Admin Assistant

Introduction to the VKB Group

The VKB Group is an agricultural company focused on supporting farmers and delivering farm-to-table food products to consumers. In addition to our consumer brands, we operate through regional brands including VKB, GWK, and NTK.

With our roots firmly established in agriculture, we have grown into a fully integrated agribusiness operating across the entire food supply chain—from farming inputs to processing, logistics, and global market distribution. This diverse “house of brands,” supported by our farmer shareholders, positions us to build the agribusiness of the future.

About the Division

The Agricultural Management Services Division provides specialised agricultural economic and management support services, including:

• Agricultural economic and feasibility studies
• Economic and financial viability analyses
• Development of decision-making models and cost norms (input and mechanisation budgets)
• Production and efficiency analysis
• Training and lectures on agricultural economics

About the Role

We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Admin Assistant to support the administrative and financial functions of the Agricultural Management Services office. The role requires a strong administrative foundation, sound financial understanding, and the ability to manage multiple stakeholders, including clients, auditors, and regulatory bodies.

This is a half-day position.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee all administrative functions within the office
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, procedures, and governance standards
• Liaise with SARS, audit firms, and clients regarding financial transactions and services regarding VAT
• Processing of invoices and payment of creditors.
• Invoicing of clients.
• Planning of farmers days and lectures.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 / NQF Level 4
• Proven knowledge of basic accounting principles
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel)
• Relevant administrative experience (agricultural or financial environment advantageous)

Skills & Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Sound administrative and organizational abilities
• Ability to maintain professional, long-term client relationships
• Strong compliance mindset and understanding of governance requirements
• Effective planning and time management skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines

Other Information

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