VKB Grain Grader Learnership 2025
Want to break into agriculture? VKB Agriculture’s 2025 Grain Grader Learnership in Reitz, Free State, offers unemployed South Africans with a Grade 12 a chance to gain skills, earn a stipend, and qualify as a Grain Grader.
What’s the VKB Grain Grader Learnership?
VKB Agriculture, a dynamic co-operative in Northeast Free State and Limpopo, runs this learnership to train candidates in grain grading. You’ll master statutory grading processes, complete in-service courses, and work at VKB’s Reitz silo, earning an NQF-aligned qualification.
What You’ll Do
- Oversee grain sample collection and grading per regulations
- Complete compulsory grading courses via in-service training
- Perform administrative tasks for silo operations
- Solve problems through analysis to ensure quality
Why Apply?
- Paid Stipend: Earn ~R3,500–R5,000/month (based on similar programmes)
- Qualification: Gain a Grain Grader certificate
- Job Prospects: 50%+ of learners secure agri roles
- No Experience Needed: Grade 12 is enough to start
- Supportive Environment: VKB emphasizes skill growth
Are You Eligible?
You qualify if you:
- Are a South African citizen with a valid ID
- Have a Grade 12 (NQF 4) certificate
- Are unemployed and live near Reitz, Free State
- Have basic computer literacy (MS Office is a plus)
- Show problem-solving and communication skills
- Agriculture experience is a bonus but not required
How to Apply
- Apply online at VKB’s careers portal (search “Grain Grader Learnership 2025”)
- Submit:
- Updated CV
- Certified Grade 12 certificate
- Certified SA ID copy
- Profile picture (300x300px)
- Apply by 31 March 2025. No response within 7 days means you didn’t make it
- Questions? Contact VKB HR via careers@vkb.co.za
Where’s It Going?
Train in Reitz, gaining skills for roles like grain grader or silo assistant. Past learners have joined VKB or firms like OVK. With agriculture driving 2.4% of SA’s GDP in 2025, your skills will be in demand.
Does It Work?
VKB’s learnerships train dozens yearly, with many securing jobs due to hands-on training and industry demand. The programme’s focus on statutory grading and mentorship ensures you’re job-ready.
Apply Now
Verify details on www.vkb.co.za to avoid scams. Apply today to grow in agriculture.
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