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 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" we've established with the support of our farmer shareholders is the foundation for building the agribusiness of the future
More about
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 environ

Responsible for performing skilled work in the installation, maintenance, repair, testing and commissioning of electrical and electronic equipment and systems, wiring, fixtures, apparatus, and control equipment. May also work on electrical transmission and distribution equipment and perform other related work as required.
Requirements

• Grade 12 or NQF 4 equivalent.
• Wireman's Licence.
• A valid Trade Certificate as an Electrician or Millwright.
• At least 3 years electrical experience in maintenance as a qualified Electrician.
• Experience in high and low voltage connections.
• PLC & VSD experience and ability to read electrical plans.
• FMCG Experience will be an added advantage.
• Programming of PLC and related electronics.
• CB - Code B driver's license.
• Must be able and willing to work overtime including shifts when required.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Reduce breakdowns and downtimes periods in the plant to limit unnecessary costs.
• Ensure preventative scheduled maintenance are done as scheduled according to company procedures and standards.
• Work with management to ensure all machinery and infrastructure function electrically optimal on a continuous basis.
• Ensure the workshop comply with occupational health and safety requirements.
• Do fault finding and problem solving on electrical equipment.
• Reduce breakdowns and downtime periods.
• Solving of electrical problems from operational manager as specified in the job card.
• Keep informed on newest electrical technology with regards to better functioning, energy saving and safety.
• Complete all compulsory training interventions allocated by the direct Manager successfully.
• Daily housekeeping.
• Maintaining a professional attitude and appearance.
• Any other duties as may be required by management.

Skills Required

• Good mathematical/analytical skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Excellent client service.
• Conflict handling.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to follow directions, instructions and work as a team member.
• Ability to function independently and in a team.

Other Information

• The company can expire jobs at any time at their own discretion.
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• VKB Group is an equal opportunity employer. VKB Group's approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process aligned to VKB Group's Employment Equity & Transformation Strategy. VKB Group actively supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities
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