer shareholders is the foundation for building the agribusiness of the future.Job Description
The ideal team player will be responsible for the profitable management of the Parts-, Workshop- and Whole Goods section of the Mechanization branch through excellent service to internal and external customers.

Requirements

• Grade 12/ NQF4
• Relevant tertiary qualification will serve as recommendation 
• Proven knowledge of New Holland, Case and other mechanization implements and parts
• Knowledge of the agricultural mechanization industry
• 3-years proven experience within a similar role
• Proficient in the MS Office package

Duties and Responsibilities

• Management of stock levels within the VKB framework
• Management of expenses including stock losses, day to day expenses and budgets
• Ongoing customer service through facilitating and solving of queries and complaints
• General management to ensure that all VKB policies are applied
• Personnel management
• Workshop administration and claims
• Financial management of branch

Skills Required

• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• Negotiation skills
• Marketing skills
• Teamwork
• Business acumen
• Ability to establish and maintain long term relationships

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

Mechanic – VKB Mechanization, Harrismith

Job Description

Introduction to the VKB Group
The VKB Group is an agricultural company, providing support to farmers and producing straight-from-the farm-foods for consumers. Apart from the various consumer brands, the VKB Group is also represented by its regional brands: VKB, GWK and NTK. Our roots are firmly planted in agriculture with farming at our core, continuously growing and evolving throughout the years.

Starting with providing everything needed on the farm to produce food, we now also operate in all areas of the food supply chain: processing, logistics, and national and global market channels.

This “house of brands” we’ve established with the support of our farmer shareholders is the foundation for building the agribusiness of the future.

Job description
The ideal team player will be responsible to ensure top-quality service and maintenance of agricultural equipment. If you have a passion for precision, problem-solving, and working in a team-driven environment, this is the opportunity for you!

Requirements

• Grade 12 or NQF4
• Completed N2 – Tractor Mechanic
• At least 3 to 5years’ experience as a mechanic
• Thorough, precise and accurate
• Constantly adding value to the current functions of the position
• Clear Criminal Record
• Teamwork

Duties And Responsibilities

• Compile quotations according to customer needs and specifications
• Service, repair and overhaul the mechanical parts of agricultural equipment and vehicles
• Ensure that all work sheets for services rendered, are done according to VKB’s policies and procedures
• Comply with all Health and Safety standards
• Build long-term relationships with customers and suppliers
• Correctly complete all guarantee claims and claims information
• Train and mentor all relevant personnel regarding VKB’s policies and procedures
• Cross-market all relevant products and promotions
• Continuous liaison with internal departments, suppliers and clients
• Daily ADHOC duties as required

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

Parts Marketer (X2) – VKB Mechanization, Harrismith

Job Description

Introduction to the VKB Group
The VKB Group is an agricultural company, providing support to farmers and producing straight-from-the farm-foods for consumers. Apart from the various consumer brands, the VKB Group is also represented by its regional brands: VKB, GWK and NTK. Our roots are firmly planted in agriculture with farming at our core, continuously growing and evolving throughout the years.

Starting with providing everything needed on the farm to produce food, we now also operate in all areas of the food supply chain: processing, logistics, and national and global market channels.

This “house of brands” we’ve established with the support of our farmer shareholders is the foundation for building the agribusiness of the future.

 
Job Description
The ideal team players will be responsible to sell 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
• Clear criminal record

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

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

Admin Assistant – VKB Mechanization, Harrismith

Job Description

Introduction to the VKB Group
The VKB Group is an agricultural company, providing support to farmers and producing straight-from-the farm-foods for consumers. Apart from the various consumer brands, the VKB Group is also represented by its regional brands: VKB, GWK and NTK. Our roots are firmly planted in agriculture with farming at our core, continuously growing and evolving throughout the years.

Starting with providing everything needed on the farm to produce food, we now also operate in all areas of the food supply chain: processing, logistics, and national and global market channels.

This “house of brands” we’ve established with the support of our farmer shareholders is the foundation for building the agribusiness of the future.

Job Description
The ideal team player will manage the internal administration of Mechanization Branch.

Requirements:

• Grade 12 or NQF4
• Prior experience in a workshop/spares environment will serve as recommendation
• Computer literate in the Microsoft Office package
• Willing to work 6 days a week (Monday – Saturday)

Duties and responsibilities:

• Handling and balancing of transactions from the petty cash
• End of day reconciliation including balancing and banking of the day’s transactions
• Registration, processing and completion of claims
• Issue GRV’s for stock as well as monitoring deviation report
• Stock take
• Receiving of deliveries from suppliers according to policies and procedures
• Continuous liaison with internal and external customers/departments to ensure quality of service
• Other administrative duties and ad-hoc task as given from time to time

Skills

• Good communication skills
• Numerate
• Thorough, precise and accurate
• Constantly adding value to the functions of the job
• Excellent time management
• Teamwork

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

General Worker (X2) – VKB Grain, Reinet

Job Description

Introduction to the VKB Group
The VKB Group is an agricultural company, providing support to farmers and producing straight-from-the farm-foods for consumers. Apart from the various consumer brands, the VKB Group is also represented by its regional brands: VKB, GWK and NTK. Our roots are firmly planted in agriculture with farming at our core, continuously growing and evolving throughout the years.

Starting with providing everything needed on the farm to produce food, we now also operate in all areas of the food supply chain: processing, logistics, and national and global market channels.

This “house of brands” we’ve established with the support of our farmer shareholders is the foundation for building the agribusiness of the future.
Job Description
The ideal team players will be responsible to perform varied tasks relating to the manufacturing function and requiring some initiative and basic training.

Requirements
– 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

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

Miller – VKB Milling, Frankfort

Job Description

Introduction to the VKB Group

The VKB Group is an agricultural company, providing support to farmers and producing straight-from-the farm-foods for consumers. Apart from the various consumer brands, the VKB Group is also represented by its regional brands: VKB, GWK and NTK. Our roots are firmly planted in agriculture with farming at our core, continuously growing and evolving throughout the years.

Starting with providing everything needed on the farm to produce food, we now also operate in all areas of the food supply chain: processing, logistics, and national and global market channels.

This “house of brands” we’ve established with the support of our farmer shareholders is the foundation for building the agribusiness of the future.
 

More about

VKB Milling (Pty) Ltd is one of four subsidiaries of VKB Agri Processors (Pty) Ltd, the agri-processing division of the VKB Group. The VKB Group is a significant role player in the agricultural industry in South Africa and strives, through best practices, continuous improvement and world-class operations, to add meaningful value to the industry.

VKB Milling (Pty) Ltd operates white maize mills in Mokopane and Louis Trichardt in Limpopo, and Mashishing in Mpumalanga, as well as a wheat mill and bakery in Frankfort in the Free State.

The company offers employees the opportunity to utilise and develop their skills and knowledge in a challenging and rewarding work environment

Job function

Responsible for the management, handling and storage of grain in order to ensure a quality product to achieve sustainable financial results.


Job requirements

• Qualified Wheat Miller
• 5 – 10 years’ experience in a similar position
• Willing to work shifts
• Extensive knowledge of legislation relating to food safety and health and safety
• Clear criminal record
• Constantly adding value to the position

Job description

• Daily reconsolidation of raw material processed to end product 
• Regular checks as per maintenance plan to ensure functional equipment daily in collaboration with maintenance team
• Personnel management
• Quality control
• Ensure production goals are met daily
• Ensure good housekeeping
• Complying with health and safety and other relevant legislation and regulations 

Skills required

• Thorough and accurate
• Compliance
• Communication
• Team work
• Problem definition and analysis
• Decision making

Forklift Driver – VKB Milling, Modderrivier

Job Description

Introduction to the VKB Group

The VKB Group is an agricultural company, providing support to farmers and producing straight-from-the farm-foods for consumers. Apart from the various consumer brands, the VKB Group is also represented by its regional brands: VKB, GWK and NTK. Our roots are firmly planted in agriculture with farming at our core, continuously growing and evolving throughout the years.

Starting with providing everything needed on the farm to produce food, we now also operate in all areas of the food supply chain: processing, logistics, and national and global market channels.

This “house of brands” we’ve established with the support of our farmer shareholders is the foundation for building the agribusiness of the future.

More about

VKB Milling (Pty) Ltd is one of four subsidiaries of VKB Agri Processors (Pty) Ltd, the agri-processing division of the VKB Group. The VKB Group is a significant role player in the agricultural industry in South Africa and strives, through best practices, continuous improvement and world-class operations, to add meaningful value to the industry.

VKB Milling (Pty) Ltd operates white maize mills in Mokopane and Louis Trichardt in Limpopo, and Mashishing in Mpumalanga, as well as a wheat mill and bakery in Frankfort in the Free State.

The company offers employees the opportunity to utilise and develop their skills and knowledge in a challenging and rewarding work environ

Job Description

Loads , lifts and moves articles on pallets within the warehouse.  Will be loading trucks for client dispatch. For the transfer of products from production as well as loading and offloading vehicles.

Requirements

• Grade 12 or NQF 4
• Minimum of 3 year experience in the FMCG industry
• Valid forklift license or willingness to be re-examined
• Willing to work shifts and overtime
• Traceable references

Duties and Responsibilities

• Controls offloading of goods
• Loads, lifts and moves articles on pallets
• Other industry related functions

Skills Required

• Accuracy
• Excellent client service
• Service orientated
• Attention to detail

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

Assistant Packing Stock GRN – VKB Milling, Christiana

Job Description

Introduction

VKB Milling (Pty) Ltd is one of four subsidiaries of VKB Agri Processors (Pty) Ltd, the agri-processing division of the VKB Group. The VKB Group is a significant role player in the agricultural industry in South Africa and strives, through best practices, continuous improvement and world-class operations, to add meaningful value to the industry.

VKB Milling (Pty) Ltd operates white maize mills in Mokopane and Louis Trichardt in Limpopo, and Mashishing in Mpumalanga, a wheat mill in Frankfort in the Free State as well as a maize mill in Christiana and a Wheat Mill in Modderrivier in the Northern Cape.

The company offers employees the opportunity to utilise and develop their skills and knowledge in a challenging and rewarding work environment.Job Function

Product packaging, general support service and perform general cleaning of mills and supervising of milling process
Requirements

• The ideal candidate should have Grade 12 with reading and writing skills.
• Technical background will serve as a recommendation
• The ideal candidate with experience in the packaging and milling processes will enjoy preference.
• Clean criminal record
• Medically fit

Duties and Responsibilities

• Packaging of products;
• Ensure accurate loading of stock
• Supervision of Milling process;
• Perform cleaning services and neatness;
• Friendly Client Service
• Act as VKB Milling ambassador.

Skills

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

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

Quality Controller – VKB Milling, Christiana

Job Description

Introduction

VKB Milling (Pty) Ltd is one of four subsidiaries of VKB Agri Processors (Pty) Ltd, the agri-processing division of the VKB Group. The VKB Group is a significant role player in the agricultural industry in South Africa and strives, through best practices, continuous improvement and world-class operations, to add meaningful value to the industry.

VKB Milling (Pty) Ltd operates white maize mills in Mokopane and Louis Trichardt in Limpopo, and Mashishing in Mpumalanga, as well as a wheat mill and bakery in Frankfort in the Free State.

The company offers employees the opportunity to utilise and develop their skills and knowledge in a challenging and rewarding work environment.

JOB FUNCTION

Responsible for the management, handling and storage of maize in order to ensure a quality product to achieve sustainable financial results.

Job Description

The Quality Controller will be responsible assist the Quality Control Manager within VKB Milling. Continuous evaluation of the system will be required.Requirements

• Grade 12/ NQF 4
• Proven experience within a similar role
• Computer literate in the MS Office package
• Food Safety Background 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Continuous liaison with internal departments on an ongoing basis to ensure Food safety service and products.
• Keep up to date with changes in current legislation and implement such changes where relevant
• Distribute and review all the relevant documentation and product specifications pertaining to Quality Assurance.                
• Audit and develop the company’s quality procedures ensuring the safety of all products manufactured.
• Comply with Occupational Health and Safety requirements and Food safety requirements as per standards and procedures.                              
• Perform inspections on Products, Equipment and Machinery and based on findings, accept or reject relevant products and procedures.
• Ensure that the correct recipe guidelines for products are met during processing

Skills

• Food Safety and Quality background 
• Food Quality/quality training will be advantages
• Knowledge of Lab equipment 
• Ability to work under pressure
• Problem solving
• Ability to provide clear direction
• Planning and scheduling
• Strong analytical ability
• Personal Resilience
• Excellent communication skills – spoken and written
• Ability to work and lead a team
• Be innovative / take initiative

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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