Agricultural Learnership Opportunity with VKB Agri Processors

VKB Agri Processors (Pty) Ltd, operating under Free State Oil (Pty) Ltd, is offering a Grain Handling Learnership opportunity in Villiers, Free State. This internship opportunity is designed for individuals who have completed Grade 12 and are seeking entry into the agricultural and grain handling industry.

The VKB Group is a farmer-owned agricultural company providing support to farmers while producing straight-from-the-farm foods for consumers. Represented by regional brands such as VKB, GWK, and NTK, the group operates across the full food supply chain including production, processing, logistics, and national and global market channels. With agriculture at its core, VKB continues to grow and evolve while building the agribusiness of the future.

This learnership provides structured workplace training aimed at developing practical and theoretical knowledge in grain receiving, handling, storage, hygiene, and safety standards.

About the Learnership

The Grain Handling Learner will receive structured workplace training within a production and grain handling environment. The programme focuses on equipping learners with practical skills and theoretical understanding relevant to the grain receiving and storage process.

The learner will support operational staff and participate in daily tasks while ensuring full compliance with quality, hygiene, and safety standards within the facility.

This opportunity is ideal for unemployed matriculants from Villiers and surrounding areas who are interested in starting a career within the agricultural processing sector.

Key Responsibilities

The learner will participate in theory training combined with practical exposure.

Scheduled daily cleaning tasks must be carried out in line with operational standards.

Cleaning of processing equipment and production lines must meet required standards, measured through testing of samples.

Deep cleaning of production areas will form part of the daily and scheduled duties.

Post-cleaning checks must be conducted to ensure all cleaning activities have been properly completed.

The learner will assist operational teams while adhering strictly to quality, hygiene, and safety requirements within the grain handling facility.

Workplace Environment

The role requires physical activity within a production and grain handling environment. Learners must be able to work in confined spaces and at heights where required.

Attention to safety standards and operational procedures is essential. Compliance with hygiene regulations and production protocols forms a critical part of daily responsibilities.

This is a hands-on training opportunity that prepares candidates for operational roles within the agricultural processing industry.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must have completed Grade 12.

Candidates must be able to read, write, and understand English well.

Applicants must be unemployed at the time of application.

Candidates must reside in Villiers or surrounding areas.

Applicants must be between the ages of 18 and 32 years old.

Desired Skills and Attributes

The ideal candidate should be a high performer who demonstrates strong work ethic and commitment.

Applicants must be hard-working and willing to participate actively in all assigned tasks.

The ability to work in confined spaces is required.

The ability to work at heights is necessary.

A willingness to learn and follow operational procedures is essential.

Employment Details

Position: Grain Handling Learner
Company: VKB Agri Processors (Pty) Ltd
Business Unit: Free State Oil (Pty) Ltd
Location: Villiers, Free State
Industry: Agriculture
Employment Type: Internship / Learnership
Minimum Experience: Entry Level
Closing Date: 15 February 2026

Important Application Notes

Use Google Chrome when accessing the VKB Career Portal.

Submit a clear copy of your CV in either PDF or Word format.

The CV must not contain handwriting.

Only upload your CV in the designated Upload CV section of the application form.

Do not upload a combined PDF containing ID, driver’s license, or additional documents. The system provides space to upload supporting documents separately.

When uploading a profile picture, ensure the minimum size is 300 x 300px.

VKB Group is an equal opportunity employer. Employment Equity plans and transformation strategies will be considered as part of the recruitment process. VKB Group supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities.

Apply for Grain Handling Learnership – Free State Oil

Eligible candidates who meet the requirements and are ready to begin a career in the grain handling and agricultural processing industry are encouraged to apply.

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If you do not receive feedback after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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