Description:
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.
Job Description
The ideal team player will be responsible to diagnose and repair mechanical faults of diesel vehicles as well as conduct their routine maintenance in alignment with predefined work objectives (as per agreed standard operating procedures).
Requirements
- Grade 12 or NQF Level 4 Equivalent.
- QCTO Qualified Diesel Mechanic.
- A minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Diesel Technician post Trade Test.
- Code B Driving License required (Code EC preferred).
- The applicant should be in a good physical condition, an independent worker, self-motivated, able to work under pressure and without supervision.
- Position requires willingness to work long hours, incl. weekends when requested as well as overtime needed for breakdowns in 24 hours shifts.
- Microsoft office Literate
Duties and Responsibilities
- Attend and or lead of daily planning meetings.
- Respond and communicate on WhatsApp maintenance group, with regards to repair requests and breakdowns.
- Inspect, test, and listen to defective engines/parts to diagnose malfunctions.
- Repair the fault using existing parts where possible.
- Replace broken parts with new and reconditioned parts.
- Troubleshoot of hydraulic systems of Front loaders and Forklifts.
- Troubleshoot of engines, transmissions and differentials.
- Troubleshoot of electrical wiring of vehicles.
- Retest vehicles to ensure problem has been repaired.
- Keep accurate records of faults identified and repairs done to vehicles.
- Conduct routine maintenance checks on vehicles according to the relevant standard operating procedure.
- Perform routine maintenance such as changing oil, checking batteries, and lubricating equipment and machinery.
- Examine and adjust protective guards, loose bolts, and specified safety devices.
- Identify any mechanical problems and obtain authorization to carry out the necessary repairs whilst conducting these routine checks.
- Note wear patterns and make maintenance recommendations.
- Maintain of preventative maintenance procedures to minimize breakdowns.
- Keep accurate and detailed records of preventative maintenance checks and repairs completed.
- Carry out root cause analysis of breakdowns to stop re-occurrence of faults.
- Ensure all work is carried according to SHEQ and company standards.
- Ensure vehicle/equipment safety procedures are followed to avoid damage to engine components.
- Operate equipment and carry out all duties in a safe manner.
- Order of spare parts from spares shop.
- Maintain clean and organized of work areas and tools.
- Mentor of mechanical assistants and even train apprentices.
- Completion of timesheets for jobs completed.
- Completion and update date maintain of ISO checklists.
- Maintain good utilisation of job hours.
- Maintain equipment, protective clothing and work areas in a clean, tidy and safe condition.
- Any other ad hoc duties as may be required by management, which may include, but not limited to, housekeeping of garden and site, general site housekeeping, painting of infrastructure etc.
Skills Required
- Knowledge of health and safety procedures (PPE).
- Good communication skills.
- Accuracy and attention to details.
- Team player.
- Able to work under pressure.
- Good Problem-solving skill.
- Good Diagnostic skills.
- Good Time management.
Other Information
- The company can expire jobs at any time at their own discretion.
- VKB Group and/or its subsidiary companies will use any personal data collected through the job opportunities section of this website for recruitment purposes only and, should your application be successful, for purposes connected with your employment.
- 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.
- Things to take note of when applying through our Career Portal.
- Use Google Chrome when accessing the portal
- Clear copy of your CV in either PDF or Word
- The CV should not have handwriting on the document
- NB! Only Submit your CV on the Upload CV section of the application form and not a PDF that includes other documents such as ID, Driver’s License and other documents. The application form will make provision for the candidate to upload supporting documents.
- When uploading profile picture , make sure the minimum size uploaded is 300 x 300px
Requirements:
- Grade 12 or NQF Level 4 Equivalent.
- QCTO Qualified Diesel Mechanic.
- A minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Diesel Technician post Trade Test.
- Code B Driving License required (Code EC preferred).
- The applicant should be in a good physical condition, an independent worker, self-motivated, able to work under pressure and without supervision.
- Position requires willingness to work long hours, incl. weekends when requested as well as overtime needed for breakdowns in 24 hours shifts.
- Microsoft office Literate
- Attend and or lead of daily planning meetings.
- Respond and communicate on WhatsApp maintenance group, with regards to repair requests and breakdowns.
- Inspect, test, and listen to defective engines/parts to diagnose malfunctions.
- Repair the fault using existing parts where possible.
- Replace broken parts with new and reconditioned parts.
- Troubleshoot of hydraulic systems of Front loaders and Forklifts.
- Troubleshoot of engines, transmissions and differentials.
- Troubleshoot of electrical wiring of vehicles.
- Retest vehicles to ensure problem has been repaired.
- Keep accurate records of faults identified and repairs done to vehicles.
- Conduct routine maintenance checks on vehicles according to the relevant standard operating procedure.
- Perform routine maintenance such as changing oil, checking batteries, and lubricating equipment and machinery.
- Examine and adjust protective guards, loose bolts, and specified safety devices.
- Identify any mechanical problems and obtain authorization to carry out the necessary repairs whilst conducting these routine checks.
- Note wear patterns and make maintenance recommendations.
- Maintain of preventative maintenance procedures to minimize breakdowns.
- Keep accurate and detailed records of preventative maintenance checks and repairs completed.
- Carry out root cause analysis of breakdowns to stop re-occurrence of faults.
- Ensure all work is carried according to SHEQ and company standards.
- Ensure vehicle/equipment safety procedures are followed to avoid damage to engine components.
- Operate equipment and carry out all duties in a safe manner.
- Order of spare parts from spares shop.
- Maintain clean and organized of work areas and tools.
- Mentor of mechanical assistants and even train apprentices.
- Completion of timesheets for jobs completed.
- Completion and update date maintain of ISO checklists.
- Maintain good utilisation of job hours.
- Maintain equipment, protective clothing and work areas in a clean, tidy and safe condition.
- Any other ad hoc duties as may be required by management, which may include, but not limited to, housekeeping of garden and site, general site housekeeping, painting of infrastructure etc.
- Knowledge of health and safety procedures (PPE).
- Good communication skills.
- Accuracy and attention to details.
- Team player.
- Able to work under pressure.
- Good Problem-solving skill.
- Good Diagnostic skills.
- Good Time management.
- The company can expire jobs at any time at their own discretion.
- VKB Group and/or its subsidiary companies will use any personal data collected through the job opportunities section of this website for recruitment purposes only and, should your application be successful, for purposes connected with your employment.
- 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.
- Things to take note of when applying through our Career Portal.
- Use Google Chrome when accessing the portal
- Clear copy of your CV in either PDF or Word
- The CV should not have handwriting on the document
- NB! Only Submit your CV on the Upload CV section of the application form and not a PDF that includes other documents such as ID, Driver’s License and other documents. The application form will make provision for the candidate to upload supporting documents.
- When uploading profile picture , make sure the minimum size uploaded is 300 x 300px
11 Apr 2025;
from:
careers24.com