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.

Job description

The ideal team player will be responsible for the procurement of Grain and Trading on Safex effectively to increase revenue and give good customer (client) service.

Requirements

Grade 12/ NQF 4 Relevant BCom Degree in Economics or Agriculture will serve as recommendation Completed Safex APD exam will serve as recommendation Computer Literate: MS Office Package Experience in a similar role will serve as recommendation

Duties and Responsibilities

Optimising the Broker's function within the rules and regulations prescribed by the JSE Minimising losses that were realised through administrative and trade transactions. Introduce marketing materials and products to assist clients in the execution of their marketing strategies Assist clients with expert advice on an ongoing basis Update market related information in given timeframe on a daily basis Provide an inclusive market review to producer groups on an ongoing basis Stay 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 orientated

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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