Wheat Miller - VKB Milling, Frankfort

VKB Agriculture; Vrystaat; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

VKB Group is seeking a skilled Wheat Miller to oversee the handling, storage and processing of grain, delivering high-quality products while aligning with safe and efficient production. You will drive continuous improvement and manage the production team on site in South Africa, ensuring compliance with food safety standards.

The role requires 5–10 years in milling, willingness to work shifts, and a clean criminal record. A strong focus on teamwork, accuracy and quality is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Qualified Wheat Miller with 5–10 years in a similar role.
• Willing to work shifts and adapt to production demands.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and health & safety legislation.
• Clear criminal record.
• Proven ability to add value through continuous improvement and problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily reconciliation of raw materials to final product with accuracy and integrity.
• Ensure equipment functionality through regular checks with maintenance teams.
• Lead and manage production staff, fostering teamwork and accountability.
• Maintain strict quality control standards aligned with food safety requirements.
• Ensure production targets are met through efficient and disciplined operations.
• Promote and maintain excellent housekeeping standards.
• Ensure full compliance with health, safety, and relevant legislation.

Skills

Wheat Milling

Experience 5-10y

Shift work

Food safety

Criminal record check

Continuous improvement

Problem solving

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.

More about VKB Milling

Farm Foods, a division of VKB Agri Processors (Pty) Ltd and part of the VKB Group, is a leading South African manufacturer of staple food products. Formed through the integration of VKB Milling, Vhembe Milling and GWK Farm Foods, Farm Foods supplies high-quality maize meal, flour, pasta, noodles and related products to households, bakeries, retailers and industrial customers across South Africa.

With production facilities located in Mokopane (Limpopo), Mashishing (Mpumalanga), Frankfort (Free State), Christiana (North West) and Modderrivier (Northern Cape), Farm Foods is strategically positioned to serve markets nationwide while maintaining the highest standards of quality, food safety and operational excellence.

Guided by our promise, “For Everyone, In Every Meal,” we are committed to delivering nutritious, reliable and locally produced food products while creating meaningful opportunities for our employees, customers and communities.

About the Role

To manage the handling, storage, and processing of grain to ensure a high-quality product while achieving sustainable production and financial results — in line with VKB’s commitment to excellence, accountability, and value creation.

Minimum requirements

• Qualified Wheat Miller
• 5–10 years’ experience in a similar role
• Willingness to work shifts
• Strong knowledge of food safety and health & safety legislation
• Clear criminal record
• Proven ability to add value through continuous improvement and problem-solving

Responsibilities:

• Perform daily reconciliation of raw materials to final product with accuracy and integrity
• Ensure equipment functionality through regular checks in collaboration with maintenance teams
• Lead and manage production staff, fostering teamwork and accountability
• Maintain strict quality control standards aligned with food safety requirements
• Ensure production targets are met through efficient and disciplined operations
• Promote and maintain excellent housekeeping standards
• Ensure full compliance with health, safety, and relevant legislation

Skills & Competencies

We are looking for candidates who embody VKB’s values through:

• Integrity & Accountability: Accurate, responsible, and dependable
• Teamwork: Strong collaboration and communication skills
• Continuous Improvement: Proactive in identifying efficiencies and solving problems
• Excellence: High attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Decision-Making: Ability to analyse situations and act effectively

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.