Introduction to the VKB Group

The VKB Group is an agricultural company, providing support to farmers and producing straight-from-the farm-foods for consumers. Apart from the various consumer brands, the VKB Group is also represented by its regional brands: VKB, GWK and NTK. Our roots are firmly planted in agriculture with farming at our core, continuously growing and evolving throughout the years.

Starting with providing everything needed on the farm to produce food, we now also operate in all areas of the food supply chain: processing, logistics, and national and global market channels.

This “house of brands” we’ve established with the support of our farmer shareholders is the foundation for building the agribusiness of the future.

More about

VKB Milling (Pty) Ltd is one of four subsidiaries of VKB Agri Processors (Pty) Ltd, the agri-processing division of the VKB Group. The VKB Group is a significant role player in the agricultural industry in South Africa and strives, through best practices, continuous improvement and world-class operations, to add meaningful value to the industry.

VKB Milling (Pty) Ltd operates white maize mills in Mokopane in Limpopo, and Mashishing in Mpumalanga, a wheat mill in Frankfort in the Free State as well as a maize mill in Christiana and a Wheat Mill in Modderrivier in the Northern Cape.

The company offers employees the opportunity to utilise and develop their skills and knowledge in a challenging and rewarding work environment.

Job Description

The purpose of the Grain Grader role is to ensure all incoming grain deliveries are accurately sampled, graded, weighed, and recorded in accordance with site procedures, quality standards, and regulatory requirements. The role supports efficient receival operations, protects product integrity, and ensures only compliant grain is accepted into storage or processing. As well as ensuring adherence to Health & Safety, Food Safety, and HACCP procedures

Requirements

• Grade 12 or NQF Level 4 Equivalent.
• Food Safety certificate
• Fumigation certification
• Grain Grades certification
• 2 – 3 years’ experience in a similar role in the grading industry.
• Experience in grain grading, agricultural receivals, or similar quality control role
• Experience with weighbridge operations and receival documentation (desirable)
• Knowledge of grain quality standards, grading procedures, and contamination controls

Duties and Responsibilities

Grain Quality Assessment

• Accurate sampling and grading of all incoming grain loads in line with approved standards and site procedures
• Consistent identification of grain quality issues, contamination, or non-conforming loads
• Clear communication of grading outcomes to relevant personnel

Weighbridge & Receival Accuracy

• Correct recording of gross, tare, and net weights for all receivals
• Accurate verification and entry of delivery and consignment details
• Timely processing of vehicles to support efficient receival operations

Compliance & Safety

• Full compliance with workplace health and safety, food safety, and biosecurity requirements
• Proper application of site procedures for rejected, segregated, or restricted grain loads
• Prompt reporting of incidents, hazards, and non-conformances
• Ensure adherence to Health & Safety, Food Safety, and HACCP procedures throughout the grading area.

Documentation & Reporting

• Complete and accurate receival, grading, and weighbridge records
• Reliable data to support inventory management and reporting
• Contribution to audits, inspections, and quality assurance processes

Site & Equipment Standards

• Clean, orderly, and safe receiving bay and weighbridge area
• Correct use and basic maintenance of grading and sampling equipment
• Timely reporting of equipment faults or operational issues

Skills Required

• Ability to work in a fast-paced outdoor/industrial environment
• Strong attention to detail and accurate record keeping
• Good communication and customer service skills
• Commitment to safety and quality procedures
• Basic computer and data entry skills

Other Information

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