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.

Job Description
A 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/NQF4
• Strong mechanical- and electrical experience in both fields is essential
• Boilermaking Skills compulsary
• Code B drivers license
• Valid Trade Certificate: Millwright is essential
• 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 
• Clear Criminal Record

Duties and Responsibilities

• Reduce breakdowns and downtimes periods in the relevant business unit to limit unnecessary costs
• Install, maintain, repair and commission electrical, electronic and mechanical equipment and systems at the plant, as well as work on electrical transmission and distribution equipment
• Report machine failure and breakdowns to management, record it on the daily log sheet and ensure job cards are filled in correctly and signed off by the relevant manager
• Continuously improvement on all equipment and installation measures
• Manufacture, fit and repair machine components and related equipment
• Ensure preventative scheduled maintenance is done as scheduled and machinery functions optimal on a continuous basis
• Comply with Occupational Health and Safety requirements as per VKB standards and procedures
• Continuously do fault finding and problem solving on electrical equipment
• Liaise with internal departments on an ongoing basis to ensure the quality of services and products
• Complete all compulsory training interventions 
• Mentor employees to follow standard practices and processes to ensure quality services and less down time in the relevant business unit
• Groundnuts harvest machines maintenance and repair
• Responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of  GWK Trading’s Pecans, Lucerne, Potatoes,Goundnuts  facilities.
• Perform regular inspections to identify and address potential issues before they escalate.
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure timely completion of maintenance tasks.

Skills Required

• Independent
• Team player
• Problem definition, analysis and solving
• Work under pressure
• Boilermaking
  

OTHER INFORMATION

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