The Ultimate People Whisperer & IR Detective

At VKB - work isn’t just about clocking in and out — it’s about connection, culture, and making a real difference. We’re a lively crew who believe great workplaces are built by great people. If you’re an HR pro with Industrial Relations superpowers and a knack for turning chaos into calm, keep reading… this might just be your next adventure.

About the VKB Group

At the VKB Group, food still begins with a handshake.

Every part of our agricultural business, from the local co-op to our national FMCG brands, exists to back the people who help feed South Africa. With deep roots in agriculture, we’ve spent more than a century working alongside producers, building not just businesses but legacies that last beyond the season.

Today, that legacy continues across our national footprint through VKB, GWK, and NTK: a connected system of support, processing, logistics, and market access that runs from the farm gate to the family table.

And we do it all for one reason:

For the Love of the Land.

Your Mission (Should You Choose to Accept It)

• Own the entire employee journey: onboarding newbies and keeping everyone motivated and engaged.

• Navigate the tricky world of Industrial Relations like a pro.

• Decode and escalate complaints and grievances with empathy and wisdom.

• Support our leaders to lead people without worry. Providing accurate advice and guidance to make informed decisions in line with what is best practices for the VKB Group.

• Keep us on the right side of labour laws, policies, and everything in between.

• Organize and maintain HR records with ninja-like precision — spreadsheets don’t scare you.

• Drive cool new ideas to make our workplace even better (because standing still is boring).
  

• System support linking employees KPI's

• Uploading records and ensuring the paper trail is flawless.

• We are service driven, we make sure that no matter the issue, we own it. Solving issues fast gives energy to solve more issues.

• Support employees with any queries - we are the go-to and we love that!

Your values align with ours

You thrive on the chase, feel culture, and care deeply about who we bring on board.

• Humble: You listen more than you speak. When you speak, it matters.
• Hungry: You are target-driven and always looking for the next win.
• Smart: You read people well, ask the right questions, and build trust fast.
• Bold: You are not afraid to question the status quo and try new approaches.
• Team Player: You believe that great hiring is a team sport. You show up for yours.

You help build high-performance teams that win together. True legacy is not leaving something for people. It is leaving something in them.

Your Mission Essentials

• Relevant diploma or Bachelor’s degree in HR, Industrial Relations, Business, or related (bonus points for certifications).

• 3+ years of battle-tested experience in HR & Industrial Relations.

• Valid driver's license (Code 8).

• Deep understanding of labour laws, collective bargaining, and conflict resolution (you love a good negotiation).

• Communication skills that could charm the socks off a room full of skeptics.

• A vault-like sense of discretion — you keep secrets safe and sound.

• Tech-savvy enough to navigate HRIS systems and Microsoft Office like a pro.

• A curious, growth-focused mindset that’s always hunting for better ways to do things.
  

Why join VKB Group?

At VKB Group, you’re not just signing up for competitive packages, real development opportunities, and a culture that puts care into every corner.

You’re joining a group that still believes work should matter. From growing food to growing futures, our purpose is simple: to touch lives for the better. That shows how we treat people, how we back communities, and how we build careers.

This is where good work grows into something greater: for others, and for you.

Apply Now and touch lives for the better.

Other Information

• The company can expire jobs at any time at their own discretion.
• VKB Group and/or its subsidiary companies will use any personal data collected through the job opportunities section of this website for recruitment purposes only and, should your application be successful, for purposes connected with your employment.
• 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
• Things to take note of when applying through our Career Portal.
• Use Google Chrome when accessing the portal
• Clear copy of your CV in either PDF or Word
• The CV should not have handwriting on the document
• NB! Only Submit your CV on the Upload CV section of the application form and not a PDF that includes other documents such as ID, Driver’s License and other documents. The application form will make provision for the candidate to upload supporting documents.
• When uploading profile picture, make sure the minimum size uploaded is 300 x 300px