Silo Operations Manager – Grain Storage Leader

VKB Agriculture; Jan Kempdorp; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

VKB Group in Barkly-West, Northern-Cape, seeks a Silo Manager to oversee storage, handling, quality control and grain movements in a busy silo facility. You will ensure safe operations, inventory accuracy and compliance with health, safety and environmental regs.

Candidates should have Grade 12/NQF4, 3–5 years in grain/ silo management, and relevant courses; proficiency in MS Office and leadership skills are essential to drive operational excellence and team performance.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or NQF4 is required.
• Completion of the New Manager's Program (or relevant).
• 3–5 years of proven industry management experience is essential.
• Grain grading and silo operating courses are essential.
• Constantly adding value to achieving goals.
• MS Office literacy.

Responsibilities

• Monitor flow of grain continuously.
• Oversee fumigation for grain protection.
• Track grain tube temperature and report deviations.
• Measure grain tubes according to policy and safety rules.
• Input trade duties responsibility.
• Operate silo per VKB Group policy and regulations.
• Inventory management.
• Financial and administrative management.
• Infrastructure management.
• General management.
• Customer service.

Skills

Responsible

Punctual

Conflict management

Initiative

Teamwork

Decision making

Communication skills

Leadership

Time management

Education

Grade 12 or NQF4

New Manager's Program

Job description

VKB Group in Barkly-West, Northern-Cape, seeks a Silo Manager to oversee storage, handling, quality control and grain movements in a busy silo facility. You will ensure safe operations, inventory accuracy and compliance with health, safety and environmental regs.

Candidates should have Grade 12/NQF4, 3–5 years in grain/ silo management, and relevant courses; proficiency in MS Office and leadership skills are essential to drive operational excellence and team performance.