Artisan Assistant - Field Maintenance & Repairs

VKB Agriculture; Reitz; On-site; ZAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

VKB Group is seeking an Artisan Assistant within Engineering Services to support preventive and corrective maintenance of silo facilities and related infrastructure. You will work alongside skilled artisans on mechanical and electrical tasks, using hand tools and basic welding where trained, while maintaining safety standards on-site.

Ideal candidates are practically minded, safety-focused, and capable of travelling between VKB sites for maintenance and repairs.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 / NQF Level 4 required or equivalent.
• A valid trade certificate will be advantageous.
• A valid driver’s license will be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist artisans with preventative and corrective maintenance activities.
• Support electrical maintenance tasks under supervision.
• Assist with mechanical repairs, installations, and equipment servicing.
• Participate in inspections of silos, structures, valves, chutes, and related infrastructure.
• Perform cutting, grinding, fabrication, and basic welding activities where trained and authorised.
• Assist with the assembly and fitting of mechanical components.
• Support troubleshooting and basic fault-finding activities.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and operational standards.
• Travel to various VKB and silo sites to support maintenance activities and emergency repairs.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas in a clean and orderly condition.
• Work closely with maintenance teams and operational personnel during repairs and installations.
• Complete assigned work according to quality standards and supervisor instructions.
• Participate in technical training and development opportunities.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical maintenance

Hand tools usage

Troubleshooting

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Quality focus

Attention to detail

Education

Grade 12 / NQF Level 4

Trade certificate (advantageous)

Driver's license (advantageous)

Tools

Grinders

Drills

Spanners

Job description

VKB Group is seeking an Artisan Assistant within Engineering Services to support preventive and corrective maintenance of silo facilities and related infrastructure. You will work alongside skilled artisans on mechanical and electrical tasks, using hand tools and basic welding where trained, while maintaining safety standards on-site.

Ideal candidates are practically minded, safety-focused, and capable of travelling between VKB sites for maintenance and repairs.