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.

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
VKB Milling (Pty) Ltd is one of four subsidiaries of VKB Agri Processors (Pty) Ltd, the agri-processing division of the VKB Group. The VKB Group is a significant role player in the agricultural industry in South Africa and strives, through best practices, continuous improvement and world-class operations, to add meaningful value to the industry.
VKB Milling (Pty) Ltd operates white maize mills in Mokopane and Louis Trichardt in Limpopo, and Mashishing in Mpumalanga, a wheat mill in Frankfort in the Free State as well as a maize mill in Christiana and a Wheat Mill in Modderrivier in the Northern Cape.


Job Description

Responsible for carrying out a range of mechanical work on machines, assemblies and manufactured parts using a range of processes, tools, and machines according to standard operating procedures.

Requirements

• Grade 12 or NQF Level Equivalent.
• N3 Mechanical engineering.
• Mechanical Fitter or Fitter & Turner Trade Certificate and candidates with Electrician trade certificate
• Welding experience / Boilermaking
• At least 3 years' proven experience within the FMCG environment.
• Working knowledge of pneumatics, pumps, conveyors, shafts, sprockets, bearings, and gearboxes.
• Valid driver's licence.
• A willingness to work overtime, shifts and weekends when required.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Reduce breakdowns and downtime period in the plant to limit unnecessary costs.
• Install, maintain, and repair all mechanical/electrical equipment and systems at the plant.
• Report machine failure and breakdowns to management, record it on daily log sheet.
• Ensure job cards are filled in correctly and signed off by production and maintenance.
• Cut, thread, bend and install hydraulic and pneumatic pipes and lines.
• Dismantle faulty equipment and assemblies and repair or replace defective parts.
• Continuously improve on all equipment and installation measures.
• Continuously do fault-finding and problem- solving on mechanical equipment.
• Visual inspection of parts.
• Test Operation of machine daily.
• Fix issues that might occur during the shift.
• Comply with all occupational health and safety requirement.
• Complete all compulsory training interventions.
• Mentor employees to follow standard practices and processes to ensure quality services.
• Performs other duties as may be required by line managers.

Skills

• Basis awareness training in Manual Handling, Working at Height and confined Spaces.
• Understanding of production procedures.
• Welding
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures (PPE).
• Ability to read manual, blueprint and schematics.
• Good communication skills.
• Accuracy and attention to details.
• Team player.
• Able to work under pressure.