Mechanic - VKB Mechanisation, Douglas

VKB Agriculture; Douglas; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

VKB Agriculture in Douglas, Northern Cape, seeks a skilled Tractor Mechanic to maintain, service and repair agricultural equipment. You’ll work on tractors and implements, perform inspections and ensure safe operation in workshop and on-site fields.

The ideal candidate has a Grade 12, N2 Tractor Mechanic, 3–5 years of hands-on experience, and a keen eye for detail. A team-first attitude and clear criminal record are essential for joining our values-driven workshop.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 / NQF 4 qualification.
• Completed N2 — Tractor Mechanic.
• 3–5 years' experience as a mechanic.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Knowledge of mechanical systems, hydraulics and basic electrical systems.
• Value-add mindset and proactive problem solving.
• Clear criminal record.
• Team-first attitude.

Responsibilities

• Quote accurate service work and parts to customers.
• Service, repair and overhaul agricultural equipment.
• Ensure service worksheets comply with VKB’s policies.
• Adhere to Health & Safety rules.
• Build long-term relationships with customers and suppliers.
• Accurately process warranty claims.
• Share knowledge and mentor others.
• Cross-market VKB products and promotions.
• Collaborate with internal teams, suppliers and clients.
• Handle daily ad hoc tasks with a positive attitude.

Skills

Experience as mechanic

Attention to detail

Mechanical systems knowledge

Hydraulics

Electrical systems (basic)

Team player

Clear criminal record

Education

Grade 12 / NQF 4

N2 — Tractor Mechanic

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 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.

At VKB, we live by five core values:

• HUMBLE: We acknowledge that we are blessed.
• HUNGRY: We don’t settle for mediocrity.
• BOLD: We do what is right, even when it’s difficult.
• SMART: We think carefully before we act.
• TEAM PLAYERS: We achieve more together than alone.

Mechanic (Bring Your Skills, Grit & Gear!)
Job Descibtion

The successful candidate will be responsible for the maintenance, servicing, repair, and inspection of agricultural equipment and machinery to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation. This role requires strong technical expertise, attention to detail, and a customer-focused mindset to support both workshop and field service operations.

As part of a CASE Agency, the role will focus specifically on CASE agricultural machinery and equipment, ensuring high service standards in line with manufacturer and VKB requirements.

Ready to join a team where innovation meets horsepower?

If you love solving problems, getting your hands dirty, and working with people who live their values — Hungry, Humble, Smart, Bold, and Team Players — then this is your kind of workshop!

What You’ll Need

• Grade 12 / NQF 4
• Completed N2 — Tractor Mechanic
• 3–5 years’ experienceas a mechanic
• A sharp eye for detail — precise, thorough, accurate
• Knowledge of mechanical systems, hydraulics, and basic electrical systems
  
• A mindset that always looks for ways to add value
• Clear criminal record
• A team-first attitude

What You’ll Be Doing

• Putting together spot‑on quotations that match customer needs
• Servicing, repairing, and overhauling agricultural equipment (tractors, implements & more!)
• Ensure that all work sheets for services rendered, are done according to VKB’s policies and procedures
  
• Playing it safe: sticking to all Health & Safety rules
• Build long-term relationships with customers and suppliers
  
• Correctly complete all guarantee claims and claims information
  
• Sharing your knowledge — mentoring others and living the VKB values
• Cross-marketing awesome VKB products and promotions
• Collaborating with internal teams, suppliers and clients
• Tackling daily ad hoc tasks with a smile

Why VKB?

Because here, you’re not just fixing machines — you’re keeping agriculture moving. You’ll be part of a team that supports you, challenges you, and celebrates your wins.

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