Job Description

IntroductionVKB Agriculture (Pty) Ltd is a dynamic agricultural company in the Northeast Free State with interests in which strives towards healthy and modern business practices offers employees the opportunity to utilise and develop their knowledge and skills in a competitive work environment. We offer you the opportunity to work in the countryside.Crown Bag (Pty) Ltd is a packing material manufacturer situated in Harrismith in the Eastern Free State. Crown Bag (Pty) Ltd is a subsidiary of VKB Landbou (Pty) Ltd and part of the VKB Group. The investment in this company is in line with the Group's strategy to focus on integration opportunities in the agricultural value chain and results in a decrease in input costs for producers.
Take full control and responsibility of the technical department and its staff at the business site. Ensure that repairs and maintenance to machinery are carried out in accordance with technical specifications, company OEM standards, and approved practices.Job Requirements

• Grade 12 or NQF Level 4
• The incumbent must have a certified trade qualification
• Minimum of 5 years' experience required after the trade certificate was awarded
• Experience with Triumph or bag-making machines/industry will be advantageous
• Knowledge of asset care and maintenance is required

• Technical Expertise in machinery maintenance, particularly in the bag-making industry or similar manufacturing environments
• Problem-Solving skills to diagnose and resolve issues quickly
• Leadership and Team Management to effectively manage staff and tasks
• Budget Management experience, with a focus on managing OPEX and CAPEX
• Innovation and Continuous Improvement to drive advanced maintenance systems and process enhancements

• Responsible for managing the technical department and its staff, ensuring that the required work is done on time, in full, and to the required standards
• Responsible for ensuring that the required planned/preventative and operator maintenance is scheduled and completed
• Required to perform physical maintenance work on equipment
• Setting up a critical spare parts list and aligning the maintenance spares store with these parts (stock)
• Develop ideas to prevent breakdowns within the plant, moving towards more planned and preventative maintenance rather than just performing breakdown repairs
• Work closely with the production planner and production manager
• Ensure power and water supply to the plant is stable and in working condition
• Draw up and manage the technical budget, including both OPEX and CAPEX
• Focus on innovation and the transition to systems of OEM maintenance and parts storage
• Perform any other duties as required by management

VKB Group