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.
More about VKB Corporate Services
The successful candidate will be responsible for I&T, Human Capital, Legal services, Marketing & Communication, SHEQ, Properties, etc.
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.
More about the Role
We are seeking an accomplished and commercially minded executive to join our executive leadership team as Managing Director: Corporate Services. This is a strategic executive role for a seasoned leader with the credibility, vision and influence to lead corporate services as an integrated business enabler in a dynamic and growth-focused organisation.
We are looking for a mature executive with a proven track record in senior leadership, corporate affairs, stakeholder relations, strategic communication and business alignment. The ideal candidate combines strong commercial acumen with outstanding interpersonal influence and the ability to operate effectively at board, executive and industry level.
Job Description
The successful candidate will provide executive leadership across the corporate services portfolio, ensuring alignment between business strategy, stakeholder expectations, organisational reputation and operational excellence. The role requires a high-impact leader with a proven track record of excellent communication capability, strategic judgement and the ability to build trusted relationships across internal and external stakeholder groups.
About You
The ideal candidate is strategic, composed, influential and values-driven, with the ability to navigate complexity, inspire confidence and represent the organisation with credibility and professionalism.
Interested candidates who meet the above requirements are invited to submit their application for consideration. This is a unique opportunity to contribute at executive level and to shape the strategic impact of corporate services within a leading organisation.
Requirements
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A relevant postgraduate qualification, preferably an MBA or equivalent executive qualification.
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Extensive (>10 years) senior and executive management experience.
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Demonstrated experience in corporate services, stakeholder relations, strategic communications, brand or corporate affairs.
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Strong leadership capability with experience leading high-performing teams.
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Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills.
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Proven ability to influence strategic direction and support organisational growth.
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High levels of professionalism, judgement, discretion and business credibility.
Advantageous Experience
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Experience in agriculture, agribusiness, regional operations or a diversified business environment.
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Exposure to executive spokesperson responsibilities and corporate reputation management, specifically related to the Media and the General Public.
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Involvement in industry bodies, chambers, boards or sector-level stakeholder structures.
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Bilingual communication ability in Afrikaans and English.
Duties and Responsibilities
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Provide strategic leadership and direction across the corporate services environment.
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Partner with executive leadership to shape, communicate and execute organisational strategy.
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Lead stakeholder engagement, corporate communication and reputation management at executive level.
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Drive alignment between corporate services functions and overall business priorities.
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Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, customers, industry bodies and external partners.
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Enable effective governance, cross-functional collaboration and service excellence across support functions.
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Guide organisational positioning, executive messaging and strategic communication initiatives.
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Lead and inspire multidisciplinary teams to deliver sustainable business value.
"Reports to" Information
The successful candidate will report to the VKB Group CEO in their capacity as Managing Director Corporate Services VKB Group.
Other Information
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The company can expire jobs at any time at their own discretion.
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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.
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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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Things to take note of when applying through our Career Portal.
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Use Google Chrome when accessing the portal
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