Intake Assistant - VKB Milling, Mokopane

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 its 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 operate across the entire food supply chain, including processing, logistics, storage, handling and national and international market channels.

This "house of brands", established with the support of our farmer shareholders, forms the foundation for building the agribusiness of the future.

More About Farm Foods

Farm Foods, a division of VKB Agri Processors (Pty) Ltd and part of the VKB Group, is a leading South African manufacturer of staple food products. Formed through the integration of VKB Milling, Vhembe Milling and GWK Farm Foods, Farm Foods supplies high-quality maize meal, flour, pasta, noodles and related products to households, bakeries, retailers and industrial customers across South Africa.
With production facilities located in Mokopane (Limpopo), Mashishing (Mpumalanga), Frankfort (Free State), Christiana (North - West) and Modderrivier (Northern Cape), Farm Foods is strategically positioned to serve markets nationwide while maintaining the highest standards of quality, food safety and operational excellence.

Guided by our promise, "For Everyone, In Every Meal," we are committed to delivering nutritious, reliable and locally produced food products while creating meaningful opportunities for our employees, customers and communities.

Why This Role Matters

The Intake Assistant is a critical link between incoming raw materials and the production process. By ensuring accurate receiving, recording, sampling, and quality verification of maize deliveries, this role helps maintain production efficiency, inventory accuracy, and food safety compliance. Your attention to detail and commitment to operational standards will directly support product quality and the smooth functioning of the milling operation. 

Why Join VKB?

At VKB, every employee contributes to a larger purpose of supporting farmers, producing quality food products, and strengthening the agricultural sector. Joining VKB Milling means becoming part of a values-driven organisation that promotes continuous learning, teamwork, accountability, and operational excellence.

You will work alongside dedicated colleagues who embody our values of being Humble, Hungry, Smart, Bold, and One Team, while gaining valuable experience within a dynamic food manufacturing environment where safety, quality, and customer satisfaction remain top priorities.

What Success Looks Like

• Delivers accurate and timely intake processing of incoming raw maize.
• Maintains reliable documentation, records, and inventory-related information.
• Supports efficient truck turnaround times and uninterrupted production flow.
• Ensures compliance with Health & Safety, Food Safety, GMP, and HACCP requirements.
• Identifies and escalates intake discrepancies or quality concerns promptly.
• Maintains clean, organised, and contamination-free intake areas.
• Supports effective collaboration between intake, quality, warehouse, and production teams.
• Contributes to inventory accuracy through correct weighing, grading, and stock allocation activities.

Who We Are Looking For

We are looking for a dependable and detail-oriented individual who enjoys working in an operational manufacturing environment and takes pride in accuracy and compliance.

The ideal candidate:

• Demonstrates strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Communicates effectively with colleagues across different departments.
• Works well under pressure while maintaining high standards.
• Takes ownership of responsibilities and follows procedures consistently.
• Understands the importance of food safety, quality, and workplace safety.
• Shows initiative when identifying and resolving operational challenges.
• Enjoys working as part of a team while remaining accountable for individual performance.
• Aligns with the VKB values of being Humble, Hungry, Smart, Bold, and One Team.

Qualifications

• Grade 10 or NQF Level 3 equivalent.

Essential Experience

• Experience in a manufacturing, milling, or agricultural environment would be advantageous. 

Competencies

• Attention to detail
• Communication
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Accountability
• Problem-solving
• Decision-making
• Adaptability
• Safety awareness
• Quality focus
• Planning and coordination

Skills Required

• Raw material receiving and intake administration
• Basic quality inspection and sampling
• Data capturing and record keeping
• Basic computer literacy (Microsoft Office and data capture systems)
• Documentation verification
• Food Safety, GMP, and HACCP awareness
• Health & Safety compliance
• Coordination across operational teams
• Inventory and stock handling support

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with receiving incoming maize deliveries.
• Verify supplier documentation, delivery notes, and weighbridge information.
• Capture load weights, moisture readings, and grading information accurately.
• Escalate discrepancies and non-conforming loads to the appropriate supervisor.
• Conduct visual inspections and assist with maize sampling activities.
• Support moisture testing and foreign matter checks.
• Adhere to all Health & Safety, Food Safety, GMP, and HACCP requirements.
• Maintain housekeeping and hygiene standards within the intake area.
• Coordinate with production, quality, warehouse, and logistics teams.
• Assist in directing vehicles to designated offloading points.
• Monitor intake equipment and report operational issues.
• Support stock rotation and raw material bin allocation activities.
• Maintain accurate intake records and documentation.
• Perform reasonable duties assigned by management to support operational requirements. 

Important Information for Applicants

VKB Group reserves the right to close or withdraw any vacancy at its discretion. All personal information submitted through the Career Portal will be used solely for recruitment purposes and, where applicable, for matters related to employment.

As an equal opportunity employer, VKB Group is committed to Employment Equity, transformation, and the inclusion of People with Disabilities. Our recruitment decisions are aligned with the VKB Group Employment Equity Plan and Transformation Strategy.

When applying, please ensure that:

• You use Google Chrome to access the Career Portal.
• You upload a clear and professional CV in PDF or Word format only.
• Your CV does not contain handwritten notes or markings.
• Supporting documents such as your ID, driver's licence, certificates, or other documentation are uploaded in the designated sections and not combined with your CV.
• Your profile photo meets the minimum size requirement of 300 x 300 pixels.

A Note on Honesty and Integrity

As part of the application process, you will be required to complete a screening questionnaire. We strongly encourage all candidates to answer every question honestly and accurately.

At VKB Group, our culture is rooted in the values of being Humble, Hungry, Smart, Bold, and Playing as One Team. We believe in building authentic relationships and making sound decisions based on trust and integrity. Misrepresenting qualifications, experience, competencies, criminal history, or any other information may result in your application being withdrawn or your employment being terminated should discrepancies be identified during verification processes.

We respect your time and ask that you respect ours by providing truthful information throughout the recruitment process. This helps ensure that we focus on candidates who are genuinely aligned with the requirements of the role and the values of our organisation.