Job Description

Introduction

GWK (Pty) Ltd is a dynamic agricultural company in the Northern Cape. This organization, which strives towards healthy and modern business practices offers employees the opportunity to utilize and develop their knowledge and skills in a competitive work environment. We offer you the opportunity to establish yourself within a professional, corporate environment in the countryside.



Responsible for overall operational management of the GWK Branches in the Northern Cape region and the overall success of all the Retail activities, service stations, irrigation, purchases and Agri marketing in GWK with regard to financial and service goals and strategies. Develop a strategy to maintain standards, to expand market share, to maximise profit margins and to identify and implement new products and services, whilst the highest level of service is provided to clients of GWK.

Requirements

• Grade 12/ NQF4
• 5 - 10 year's proven experience in the management of a Retail branch with preference in the agriculture environment
• Relevant qualification in Management will serve as recommendation.
• Computer Literate in MS Office.

• Ensure that Financial KPI's are met as agreed upon for the Northen-Cape region.
• Optimal management of stock of GWK Retail division pertaining to turnover rates, margins and write offs.
• Analyse monthly reports and give feedback to management regarding write offs.
• Management and revision of the division's expenses.
• Preparation and management of the division's budget and capital projects.
• Ensure that the division complies to GWK's Risk Management policy.
• Drafting and implementation of the division's strategic goals, together with Management.
• Effective resolution of customer complaints on a continuous basis.
• Continuous liaison with internal and external customers to maintain good long-term relationships.
• To coordinate strategic liaison with local farmers and clients to ensure world class service.
• To identify training needs and allocate relevant interventions within the division.

• Humble, Hungry, Smart, Bold and a Team Player.
• Ability to function independently within team context and to accept responsibility.
• Strong analytical, numeracy and interpersonal skills.
• Strong focus on compliance.
• Accurate and analytical.
• Be able to work under pressure.
• Team leader promoting Employee Engagement.

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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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