POSSIBLE CAREER PATHS

NWK offers a diverse range of career paths across our departments as stated in the image above. We have opportunities in financing, legal services, the insurance industry, grain storage and trading, internal auditing, IT systems development, network management, drone technology, and much more!

PIONEERING EXCELLENCE IN ASSURANCE SERVICES

  1. Assurance Services awaken
    Embrace the seamless fusion of forensic accountancy with Assurance Services, where your career prospects skyrocket.
  2. Unravelling fraud mysteries
    As an internal auditor, you will embark on a quest to uncover fraud and conduct special investigations, ensuring NWK’s integrity remains untarnished.
  3. Empowering day-to-day
    Your day-to-day activities in Assurance Services will include:
    • Evaluating control efficiency
      Evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of controls, providing valuable recommendations to improve NWK’s operations.
    • Offering insight and advice
      Be a trusted advisor to different departments, offering valuable insights to enhance their processes and practices.
    • Assessing risk management
      Analyse risk management efforts, communicate findings to management as well as the board, and develop actionable recommendations.
    • Promoting ethics in the workplace
      Champion ethics and integrity throughout NWK, fostering a culture of trust and responsibility.
    • Reviewing processes and procedures
      Contribute to achieving organisational goals by reviewing and optimising processes and procedures.
    • Conducting audits and investigations
      Dive into audits and investigations to safeguard NWK’s assets and interests, ensuring compliance and transparency.

FLOURISHING IN THE GRAIN SEGMENT

  1. Embark on a grain adventure
    Step into the heart of the agricultural industry with NWK Grain. The possibilities are endless and the journey promises loads of excitement.
  2. Career opportunities within NWK Grain 
    • Senior accountant – Silo Services
      Combine financial acumen with operational expertise as you manage Silo Services and Grain Marketing.
      Your strategic vision will drive NWK’s Grain Department to new heights.
    • Financial manager – Grain segment
      Take charge of strategic financial management within the Grain Segment, ensuring effective execution of objectives. As a financial mastermind, you’ll play a pivotal role in NWK’s success.
    • Commodity trader – Grain Trading division
      Immerse yourself in the dynamic world of commodity trading.
  3. Thrilling day-to-day
    Your day-to-day in NWK Grain will include:
    • Analysis of economic drivers
      Dive into economic drivers and market trends, providing valuable insights that shape NWK Grain’s strategies.
    • Strategic management and execution
      Strategise and execute objectives effectively, making a tangible impact on NWK Grain’s growth.
    • Accurate and timely reporting
      Your keen eye for detail will ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, a crucial element in NWK’s decision-making
      process.
    • Needs analysis and system development
      Conduct needs analysis and develop innovative systems, ensuring NWK Grain’s seamless operations.
    • Budget management and risk identification
      Manage budgets and identify financial risks, including their reporting, to safeguard NWK’s financial stability.
    • Staff management and team leadership
      Lead the finance division of NWK Grain, fostering a supportive and dynamic work environment.
    • Market analysis and client advisory
      Analyse market information, advise clients on price risks, and facilitate smooth collection and delivery processes.
    • Negotiation and logistic management
      Take charge of negotiations with clients and manage logistics for efficient transactions.
    • Safex positions and technical analysis
      Oversee Safex positions, using technical analysis graphs to optimise trading timing and mitigate risks.
    • Compliance and reporting
      Compile weekly and monthly provision spreadsheets, ensuring accounting and risk management accuracy.
    • Content creation and knowledge sharing
      Contribute valuable insights to the company’s magazine, showcasing NWK’s expertise and industry leadership.

EMBRACE THE RISKS AND THRIVE IN RISK & FRAUD RISK MANAGEMENT

  1. Risk and fraud risk management
    Harness your forensic prowess as a risk and fraud officer, mitigating risks and securing NWK’s future amidst challenges.
  2. Business Intelligence brilliance
    As a Business Intelligence Analyst, unleash your data-driven brilliance, empowering strategic decisions that redefine NWK’s trajectory.
  3. Empowering day-to-day
    Your day-to-day activities in Assurance Services will include:
    • Drafting and implementing policies
      Craft and implement innovative fraud and risk management policies, including a whistle-blower policy and fraud response plan, guiding staff behaviour and expectations.
    • Monitoring risk registers
      Monitor operational and strategic risks/opportunities across departments, implementing appropriate controls to mitigate risks.
    • Training and awareness
      Provide staff with training and awareness material on various fraud topics, organising sessions by external presenters for a broader perspective.
    • Staying informed and connected
      Attend meetings of other departments within NWK to stay updated with the latest developments and remain informed about world events impacting NWK’s operations.
    • Compiling risk management reports
      Compile comprehensive risk management reports, offering insights into external and internal factors impacting NWK, such as interest rates, weather patterns, exports, crop prices, geopolitical tensions, and more.

SAFEGUARD THE FUTURE OF AGRICULTURE: BECOME A COMPLIANCE OFFICER AT NWK

Are you passionate about upholding the law and mitigating risk?
Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where your meticulousness can make a real difference?

Then a career as a compliance officer at NWK could be your perfect fit!

As a compliance officer, you’ll be a cornerstone of NWK’s Corporate Legal Services Department, playing a critical role in ensuring the company adheres to all legal requirements and industry standards.

Here’s what your day-to-day might look like:

  • Compliance upholder
    You’ll be responsible for overseeing compliance across the entire NWK group, ensuring all entities adhere to relevant statutory provisions, King IV governance principles, and generally accepted compliance practices.
  • Compliance practices.
    This includes identifying new regulations and their potential impact on NWK’s operations.
  • Risk management excellence
    Developing, implementing, and maintaining effective compliance risk management programs is a key part of your role.
    You’ll work proactively to identify and mitigate potential risks that could threaten NWK’s legal and financial standing.
  • Knowledge sharer
    Equipping our team with the knowledge they need to operate compliantly is essential. You’ll design and deliver training programs to educate NWK personnel on relevant laws and regulations.
  • Monitoring matters
    Maintaining a watchful eye on NWK’s compliance is crucial. You’ll conduct regular reviews to identify any areas of non-compliance and ensure controls are functioning effectively.
  • Collaboration is key
    Working closely with NWK’s Assurance Services Department is essential. You’ll collaborate on monitoring activities and report compliance findings to the appropriate management and board committees.
  • Beyond compliance
    Your role extends beyond legal compliance. You’ll also provide valuable support to the group company secretary with various administrative tasks and fundamental transactions.

As a compliance officer at NWK, your dedication to legal adherence will safeguard the future of our company and the agricultural sector as a whole. It’s a role that demands a keen eye for detail, a strong understanding of the law, and a commitment to excellence.

FINANCING ANALYST AT NWK COULD BE THE PERFECT FIT FOR YOU!

  1. Financing analyst:
    As a financing analyst, you’ll play a vital role in supporting our Financing Department and ensuring the smooth operation of our agricultural lending processes.
    Here’s a glimpse into what your day-to-day tasks might look like:
    • Morning
      Greet the day by reviewing overnight electronic transfers and ensuring the daily balance of all electronic disbursements.
    • Client focus
      You’ll be the go-to person for many of our clients, handling enquiries, general requests, and ensuring all their financing needs are met efficiently.
    • Application processing
      You’ll be responsible for checking and completing production and monthly account applications, ensuring all documentation is accurate and complete.
    • Portfolio management
      Keep a watchful eye on our loan portfolio, monitoring accounts, managing arrears, and maintaining credit limits for our clients.
    • Financing agreements
      Drafting financing agreements and quotations tailored to individual client needs and evaluation terms is a key part of your role.
    • Securing the deal
      You’ll establish securities and sessions, ensuring proper collateral is in place for each loan.
    • Financial management
      Your meticulous attention to detail will be crucial in controlling the reception and recording of sessions, handling dividend payouts, and managing various grain payouts to customers and session holders.
    • Data & systems
      Maintain the integrity of our systems by accurately encoding installment sale agreements and term loans.
      You’ll also be responsible for verifying interest and income tax returns.
    • Communication & collaboration
      Working effectively with colleagues and clients is essential. You’ll be expected to handle enquiries, resolve issues, and collaborate with other departments to ensure a seamless financing experience for our clients.

As a financing analyst at NWK, you’ll wear many hats – but all with a single purpose: supporting our farmers and contributing to
the success of South African agriculture. This role offers the perfect blend of financial analysis, client interaction, and operational efficiency.