Job Description<\/p>\n
\tTo ensure all refrigeration projects, initiatives and processes are in conformance with Grain Field Chickens\u2019 established policies and objectives. Plans and directs all aspects of the refrigeration activities within the organization including, but not limited to managing and ensuring the scheduling, installation, repair and maintenance of all refrigeration equipment and instrumentation.<\/p>\n
Job requirements<\/p>\n
\tGrade 12 \/ NQF 4 Equivalent.
\n\tQualified Fitter or Millwright would be advantageous.
\n\tRefrigeration Diploma and Ammonia Safe Handling a must.
\n\tMin 5 Years Processing Plant experience on Refrigeration Management level within a Poultry Abattoir.
\n\tStrong knowledge of OHS Act.
\n\tStrong knowledge of Ammonia legislation\/ MHI legislation.
\n\tKnowledge of General Machinery Regulations.
\n\tComputer literate (Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word).
\n\tCB – Code B driver\u2019s license and own reliable transport.
\n\tA willingness to work shifts\/ overtime incl. on weekends where required.<\/p>\n
Duties and Responsibilities<\/p>\n
\tManagement of the total spend for Refrigeration department against budget through reviewing and putting control measures in place on a daily basis.
\n\tProvide input to the Engineering manager to co-create and commit to an appropriate budget during the annual budgeting process.
\n\tObtain quotes on daily basis and follow up on deliveries of spares for relevant department.
\n\tEnsure critical spares available in Engineering store.
\n\tOptimizing cost savings and cost control in relevant department by reducing consumption and waste on key operating cost components.
\n\tWork with the Engineering manager to ensure accurate reporting and draw up SOP\u2019s and quality standards for relevant department.
\n\tTo facilitate and coordinate the human resources function within the relevant department daily.
\n\tPerforms work inspections and checks for completeness of tasks.
\n\tOptimize labour and supervision to ensure all personnel are utilized effectively and adjust needs as plant requirements change.
\n\tImplement ongoing shop-floor system and measurement of relevant departments against set standards.
\n\tDaily facility \/ equipment inspections and handovers between shifts in place for relevant departments.
\n\tManage to achieve relevant targets at lowest possible cost while adhering to work specifications, audit requirements and product quality for relevant departments.
\n\tConstantly find ways to improve downtime, efficiencies, water & power usage and throughput.
\n\tCheck that best operating practices are adhered to and that the relevant data is recorded while driving and managing targets for relevant departments.
\n\tDevelops a daily work schedule for all activities to be performed to ensure the smooth operation of all teams, minimize downtime and overtime taking food safety imperatives into consideration.
\n\tEnsure machinery and equipment required for production is all in good working order and sufficient.
\n\tEffective financial management by monitoring controllable costs in relevant department.
\n\tIdentifying discrepancies and contribute to cost saving strategies.
\n\tMonitor own department performance to ensure revenue targets are achieved.
\n\tEnsures the neatness \/ housekeeping of relevant areas of responsibility.
\n\tEnsures all staff follows safety rules and regulations as per GFC safety plan.
\n\tTo liaise with internal departments on an ongoing basis to ensure quality service and products.
\n\tTo complete all compulsory training interventions allocated by direct manager successfully.
\n\tTo mentor all employees concerned and train them to establish and maintain standards, best practices and processes.
\n\tTo identify and coordinate the training needs of the employees concerned on an ongoing basis.
\n\tAny other duties as may be required by management.<\/p>\n
Skills Required<\/p>\n
\tTechnical-minded.
\n\tPeople Management skills.
\n\tExcellent planning skills.
\n\tStrong administration and reporting skills.
\n\tMust be a Team player.
\n\tAbility to work under pressure.
\n\tGood communication skills.
\n\tAnalytical thinking.
\n\tAccuracy and attention to detail.
\n\tBe self-motivated, enthusiastic, and trustworthy.<\/p>\n
Deadline:3rd September,2025<\/p>\n
go to method of application \u00bb<\/p>\n
Apply via company website ( ) or<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_promoted":"","_job_location":"","_application":"","_company_name":"VKB Group","_company_website":"","_company_tagline":"","_company_twitter":"","_company_video":"","_filled":0,"_featured":0,"_remote_position":0,"_job_salary":"","_job_salary_currency":"","_job_salary_unit":""},"job_listing_region":[25],"job-types":[12],"class_list":{"0":"post-17583","1":"job_listing","2":"type-job_listing","3":"status-expired","4":"hentry","5":"job_listing_region-free-state","7":"job-type-full-time"},"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-listings\/17583","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-listings"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/job_listing"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=17583"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"job_listing_region","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job_listing_region?post=17583"},{"taxonomy":"job_listing_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-types?post=17583"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}