- Northern Cape
- Salary: Market Related
- Job Type: Permanent
- Sectors: Agriculture General
- Reference: 106519
Vacancy Details
Employer: VKB Group
Introduction
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.
The company offers employees the opportunity to utilise and develop their skills and knowledge in a challenging and rewarding work environment.
Job FunctionA qualified Artisan. Install , maintain, test and commission electrical, electronic and mechanical equipment and systems at the plant, as well as work on electrical transmission and distribution equipment and carries out preventative maintenance.
Requirements
- Grade 12/ NQF 4 with Math and Science as subjects
- Completed N2: Millwright (Math, Engineering Science, Engineering Drawing and Plater Trade Theory)
- Valid Trade Certificate: Millwright is essential
- High fault finding and problem solving skills
- Keen interest in the FMCG and Agriculture sectors
- Must have a valid Drivers license
- Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Willing to work overtime and perform standby duties when required
- Ability to function independently and as a member of a team
- Ability to identify and solve problems
Duties and Responsibilities
- Install, maintain, repair, test and commission electrical, electronic and mechanical equipment and systems in the plant as well as work on electrical distribution and reticulation equipment
- Manufacture, fit and repair machine components and related equipment
- Reduce Breakdowns and ensure maximum equipment availability
- Fault finding on mechanical and electrical equipment
- Perform Preventative Maintenance tasks on mechanical and electrical equipment in the plant
- Comply with Occupational Health and Safety requirements as per VKB standards and procedures
- Mentor employees to follow standard practices and processes to ensure quality services and less down time in the relevant business unit
- Effective communication, verbal and written
- Team Player
- Problem Solving
- Analytical and precise
- Attention to detail
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
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About VKB Group
VKB is a South African agricultural enterprise with the unique vision to focus on alliances with industry related stakeholders. These alliances have developed into the dynamic utilisation of a wide range of agricultural value chain solutions.
Producers in the area in which we conduct business, own and control the VKB Group. Our strategy therefore remains focused on keeping the company as an authentic agricultural producer business, which could also add value for a broader base of general consumers.
The VKB Group continues to capitalize on its rich heritage of almost 100 years by applying the sound cooperative principles of the past. These principles ensure that any association with the Group remains a valuable experience, not only for its shareholders, but also for its suppliers, employees and customers.
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