Admin Assistant - VKB Mechanization, Villiers

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 operate across the entire food supply chain, including processing, logistics, storage, handling and national and international market channels.

This "house of brands", established with the support of our farmer shareholders, forms the foundation for building the agribusiness of the future.

Why this role matters?

The Mechanization Branch Administrator plays a vital role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day administration of the branch. This position supports workshop operations, stock administration, financial controls, and customer service functions, enabling the branch to operate efficiently while delivering excellent service to customers.

Why join VKB?

At VKB, you become part of an agricultural organisation with a proud history of serving farming communities. We offer a supportive environment where employees are encouraged to grow, contribute ideas, and make a meaningful impact within the business and the agricultural sector.

What success looks like?

Success in this role is demonstrated by accurate administration, effective stock control, timely processing of claims and documentation, efficient workshop support, excellent customer service, and strict adherence to company policies and procedures.

Who are we looking for (Ideal candidate profile)

We are looking for a highly organized and detail-oriented individual who enjoys administrative work, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and can build positive working relationships with customers, suppliers, and colleagues. The successful candidate will be dependable, accurate, customer-focused, and committed to delivering quality work.

Minimum requirements, including

Qualifications and Experience

• Grade 12 /NQF 4
• Previous experience within a workshop, spares, or mechanization environment will be advantageous
• Computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Experience processing warranty claims and workshop job cards
• Knowledge of agricultural equipment parts, service, and workshop processes will serve as an advantage
• Willingness to work six days per week (Monday to Saturday)

Competencies

• Attention to detail
• Accountability and integrity
• Customer service orientation
• Planning and organising
• Problem-solving ability
• Ability to work under pressure
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Administrative excellence

Skills Required

• Good communication skills
• Numerical ability and accuracy
• Strong administrative skills
• Excellent time management
• Thorough, precise, and accurate work ethic
• Computer literacy
• Ability to continuously add value to business processes

Key Responsibilities

• Handle and balance petty cash transactions
• Perform end-of-day reconciliations, including balancing and banking daily transactions
• Register, process, and finalize claims
• Issue GRVs and monitor deviation reports
• Assist with stock control and stock-taking processes
• Follow up on outstanding customer quotations, orders, and workshop job cards
• Receive supplier deliveries in accordance with company policies and procedures
• Liaise with internal and external customers to ensure excellent service delivery
• Provide general administrative support and perform ad hoc tasks as required
• Perform workshop administrative duties, including maintaining safety documentation and managing job cards

Important Information for Applicants

VKB Group reserves the right to close or withdraw any vacancy at its discretion. All personal information submitted through the Career Portal will be used solely for recruitment purposes and, where applicable, for matters related to employment.

As an equal opportunity employer, VKB Group is committed to Employment Equity, transformation, and the inclusion of People with Disabilities. Our recruitment decisions are aligned with the VKB Group Employment Equity Plan and Transformation Strategy.

When applying, please ensure that:

• You use Google Chrome to access the Career Portal.
• You upload a clear and professional CV in PDF or Word format only.
• Your CV does not contain handwritten notes or markings.
• Supporting documents such as your ID, driver's licence, certificates, or other documentation are uploaded in the designated sections and not combined with your CV.
• Your profile photo meets the minimum size requirement of 300 x 300 pixels.

A Note on Honesty and Integrity

As part of the application process, you will be required to complete a screening questionnaire. We strongly encourage all candidates to answer every question honestly and accurately.

At VKB Group, our culture is rooted in the values of being Humble, Hungry, Smart, Bold, and Playing as One Team. We believe in building authentic relationships and making sound decisions based on trust and integrity. Misrepresenting qualifications, experience, competencies, criminal history, or any other information may result in your application being withdrawn or your employment being terminated should discrepancies be identified during verification processes.

We respect your time and ask that you respect ours by providing truthful information throughout the recruitment process. This helps ensure that we focus on candidates who are genuinely aligned with the requirements of the role and the values of our organisation.