Business Unit Manager - VKB Mechanization, Douglas

VKB Agriculture; Douglas; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

VKB Group in South Africa is seeking a Business Unit Manager: Mechanisation to lead the Parts, Workshop, and Whole Goods division. You’ll drive profitable growth, manage stock and budgets, and champion customer service with a hands-on leadership style.

Required: Grade 12/NQF4, a relevant tertiary qualification, knowledge of New Holland and Case equipment, 3+ years in a similar role, and MS Office proficiency. Join a values-driven team focused on growth and service.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 / NQF 4 (essential).
• Relevant tertiary qualification (bonus points!).
• Proven knowledge of New Holland, Case, and other mechanisation implements and parts.
• Understanding of the agricultural mechanisation industry.
• At least 3 years’ experience in a similar role.
• MS Office proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Manage stock levels within the VKB framework
• Keep an eagle eye on expenses, budgets, and stock losses
• Deliver exceptional customer service and resolve queries fast
• Ensure VKB policies are applied across all operations
• Lead and grow your team
• Oversee workshop admin and claims
• Take ownership of branch financials

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation

Marketing flair

Team player

Relationship building

MS Office proficiency

Education

Grade 12 / NQF 4

Relevant tertiary qualification

Tools

MS Office

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.

Ready to Drive Mechanization Forward?

Do you thrive on solving problems, building strong relationships, and making things run smoothly?
If you’ve got a passion for agricultural mechanisation (and maybe get a little excited when you see a shiny New Holland or Case implement), then this role might just have your name on it!

We’re on the lookout for a Business Unit Manager: Mechanisation who can keep our Parts, Workshop, and Whole Goods section firing on all cylinders. Think of it as being the pit crew chief, business strategist, and customer champion all rolled into one.

About the Role

You’ll be steering the branch towards profitable growth by leading a team, keeping stock and budgets in check, and ensuring that every customer walks away smiling. Your leadership will reflect VKB’s values:

• Humble – You lead with respect and integrity, always putting the team and customers first.
• Hungry – You’re driven to improve, grow, and make a real impact.
• Smart – You make informed decisions and find innovative solutions.
• Bold – You take ownership, make things happen, and face challenges head-on.
• Team Player – You collaborate, support your colleagues, and build lasting relationships.

Requirements

• Grade 12/ NQF 4 (essential)
• Relevant tertiary qualification (bonus points!)
• Proven knowledge of New Holland, Case, and other mechanisation implements and parts
• Understanding of the agricultural mechanisation industry
• At least 3 years’ experience in a similar role
• MS Office proficiency

What you’ll do:

• Manage stock levels within the VKB framework
• Keep an eagle eye on expenses, budgets, and stock losses
• Deliver exceptional customer service and resolve queries fast
• Ensure VKB policies are applied across all operations
• Lead and grow your team
• Oversee workshop admin and claims
• Take ownership of branch financials

Skills that will set you apart:

• People person with top-notch interpersonal skills
• Negotiator who can strike a win-win deal
• Marketing flair to drive growth
• A true team player with strong business acumen
• Ability to build long-term relationships that matter

If you’re humble, hungry, smart, and bold enough to lead with purpose – and want to thrive – this could be your next big move.

Other Information

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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.