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 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.
Job description The Grain Marketer will be responsible for the marketing of Grain and Trading on Safex effectively to increase revenue and provide good customer (client) service.
Requirements Grade 12/NQF 4.Relevant BCom Degree in Marketing or Agriculture will serve as a recommendation.Completed Safex APD exam will serve as a recommendation.Computer Literate: MS Office Package.Experience in a similar role will serve as a recommendation.Duties and Responsibilities Optimising the Broker's function within the rules and regulations prescribed by the JSE.Managing a Safex hedge book daily on all Safex commodities.Building own client base and maintaining long-term relationships with clients.Introducing marketing strategies and products to assist clients in the execution of their marketing.Assisting clients with expert advice on an ongoing basis.Updating market-related information daily in any given timeframe.Providing an inclusive market review to buyer groups on an ongoing basis.Staying abreast of new and relevant JSE Hedging procedures, standards, and practices that are available.Skills Conflict management skills.Problem-solving skills.Negotiation skills.Sound sales skills.Excellent interpersonal skills.Ability to work under pressure.Orientation towards marketing and client service.Team-oriented.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 in 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 a profile picture: Make sure the minimum size uploaded is 300 x 300px.
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