Job Description

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.

More about

VKB Milling (Pty) Ltd is one of four subsidiaries of VKB Agri Processors (Pty) Ltd, the agri-processing division of the VKB Group. The VKB Group is a significant role player in the agricultural industry in South Africa and strives, through best practices, continuous improvement and world-class operations, to add meaningful value to the industry.


VKB Milling (Pty) Ltd operates white maize mills in Mokopane and Louis Trichardt in Limpopo, and Mashishing in Mpumalanga, a wheat mill in Frankfort in the Free State as well as a maize mill in Christiana and a Wheat Mill in Modderrivier in the Northern Cape.

About the role

Are you a qualified Accountant with these values:

Humble

- You're eager to learn, open to feedback, and respectful in every interaction.

Hungry

- You're driven, proactive, and always looking for ways to improve processes.

Smart

- You bring sharp thinking and sound judgment to every task.

Bold

- You're confident in your ideas and not afraid to challenge the status quo.

Team Player

- You collaborate easily and know that together we achieve more.


At

VKB Group

, we don't just work with numbers--we use them to shape the future of South African agriculture. We're farmer-owned, proudly South African, and deeply committed to feeding the nation. Now, we're looking for a skilled

Assistant Accountant

to join our Milling Division in Reitz.



Do you love crunching numbers as much as we love milling wheat and maize? VKB Milling is on the hunt for a detail-driven, Excel-loving superstar to join our accounting team. If you're ready to turn reconciliations into revelations and audits into accomplishments, keep reading!

Why This Role?

Career Growth

: Be part of a strong and growing group with opportunities

Make an Impact

: Every report, every analysis, every recommendation you make will have a direct link to communities, farmers, and food security.

Lifestyle Advantage

: Escape city gridlock for a safe, affordable, and family-friendly community in the heart of the Free State. Reitz offers open skies, space to breathe, and a true work-life balance.

Support & Stability

: You'll join a values-driven, farmer-owned business with deep roots and long-term vision.

What You'll Be Doing

Balancing and reviewing creditor reconciliations like a pro Analysing expense analysis and compare to budget Assisting with reporting, audits, and financial queries Keeping petty cash in check and creditors on their toes Assisting with budget process Adding real value through analysis, problem-solving, and smart decision-making

What We're Looking For

A relevant

BCom degree in Accountancy

(or similar) Articles completed (SAIPA/SAICA = major bonus points!) Experience in a fast-moving operational or processing environment

Excel wizardry

(we're talking pivot tables, formulas, the works ?) Microsoft Navision/Business Central experience? That's the cherry on top!

Your Superpowers

Strong decision-making + problem-solving skills Ability to work independently, but still be an awesome team player Pressure? You eat it for breakfast. A drive to add value and improve processes wherever you go Excellent communication, organization, and planning skills


At VKB, we're more than just numbers and milling. We're about

growth, transformation, and opportunity.

As an equal opportunity employer, we're committed to building a diverse workplace where everyone can thrive.

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.

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