- Free State
- Salary: Market Related
- Job Type: Contract
- Sectors: Admin Agriculture
- Reference: 175342
Vacancy Details
Employer: VKB Group
Introduction
The VKB Group is rooted in agriculture, serving farmers and producing farm-fresh food for consumers. Over the years, we’ve grown from supporting farmers with essentials to becoming a fully integrated agribusiness – from production to processing, logistics, and connecting to both local and global markets.
Our strength lies in our people and our values. At VKB, we are humble enough to learn, hungry to grow, smart in our work, bold in our vision, and always stronger together as team players. If these values resonate with you, then you may be the next addition to our grain team.
About the Role
We are looking for an Administrative Assistant in our VKB Grain Department – someone who thrives on detail, supports our supply chain with precision, and strengthens the way we serve our internal teams, suppliers, and clients.
To provide administrative and operational support to the grain division by processing transactions, maintaining accurate records, assisting farmers and clients, and ensuring smooth grain intake, storage, and dispatch administration.
Requirements
- Grade 12 or NQF4
- Experience in the agricultural grain industry will be advantageous
- Numerate
- Computer literate especially in MS Excel and MS Word
- Thorough, precise and accurate
- Constantly adding value to the current functions of the position
- Willing to work overtime
Duties And Responsibilities
- Maintain high standards for administration
- Management and control over bank reconciliations
- Complete transactions according to company processes and procedures
- Minimize risk to the company
- Client service
- Other job-related administrative duties
Skills
- Problem definition and analyses
- Communication
- Maintaining Long term relationships
- Teamwork
- Compliance
- Organising
- Planning
- Personal Resilience
Why VKB?
At VKB, you are more than just a team member – you are part of a community where values drive performance and growth. We encourage bold thinking, continuous learning, and collaboration. As an equal opportunity employer, we embrace diversity and actively support the inclusion of People with Disabilities.
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.
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About VKB Group
VKB is a South African agricultural enterprise with the unique vision to focus on alliances with industry related stakeholders. These alliances have developed into the dynamic utilisation of a wide range of agricultural value chain solutions.
Producers in the area in which we conduct business, own and control the VKB Group. Our strategy therefore remains focused on keeping the company as an authentic agricultural producer business, which could also add value for a broader base of general consumers.
The VKB Group continues to capitalize on its rich heritage of almost 100 years by applying the sound cooperative principles of the past. These principles ensure that any association with the Group remains a valuable experience, not only for its shareholders, but also for its suppliers, employees and customers.
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