Date Posted: 26 August 2025
Location: Modimolle, Limpopo (Head Office)
Job Type: Permanent
Work Level: Administrative / Training Officer
EE Position: Yes
Salary: Market Related
Closing Date: 05 September 2025
ABOUT THE ROLE
The VKB Group, a leading South African agribusiness, is recruiting an Admin Training Officer to be based at the NTK Retail Head Office in Modimolle.
In this role, you will be responsible for managing, mentoring, and training branch administrative staff to ensure compliance, accuracy, and efficiency across VKB’s retail division. You will act as both a trainer and auditor, helping branches maintain correct processes while minimising risk and supporting excellent customer service delivery.
This is a career-building opportunity within one of South Africa’s most respected agricultural groups, offering exposure across the retail, logistics, and finance divisions of VKB.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
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Verify Internal Controls – Regularly check inventory counts, claims, returns, shipments, and stationery registers to minimise risk and financial loss.
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Reconcile Finances – Perform petty cash and bank transaction reconciliations; investigate and resolve discrepancies promptly.
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Ensure Compliance – Monitor adherence to legislation, regulatory standards, and VKB Group policies and systems.
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Survey Inventory – Conduct both scheduled and unscheduled stock audits; implement corrective action for variances.
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Audit Management – Analyse audit findings and roll out remedial action plans to reduce risks and audit points.
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Enforce Discipline – Implement disciplinary processes in collaboration with HR and in line with the VKB disciplinary code.
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Inspect Branch Admin – Carry out inspections across branches to ensure all administrative processes meet company standards.
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Risk Reporting – Compile monthly reports highlighting risks, discrepancies, and recommended solutions.
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Staff Support – Provide expert guidance to retail admin personnel on systems, processes, and policies.
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Customer Issue Resolution – Address and resolve customer complaints or queries within 8 hours of receipt.
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Cross-Department Liaison – Work closely with HR, Input Trade, Finance, Audit, and other internal teams.
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Mentorship & Training – Train and mentor admin personnel to ensure compliance and best practice across branches.
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Training Needs Analysis – Identify gaps in admin skills and coordinate training interventions with the VKB Training Department.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education
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Grade 12 / NQF4 qualification with Accounting or Mathematics.
Experience
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Minimum 4 years’ experience in an administration or retail admin role.
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Strong background in systems, reconciliations, and compliance.
Technical Skills
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Computer literacy in MS Office Suite.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel regularly.
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
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Organised and detail-oriented.
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Strong prioritisation and planning skills.
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Resilient under pressure; deadline-driven.
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Effective conflict handling.
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Strong leadership and team collaboration ability.
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Professional telephone and email etiquette.
WORK ENVIRONMENT & CONDITIONS
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Full-time position based at NTK Retail Head Office, Modimolle.
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Travel required across VKB Retail branches.
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Market-related remuneration.
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Supportive, team-driven company culture.
EQUITY & DIVERSITY STATEMENT
The VKB Group is an equal opportunity employer. As part of the company’s Employment Equity and Transformation Strategy, preference may be given to candidates from designated groups and persons with disabilities.
BENEFITS & CAREER DEVELOPMENT
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Stable career within a respected South African agribusiness.
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Exposure to multi-branch operations and senior-level admin systems.
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Professional growth through training, mentorship, and development initiatives.
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Competitive, market-related remuneration.
APPLICATION PROCESS
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Applications must be submitted via the official VKB Careers Portal.
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Ensure your CV is clear, professional, and submitted in PDF or Word format only.
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Supporting documents (ID, driver’s licence, certificates) must be uploaded separately – do not include them in your CV.
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Profile pictures uploaded must be at least 300 x 300px.
Please note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. If you do not receive feedback within 30 days of the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.
For more information, visit the VKB Group careers site: VKB Careers
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