Millwright - VKB Milling, Frankfort

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 weve established with the support of our farmer shareholders is the foundation for building the agribusiness of the future. Our purpose Touch lives for the better: We always aim to make a positive impact in peoples lives: our employees, producers, clients, communities and the larger industry. And, through collaboration with this group of people, we strive to make an even bigger and longer lasting impact in the lives of all South Africans. Values We live by five important values: We are HUMBLE We acknowledge that we are blessed We are HUNGRY We do not settle for mediocre We are BOLD We do what is right, even if it scares us We are SMART We consider our words and actions We are TEAM PLAYERS No-one can do this alone Our legacy For the Love of the Land: We do it all for our legacy and the love of nature, people, country, sustainability and progress. VKB Milling (Pty) Ltd is one of four subsidiaries of VKB Agri Processors (Pty) Ltd, the agri-processing division of the VKB Group. The VKB Group is a significant role player in the agricultural industry in South Africa and strives, through best practices, continuous improvement and world-class operations, to add meaningful value to the industry. VKB Milling (Pty) Ltd operates white maize mills in Mokopane and Louis Trichardt in Limpopo, and Mashishing in Mpumalanga, as well as a wheat mill and bakery in Frankfort in the Free State. The company offers employees the opportunity to utilise and develop their skills and knowledge in a challenging and rewarding work environment. Job Description Install , maintain, test and commission electrical, electronic and mechanical equipment and systems at the plant, as well as work on electrical transmission and distribution equipment and carries out preventative maintenance. Requirements Grade 12/ NQF 4 with Math and Science as subjects Completed N2: Millwright (Math, Engineering Science, Engineering Drawing and Plater Trade Theory) High fault finding and problem solving skills Keen interest in the FMCG and Agriculture sectors Must have a valid Drivers license Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines Willing to work overtime and perform standby duties when required Ability to function independently and as a member of a team Ability to identify and solve problems Duties and Responsibilities Install, maintain, repair, test and commission electrical, electronic and mechanical equipment and systems in the plant as well as work on electrical distribution and reticulation equipment Manufacture, fit and repair machine components and related equipment Reduce Breakdowns and ensure maximum equipment availability Fault finding on mechanical and electrical equipment Perform Preventative Maintenance tasks on mechanical and electrical equipment in the plant Skills Required Effective communication, verbal and written Team Player Problem Solving Analytical and precise Attention to detail

Location: Free State, ZA

Posted Date: 11/8/2024