VKB Group

Reitz, Free State

Permanent

Closing Date 18 May 2026

Job Description

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.

From input supply to processing, logistics and global markets, we work across the entire food value chain — and we’re building the agribusiness of tomorrow.

Now, we’re looking for an Assistant Accountant who wants their numbers to mean something.

Is this you?

You’re not just technically strong — you bring the right mindset:

• Humble – You’re eager to learn, open to feedback, and respectful in every interaction.
• Hungry – You’re driven, proactive, and always looking for ways to improve processes.
• Smart – You bring sharp thinking and sound judgment to every task.
• Bold – You’re confident in your ideas and not afraid to challenge the status quo.
• Team Player – You collaborate easily and know that together we achieve more.

At VKB Group, we don’t just work with numbers—we use them to shape the future of South African agriculture. We’re farmer-owned, proudly South African, and deeply committed to feeding the nation. Now, we’re looking for a skilled Assistant Accountant to join our company.

About the Role:

If spreadsheets excite you, reconciliations make sense to you, and you enjoy seeing how numbers translate into real-world operations, this role is for you.

As an Assistant Accountant, you’ll support our Corporate Services environment — a dynamic space that includes:

• I&T
• SHEQ
• Human Capital
• Legal Services
• Agricultural Development
• Marketing

VKB Corporate Services (Pty) Ltd is the centralised shared services company within the VKB Group, one of South Africa’s most established agricultural businesses. We exist to support the group’s entities with world-class support services. Our team is close-knit, passionate and deeply committed to technical excellence, giving every team member exposure to a broad and stimulating range of financial disciplines. We believe in developing our people, holding each other to high standards and doing work that genuinely matters to the business. At VKB Corporate Services, you will not just start a career, you will build one that matters, within a team that invests in your growth every step of the way.

What We’re Looking For

Qualifications & Experience

• BCom degree in Accounting (or similar)
• Completed articles (SAIPA / SAICA highly advantageous)
• Experience in a fast-paced operational, retail, or processing environment
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, data analysis)
• Microsoft Navision / Business Central experience is a strong advantage

Key Skills

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making ability
• Able to work independently while contributing meaningfully to a team
• Comfortable working under pressure and meeting deadlines
• A mindset focused on adding value and improving processes
• Excellent communication, planning, and organisational skills

At VKB, we’re about growth, transformation, and opportunity. As an equal opportunity employer, we’re committed to building a diverse workplace where everyone can thrive.

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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