Admin Assistant - VKB Mechanization, Villiers Free State

📌 OPPORTUNITY OVERVIEW:-VKB Group is actively recruiting for a Admin Assistant - VKB Mechanization, Villiers position in Free State. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals in the Administration / Secretarial sector looking to advance their careers.

🎯 IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE:-We are seeking talented individuals with the following profile:• Experience Level: Not Specified • Educational Background: Others or equivalent• Industry Focus: Administration / Secretarial• Location Preference: in Free State

💼 WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS:-The Admin Assistant - VKB Mechanization, Villiers position is an important role within the Administration / Secretarial sector, offering meaningful career development and professional growth opportunities.

📈 CAREER DEVELOPMENT INSIGHTS:-This role in Administration / Secretarial offers valuable career progression opportunities aligned with your experience level and professional aspirations.

📋 APPLICATION GUIDANCE:-When applying for this Admin Assistant - VKB Mechanization, Villiers position, ensure your CV highlights:• Relevant experience matching the Not Specified requirement• Educational qualifications in line with Others• Specific achievements in the Administration / Secretarial field• Any certifications or specialized training

🌍 SOUTH AFRICA JOB MARKET CONTEXT:-The Administration / Secretarial sector in South Africa continues to show strong demand for skilled professionals. This position represents a valuable opportunity in the current job market.

Salary: Market-Related Position: Permanent Sector: Administration in Agriculture Reference Number: 205547

Job Type: Permanent Sector: Administration in Agriculture Reference: 205547 Sector: Administration & Agriculture Reference: 205547 Reference Number: 205547

Vacancy Details Employer: VKB Group

Introduction to VKB Group The VKB Group is a prominent agricultural organization that supports farmers and produces food directly for consumers. In addition to its consumer brands, VKB Group also operates under regional brands such as VKB, GWK, and NTK. With farming at its core, the Group has steadily expanded its operations over the years, covering various aspects of the food supply chain, including processing, logistics, storage, handling, and national and international market channels. This house of brands, founded with support from its farmer shareholders, serves as the foundation for the agribusiness of the future.

Why This Role Matters The Mechanization Branch Administrator is crucial in ensuring the smooth day-to-day administration of the branch. This position supports workshop operations, stock administration, financial controls, and customer service functions, enabling the branch to operate efficiently and provide exceptional service to customers.

Why Join VKB? At VKB, you become part of a well-established agricultural organization with a rich history of serving farming communities. We offer a supportive work environment where employees are encouraged to grow, share ideas, and make a significant impact within the business and the agricultural sector.

What Success Looks Like Success in this role is measured by accurate administration, efficient stock control, timely processing of claims and documentation, effective workshop support, outstanding customer service, and strict adherence to company policies and procedures.

The Ideal Candidate Profile We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented individual who thrives in a dynamic environment and excels at building positive relationships with customers, suppliers, and colleagues. The successful candidate will be dependable, precise, customer-focused, and committed to delivering high-quality work.

Minimum Requirements - Grade 12 / NQF 4 qualification - Previous experience in a workshop, spares, or mechanization environment (advantageous) - Proficiency in Microsoft Office - Experience processing warranty claims and workshop job cards - Knowledge of agricultural equipment parts, service, and workshop processes (advantageous) - Willingness to work six days per week (Monday to Saturday)

Competencies - Attention to detail - Accountability and integrity - Customer service orientation - Planning and organizing - Problem-solving ability - Ability to work under pressure - Teamwork and collaboration - Administrative excellence

Skills Required - Excellent communication skills - Numerical ability and accuracy - Strong administrative skills - Excellent time management - Thorough, precise, and accurate work ethic - Computer literacy - Ability to continuously add value to business processes

Key Responsibilities - Handle and balance petty cash transactions - Perform end-of-day reconciliations, including balancing and banking daily transactions - Register, process, and finalize claims - Issue GRVs and monitor deviation reports - Assist with stock control and stock-taking processes - Follow up on outstanding customer quotations, orders, and workshop job cards - Receive supplier deliveries in accordance with company policies and procedures - Liaise with internal and external customers to ensure excellent service delivery - Provide general administrative support and perform ad hoc tasks as required - Perform workshop administrative duties, including maintaining safety documentation and managing job cards

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 align with the VKB Group Employment Equity Plan and Transformation Strategy. When applying, ensure you use Google Chrome to access the Career Portal, upload a clear and professional CV in PDF or Word format, and that your CV does not contain handwritten notes or markings. Support your application with the required supporting documents in the designated sections, and meet the minimum size requirement for your profile photo (300 x 300 pixels). Honesty and integrity are crucial throughout the application process; answer all questions truthfully and accurately. VKB Group's culture is built on the values of Humble, Hungry, Smart, Bold, and Playing as One Team. We believe in fostering authentic relationships and making decisions grounded in trust and integrity. Misrepresentation of qualifications, experience, competencies, criminal history, or any other information may result in your application being withdrawn or your employment being terminated if discrepancies are identified during verification processes. We respect your time and ask that you respect ours by providing truthful information throughout the recruitment process.