VKB Group Agriculture Jobs in Free State
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Grain Field Chickens, a subsidiary of VKB Agriculture (PTY)Ltd, is a dynamic role player in the integrated broiler industry with an abattoir in Reitz in the North Eastern Free State. We offer you the opportunity to establish yourself within a professional, corporate environment in the countryside.
JOB FUNCTION
The Agriculture TVET Graduate/ Intern position will develop core skills in the areas outlined below by undertaking the required on-the-job training, by assisting various Agri Admin Dept. Team Members with different Admin-related tasks to obtain valuable on-the-job experience.
Duties and Responsibilities
Please note the tasks outlined below will be performed under the guidance and supervision of the applicable trainer, until such a time the candidate is signed off as fully competent in all areas:
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- Feed Invoices (GOB).
- Feed Forecast & Outstanding Invoices.
- DOC Orders.
- Shaving Order.
- Feed Orders.
- Veterinary Orders (Envirocare; SMT; Cal etc).
- Veterinary Store Orders (medication).
- Veterinary Submissions (Couriers).
- Hygiene swap Register.
- General Orders.
- GFC Workers Trust Orders.
- Logistics Invoices (GOB).
- Lab Test Register.
- FSSC System.
- FSSC Meeting Minutes.
- Meeting Presentations (FSSC).
- Health Declarations.
- Boot Swab Results.
- Water Results.
- Hygiene Swabs.
- AI Results.
- Serology & PCR.
- ISO Pro & Avihance Systems.
- Document control.
- CID Reporting.
- Any other duties as may be required by management
Requirements
- TVET College N4–N6 Occupational Certificate: Poultry Farmer (NQF5 Equivalent).
- Other: Diploma in Agriculture: Animal Production (NQF5 Equivalent).
- Must be unemployed and require practical experience (Work Integrated Learning/ WIL) or in-service training internship, to complete qualification (NQF6 Diploma).
- Must NOT have benefitted from an internship or Learnership program before.
- Must be joining an Internship/ Graduate Program for the first time.
- Computer Literate in MS office package is essential.
- Ability to communicate in Afrikaans will be beneficial (contract growers speak predominantly Afrikaans).
- A willingness to work overtime including weekends, when required.
Skills Required
- High level of computer literacy and the ability to learn how to use the Avihance System and other relevant Company Systems.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with colleagues at all levels.
- Able to work appropriately with confidential and sensitive information.
- Analytical and meticulous attention to detail.
- Thorough approach to work.
- Excellent organisational skills including ability to manage time and prioritise effectively.
- Able to work independently, as well as a team player.
- Able to set and achieve deadlines and give regular updates on progress.
- Approachable, helpful and enjoys working with people.
- Able to engage and work with internal and external stakeholders.
- Able to adapt and innovate quickly.
- Able to take ownership of area of responsibility.
- Able to always maintain strict confidentiality.
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