Intake Assistant - VKB Milling, Mokopane at VKB Group

Why This Role Matters

• The Intake Assistant is a critical link between incoming raw materials and the production process. By ensuring accurate receiving, recording, sampling, and quality verification of maize deliveries, this role helps maintain production efficiency, inventory accuracy, and food safety compliance.
• Your attention to detail and commitment to operational standards will directly support product quality and the smooth functioning of the milling operation. 

Why Join VKB?

• At VKB, every employee contributes to a larger purpose of supporting farmers, producing quality food products, and strengthening the agricultural sector. Joining VKB Milling means becoming part of a values-driven organisation that promotes continuous learning, teamwork, accountability, and operational excellence.
• You will work alongside dedicated colleagues who embody our values of being Humble, Hungry, Smart, Bold, and One Team, while gaining valuable experience within a dynamic food manufacturing environment where safety, quality, and customer satisfaction remain top priorities.

What Success Looks Like

• Delivers accurate and timely intake processing of incoming raw maize.
• Maintains reliable documentation, records, and inventory-related information.
• Supports efficient truck turnaround times and uninterrupted production flow.
• Ensures compliance with Health & Safety, Food Safety, GMP, and HACCP requirements.
• Identifies and escalates intake discrepancies or quality concerns promptly.
• Maintains clean, organised, and contamination-free intake areas.
• Supports effective collaboration between intake, quality, warehouse, and production teams.
• Contributes to inventory accuracy through correct weighing, grading, and stock allocation activities.

Who We Are Looking For

We are looking for a dependable and detail-oriented individual who enjoys working in an operational manufacturing environment and takes pride in accuracy and compliance.

The ideal candidate:

• Demonstrates strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Communicates effectively with colleagues across different departments.
• Works well under pressure while maintaining high standards.
• Takes ownership of responsibilities and follows procedures consistently.
• Understands the importance of food safety, quality, and workplace safety.
• Shows initiative when identifying and resolving operational challenges.
• Enjoys working as part of a team while remaining accountable for individual performance.
• Aligns with the VKB values of being Humble, Hungry, Smart, Bold, and One Team.

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications

• Grade 10 or NQF Level 3 equivalent.

Essential Experience

• Experience in a manufacturing, milling, or agricultural environment would be advantageous. 

Competencies

• Attention to detail
• Communication
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Accountability
• Problem-solving
• Decision-making
• Adaptability
• Safety awareness
• Quality focus
• Planning and coordination

Skills Required

• Raw material receiving and intake administration
• Basic quality inspection and sampling
• Data capturing and record keeping
• Basic computer literacy (Microsoft Office and data capture systems)
• Documentation verification
• Food Safety, GMP, and HACCP awareness
• Health & Safety compliance
• Coordination across operational teams
• Inventory and stock handling support

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with receiving incoming maize deliveries.
• Verify supplier documentation, delivery notes, and weighbridge information.
• Capture load weights, moisture readings, and grading information accurately.
• Escalate discrepancies and non-conforming loads to the appropriate supervisor.
• Conduct visual inspections and assist with maize sampling activities.
• Support moisture testing and foreign matter checks.
• Adhere to all Health & Safety, Food Safety, GMP, and HACCP requirements.
• Maintain housekeeping and hygiene standards within the intake area.
• Coordinate with production, quality, warehouse, and logistics teams.
• Assist in directing vehicles to designated offloading points.
• Monitor intake equipment and report operational issues.
• Support stock rotation and raw material bin allocation activities.
• Maintain accurate intake records and documentation.
• Perform reasonable duties assigned by management to support operational requirements. 

Closing Date 24 October 2026