VKB – Learner Branch Marketer

For applicants who are interested in agriculture, retail customer service and stock management, the VKB Group Learner Branch Marketer opportunity at NTK Retail in Polokwane offers an entry-level role in an agricultural retail environment. This position is aimed at candidates with Grade 12 or NQF4 who can assist customers, market products, manage stock and support branch operations.

At a glance

What this opportunity is

This Learner Branch Marketer role is an entry-level customer service and retail position within NTK Retail, part of the VKB Group. The role focuses on selling merchandise according to agreed targets, marketing stock to customers and helping ensure that stock is available for clients.

Because this role sits within an agricultural retail branch, the successful applicant may work with products used by farmers, agricultural clients and retail customers. Irrigation experience is listed as advantageous, which means applicants with exposure to irrigation products, farming supplies, hardware, retail sales or agricultural customer service should highlight this clearly on their CV.

Who this opportunity may suit

This opportunity may suit someone with Grade 12 or NQF4 who enjoys working with customers, products and stock in a branch environment. It may also suit an applicant who is practical, accurate, organised and interested in agriculture or retail trading.

Applicants with experience in retail sales, agricultural supplies, irrigation, hardware, stock control, merchandising, customer service or branch operations may have relevant experience to include on their CV.

What you’ll do / learn

• Sell merchandise according to agreed branch targets.
• Market products to customers and assist with customer needs.
• Support stock management in the branch.
• Help ensure constant availability of stock for clients.
• Keep the working area clean, tidy and presentable.
• Assist with merchandising stock.
• Replenish stock levels when needed.
• Solve customer problems and deal with queries within the required mandate.
• Build customer service and agricultural retail experience.

Note: This vacancy is listed as a permanent role. Applicants should confirm working hours, salary details, branch requirements and employment conditions directly with the employer during the recruitment process.

Eligibility requirements

Applicant requirements

• Grade 12 or NQF4.
• Experience in a relevant field will be advantageous.
• Clear criminal record.
• Must be thorough, precise and accurate.
• Must be able to add value to the functions of the job.
• 1–3 years’ experience in irrigation will be advantageous.

Required skills

• 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 this role really means

A Branch Marketer in an agricultural retail store is not only a cashier or shelf assistant. The role involves helping customers find the right products, understanding what stock is available, keeping displays neat, replenishing items and supporting branch sales targets.

For this application, your CV should clearly show customer service, retail, stock control, merchandising, sales or agricultural product experience. If you have worked with irrigation products, farming supplies, hardware, tools, pipes, fittings, pumps or related products, mention this clearly because the listing states that irrigation experience will be advantageous.

Application checklist

Prepare your documents before applying so that your application is complete and professional.

• Updated CV in PDF or Word format.
• Certified copy of your South African ID, where applicable.
• Grade 12 certificate or NQF4 qualification documents.
• Details of any retail, customer service, sales or stock control experience.
• Details of any irrigation, agriculture, hardware or branch retail experience.
• Clear contact details, including your cellphone number and email address.
• Any supporting documents requested on the VKB Career Portal.

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Important portal notes

• Use Google Chrome when accessing the VKB Career Portal.
• Upload a clear copy of your CV in PDF or Word format.
• Your CV should not have handwriting on the document.
• Only submit your CV in the Upload CV section of the application form.
• Do not upload one PDF that combines your CV with your ID, driver’s licence and other documents in the CV upload section.
• The application form will provide space to upload supporting documents separately.
• If uploading a profile picture, make sure the minimum size is 300 x 300px.

Employment equity note

The official listing states that VKB Group is an equal opportunity employer. The company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process, aligned to the VKB Group Employment Equity and Transformation Strategy. VKB Group also actively supports the recruitment of people with disabilities.

About the sponsor

VKB Group is an agricultural business that supports farmers and is involved in food-related value chains. The group operates across areas such as agricultural support, processing, logistics and market channels, with regional brands including VKB, GWK and NTK. For more information visit the VKB Group Website.

Quick tips for applicants

• Make your Grade 12 or NQF4 qualification easy to find on your CV.
• Clearly show any retail, customer service, sales or branch experience.
• If you have irrigation experience, place it clearly under your work experience or skills section.
• Mention stock control, merchandising, product replenishment and customer query handling where applicable.
• Use a clean CV without handwriting and upload it in the correct CV section.
• Apply before the closing date because VKB states that jobs may expire at any time at the company’s discretion.

Common mistakes that get applicants rejected

• Submitting a CV that does not clearly show Grade 12 or NQF4.
• Not mentioning retail, customer service, stock management or branch experience.
• Leaving out irrigation experience where applicable.
• Uploading a handwritten or unclear CV.
• Uploading one combined PDF in the CV section instead of following the portal’s document instructions.
• Using an outdated CV with missing or incorrect contact details.
• Waiting until the last day to apply and then experiencing portal issues.

Scam warning (important)

Applicants should only apply through the official VKB Group / SimplifyHR recruitment platform. Do not pay anyone for this job, for an interview, for placement, or for application assistance. Legitimate employers do not ask applicants to pay money to secure a job opportunity.

How this opportunity was verified

This opportunity was verified from the official VKB Group SimplifyHR listing for Learner Branch Marketer – NTK Retail, Polokwane. The listing confirmed the employer, location, employment type, division, business unit, industry, functional area, posted date, closing date, job function, requirements, duties, required skills, employment equity note, portal notes and official application route.

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How to apply

1. Open the official VKB Group application link below.
2. Read the full vacancy details and portal instructions carefully.
3. Use Google Chrome when accessing the career portal.
4. Create or log in to your SimplifyHR candidate profile.
5. Complete all required profile and application fields.
6. Upload your CV in the Upload CV section only.
7. Upload any supporting documents in the correct supporting document sections.
8. Submit your application before the closing date.
9. Keep proof of submission or any confirmation received from the portal.

Application Closing Date

14 June 2026