Assistant Branch Manager

1 week ago

Potgietersrus, South Africa VKB Group Full time

**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 Function**:
**Job Requirements**:

- Grade 12 / NQF 4
- Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in a logistics, warehouse, or agri-business environment
- Solid understanding of stock control and warehouse processes
- Ability to support management of a large staff complement (30-40 employees)
- Exposure to logistics planning and fleet coordination is advantageous
- Comfortable working in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment
- Willing to work extended hours as required
- Intermediate to advanced MS Office skills (Excel, Outlook, Word)

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Assist with the overall management of the Distribution Centre’s daily operations
- Support the planning and coordination of logistics and delivery routes
- Help manage and control stock movement, including counts, loss prevention, and expiry management
- Provide hands-on support in managing frozen goods, chemicals, and FMCG stock
- Support the HR function: help manage leave, disciplinary processes, and team morale
- Foster strong customer relationships by assisting in resolving queries and complaints
- Actively contribute to achieving strategic and operational goals of the branch
- Monitor compliance with company policies and legislation
- Prepare and submit reports as required by the Branch Manager or Head Office
- Step into a leadership role during the absence of the Branch Manager

**Skills and Competencies**:

- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Team leadership and collaboration abilities
- Conflict resolution and problem-solving skills
- Strong sense of accountability and reliability
- Good business acumen and decision-making capability
- High attention to detail and time management
- Ability to adapt and remain resilient under pressure

**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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- Clear copy of your CV in either PDF or Word
- The CV should not have handwriting on the document
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