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.

Job Description

We specialize in cabinets, therefore we need a Carpenter with cabinetry and vanity experience who thinks outside the box

Requirements

•  Grade 12 or NQF 4
• 3+ years’ experience in finish carpentry
• Additional 1+ years’ experience in rough carpentry preferred
• Extensive knowledge of power tools, including skill saw, mitre saw and jigsaw possession of basic hand tools and reliable transportation to job sites 
• Willingness to work overtime when necessary to deliver the project on time
• Capable of climbing on ladders and carrying at least 36 kilograms 
• Knowledge of lumber grades and countertop materials
  
• Customer focused and service orientated
• Adding value to the functions of the job

Duties And Responsibilities

• Prepare drawings for cabinetry, framing and other construction projects
• Interpret client requests and provide mock-ups for clients to approve prior to commencing work
• Build cabinets and other projects based on demand
• Frame room additions as needed for client
• Select and evaluate materials for defects
• Install cabinets, counters and molding
• Follow all code requirements
  

Skills Require

• Able to adapt in a fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical , numeracy and interpersonal skills
• Good computer literacy, with the ability to function at an advanced level in
• Excel Ability to function independently in a team and accept responsibility

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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