VKB Group – General Worker

VKB Group is recruiting permanent General Workers for two different operations in the Free State. One opportunity is based in the DAF Unit at the Grain Field Chickens Abattoir in Reitz, while the other supports VKB Retail operations in Frankfort.

Both vacancies are classified as entry-level positions and require Grade 12 or an NQF Level 4 equivalent. However, applicants should read the individual requirements carefully because the working environments and responsibilities are not the same.

Important: The Reitz vacancy involves industrial cleaning and basic equipment-support duties in a poultry abattoir. The Frankfort vacancy involves loading, offloading, cleaning, housekeeping and customer assistance at a VKB Retail operation.

At a glance

Important difference between the vacancies

These vacancies share the General Worker title but should not be treated as identical positions.

The Reitz position is based in a poultry-processing environment and includes cleaning production areas, monitoring machinery and assisting with basic maintenance work.

The Frankfort position is based within VKB Retail and focuses on loading and offloading stock, premises cleaning, general housekeeping and customer assistance.

Applicants may apply for either or both positions, but a separate application must be submitted for each vacancy.

Vacancy 1: General Worker DAF Unit – Reitz

This position supports the DAF Unit and related operational areas at the Grain Field Chickens Abattoir in Reitz.

The official vacancy states that the General Worker will perform activities around the DAF Unit, feather area, sump area and wider abattoir according to established instructions, policies and procedures.

What the DAF Unit role involves

The vacancy does not explain the DAF abbreviation. Applicants should therefore avoid expanding or interpreting the term unless Grain Field Chickens provides that information during recruitment or training.

The listed duties show that the position involves industrial cleaning, monitoring operational equipment, reporting faults and assisting with limited maintenance activities.

Reitz duties and responsibilities

• Clean the DAF Unit.
• Clean the feather press.
• Clean the sump pit and sump area.
• Clean the feather-handling area.
• Wash equipment according to operational requirements.
• Report damaged or broken machines and equipment to the shift controllers.
• Assist with inspecting broken shackles and yokes on the airline chiller during start-up.
• Monitor whether machinery continues operating during production.
• Report machinery failures promptly when they occur.
• Assist with replacing plucker fingers during weekend maintenance work.
• Check that valves are in suitable working condition.
• Check scrapers, screens and pumps.
• Ensure that the sump pit room is clean and ready for start-up.
• Ensure that the feather area is clean and ready for production.
• Ensure that the water-sieve unit is clean and ready for start-up.
• Follow all applicable operational, health and safety procedures.

Reitz minimum requirements

• Grade 12 or an NQF Level 4 equivalent.
• Ability to perform physical work.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Ability to work in warm abattoir areas.
• Ability to work in areas with strong odours associated with feathers and blood.
• Willingness to work overtime when required.
• Willingness to work shifts.
• Willingness to work weekends and public holidays when operationally required.
• Ability to follow instructions, policies and procedures.
• Complete and truthful application information.

Advantageous Reitz experience

Basic knowledge or experience involving maintenance departments or machinery at General Worker level is described as a definite advantage.

This may include genuine exposure to:

• Industrial machinery.
• Production equipment.
• Basic maintenance assistance.
• Equipment cleaning and inspection.
• Reporting machinery faults.
• Working in a processing or manufacturing environment.

Applicants should not claim technical, mechanical or maintenance qualifications that they do not hold.

Reitz skills required

• Understanding of production procedures.
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures.
• Understanding of Personal Protective Equipment requirements.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to report equipment failures promptly.
• Attention to cleanliness and production readiness.

Reitz working-environment warning

This role is based in an operational poultry-abattoir environment.

The official vacancy specifically states that applicants must be able to work in warm areas with strong odours associated with feathers and blood.

The role also involves physical work and standing for extended periods. Applicants should consider these conditions carefully before applying.

Employees must use the required Personal Protective Equipment and follow all safety, hygiene and operational instructions.

Vacancy 2: General Worker – VKB Retail Frankfort

This permanent entry-level position supports VKB Retail operations in Frankfort.

The official advert describes the role as performing general tasks that require a brief induction.

The position involves practical stock handling, cleaning, housekeeping and customer-service duties.

Frankfort duties and responsibilities

• Maintain general tidiness on the premises.
• Perform cleaning duties.
• Complete reasonable ad hoc duties assigned from time to time.
• Assist customers with loading stock.
• Assist suppliers with loading and offloading.
• Follow the applicable stock-handling policies and procedures.
• Maintain the general housekeeping of the premises.
• Provide customer service.
• Handle stock carefully.
• Report damaged, missing or incorrectly handled stock.
• Keep working areas free from unnecessary obstructions.
• Follow reasonable instructions from supervisors and authorised employees.

Frankfort minimum requirements

• Grade 12 or NQF Level 4.
• Ability to load and offload stock.
• Ability to keep premises clean and tidy.
• Basic stock-control awareness.
• Customer-service ability.
• Ability to perform hard manual labour.
• Commitment to consistently adding value to the job.
• Complete and truthful application information.

Frankfort skills required

• Service orientation.
• Accurate and thorough working style.
• Precision when completing tasks.
• Excellent physical health.
• Ability to work cooperatively with customers, suppliers and colleagues.
• Ability to complete practical work responsibly.

Grade 12 requirement

Both vacancies require Grade 12 or an NQF Level 4 equivalent.

The qualification should be shown clearly on the CV and entered accurately in the official application form.

A clear certificate or statement of results should be prepared for upload if requested.

Neither vacancy states required school subjects or minimum achievement percentages.

Physical-work requirements

Both positions involve physical work, but the specific demands differ.

The Reitz employee must be able to stand for long periods, work in warm industrial areas and complete cleaning and basic equipment-support duties.

The Frankfort employee must be capable of hard manual labour, including loading and offloading stock and maintaining the premises.

The official adverts do not state an exact lifting-weight requirement or describe a separate medical or physical assessment.

Employees should follow safe manual-handling procedures and request assistance or use approved equipment where required.

What the Reitz role really means

The Reitz position is not a general cleaning role in an ordinary office or retail environment.

It supports a working poultry abattoir and requires cleaning around operational equipment, monitoring machinery and reporting production failures.

The successful applicant must be comfortable with the industrial environment and the specific heat, physical demands and strong odours described in the vacancy.

Basic maintenance or machinery knowledge may strengthen an application, although it is listed as advantageous rather than compulsory.

What the Frankfort role really means

The Frankfort position combines manual stock handling with premises maintenance and customer service.

The employee may move between loading or offloading goods, cleaning, general housekeeping and assisting customers or suppliers.

The position requires physical stamina, service orientation and a willingness to complete different reasonable tasks as operational needs change.

Application checklist

Prepare the following before applying:

• An updated CV.
• Grade 12 or NQF Level 4 qualification details.
• A clear qualification certificate or statement of results, if requested.
• A valid identity document, if requested.
• Accurate employment-history information.
• Details of General Worker or manual-labour experience.
• Details of production, industrial or machinery exposure for the Reitz position.
• Details of loading, offloading and stock-handling experience for the Frankfort position.
• Examples of cleaning and housekeeping duties.
• Examples of following health and safety procedures.
• Examples of teamwork and working under pressure.
• Accurate information about shift and overtime availability for the Reitz position.
• A reliable cellphone number.
• A professional email address.
• Any additional documents requested through the official VKB careers portal.

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Important VKB application instructions

• VKB recommends using Google Chrome when accessing its recruitment portal.
• Upload a clear CV in PDF or Microsoft Word format.
• Do not submit a CV containing handwriting.
• Upload only the CV in the designated CV-upload section.
• Do not combine the CV, identity document, driver’s licence and other documents into the CV file.
• Upload supporting documents separately where the official form requests them.
• Use a profile picture of at least 300 by 300 pixels when completing that optional or required section.

Important note for applicants

Both positions are permanent, entry-level General Worker vacancies requiring Grade 12 or NQF Level 4.

The Reitz vacancy is an industrial abattoir position involving cleaning, equipment monitoring and basic maintenance support.

The Frankfort vacancy is a retail-support position involving loading, offloading, cleaning, housekeeping and customer service.

The official vacancies do not state salaries, benefits, start dates or the number of available positions.

VKB states that it may expire vacancies at its own discretion, so applying before the stated closing date is recommended.

About VKB Group

VKB Group is a South African agricultural business that supports farmers and participates in different parts of the food supply chain.

Its operations include agricultural inputs, retail, food processing, logistics and the marketing of agricultural products.

The Group operates through regional and business brands that include VKB, GWK and NTK.

Grain Field Chickens is part of VKB’s agricultural-processing operations and participates in the integrated broiler industry.

VKB Retail supports farmers, businesses and members of the public through its agricultural retail operations.

Learn more through the official VKB Group website

Employment Equity and disability inclusion

VKB Group states that it is an equal opportunity employer.

The Group’s approved Employment Equity Plan and targets will be considered during recruitment in line with its Employment Equity and Transformation Strategy.

VKB Group also states that it actively supports the recruitment of people with disabilities.

Meeting the listed minimum requirements does not automatically guarantee an interview or appointment.

Quick tips for applicants

• Apply for the Frankfort position by 8 August 2026 where possible.
• Apply for the Reitz position by 10 August 2026 where possible.
• Submit a separate application for each position.
• Show Grade 12 or NQF Level 4 clearly on your CV.
• Highlight physical General Worker experience.
• Include machinery or maintenance exposure for the Reitz application.
• Include loading, offloading and customer-service experience for the Frankfort application.
• Mention health and safety or PPE experience.
• State shift and overtime availability accurately.
• Do not combine all supporting documents into the CV file.
• Check that your cellphone number and email address are correct.
• Apply only through the official VKB Simplify pages.

Common mistakes that may weaken an application

• Applying without Grade 12 or NQF Level 4.
• Using the same generic CV without adapting it to the different roles.
• Ignoring the abattoir working conditions in the Reitz vacancy.
• Failing to mention machinery or maintenance exposure where applicable.
• Leaving loading and offloading experience off the Frankfort application.
• Providing inaccurate physical, shift or overtime availability.
• Claiming technical or machinery skills that cannot be demonstrated.
• Uploading a handwritten or unclear CV.
• Combining the CV and all supporting documents into one upload.
• Using an incorrect cellphone number or email address.
• Waiting until after the relevant closing date.

Scam warning (important)

Apply only through VKB Group’s official Simplify careers platform or another vacancy link clearly connected to the official VKB website.

Do not pay anyone for registration, an application, an interview, screening, training, PPE, transport or employment placement.

Do not share banking PINs, passwords, one-time PINs or account-login details with anyone claiming that they can guarantee a VKB position.

Be cautious of unofficial email addresses, private social-media accounts or cellphone numbers requesting money or unnecessary personal information.

Upload your CV, identity document and qualification information only through an official and secure recruitment process.

How these opportunities were verified

Both opportunities were verified from official VKB Group Simplify vacancy pages.

The Reitz listing confirmed the permanent General Worker DAF Unit position, Grain Field Chickens business unit, entry-level classification, Grade 12 requirement, abattoir working conditions, machinery-support duties and closing date.

The Frankfort listing confirmed the permanent VKB Retail General Worker position, entry-level classification, Grade 12 requirement, manual-labour, loading, offloading, cleaning, housekeeping, customer-service duties and closing date.

Neither official vacancy states remuneration, benefits, number of positions or a proposed start date.

Read more about our verification process on the How We Verify Listings page.

How to apply

Select the application button for the position that matches your location, experience and ability to perform the required work.

1. Open the relevant official VKB application page below.
2. Read the complete vacancy carefully.
3. Confirm that you have Grade 12 or NQF Level 4.
4. Review the physical and environmental requirements.
5. Prepare a clear CV in PDF or Microsoft Word format.
6. Do not include handwriting on the CV.
7. Upload only the CV in the CV-upload section.
8. Upload supporting documents separately where requested.
9. Complete all personal, education and employment sections honestly.
10. Check that your experience, availability and contact details are correct.
11. Submit before the applicable closing date.
12. Keep the application confirmation or other proof of submission.

Reitz Application Closing Date

The official closing date for the General Worker DAF Unit position in Reitz is 11 August 2026.

The exact closing time is not stated. Applicants should submit by 10 August 2026 where possible.

Frankfort Application Closing Date

The official closing date for the VKB Retail General Worker position in Frankfort is 9 August 2026.

The exact closing time is not stated. Applicants should submit by 8 August 2026 where possible.