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.
Overall purpose of the role:
Responsible for the physical procurement of grains and oilseeds, through procuring, logistics, derivative trading and hedging, market analysis, customer relationships, risk management and strategy implementation of the department., quantity and cost. Establish relationships with new producers and ensure excellent customer service by providing professional and innovative agricultural advice and services.
Key tasks:
Procurement of physical grains and oilseeds in the GWK area of operations
Manage Contract Execution and logistics
Ensure that contract execution and administration is done according to procedure and contract terms.
Trading of Derivatives and hedging
Confirm orders with producers to expedite delivery.
Establish and manage relationships with producers and ensure sustainable growth of the company
Effective communication of fundamental market factors on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis to all clients
Inform other traders, managers, or customers of market conditions, including volume, price, competition, or dynamics.
Identify opportunities for the purchase of grains and oilseeds
Provide agricultural advice services;
Ensure maximum market share.
Proactively identify possible risks and ensure timely action to limit and/or prevent risks
Requirements:
The ideal candidate should have the following:
Bachelor's Degree e.g. B.Com Agricultural Economics and Risk Management / International Trade Or Agricultural Field or Equivalent qualification.
2 years' relevant experience
Registered Persons Examination to trade Agricultural derivatives on the JSE / SAIFM
Code 8 Driver's License and own vehicle
Clear Criminal Record
Good administration skills
Skills:
Negotiation
Planning
Communication skills in both Afrikaans and English;
Organisational skills
Good administration skills
Maintaining Long term relationships
Strong marketing skills.
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