Admin Assistant - VKB Milling, Reitz

VKB Agriculture; Vrystaat; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

VKB Group is seeking an Administrative Assistant to provide administrative and clerical support to ensure the efficient operation of the office. The successful candidate will assist with daily office activities, maintain accurate records, and support various departments as needed.

The role requires Grade 12, 2 years' administrative experience, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 (Matric) is required.
• Minimum 2 years' administrative experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Excellent communication skills in English (Afrikaans will be advantageous).

Responsibilities

• Provide general administrative and clerical support.
• Manage filing systems and maintain accurate records.
• Handle incoming calls, emails, and correspondence.
• Schedule meetings and coordinate appointments.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and documentation.
• Capture and maintain data on company systems.
• Assist with travel arrangements and meeting logistics.
• Order and control office supplies.
• Support managers and team members with administrative tasks.
• Ensure confidentiality of company information.

Skills

MS Office

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Grade 12

Administrative qualification

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 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.

More about VKB Milling

VKB Milling (Pty) Ltd is one of four subsidiaries of VKB Agri Processors (Pty) Ltd, the Agri-processing division of the VKB Group.

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

About the Role

We are seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented, and professional Administrative Assistant to provide administrative and clerical support to ensure the efficient operation of the office. The successful candidate will assist with daily office activities, maintain accurate records, and support various departments as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide general administrative and clerical support.
• Manage filing systems and maintain accurate records.
• Handle incoming calls, emails, and correspondence.
• Schedule meetings and coordinate appointments.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and documentation.
• Capture and maintain data on company systems.
• Assist with travel arrangements and meeting logistics.
• Order and control office supplies.
• Support managers and team members with administrative tasks.
• Ensure confidentiality of company information.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 (Matric).
• Relevant Administrative qualification will be advantageous.
• Minimum 2 years' administrative experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent communication skills in English (Afrikaans will be advantageous).
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Competencies

• Professional attitude and presentation.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines.
• Integrity and confidentiality.
• Customer service orientation.

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.

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.