Grain Silo Operations Leader

VKB Agriculture; Noord-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

The VKB Group is seeking a Silo Manager to lead the profitable operation of the Barkly-West silo in the Northern Cape. You will oversee storage, handling, inventory and compliance with health, safety and environmental standards.

Responsibilities include continuous grain flow monitoring, fumigation for grain protection, temperature checks, input trade duties, and overall silo stewardship in line with VKB Group policies.

Qualifications

• Must have Grade 12 or NQF4.
• Must complete the New Manager's Program (or relevant).
• 3-5 years of proven industry management experience is essential.
• All grain grading and silo operating courses are essential.
• Constantly adding value to the industry by achieving organizational, operational and strategic goals.
• Computer literate in MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Monitor flow of grain continuously.
• Ensure grain protection through fumigation.
• Monitor grain tube temperature and report deviations.
• Measure grain tubes per policy and safety regulations.
• Responsible for input trade duties.
• Operate silo in line with VKB Group policy and regulations.
• Inventory management.
• Financial and administrative management.
• Infrastructure management.
• General management.
• Customer service.

Skills

Leadership skills

Teamwork

Time management

Decision making

Communication

Initiative

Conflict management skills

Responsible

Punctual

Education

Grade 12 or NQF4

New Manager's Program

Grain grading & silo operating courses

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The VKB Group is seeking a Silo Manager to lead the profitable operation of the Barkly-West silo in the Northern Cape. You will oversee storage, handling, inventory and compliance with health, safety and environmental standards.

Responsibilities include continuous grain flow monitoring, fumigation for grain protection, temperature checks, input trade duties, and overall silo stewardship in line with VKB Group policies.