Sample Taker - VKB Grain (Simba), Douglas at VKB Group

Job Description

• The Sample Taker is responsible for collecting accurate, high-quality samples from designated sources for testing and analysis.
• This role ensures that all samples are collected, labeled, transported, and stored in compliance with company protocols, safety regulations, and quality standards.
• The Sample Taker performs varied and complex tasks relating to the sampling of the plant for quality analysis, ensuring that all samples meet internal and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Minimum Qualification: Grade 10 certificate.
• Completed Sampler course 
• Willing to work overtime
• Medically Fit

Duties and Responsibilities

• The continuous sampling of the plant for quality analysis
• Maintaining safety regulations
• Assist with grading
• Sampling: Take a representative sample of each load as per regulation
• Determine poisonous seeds
• Loading of train and road trucks
• Ensure the sample room is maintained in a clean and safe manner
• Assist in all areas where support is required
• Ensure excellent service delivery
• Act as VKB ambassador

Skills Required

• Problem definition and analyses
• Communication
• Maintaining long term relationships
• Teamwork
• Compliance
• Organising
• Planning
• Personal resilience

Closing Date 29 March 2026