About VKB Group

The VKB Group is a South African agricultural company that provides support to farmers and produces food products for consumers. Founded in 1919, the company began as a small agricultural cooperative and has grown into a major agricultural enterprise that operates across the value chain, from providing farm inputs to food processing. The VKB Group is a significant player in South Africa’s agricultural industry and a key driver of the rural economy in the Eastern Free State

What you’ll be responsible for:

Packaging Material & Supplier Management

• Source quality packaging material at the best possible prices to support profitability
• Ensure continuous supply of packaging material to production (prevent delays and losses)
• Plan and manage daily packaging material purchases and procurement
• Monitor stock levels and ensure correct quantities are available at all times
• Coordinate packaging logistics to support production and distribution

Planning & Scheduling

• Plan and schedule packaging processes and machine operations daily
• Align packaging output with sales and production schedules
• Ensure packaging runs efficiently and meets required timelines

Quality & Compliance

• Maintain compliance with OHS standards and procedures
• Ensure ongoing compliance with quality control policies and legislation
• Ensure packaging and final product quality meet internal mill standards

People & Performance

• Support and coordinate daily HR-related activities within the department
• Set clear goals for the team and drive performance
• Hold people accountable for results and deadlines
• Create momentum and ensure the team delivers consistently

Continuous Improvement

• Drive “brilliant basics” and continuous improvement initiatives
• Identify opportunities to improve systems, reduce waste, and increase efficiency
• Act as an enabler — removing obstacles and keeping production moving

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 / NQF 4
• Qualification in Production / Operational Management (advantage)
• Proficiency in MS Office
• 3–5 years experience within a milling environment
• Proven knowledge of quality controls and mill processes

Skills & Competencies

• Strong planning and organising skills
• Excellent communication
• People management and leadership skills
• Good attention to detail
• Strong problem-solving ability
• Able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment

Duties and Responsibilities

Packaging Material & Supplier Management

• Source quality packaging material at the best possible prices to support profitability
• Ensure continuous supply of packaging material to production (prevent delays and losses)
• Plan and manage daily packaging material purchases and procurement
• Monitor stock levels and ensure correct quantities are available at all times
• Coordinate packaging logistics to support production and distribution

 Planning & Scheduling

• Plan and schedule packaging processes and machine operations daily
• Align packaging output with sales and production schedules
• Ensure packaging runs efficiently and meets required timelines

 Quality & Compliance

• Maintain compliance with OHS standards and procedures
• Ensure ongoing compliance with quality control policies and legislation
• Ensure packaging and final product quality meet internal mill standards

 People & Performance

• Support and coordinate daily HR-related activities within the department
• Set clear goals for the team and drive performance
• Hold people accountable for results and deadlines
• Create momentum and ensure the team delivers consistently

Continuous Improvement

• Drive “brilliant basics” and continuous improvement initiatives
• Identify opportunities to improve systems, reduce waste, and increase efficiency
• Act as an enabler — removing obstacles and keeping production moving

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 / NQF 4
• Qualification in Production / Operational Management (advantage)
• Proficiency in MS Office
• 3–5 years experience within a milling environment
• Proven knowledge of quality controls and mill processes

Skills & Competencies

• Strong planning and organising skills
• Excellent communication
• People management and leadership skills
• Good attention to detail
• Strong problem-solving ability
• Able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment

Other Information

• The company can expire jobs at any time at their own discretion.
• 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