Learner Grain Grader- VKB Group x1
Job Details
- Job Title: Learner Grain Grader
- Company: VKB Grain (VKB Group)
- Location: Tweeling, Free State, South Africa
- Department: Other
- Employment Type: Learner / In-service Training Position
- Industry: Agriculture / Grain Handling
- Posted Date: 2 July 2026
- Closing Date: 15 July 2026
About VKB Group
The VKB Group is a leading South African agricultural company that supports farmers and operates throughout the agricultural value chain. Its operations include:
- Agricultural production support
- Grain handling and storage
- Food processing
- Logistics and distribution
- National and international agricultural markets
The company operates under several well-known regional brands, including VKB, GWK, and NTK.
Job Purpose
The Learner Grain Grader is responsible for assisting with the sampling, grading, and administration of grain deliveries while ensuring that all grading activities comply with statutory regulations and company procedures.
The position also provides on-the-job training where the successful candidate will complete compulsory grain grading courses to become a qualified grain grader.
Job Description
The successful candidate will:
- Oversee the grain sample-taking process.
- Grade grain according to legal grading standards.
- Ensure compliance with statutory grain grading regulations.
- Assist with grain receiving and dispatch administration.
- Complete all required in-service grain grading training.
- Support daily operational and administrative functions at the grain silo.
Key Responsibilities
Grain Grading
- Take grain samples correctly.
- Grade grain according to prescribed procedures.
- Ensure grading complies with statutory regulations.
- Maintain consistency and accuracy in grading results.
- Complete compulsory grain grading courses successfully.
Grain Logistics
- Assist with incoming grain administration.
- Assist with outgoing grain administration.
- Record grain movement accurately.
- Support silo logistics and operational activities.
Administration
- Complete daily administrative duties.
- Capture grading information accurately.
- Maintain documentation and records.
- Process grain-related paperwork.
Customer Service & Dispute Resolution
- Handle customer enquiries professionally.
- Facilitate the resolution of grading disputes.
- Assist in solving operational challenges.
Compliance
- Follow company procedures.
- Adhere to grain grading legislation.
- Maintain quality standards.
- Support workplace safety requirements.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have:
- Grade 12 (Matric) or NQF Level 4 qualification.
- Basic computer literacy.
- Administrative background.
- Good communication skills.
- Clear criminal record.
- Traceable references.
Advantageous Qualifications and Experience
The following will be beneficial:
- Previous experience in the agricultural sector.
- Knowledge of grain handling.
- Exposure to grain grading.
- Experience in administration.
Training Requirements
The successful candidate will complete:
- All compulsory Grain Grading Courses.
- In-service practical grain grading training.
- Workplace-based learning programmes required by VKB.
Required Skills
Candidates should demonstrate:
- Excellent attention to detail.
- High level of accuracy.
- Thoroughness.
- Teamwork.
- Good communication skills.
- Problem-solving ability.
- Analytical thinking.
- Quick decision-making.
- Organisational skills.
- Ability to work under pressure.
Personal Attributes
The ideal candidate should be:
- Honest and reliable.
- Responsible.
- Professional.
- Willing to learn.
- Self-motivated.
- Detail-oriented.
- Able to work independently.
- Customer-focused.
- Adaptable.
Working Environment
The Learner Grain Grader will work in a grain handling environment, which may include:
- Grain silos
- Receiving areas
- Dispatch facilities
- Administrative offices
The role combines office-based administration with operational duties in grain handling facilities.
Career Development Opportunities
This learner position provides valuable experience in:
- Grain grading
- Grain quality control
- Agricultural operations
- Grain logistics
- Agricultural administration
- Silo operations
- Compliance with agricultural legislation
Successful completion of the required training can open opportunities for advancement into qualified Grain Grader and other agricultural operations roles within the VKB Group.
Application Notes
Applicants should ensure that:
- Their CV is uploaded in PDF or Word format.
- The CV contains no handwritten notes.
- Supporting documents (such as ID and driver’s licence) are uploaded only in the designated sections of the application form.
- A profile picture of at least 300 × 300 pixels is uploaded.
- Google Chrome is used when accessing the VKB Careers Portal.
Employment Equity
VKB Group is an equal opportunity employer. Appointments will be made in accordance with the company’s Employment Equity Plan and Transformation Strategy. Applications from persons with disabilities are encouraged.