Grain Procurer - VKB Grain, Warden region (Eastern Free State)

VKB Group; Reitz; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

An agricultural company in Free State is seeking a Procurement Specialist to manage grain procurement and trading on Safex, enhancing client service and revenue growth. The role requires a Grade 12 certificate, a BCom degree in Economics or Agriculture, and experience in a similar role. Strong conflict management, negotiation, and interpersonal skills are essential. This an equal opportunity employer that supports the recruitment of people with disabilities.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 / NQF 4 is required.
• A relevant BCom Degree in Economics or Agriculture is recommended.
• Experience in a similar role is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Optimising the Broker’s function within JSE rules and regulations.
• Minimising losses from administrative and trade transactions.
• Providing expert advice to clients.
• Updating market information daily.
• Conducting ongoing market reviews for producer groups.

Skills

Conflict management skills

Problem solving skills

Negotiation skills

Sound sales skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to work under pressure

Orientation towards marketing and client service

Team orientated

Education

Grade 12 / NQF 4

Relevant BCom Degree in Economics or Agriculture

Completed Safex APD exam

Tools

MS Office Package

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.

Job Description

The ideal team player will be responsible for the procurement of Grain and Trading on Safex effectively to increase revenue and give good customer (client) service.

Requirements

• Grade 12 / NQF 4
• Relevant BCom Degree in Economics or Agriculture will serve as a recommendation
• Completed Safex APD exam will serve as a recommendation
• Computer Literate: MS Office Package
• Experience in a similar role will serve as a recommendation

Duties and Responsibilities

• Optimising the Broker’s function within the rules and regulations prescribed by the JSE
• Minimising losses that were realised through administrative and trade transactions
• Introduce marketing materials and products to assist clients in the execution of their marketing strategies
• Assist clients with expert advice on an ongoing basis
• Update market related information in given timeframe on a daily basis
• Provide an inclusive market review to producer groups on an ongoing basis
• Stay abreast of new and relevant JSE Hedging procedures, standards and practices that are available

Skills

• Conflict management skills
• Problem solving skills
• Negotiation skills
• Sound sales skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Orientation towards marketing and client service
• Team orientated

Other Information

• VKB Group and/or its subsidiary companies will use any personal data collected through the job opportunities section of this website for recruitment purposes only and, should your application be successful, for purposes connected with your employment.
• 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.