Admin Assistant - Crown Bag, Harrismith

Administrative Assistant

Crown Bag (Pty) Ltd

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 its 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" established with the support of our farmer shareholders forms the foundation for building the agribusiness of the future.

More about Crown Bag

Crown Bag (Pty) Ltd is a packing material manufacturer situated in Harrismith in the Eastern Free State. Crown Bag (Pty) Ltd is a subsidiary of VKB Landbou (Pty) Ltd and part of the VKB Group. The investment in this company is in line with the Group’s strategy to focus on integration opportunities in the agricultural value chain and results in a decrease in input costs for producers.

Job Description

Crown Bag is seeking a detail-oriented and service-driven Administrative Assistant to provide administrative and financial support to the business. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining accurate records, supporting customer accounts, and ensuring efficient day-to-day administrative operations.

Requirements

• Grade 12 / NQF 4
• 3-5 years' experience in an administrative role
• Experience within the agriculture, manufacturing or FMCG environment will serve as a recommendation
• Computer literate, with strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word
• Strong numerical ability
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Fluent in Afrikaans and English will serve as an advantage

Duties and Responsibilities

• Daily capturing and allocation of customer receipts
• Management and maintenance of the debtor's book
• Process and monitor customer account transactions
• Approvals within delegated mandate (credit notes and sales orders)
• Assist with month-end administrative processes
• Prepare and maintain audit files for internal and external audits
• Compile and distribute administrative and operational reports
• Perform general filing, recordkeeping and document control
• Support the management team with ad hoc administrative tasks
• Assist in maintaining compliance with company policies and procedures

Skills Required

• Strong administrative and organizational skills
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent client service orientation
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Strong problem-solving abilities
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to work independently and within a team

Other Information

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