Introduction

Grain Field Chickens, a subsidiary of VKB Agriculture (PTY)Ltd, is a dynamic role player in the integrated broiler industry with an abattoir in Reitz in the North Eastern Free State. We offer you the opportunity to establish yourself within a professional, corporate environment in the countryside.

JOB FUNCTION

The Engineering TVET Graduate/ Intern position will develop core skills in the areas outlined below by undertaking the required on-the-job training, by assisting Maintenance Planner with different Admin-related tasks to obtain valuable on-the-job experience. 

Requirements

• TVET College N4–N6 Certificate in Engineering (NQF5 Equivalent).
• Type: Either Electrical, Mechanical Fitting & Turning or Mechanical Boiler-making.
• Must be unemployed and require practical experience (Work Integrated Learning/ WIL) or in-service training internship, to complete qualification (NQF6 Diploma).
• Must NOT have benefitted from an internship or Learnership program before.
• Must be joining an Internship/ Graduate Program for the first time.
• Computer Literate in MS office package is essential.
• A willingness to work overtime including weekends, when required.

Duties and Responsibilities

Please note the tasks outlined below will be performed under the guidance and supervision of the applicable trainer, until such a time the candidate is signed off as fully competent in all areas:

Accurate data capturing.

• Opening and closing of job cards.
• Scanning documents onto File Director.
• General filing of documents within required deadline.
• Compiling Reports and taking minutes.
• Daily checking to ensure that all engineering downtime reported on production sheets are fully captured on the CMMS.
• Review the planning department’s weekly performance as required.
• Ensure daily compliance to work planning and control procedure.
• Assist in planning and administration of statutory inspections.
• Provide On-Key (CMMS) support to users.
• Participating in relevant daily production/engineering review meetings and following up on any requests raised in the meetings.
• Keeping a filing system in place for easy access to any information needed by management or auditors.
• Keeping attendance records.
• Periodic review of preventive maintenance schedules and keeping a record thereof.
• Ensure maintenance personnel understand required job card detail and importance of information.
• Ensure all relevant performance measurement data/graphs by means of daily, weekly and monthly reports.
• Ensure correct capturing procedures are being followed on On-Key.
• Ensure all data is entered systematically, accurately and verified regularly.
• Other Administrative within the Engineering Department.
• Any other duties as may be required by management.

 Skills Required

• High level of computer literacy and the ability to learn how to use the On Key System and other relevant Engineering Dept. Systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with colleagues at all levels.
• Able to work appropriately with confidential and sensitive information.
• Analytical and meticulous attention to detail.
• Thorough approach to work.
• Excellent organisational skills including ability to manage time and prioritise effectively.
• Able to work independently, as well as a team player.
• Able to set and achieve deadlines and give regular updates on progress.
• Approachable, helpful and enjoys working with people.
• Able to engage and work with internal and external stakeholders.
• Able to adapt and innovate quickly.
• Able to take ownership of area of responsibility.
• Able to always maintain strict confidentiality.
  

• The company can expire jobs at any time at our own discretion. Should you not have received a response within 4 weeks of the closing date of this advert, please consider your application as unsuccessful.
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• VKB Group is an equal opportunity employer. VKB Group’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process aligned to VKB Group’s Employment Equity & Transformation Strategy. VKB Group actively supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities.