Information & Technology Graduate (Contract) - GWK Ltd (VKB Group), Douglas

VKB Agriculture; Noord-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural company in South Africa is seeking an Information and Technology Graduate to develop core skills through on-the-job training. Responsibilities include conducting data analysis to improve processes, preparing reports, and fostering innovation. Ideal candidates hold a Grade 12 certificate and a BSC in Computer Science, with strong communication and computer skills. This role emphasizes teamwork and results-driven development, supported by a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Clear Criminal Record is necessary.
• Must be joining an Internship/Graduate Program for the first time.
• Medically fit.

Responsibilities

• Use established methodology to analyse available services and infrastructure.
• Identify areas to increase efficiency and automation of processes.
• Prepare reports for internal and external audiences using business analytics reporting tools.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Business and financial acumen

Computer literate – System Skills

Planning and Organising

Conflict management

Teamwork

Education

Grade 12 certificate

BSC Computer Science

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Introduction

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 Information and Technology Graduate position will develop core skills in the areas outlined below by undertaking the required on-the-job training, by assisting Innovation & Technology Analyst with different Admin-related tasks to obtain valuable on-the-job experience.

Requirements

• Grade 12 certificate
• BSC Computer Science
• Computer Literate in MS Office package is essential.
• Must be joining an Internship/ Graduate Program for the first time.
• Code 8 Driver's License and own vehicle
• Clear Criminal Record
• Medically fit

Duties and Responsibilities

Please note the tasks outlined below will be performed under the guidance and supervision of the applicable trainer, until such a time the candidate is signed off as fully competent in all areas:

• Infrastructure and Network Architecture: Use established methodology to analyse available services and infrastructure.
• Ensure Process Analysis and Design for Execution
• Data Analysis: Identify areas to increase efficiency and automation of processes
• Set up and maintain automated data processes
• Prepare reports for internal and external audiences using business analytics reporting tools
• Report regularly to management
• Business Analysis: Use data modelling practices to analyse your findings and create suggestions for strategic and operational improvements and changes
• Support Developers in making your recommended changes, including helping to resolve any issues
• Analyse and Understand the VKB Facilities
• Communicate with Business to understand the needs of departments and the organisation as a whole
• Innovation: Continuously develop innovation practices and ideation funnel. Support the Group’s vision and strategic plan for digital platforms. Foster a culture of collaboration and innovation
• Research: Perform research on topics that include but are not limited to: Industry best practices, market trends, technologies
• Identify how the research will impact the Group
• Document and store research for future reference

Skills Required

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Business and financial acumen
• Leading people
• Building relationships
• Results driven
• Planning and Organising
• Computer literate – System Skills (Microsoft, Enterprise Architecture Framework / Toolsets and Best Practise Framework Knowledge
• Responsible
• Punctual
• Conflict management
• Good administration skills
• Teamwork

Time management

Other Information

• The company can expire jobs at any time at their own discretion.
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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
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• Use Google Chrome when accessing the portal
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