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.

Our purpose

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.

Values

We live by five important values:

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

Our legacy

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

VKB Fuels (Pty) Ltd first fuel station was opened in Reitz in 2016. The extension of VKB’s fuel offering is a focus point of the business. Apart from upgrading existing facilities, the company also delivers fuel to producers’ farms. By the optimal management of this supply chain, VKB will be able to execute its strategy of support to producers in order for them to farm even more effectively and profitably.

Forming part of the Commercial Division of the VKB Group, VKB Fuels requires the services of a dynamic Managing Director. The suitable candidate will have diversified knowledge and experience within the fuels industry, with strong leadership qualities to strategically and innovatively lead the different fuels stations to success.

About the Role:

The suitable candidate will demonstrate excellent knowledge, skills and experience in the following key performance areas to manage the profitability of VKB Fuels (Pty) Ltd:

To ensure that the financial objectives of VKB Fuels are achieved by:

• Growth of VKB Fuels in terms of market share and profitability.
• Effective communication and revision of VKB Fuels’ financial objectives

 Strategic direction:

• Determine short- and long-term strategic goals and priorities of VKB Fuels
• Formulation and implementation of the marketing strategy of VKB Fuels
• Optimal management and utilization of the assets
• Analysis of VKB Fuels ‘policies, processes and practices to identify where risks exist and where additional measures are required

Strategic engagement with stakeholders:

• Continuous liaison with the Board, Executive Management, shareholders, business chambers, government institutions, suppliers and members of management to establish and nurture long-term relationships and strengthen the identity of VKB Fuels within the VKB Group as well as independently.
• Ongoing support and advice to management teams, shareholders, internal and external clients to create a healthy work environment where the full potential of employees are utilized and developed.
• Represent VKB Fuels on public forums and at meetings where necessary
• Build synergy with other divisions within the VKB Group

Operational involvement and direction:

• Maintain & develop strong relationships with different departments within their company to ensure smooth operation of the different sites
• Play the lead role in advising around pricing of products within the retail stores of the fuel stations
• Ensure correct procedures are followed and legal documents are obtained when opening new branches/ renewing current contracts
• Monitor performance of VKB Fuels using key metrics and prepare reports for relevant stakeholders
• Continuous forecasting and project revisions as required to mitigate possible risks
• Build effective working relationships with clients and suppliers to support alignment and better understanding of their perspectives. Use that knowledge and relationships to strengthen VKB Fuels’ financial position

Requirements and Skills:

• Relevant tertiary/postgraduate qualification(s) in Marketing/ Business Management etc.
• At least 10 years Executive Management experience in the following areas:
• General Management of the whole business cycle within a fuel station with a retail store
• Proven experience in the alignment of strategic-, operational- and financial goals
• Excellent proven financial skills
• Insight and vision in the fuel industry in South Africa
• Strong focus on compliance and regulatory frameworks within the fuel industry in South Africa
• Effective conflict management skills
• Comprehensive networking, communication and negotiation skills
• Steadfast character with regard to ethical values, consistency and integrity
• Strong leadership- and change management skills
• Team player and protect and live out VKB’s unique and healthy culture at all times
• Ability to identify issues and areas for improvement through analysis
• Strong commercial acumen and business understanding
• Ability to manage both internal and customer relationships
• Advanced negotiation, influencing and stakeholder management abilities

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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