Depot Manager - NTK Retail, Mahwelereng

VKB Agriculture; Limpopo; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural company is seeking a Depot Manager for the Mahwereleng Depot in Limpopo. The successful candidate will lead a team, manage operations, and ensure exceptional client service. Candidates should have a Grade 12 qualification and 3-5 years of experience in a leadership role. Strong computer skills and a proven track record in achieving results are essential. This position offers the opportunity to impact the community significantly.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ experience in a similar retail leadership role.
• Strong computer literacy (MS Office – intermediate to advanced).
• Proven track record in achieving results and driving improvement.

Responsibilities

• Take full responsibility for day-to-day management of the business unit.
• Drive operational excellence and ensure stock is managed.
• Lead, mentor, and develop your team to reach new performance levels.
• Deliver exceptional client service and handle queries and complaints.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Conflict resolution

Team player

Education

Grade 12 / NQF 4 qualification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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.

Depot Manager – Mahwelereng Depot

About the Role

Are you ready to lead with purpose and passion?
We’re looking for a bold, driven, and people-focused leader to take ownership of our Mahwereleng Depot’s performance and growth. As Depot Manager, you’ll guide your team, manage operations, and ensure we deliver exceptional service — every single day.

If you’re hungry to make an impact, humble enough to learn, and smart in how you lead, this is your next big move.

What You’ll Do

• Take full responsibility for the day-to-day management of the business unit

• Drive operational excellence and ensure stock is managed within the VKB framework

• Lead, mentor, and develop your team to reach new levels of performance

• Deliver exceptional client service, handling queries and complaints with care and professionalism

• Apply VKB policies and ensure the business remains compliant with all relevant legislation

• Think creatively and strategically to exceed goals and targets

• Be the bridge between our business vision and on-the-ground execution

What You’ll Bring

• Grade 12 / NQF 4 qualification

• 3–5 years’ experience in a similar retail leadership role

• Strong computer literacy (MS Office – intermediate to advanced)

• A proven track record in achieving results and driving improvement

• A mindset focused on adding value and growing the business

Your Strengths

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills

• Confident, empathetic leadership and mentoring abilities

• Skilled in conflict resolution and independent decision-making

• A natural team player who uplifts others while staying humble

Our Values

We are Hungry for success.
We stay Humble in our achievements.
We are Smart in how we work.
We are Bold in our decisions.
And above all, we Play as a Team.

Why Mahwereleng?

Located in the heart of Limpopo, Mahwereleng is a vibrant agricultural hub with a strong sense of community and opportunity. It’s a place where relationships matter, growth is tangible, and your leadership can make a real impact.

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