Junior Grain Grader - VKB Grain, Rietrivier at VKB Group

Job Description

• This position is based at our Rietrivier Grain Silo near Jacobsdal , a small farming town in the Free State province of South Africa that reflects the heart of South Africa’s agricultural landscape. Working in this area offers the opportunity to be closely connected to farming operations and to make a meaningful impact within local farming communities.

Requirements

• Grade 12 or NQF4
• Experience in the agriculture sector will be advantageous
• Minimum 1-2 experience in a similar role
• Grain Grading course (Maize and Wheat)
• All relevant Grading courses to be completed through in-service training
• Excellent communication skills
• Thorough, precise and accurate
• Constantly adding value to the current functions of the vacancy
• Clear criminal record
• Traceable references 
• Computer literate
• Code 8 Driver's License would serve as an advantage 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Grain grading according to procedures and regulations
• Logistic function, incoming and outgoing grain administration
• Job-related administrative functions
• Handling, facilitating and solving of disputes
• Pass all compulsory courses 
• Report any quality discrepancies directly to the senior;
• Provide general support to the department such as accurate tracking of stock control cards
• Assist with the administrative functions related to security, health and safety aspects
• Manage client services by ensuring processes are in place to prevent escalation of client complaint

Skills Required

• Verbal
• Thorough, precise and accurate
• Teamplayer
• Quick decision making
• Problem definition and analyses
• Computer literate
• Responsible
• Punctual
• Good administration skills

Closing Date 09 June 2026