Maintenance Assistant - VKB Milling, Modderrivier

VKB Agriculture; Noord-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A significant agricultural firm in South Africa is looking for a General Maintenance Worker to assist with plumbing, painting, welding, and plastering duties. The ideal candidate should have Grade 12 or NQF4 and 1-3 years of relevant experience. Fluency in English and Afrikaans is advantageous. This position offers an opportunity to develop skills in a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate fluently in English and Afrikaans is advantageous.
• 1-3 years prior experience in a similar capacity required.
• Punctual and willing to work overtime.
• Clean Criminal Record is a must.

Responsibilities

• Assist artisan to reduce breakdowns and downtime periods.
• Assist maintenance with plumbing, painting, welding, and plastering.
• Complete paperwork, check sheets, and job cards.
• Comply with occupational health and safety standards.
• Liaise with internal departments for quality service.
• Complete all allocated training interventions.

Skills

Compliance

Communication

Diligent

Team player

Problem solver

Thorough, precise and accurate

Education

Grade 12 or NQF4

Job description

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, as well as a wheat mill and bakery in Frankfort in the Free State.

The company offers employees the opportunity to utilise and develop their skills and knowledge in a challenging and rewarding work environment.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Assist with general duties such as plumbing, painting, welding and plastering within the workshop of the mill.

REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12 or NQF4
• Ability to communicate fluently in English and Afrikaans will be an advantage
• Willing to work at elevated levels
• 1-3 years prior experience in a similar capacity
• Punctual and willing to work overtime
• Clean Criminal Record

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist artisan to reduce breakdowns and downtime periods in the plant to limit unnecessary costs.
• Assist maintenance with plumbing, painting, welding and plastering.
• Assist with completing paperwork, check sheets and job cards.
• Comply with occupational health and safety requirements as per Flour Mills standards and procedures.
• To liaise with internal departments on an ongoing basis to ensure quality service and products.
• To successfully complete all allocated training interventions by direct manager

SKILLS REQUIRED

• Compliance
• Communication
• Diligent
• Team player
• Problem solver
• Thorough, precise and accurate

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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