Maintenance Assistant - Grain Field Chickens Abattoir, Reitz

The VKB Group is a modern, dynamic and leading agricultural enterprise that has for the past 100 years, constantly focused on progressively managing solutions for the changing and various needs of agricultural producers and related stakeholders. Its head office is in Reitz, approximately 200km south of Johannesburg. The VKB Group as a top agricultural company, proudly boasts an extended network of industries that manages as many as possible of the commodities that are produced within its service region. Job Description The successful incumbent will be responsible for assisting a qualified artisan with the day-to-day duties in a particular trade and will have sufficient relevant experience to perform the assistant work required. Job Requirements Grade 12 or NQF Level 4 Equivalent. N2 Certificate - Electrical or Mechanical. Related mechanical courses done will be advantageous. 2 Years' experience in a similar position in a chicken abattoir/ manufacturing plant. Thorough understanding of health & safety requirements. Basic awareness/ knowledge of Poultry Plant Machinery. Willingness to work overtime incl. shifts, weekends/ holidays when required. Duties and Responsibilities Will be the assistant to the artisan with the following: Will be responsible for maintaining, cleaning, and sorting of the workshop. Limit downtime in the plant to prevent unnecessary loss of production. Daily inspection of all machinery and tools inside the production plant and writing a report about inspection findings. Ensure monthly planned maintenance on all machinery and tools are done as specified. Inspect conveyers continuously to ensure conveyers are operational and functional in order for production to continue. Repair all relevant buildings and infrastructure on request of management. Apply and enforce ISO / HACCP / Occupational health and safety / 20 keys in the workplace (must be aware of all the safety requirements). Assist with breakdowns in the plant to repair damage as soon as possible and ensure minimum breakdown time. To liaise with internal departments on an ongoing basis to ensure the quality of service and products. Perform any other duties as may be required by management. Skills Required Good observation and analytical skills. Good communication skills. Attention to detail. Excellent client service orientation. Conflict handling. Ability to work under pressure. Ability to follow directions, instructions and work as a team member. Closing Date 07 September 2026