Silo Manager - VKB Grain, Tweeling

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.

Touch lives - for the better: We always aim to make a positive impact in people's lives: our employees, producers, clients, communities and the larger industry. And, through collaboration with this group of people, we strive to make an even bigger and longer lasting impact in the lives of all South Africans.

• We are HUMBLE: We acknowledge that we are blessed
• We are HUNGRY: We do not settle for mediocre
• We are BOLD: We do what is right, even if it scares us
• We are SMART: We consider our words and actions
• We are TEAM PLAYERS: No one can do this alone

For the Love of the Land: We do it all for our legacy and the love of nature, people, country, sustainability and progress.

Responsible for the profitable management of the silo in Tweeling, Free State.

• Grade 12 or NQF4
• Successful completion of the New Manager's Program (or relevant)
• Proven industry management experience of 3 5 years is essential
• All appropriate grain grading and silo operating courses are essential
• Constantly adding value to the industry by reaching the organizational, operational and strategic goals
• Computer literate in MS Office

• Monitor flow of grain continuously
• Continuous grain protection through fumigation
• Monitor grain tube temperature and report deviation to superior
• Measure grain tubes according to policy and safety regulations
• Responsible for input trade duties
• Operate silo according to the VKB Group policy and regulations
• Inventory management
• Financial and administrative management
• Infrastructure management
• General management
• Customer service

• Responsible
• Punctual
• Conflict management skills
• Initiative
• Teamwork
• Decision making
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Leadership skills
• Time management

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