VKB Group – Learner Branch Marketer

VKB Retail in Bethlehem is recruiting a Learner Branch Marketer for an entry-level customer service and sales role in an agricultural retail environment. This opportunity is suited to applicants with Grade 12 or NQF4 who are interested in stock control, customer assistance, merchandising, product marketing and building practical experience in a branch-based retail setting.

At a glance

What this opportunity is

This Learner Branch Marketer role is based within VKB Retail in Bethlehem. The successful applicant will help sell the organisation’s merchandise according to agreed targets while supporting customer service and branch stock control.

The role involves marketing stock to customers, helping maintain product availability, merchandising items, keeping the work area clean and assisting with customer queries within the required mandate.

Who this opportunity may suit

This role may suit applicants who want to gain branch retail experience in the agricultural sector and who are comfortable working directly with customers and stock.

• Applicants with Grade 12 or NQF4.
• People interested in retail, agriculture, customer service and stock control.
• Applicants who are thorough, precise and accurate.
• People who can help customers and solve basic queries professionally.
• Applicants who can work in a team and follow branch procedures.
• People who are willing to add value to the daily functions of the role.

What you’ll do / learn

The successful applicant will support sales, stock availability and customer service in the branch.

• Sell the organisation’s merchandise according to agreed targets.
• Market products to customers.
• Assist customers with product-related support.
• Manage stock control to help ensure stock is available to clients.
• Merchandise stock in the branch.
• Replenish stock levels when needed.
• Keep the working space clean and tidy.
• Solve problems and deal with customer queries within the set mandate.
• Support branch functions accurately and consistently.

Eligibility requirements

Minimum requirements

• Grade 12 or NQF4.
• Clear criminal record.
• Relevant field experience will be advantageous.
• Must be thorough, precise and accurate.
• Must be able to add value to the functions of the job.

Skills required

• Decision-making skills.
• Problem definition and analysis.
• Teamwork.
• Compliance.
• Organising and planning.
• Personal resilience.
• Client service.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to build and maintain long-lasting relationships.

What a Branch Marketer role really involves

A Branch Marketer role combines sales, customer service and stock support. In an agricultural retail branch, customers may need help with product availability, basic product information, orders, stock enquiries and suitable options for their farming or retail needs.

For this application, your CV should clearly show your Grade 12 or NQF4 qualification, customer service skills, sales interest, stock handling experience, communication ability and any agriculture, retail, merchandising or branch support exposure. If you have worked with customers, stock, shelves, point-of-sale tasks or product displays before, include those details clearly.

Application checklist

Make sure your application is complete before submitting.

• Updated CV in PDF or Word format.
• Certified copy of your South African ID, if requested during the application process.
• Grade 12 / Matric certificate or NQF4 proof.
• Any retail, agriculture, customer service, sales, merchandising or stock control certificates, if available.
• Clear contact details, including phone number and email address.
• Only upload your CV in the Upload CV section, as the listing says supporting documents should be uploaded where the application form makes provision for them.

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About the sponsor

VKB Group is a South African agricultural enterprise that provides support to farmers and participates in areas of the food supply chain, including agricultural services, retail, processing, logistics and market channels. The group is represented by regional brands such as VKB, GWK and NTK, with VKB operating in regions including the Free State, Mpumalanga, KwaZulu-Natal, North West and Gauteng. More information is available on the official VKB Group website.

Quick tips for applicants

• Make your Grade 12 or NQF4 qualification easy to find on your CV.
• Highlight any retail, customer service, sales, merchandising or stock control experience.
• Mention any agriculture or farm-supply exposure if you have it.
• Show that you are accurate, reliable and able to work with customers.
• Keep your CV clear and typed, with no handwriting on the document.
• Use Google Chrome when accessing the VKB career portal, as advised in the listing.
• Upload a clear CV in PDF or Word format.

Common mistakes that get applicants rejected

• Applying without Grade 12 or NQF4.
• Submitting a CV that does not clearly show customer service, sales or stock-related skills.
• Uploading a combined PDF with ID, driver’s licence and other documents in the CV upload section instead of uploading only the CV there.
• Using a CV with handwritten sections.
• Leaving out contact details or using an email address you do not check regularly.
• Applying late or waiting until the closing date.
• Using unofficial WhatsApp, Facebook or third-party links instead of the official VKB Simplify HR page.

Scam warning

Applicants should only apply through the official VKB Simplify HR application page. Do not pay anyone for a job application, interview, assessment, placement, uniform or training opportunity. If someone contacts you through WhatsApp, Facebook or another platform asking for money, treat it as suspicious and verify the vacancy through the official careers platform.

How this opportunity was verified

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How to apply

1. Open the official VKB Simplify HR application link below.
2. Use Google Chrome when accessing the career portal.
3. Read the full Learner Branch Marketer vacancy carefully.
4. Confirm that you meet the Grade 12 / NQF4 and clear criminal record requirements.
5. Prepare a clear CV in PDF or Word format.
6. Upload only your CV in the Upload CV section.
7. Upload supporting documents only where the application form provides for them.
8. Complete the online application through the official VKB Simplify HR page.
9. Submit your application before the closing date.
10. Keep proof of submission or any confirmation email you receive.

Application Closing Date: 20 May 2026