VKB Group – General Worker

VKB Group is recruiting an entry-level General Worker for its NTK Retail operation in Vivo, Limpopo.

The successful candidate will perform general cleaning and housekeeping, assist customers and suppliers with loading or offloading stock and contribute towards stock control and the overall tidiness of the premises.

This opportunity is suited to someone with Grade 12 or an equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification who can perform manual work, follow instructions and provide accurate, service-focused support.

Important: This is a permanent General Worker position. It is not advertised as a learnership, internship, apprenticeship or YES Youth opportunity. The work includes manual stock handling, cleaning and general housekeeping.

At a glance

What this opportunity is

This is an entry-level operational-support position at NTK Retail in Vivo.

The General Worker will help keep the premises clean and orderly, support the movement of stock and assist customers, suppliers and colleagues with general tasks.

The vacancy states that the position requires only a brief induction. However, the successful candidate must still follow all company procedures, workplace instructions and stock-handling requirements.

The role is classified as permanent. All employment conditions, including probation, working hours and remuneration, should be confirmed in the written offer.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Maintain the general tidiness of the workplace.
• Perform allocated cleaning duties.
• Assist with the general housekeeping of the premises.
• Help customers with loading stock when required.
• Assist suppliers with loading or offloading stock.
• Handle stock according to company policies and procedures.
• Contribute towards accurate stock control.
• Provide helpful customer service.
• Keep work and customer-facing areas orderly.
• Complete reasonable ad hoc duties assigned from time to time.
• Follow instructions from authorised supervisors.
• Contribute positively to the functioning of the retail operation.

Important: VKB Group may allocate additional reasonable cleaning, housekeeping, stock-handling, customer-service or general-support duties according to operational requirements.

Minimum requirements

• Grade 12 or an equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification.
• Ability to perform manual work required by the position.
• Willingness to assist with loading and offloading stock.
• Ability to perform cleaning and housekeeping duties.
• Service orientation.
• Accurate, thorough and precise work.
• Ability to follow policies, procedures and instructions.
• Willingness to add value to the role and operation.

Experience requirement explained

The vacancy is classified as entry level and does not specify a compulsory period of previous work experience.

This means applicants meeting the qualification and practical requirements may apply even if they have limited formal employment history.

Relevant experience may include retail support, cleaning, housekeeping, stock handling, warehouse assistance, loading, offloading, customer service or general work.

Candidates with previous experience should explain their genuine responsibilities and provide accurate employment dates. Applicants should not claim experience they cannot verify.

Manual nature of the role

The official vacancy states that applicants must be able to perform hard manual labour.

The work may involve cleaning, general housekeeping and assisting with the movement, loading or offloading of stock. The advert does not state the typical stock weights or provide detailed physical-demand information.

All work should be performed according to company procedures, workplace instructions and applicable safety requirements. Applicants can request clarification about the practical demands if shortlisted.

Loading and offloading responsibilities

The successful candidate will assist customers and suppliers with loading or offloading stock when required.

Stock must be handled according to approved policies and procedures. The General Worker should follow instructions, confirm where stock must be placed and report damaged or incorrect items through the proper channel.

The vacancy does not require a driver’s licence, forklift licence or machinery-operating certificate. Applicants should not assume that operating specialised equipment forms part of the position unless they are trained and authorised by the employer.

Cleaning and housekeeping duties

The General Worker will help maintain clean, tidy and orderly premises.

This includes allocated cleaning duties and general housekeeping across relevant work, stock and customer-facing areas.

Applicants should be prepared to follow cleaning schedules, workplace instructions and any site-specific procedures communicated by the employer.

Customer service

Although this is a general-worker position, customer service is included among the official responsibilities.

The successful candidate may interact with customers while assisting with stock, maintaining the premises or responding to straightforward requests.

Applicants should demonstrate respectful communication, helpfulness and an ability to refer matters outside their authority to the correct employee.

Stock-control responsibilities

The position includes supporting stock control within the NTK Retail operation.

This may involve handling stock carefully, placing goods in assigned areas and reporting differences, damage or other concerns according to company procedures.

The General Worker should not remove, issue or adjust stock without the required instruction or authorisation.

Skills and competencies

• Service orientation.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Thorough and precise work.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Customer-service awareness.
• Teamwork and cooperation.
• Reliability and punctuality.
• Housekeeping awareness.
• Responsible stock handling.
• Willingness to complete reasonable ad hoc tasks.
• Ability to work after a brief induction.

Afrikaans proficiency question

The main vacancy does not list Afrikaans as a minimum requirement.

However, the official application form asks candidates to rate their Afrikaans proficiency from beginner through to proficient or mastery level.

No minimum Afrikaans level is stated in the vacancy or questionnaire. Applicants should select the level that accurately reflects their ability and should not overstate their proficiency.

Application questionnaire

The official application form asks candidates to provide or confirm information about:

• Whether they are currently employed by VKB Group.
• Whether they completed Grade 12 or an equivalent qualification.
• Whether they know where the advertised position is located.
• Whether they have a criminal record.
• Their level of Afrikaans proficiency.
• Their current annual cost-to-company remuneration.
• Their expected annual cost-to-company remuneration.

Applicants must answer every question honestly. Candidates without a current salary should provide an accurate response appropriate to their circumstances rather than inventing previous remuneration.

Salary information

The vacancy does not state the salary, benefits or other remuneration for this position.

The application form asks candidates for their current and expected annual cost-to-company amounts, but this does not confirm what VKB Group intends to offer.

Applicants should confirm the salary, benefits, deductions and other employment conditions if shortlisted or offered the position.

Working arrangements

The vacancy does not state the exact working hours, shift pattern, weekend requirements or public-holiday arrangements.

Applicants should consider whether they can travel reliably to Vivo for the hours allocated to them and should confirm the working schedule if shortlisted.

Accommodation, transport and relocation assistance are not mentioned in the official advert.

What applicants should understand

• This is a permanent General Worker position.
• The job is based at NTK Retail in Vivo, Limpopo.
• Grade 12 or NQF Level 4 is required.
• No specific previous-experience period is stated.
• The work includes cleaning, housekeeping and manual stock handling.
• Customer service and stock control form part of the role.
• The salary and benefits are not stated.
• The exact working hours are not provided.
• No driver’s licence requirement is stated.
• No minimum Afrikaans proficiency level is stated.
• VKB Group may close the vacancy earlier at its discretion.

Application checklist

• A clear and updated CV in PDF or Word format.
• Grade 12 or NQF Level 4 details.
• A Matric certificate or equivalent qualification, if requested.
• Accurate employment dates, where applicable.
• Details of cleaning, retail, stock-handling or general-work experience.
• Accurate information about Afrikaans proficiency.
• Current and expected remuneration information.
• A reliable cellphone number.
• A professional email address.
• A profile picture of at least 300 × 300 pixels if uploaded.

Need assistance preparing your CV or application documents? Visit our Learnership Resources and Guides.

Important CV-upload instructions

• VKB Group recommends using Google Chrome to access the career portal.
• The CV must be uploaded in PDF or Word format.
• The CV should be clear and must not contain handwritten information.
• Upload only the CV in the designated CV-upload section.
• Do not combine the CV, ID, driver’s licence and other supporting documents into one CV file.
• Upload supporting documents separately in the sections provided.
• Use a profile picture of at least 300 × 300 pixels if adding one.

About VKB Group and NTK

VKB Group is a South African agricultural organisation supporting farmers and operating across areas of the food and agricultural supply chain, including agricultural inputs, retail, processing, logistics and marketing. Its regional brands include VKB, GWK and NTK.

Official VKB Group website: https://www.vkb.co.za/

NTK represents VKB Group in the Limpopo region and parts of Mpumalanga. Its retail operations support agricultural producers and other customers with relevant products and services.

Quick tips for applicants

• Apply before 16 August 2026.
• Submit by 15 August because VKB may close vacancies early.
• Show Grade 12 or NQF Level 4 clearly on your CV.
• Mention cleaning, stock-handling or retail-support experience where applicable.
• Confirm that you know where Vivo is before applying.
• Answer the Afrikaans question honestly.
• Upload only your CV in the CV section.
• Upload supporting documents separately.
• Do not add handwritten notes to the CV.
• Review your contact details and application answers before submitting.

Common application mistakes

• Applying without Grade 12 or an NQF Level 4 equivalent.
• Assuming the position is based in another Limpopo town.
• Uploading an unclear or handwritten CV.
• Combining all supporting documents into the CV file.
• Overstating language proficiency or previous experience.
• Failing to mention relevant stock-handling or cleaning experience.
• Assuming that transport or accommodation is provided.
• Waiting until the closing date to apply.

Scam warning

• Apply only through the official VKB Simplify recruitment platform.
• Do not pay anyone for an application, interview, assessment, uniform, training or employment placement.
• Do not share banking PINs, passwords or one-time PINs with anyone offering employment.
• Do not send personal documents to unverified social-media accounts or private messaging numbers.
• Check that the application website belongs to vkb.simplify.hr before uploading documents.

How this opportunity was verified

This opportunity was verified from the official VKB Simplify vacancy for a General Worker at NTK Retail in Vivo.

The listing confirmed VKB Group as the employer, Vivo as the location, the permanent employment type, entry-level classification, Grade 12 or NQF Level 4 requirement, duties, application instructions and closing date.

The official application form was also reviewed. It asks about Grade 12, location awareness, Afrikaans proficiency, criminal-record information and current and expected remuneration.

The vacancy does not state the salary, benefits, exact working hours, previous-experience period, transport arrangements or minimum Afrikaans level.

Read more about our process on the How We Verify Listings page.

How to apply

1. Open the official VKB application page below.
2. Confirm that the vacancy is for General Worker at NTK Retail in Vivo.
3. Read the complete permanent-position advert.
4. Confirm that you have Grade 12 or an NQF Level 4 equivalent.
5. Prepare a clear CV in PDF or Word format.
6. Register or sign in on the official Simplify platform.
7. Complete your personal, education and employment information accurately.
8. Upload only your CV in the CV-upload section.
9. Upload supporting documents separately where requested.
10. Answer the qualification, location, language and remuneration questions honestly.
11. Review the complete application before submitting it.
12. Submit before the official closing date.

Application Closing Date

The official closing date is 16 August 2026.

VKB Group states that vacancies may be closed earlier at the company’s discretion. Applicants should submit by 15 August 2026 or sooner where possible.