Artisan Assistant - VKB Engineering Services, Reitz at VKB Group

Why This Role Matters

• As an Artisan Assistant within Engineering Services, you will play an important supporting role in maintaining the equipment and infrastructure that keep our grain handling operations running efficiently. This position offers exposure to both mechanical and electrical maintenance activities while working alongside experienced artisans.
• It is an ideal opportunity for a practical, hands-on individual who enjoys working with tools, solving problems, and developing technical skills within a professional agricultural and engineering environment.

Why Join VKB?

• At VKB, you become part of an organisation that is deeply rooted in agriculture and driven by a purpose larger than itself. Your work will contribute to the smooth functioning of facilities that support food production and agricultural sustainability across South Africa.
• This role provides an opportunity to gain valuable exposure to engineering and maintenance practices, work with experienced professionals, and develop skills that can support future technical career growth. If you are eager to learn, committed to quality workmanship, and motivated by continuous improvement, VKB offers an environment where your contribution matters.

What Success Looks Like

• Supports safe and efficient maintenance activities across silo facilities.
• Delivers high-quality workmanship while following established standards and procedures.
• Maintains a clean, organised, and safe working environment.
• Contributes to the reliability and availability of engineering equipment and infrastructure.
• Builds practical technical knowledge through continuous learning and development.
• Supports artisans with preventative maintenance, repairs, and installations.
• Promotes compliance with health and safety requirements at all times.
• Demonstrates accountability, teamwork, and attention to detail in daily activities.

Who We Are Looking For

• We are looking for a dependable and motivated individual who enjoys practical work and takes pride in delivering quality results. The ideal candidate is eager to learn, follows instructions carefully, and maintains a strong focus on safety and workmanship.
• You should be comfortable working both independently and as part of a team, adaptable to changing operational requirements, and willing to travel to different sites when needed. Individuals who demonstrate a strong work ethic, a willingness to develop new technical skills, and a commitment to supporting colleagues will thrive in this role.

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications

• Grade 12 / NQF Level 4.
• Valid trade certificate will be advantageous.
• Valid driver's licence will be advantageous.

Essential Experience

• Practical exposure to both mechanical and electrical maintenance work.
• Experience using hand tools and maintenance equipment such as grinders, drills, and spanners.
• Basic troubleshooting ability within electrical and mechanical environments.
• Experience working in physically demanding environments.
• Exposure to maintenance, repair, fabrication, or related technical activities will be advantageous.

Competencies

• Safety awareness
• Accountability and responsibility
• Attention to detail
• Problem-solving ability
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Effective communication
• Adaptability and willingness to learn
• Initiative and self-management
• Quality orientation
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work in high dust environment
• Ability to work at heights
• Assent and descent stairs at a regular basis

Skills Required

Advantageous:

• Mechanical maintenance support
• Basic electrical maintenance support
• Inspection and maintenance practices
• Equipment and infrastructure maintenance
• Preventative maintenance support

Non-negotiable:

• Fault-finding and troubleshooting
• Safe use of hand and power tools
• Basic welding, cutting, and grinding skills
• Understanding of health and safety requirements
• Ability to read and follow work instructions

Key Responsibilities

• Assist artisans with preventative and corrective maintenance activities.
• Support electrical maintenance tasks under supervision.
• Assist with mechanical repairs, installations, and equipment servicing.
• Participate in inspections of silos, structures, valves, chutes, and related infrastructure.
• Perform cutting, grinding, fabrication, and basic welding activities where trained and authorised.
• Assist with the assembly and fitting of mechanical components.
• Support troubleshooting and basic fault-finding activities.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and operational standards.
• Travel to various VKB and silo sites to support maintenance activities and emergency repairs.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas in a clean and orderly condition.
• Work closely with maintenance teams and operational personnel during repairs and installations.
• Complete assigned work according to quality standards and supervisor instructions.
• Participate in technical training and development opportunities.

Closing Date 23 October 2026