Machine Operator - VKB Milling, Modderrivier

VKB Agriculture; Noord-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

VKB Group is seeking a dedicated candidate to operate and maintain pasta machinery, ensuring smooth production processes and adherence to safety and quality standards. The role focuses on transforming raw materials into finished pasta efficiently and accurately within a factory setting.

The successful candidate will join the pasta team and contribute to meeting daily targets while maintaining hygiene and safety protocols across production areas.

Qualifications

• Ideal candidate should have Grade 12 with reading and writing skills.
• Technical background will serve as a recommendation.
• Preference given to candidates with Pasta process experience.
• Clean criminal record.
• Medically fit.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor pasta machines and related equipment.
• Adjust machine settings for optimal performance and product quality.
• Load raw materials into machines and unload finished products.
• Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs on machinery.
• Monitor product output and ensure consistency with quality standards.
• Follow safety protocols and use PPE.
• Identify and report equipment malfunctions or unusual product issues.
• Work collaboratively with the pasta team to meet daily targets.
• Clean and maintain work areas to meet hygiene and safety standards.

Skills

Trustworthy

Honest

Teamwork

Able to work under pressure

Education

Grade 12

Job description

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 its 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 operate across the entire food supply chain, including processing, logistics, storage, handling and national and international market channels.

This "house of brands", established with the support of our farmer shareholders, forms the foundation for building the agribusiness of the future.

Farm Foods, a division of VKB Agri Processors (Pty) Ltd and part of the VKB Group, is a leading South African manufacturer of staple food products. Formed through the integration of VKB Milling, Vhembe Milling and GWK Farm Foods, Farm Foods supplies high-quality maize meal, flour, pasta, noodles and related products to households, bakeries, retailers and industrial customers across South Africa.

With production facilities located in Mokopane (Limpopo), Mashishing (Mpumalanga), Frankfort (Free State), Christiana (North - West) and Modderrivier (Northern Cape), Farm Foods is strategically positioned to serve markets nationwide while maintaining the highest standards of quality, food safety and operational excellence.

Guided by our promise, "For Everyone, In Every Meal," we are committed to delivering nutritious, reliable and locally produced food products while creating meaningful opportunities for our employees, customers and communities.

Why this role matters:

The successful candidate will be responsible for operating and maintaining Pasta machinery, ensuring smooth production processes, and adhering to safety and quality standards. This role is vital in transforming raw materials into finished pasta products efficiently and accurately.

Ideal candidate profile (Minimum requirements)

• The ideal candidate should have Grade 12 with reading and writing skills.
• Technical background will serve as a recommendation
• The ideal candidate with experience in the Pasta processes will enjoy preference.
• Clean criminal record
• Medically fit

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor pasta machines and related equipment.
• Adjust machine settings for optimal performance and product quality.
• Load raw materials into machines and unload finished products.
• Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs on machinery.
• Monitor product output and ensure consistency with quality standards.
• Follow safety protocols and use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Identify and report equipment malfunctions or unusual product issues.
• Work collaboratively with the pasta team to meet daily targets.
• Clean and maintain work areas to meet hygiene and safety standards.

Skills Required

• Trustworthy
• Honest
• Teamwork
• Able to work under pressure

Important Information for Applicants

VKB Group reserves the right to close or withdraw any vacancy at its discretion. All personal information submitted through the Career Portal will be used solely for recruitment purposes and, where applicable, for matters related to employment.

As an equal opportunity employer, VKB Group is committed to Employment Equity, transformation, and the inclusion of People with Disabilities. Our recruitment decisions are aligned with the VKB Group Employment Equity Plan and Transformation Strategy.

A Note on Honesty and Integrity

As part of the application process, you will be required to complete a screening questionnaire. We strongly encourage all candidates to answer every question honestly and accurately.

At VKB Group, our culture is rooted in the values of being Humble, Hungry, Smart, Bold, and Playing as One Team. We believe in building authentic relationships and making sound decisions based on trust and integrity. Misrepresenting qualifications, experience, competencies, criminal history, or any other information may result in your application being withdrawn or your employment being terminated should discrepancies be identified during verification processes.

We respect your time and ask that you respect ours by providing truthful information throughout the recruitment process. This helps ensure that we focus on candidates who are genuinely aligned with the requirements of the role and the values of our organisation.