About VKB Group

The VKB Group is a South African agricultural company that provides support to farmers and produces food products for consumers. Founded in 1919, the company began as a small agricultural cooperative and has grown into a major agricultural enterprise that operates across the value chain, from providing farm inputs to food processing. The VKB Group is a significant player in South Africa’s agricultural industry and a key driver of the rural economy in the Eastern Free State.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Performs varied tasks relating to Quality control at Simba processing. Ensure that safety compliance and standards are always maintained.

REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12 or NQF 4.
• Certificate in grain grading and grain fumigation would serve as advantage
• Valid driver’s license for tractor / Front-end Loader would serve as an advantage
• Must be willing to work overtime and shifts
• Clear Criminal Record
• Experience in a similar enviroment will be advantageous

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitor flow of grain continuously
• Quality Control during storage and processing of products
• Responsible for the correct stacking of Simba maize and maintaining stack cards
• Continuous grain protection through fumigation as determined by supervisor
• Monitor of grain tube temperature and report deviation to superior
• Measure grain tubes according to policy and safety regulations
• Assist with monthly food safety inspections as needed
• Operate silo according to the VKB Group policy and regulations
• Provide general assistance and AD-Hoc tasks as required
• Ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Any general work as requested by management.

SKILLS REQUIRED

• Responsible
• Punctual
• Conflict management skills
• Initiative

OTHER INFORMATION

• The company can expire jobs at any time at their own discretion.
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• VKB Group is an equal opportunity employer. VKB Group’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process aligned to VKB Group’s Employment Equity & Transformation Strategy. VKB Group actively supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities