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.
Job Description Ensure a professional reception function in order to deliver an effective service to external and internal customers and convey a positive image of the business.
Requirements Grade 12 certificateMinimum 1-2 years experience in a similar roleComputer literateTelephone etiquette experienceCustomer service experienceClear Criminal RecordDuties and Responsibilities Handle all incoming calls and direct to relevant personnel.Be the first face of the business for customers, clients, and visitors to be directed to relevant departments.Take messages, answer the phone in a friendly manner, and transfer the calls from customers to the relevant departments.Make appointments and keep a schedule for the use of the boardroom and meetings.Book accommodation and food for visitors.Ensure that guests are always accompanied for safety purposes.Small sales of product at Reception, daily cash-ups of sales and stocktaking.Handle sales of orders from other branches as well as orders from clients who need to be couriered.Handle contracts of fixed-term workers, check hours and send to Payroll, and check payslips.Assist the Admin team with filing, document control, and computer support.Ensure compliance with applicable HSE regulations and standards.Assist with Health and Safety, Food Safety.Plan daily needs and requirements from the admin team.Be an ambassador and a good team player.Skills Required PlanningMultitasking and prioritizingCommunicationGood administration skillsGood communication skillsOther 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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