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Job Description

• The Junior Nutritionist is responsible for supporting the formulation, quality, and nutritional management of animal feed products to ensure optimal animal performance, cost effectiveness, legal compliance, and customer satisfaction.
• The role assists with feed formulations, raw material evaluations, quality monitoring, technical support, and continuous improvement initiatives within the feed mill operation.

Requirements

• BSc Degree or Diploma in Animal Science, Animal Nutrition, Agricultural Science, or related field.
• 1–3 years’ experience in animal nutrition or feed manufacturing environment preferred.
• Exposure to feed formulation systems and feed mill operations will be advantageous.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Support the maintenance and updating of feed formulations on formulation software.
• Monitor nutritional specifications to ensure feed consistency and performance.
• Assist in evaluating alternative raw materials and feed additives for cost savings and nutritional value.
• Support least-cost formulation processes while maintaining product quality standards.
• Assist with feed trials and performance monitoring where required.
• Monitor raw material quality and nutritional parameters.
• Assist with the interpretation of laboratory results and nutritional analyses.
• Support quality assurance processes to ensure compliance with internal standards and industry regulations.
• Work closely with Quality Control personnel regarding moisture levels, contamination risks, nutrient deviations, and product consistency.
• Investigate quality-related deviations and assist with corrective actions.
• Support the management of rework materials and ingredient utilization.
• Liaise with production personnel to ensure correct feed manufacturing according to formulation specifications.
• Assist production teams with technical queries related to feed formulations and ingredient usage.
• Monitor batching accuracy and adherence to formulation instructions.
• Assist in managing formulation updates during raw material shortages or operational constraints.
• Participate in feed mill troubleshooting relating to pellet quality, mixing consistency, and feed performance.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, feed safety standards, and relevant industry regulations including Animal Feed Manufacturers Association (AFMA) requirements where applicable.
• Maintain accurate formulation records, nutritional data, and technical documentation.
• Assist with technical reporting and data analysis.
• Support stock management initiatives related to raw materials and additives.
• Participate in audits and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide basic technical support to sales teams and customers regarding feed products and feeding programs.
• Assist in resolving customer complaints related to feed quality or animal performance.
• Support on-farm investigations and technical visits where required.

Knowledge & Skills

• Basic understanding of animal nutrition principles.
• Knowledge of feed ingredients and raw materials.
• Understanding of feed manufacturing processes.
• Computer literacy, including Microsoft Excel and formulation software.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced production environment.
• Attention to detail and numerical accuracy.

Closing Date 29 May 2026

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Your Role

• We are looking for a qualified Millwright to join our Engineering Services team in Barkly-West / Christiana. You will play a crucial role in ensuring our plant and equipment run efficiently, reliably, and safely.
• You will be responsible for installing, maintaining, testing, and commissioning electrical, electronic, and mechanical systems — including electrical transmission and distribution equipment — while performing preventative maintenance to reduce breakdowns and downtime.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, repair, and commission electrical, electronic, and mechanical equipment and systems at the plant, as well as work on electrical transmission and distribution equipment
• Reduce breakdowns and downtimes periods in the relevant business unit to limit unnecessary costs
• Perform preventative maintenance according to schedule, ensuring machinery operates optimally.
• Conduct fault-finding and problem-solving on electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Report breakdowns and machine failures to management; accurately complete job cards and daily log sheets.
• Continuously identify opportunities for improvement on equipment and installations.
• Liaise with internal departments to ensure quality of service and products.
• Mentor team members to follow standard processes and practices, ensuring efficiency and reduced downtime.
• Comply with VKB’s Occupational Health and Safety standards.
• Complete all compulsory training interventions.

Requirements

• Grade 12 / NQF Level 4.
• Valid Trade Certificate: Millwright (essential).
• Strong mechanical and electrical experience (both fields essential).
• 3-6 Years relevant experience
• Code B driver’s license.
• Must travel between Barkly-West and Cristiana
• Clear criminal record.

Skills & Competencies

• Ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks.
• Strong problem-solving and fault-finding skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Committed to continuous improvement and quality outcomes.

Closing Date 27 May 2026

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Job Description 

• The position includes:   Performs general tasks, requiring the briefest induction

Requirements

• Grade 12 or NQF4 
• Able to perform hard manual labour 
• Constantly adding value to the function of the job

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for general tidiness 
• Cleaning duties 
• ADHOC duties as assigned from time to time 
• Assist customers/suppliers with loading and offloading of stock as required according to policies and procedures 
• General housekeeping of premises
• Customer service
• Stock control 

Skills

• Service orientation 
• Accurate, thorough and precise 

 Closing Date 21 May 2026

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Job Description 

• The position includes: Performs general tasks, requiring the briefest induction

Requirements

• Grade 12 or NQF4 
• Able to perform hard manual labour 
• Constantly adding value to the function of the job

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for general tidiness 
• Cleaning duties 
• ADHOC duties as assigned from time to time 
• Assist customers/suppliers with loading and offloading of stock as required according to policies and procedures 
• General housekeeping of premises
• Customer service
• Stock control 

Skills

• Service orientation 
• Accurate, thorough and precise 

Closing Date 22 May 2026

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About the Role:

• Oversees sample taking process and ensures the grading of grain in accordance with statutory requirements.

About the Location – Lehau, Limpopo

• This position is based in Lehau, a rural community in Limpopo 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
• All relevant Grading courses to be completed through in-service training
• Computer literate Administration back ground
• Excellent communication skills
• Thorough, precise and accurate
• Constantly adding value to the current functions of the vacancy
• Clear criminal record
• Traceable references 

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 

Skills Required

• Thorough, precise and accurate
• Teamplayer
• Quick decision making
• Problem definition and analyses

 Closing Date 27 May 2026

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Job Description

• Attending to customers need with regards to required fuel and lubricants.

Requirements

• Grade 12 / NQF 4
• Code 14 driver's license with PDP would serve as an advatage 
• Numerate
• Able to perform well under pressure
• Clean Criminal Record
• Precise and accurate

Duties and Responsibilities

• Balance Fuel sales after every end of shift
• Identify discrepancies and be able to solve Problems
• Customer service
• Ensure that the customer received the correct fuel as required by the vehicle and requested by the customer

Skills

• Decision making
• Problem definition and analyses
• Team Work
• Written Communication
• Compliance
• Organising
• Planning
• Personal resilience

 Closing Date 24 May 2026

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Job Description

• Responsible for the profitable management of the silo in the Free State. Further, a Silo Manager is responsible for overseeing the storage, handling, quality control, and movement of grain or other bulk agricultural products within a silo or grain storage facility.
• The role ensures safe operations, accurate inventory management, equipment maintenance, and compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.

Requirements

• Grade 12 or NQF4
• Successful completion of the New Manager's Program (or relevant)
• Proven industry management experience of 3-5 years is essential
• All appropriate grain grading and silo operating courses are essential
• Constantly adding value to the industry by reaching the organizational, operational and strategic goals
• Computer Literate in MS Office

Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitor flow of grain continuously
• Continuous grain protection through fumigation
• Monitor of grain tube temperature and report deviation to superior
• Measure grain tubes according to policy and safety regulations
• Responsible for input trade duties
• Operate silo according to the VKB Group policy and regulations
• Inventory management
• Financial and administrative management
• Infrastructure management
• General management
• Customer service

Skills

• Responsible
• Punctual
• Conflict management skills
• Initiative
• Teamwork
• Decision making
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Leadership skills
• Time management

Closing Date 24 May 2026