General Worker - VKB Retail Petrus Steyn

VKB Agriculture; Vrystaat; On-site; ZAR 78,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

VKB Group is seeking General Workers to help keep premises clean and orderly, assist with loading and offloading stock, and support stock control. Applicants should be reliable, physically fit, service-oriented, and capable of working independently or as part of a team.

The role emphasizes general housekeeping duties, delivering quality customer service, and following company policies. VKB Group values integrity and accountability in daily operations.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or NQF Level 4.
• Experience in loading and offloading stock is advantageous.
• Experience in general housekeeping and cleaning duties is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Keep premises tidy and safe.
• Perform cleaning duties as required.
• Assist customers and suppliers with loading/offloading stock.
• Support stock control activities.
• Carry out general housekeeping duties.
• Deliver quality customer service.
• Perform ad hoc duties as assigned.
• Contribute to improving the function's effectiveness.

Skills

Service orientation

Attention to detail

Reliability

Physical health

Teamwork

Education

Grade 12 / NQF Level 4

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.

Content of advertisement, including:

• General Workers play a vital role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of the business.
• By maintaining cleanliness, assisting with stock management, and supporting customers and suppliers, they contribute directly to operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Why join VKB?

• At VKB, we believe our people are our greatest asset. We provide a supportive working environment where teamwork, integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement are valued.

What success looks like?

• Premises are kept clean, organised, and safe.
• Stock is handled accurately and efficiently.
• Customers and suppliers receive timely assistance.
• Tasks are completed according to company policies and procedures.
• A positive contribution is made to the overall productivity of the team.

Who are we looking for (Ideal candidate profile)

• We are looking for a reliable, hardworking individual who is physically fit, service-oriented, and able to perform manual labour.
• The ideal candidate demonstrates attention to detail, takes initiative, and consistently adds value to the workplace.

Minimum requirements, including:

• Grade 12 or NQF Level 4.

Essential Experience

• Experience in loading and offloading stock will be advantageous.
• Experience in general housekeeping and cleaning duties will be beneficial.

Competencies

• Customer service orientation.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail.
• Reliability and accountability.

Skills Required

• Service orientation.
• Accurate, thorough, and precise work ethic.
• Excellent physical health.
• Ability to perform hard manual labour.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain general tidiness of the premises.
• Perform cleaning duties as required.
• Assist customers and suppliers with the loading and offloading of stock in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Support stock control activities.
• Perform general housekeeping duties.
• Deliver quality customer service.
• Carry out ad hoc duties as assigned from time to time.
• Continuously contribute to improving the effectiveness of the function.

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.