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

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. Establish relationships with new producers and ensure excellent customer service by providing professional and innovative agricultural advice and services.

Requirements

Grade 12/ NQF 4
Bachelor’s Degree e.g. B.Com Agricultural Economics and Risk Management / International Trade
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

Duties and Responsibilities

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.

Skills Required

Ability to work under pressure
Strong negotiation/persuasive skills
Strong analytical ability
Planning
Communication skills in both Afrikaans and English
Organisational skills
Good administration skills
Maintaining Long term relationships
Strong marketing skills

Other Information

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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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