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 ideal team player will be responsible for fostering relationships with municipalities and performing municipal account administration.
Requirements Grade 12/NQF4Previous experience within a similar role will be advantageous.The ability to speak multiple official languages would be advantageous.Computer literate in MS Office package.Duties and Responsibilities Contact person between VKB and relevant municipality.Continuously communicate with the relevant municipality regarding queries or mistakes on accounts.Open and close municipal accounts when needed.Consolidate, verify, and validate municipal services required and take corrective action.Continuously verify meter readings.Submit monthly usage and meter readings to the municipalities.Reconcile and verify municipal accounts by comparing usage and rates.Ensure that all properties' accounts are correct and up to date.Purchasing of prepaid electricity tokens.Update the VKB municipal accounts database with invoices.Calculate and provision for outstanding municipal accounts.Continuous liaison with clients (internal and external).Ensure correct allocation of municipal account costs.Resolve general municipal queries identified by business.Ad-hoc related duties.Skills Effective communication.Organised and focused on planning.Good telephone etiquette.Team player.Personal resilience.Conflict management.Patience.Perseverance.Persistence.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 format.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 a profile picture: make sure the minimum size uploaded is 300 x 300px.
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