Senior Grader

**Introduction**

At GWK we work daily to move the boundaries of agriculture, to help people discover new and better ways. We are pioneers in the agri
- and food value chain, committed to shaping a sustainable business, driving growth and providing a better future for all stakeholders. We offer you the opportunity to establish yourself within a professional, corporate environment in the countryside.

Responsible for ensuring the overall adherence & compliance to quality and grading standards of products received by stakeholders, as well as administration of products.

**Requirements**:

- Grade 12 certificate
- Minimum 2-4 experience in a similar role
- Grain grading certificates essential (Wheat, Maize, Ground Nuts, Lusern)
- Fumigation certificates essential
- Computer literate
- Code 8 Driver's License
- Forklift License and Fire Fighting certificate
- Clear Criminal Record
- Computer literate in Microsoft Office
- Fluent in Afrikaans and English
- Constantly adding value to the current functions of the position
- New Management Programme will serve as a recommendation

**Duties and Responsibilities**
- Execute grading of import and export loads from GWK (Lucerne, Maize, Pecan nuts, Ground Nuts / Peanuts and Cotton) according to regulations and standards.
- Quality Assurance and Quality Control of export products.
- Fumigation on Import and export stock
- Repacking of damaged bags / goods
- Lucerne grading confirmations, weekly lucerne stock confirmation and ensure that packaging meets set standards.
- Handling Insurance claims and investigations of product.
- Handling deviations on volume and mass at Durban warehouses
- Sale of damaged product.
- Ensure equipment is of a functional standard, maintained and calibrated where applicable;
- Report any quality discrepancies directly to the senior;
- Provide general support to the department such as accurate tracking of stock control cards
- Assist with the administrative functions related to security, health and safety aspects
- Manage client services by ensuring processes are in place to prevent escalation of client complaint
- Be a GWK ambassador and a good team player.

**Skills**
- Verbal
- Computer literate
- Responsible
- Punctual
- Conflict management
- Good administration skills
- Good Communication skills
- Thorough, precise and accurate
- Team player
- Quick decision making
- Problem definition and analyses

**Other Information**
- The company can expire jobs at any time at their own discretion.
- 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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