Senior Electrician – Grain Storage & Automation

VKB Agriculture; Reitz; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 620,000; Full time

Job summary

VKB Group is seeking an experienced Electrician for its grain storage and silo operations. You will maintain and improve electrical and automation systems across large-scale grain handling infrastructure to ensure reliability and uptime.

The role requires substantial hands-on experience in industrial settings, leadership potential, and a strong focus on safety. Join a team passionate about agriculture and technical excellence across crop processing and storage facilities.

Qualifications

• Matric with Mathematics and Science is required.
• Electrical Trade Test (Red Seal) is mandatory.
• Wireman’s Licence for LV up to 1kV is required.
• Valid Code B Driver’s Licence is required.
• Clear criminal record is required.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience as a qualified Electrician in industrial/agricultural settings.
• Minimum 5 years in grain storage/handling or silo operations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct preventative, predictive and corrective maintenance on electrical systems.
• Diagnose and resolve faults on electrical and automation systems to minimise downtime.
• Maintain electrical infrastructure, substations and control systems.
• Execute safe switching and isolation procedures.
• Maintain and troubleshoot grain handling equipment (elevators, conveyors, augers, dryers, storage, PLC‑controlled).
• Assist with upgrade projects, improve plant reliability and support commissioning.
• Mentor and develop apprentices and junior team members; promote safety and teamwork.
• Promote energy efficiency and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Troubleshooting

Industrial automation

PLC fault-finding

VSD troubleshooting

LV/MV switching

Preventive maintenance

Documentation

Project planning

MS Office

Mentoring

Leadership

Education

Matric with Math & Science

Electrical Trade Test

Wireman’s Licence (LV up to 1kV)

Code B Driver’s Licence

Clear criminal record

Tools

PLC hardware

Job description

VKB Group is seeking an experienced Electrician for its grain storage and silo operations. You will maintain and improve electrical and automation systems across large-scale grain handling infrastructure to ensure reliability and uptime.

The role requires substantial hands-on experience in industrial settings, leadership potential, and a strong focus on safety. Join a team passionate about agriculture and technical excellence across crop processing and storage facilities.