Tyre Attendant - Reitz Bande, Reitz

VKB Agriculture; Vrystaat; On-site; ZAR 100,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

VKB Group is seeking a Tyre Attendant to support our workshop and retail operations in the Free State. You will fit, repair and balance tyres, assist with loading, and provide friendly service to customers.

Minimum Grade 12 and 1–2 years' tyre experience are required, with a focus on safety and teamwork. This full-time on-site role offers practical work within a respected agricultural and retail organisation.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 (Matric) certificate or relevant practical experience.
• 1–2 years' tyre fitting/repair or related workshop experience.
• Strong customer focus and reliability.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform general housekeeping and maintain cleanliness within the department.
• Install, fit, remove, and cover tyres according to company standards.
• Identify and repair tyre leaks efficiently and accurately.
• Balance tyres to ensure optimal performance and customer satisfaction.
• Load and offload tyres safely and efficiently.
• Verify correct loading and unloading procedures at all times.
• Maintain workshop equipment and ensure tools are stored safely after use.
• Follow all health, safety, and company procedures.
• Deliver professional and friendly service to customers.
• Assist with additional workshop and operational duties as required.

Skills

Customer focused

Team player

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Safety awareness

Physical strength

Time management

Problem solving

Education

Grade 12 / Matric

Tools

Workshop tools

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.

Why this role matters? (more about the opportunity)

• As a Tyre Attendant, you play a critical role in ensuring the safe and efficient fitting, repair, maintenance, and handling of tyres. Your contribution directly impacts customer satisfaction, workshop productivity, operational safety, and the overall success of the business.

Why join VKB?

• At VKB, we believe our people are our greatest asset. We provide a supportive working environment where teamwork, integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement are valued.

What success looks like?

• Success in this role means consistently delivering high-quality tyre services.
• This is an opportunity to build practical skills, gain valuable industry experience, and grow your career within a respected agricultural and retail organisation.

Who are we looking for (Ideal candidate profile)

• We are looking for a dependable, hardworking, and customer-focused individual who enjoys practical work and takes pride in delivering quality service.
• The ideal candidate will be physically fit, safety-conscious, detail-oriented, and able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Minimum requirements, including:

Qualifications
Grade 12 (Matric) certificate or relevant practical experience.

Essential Experience
1-2 years' experience in tyre fitting, tyre repair, workshop operations, or a similar environment will be advantageous.
Experience handling tools, equipment, and manual labour tasks will be beneficial.

Competencies

• Customer-focused approach.
• Strong sense of responsibility and accountability.
• Team player with a positive attitude.
• Reliable and trustworthy.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure.

Skills Required

• Good people and interpersonal skills.
• Effective verbal communication skills.
• Good physical strength and stamina.
• Problem-solving ability.
• Time management skills.
• Ability to safely use workshop tools and equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform general housekeeping and maintain cleanliness within the department.
• Install, fit, remove, and cover tyres according to company standards.
• Identify and repair tyre leaks efficiently and accurately.
• Balance tyres to ensure optimal performance and customer satisfaction.
• Load and offload tyres safely and efficiently.
• Verify correct loading and unloading procedures at all times.
• Maintain workshop equipment and ensure tools are stored safely after use.
• Follow all health, safety, and company procedures.
• Deliver professional and friendly service to customers.
• Assist with additional workshop and operational duties as required.

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.