VKB Group – Engineering TVET Graduate/ Intern (Internship)

TVET graduates who need practical workplace exposure to complete their engineering qualification may find this a strong internship opportunity. Grain Field Chickens (a VKB Agri Processors business unit) is recruiting an Engineering TVET Graduate/ Intern for its abattoir operation in Reitz (North Eastern Free State), with structured on-the-job training and engineering admin support exposure.

At a glance

What this opportunity is

This internship is designed for unemployed TVET engineering graduates who require in-service training / WIL to complete their qualification. You’ll support the engineering function by assisting the Maintenance Planner with admin-related tasks and learning core systems and procedures used in an engineering department.

What you’ll do / learn

You’ll build workplace experience in engineering administration and systems support under guidance and supervision, until you are signed off as competent in key areas.

• Accurate data capturing
• Open and close job cards
• Scan documents onto File Director and maintain filing within required deadlines
• Compile reports and take minutes
• Check that engineering downtime reported on production sheets is fully captured on the CMMS (On-Key)
• Review weekly planning performance as required
• Support compliance to work planning and control procedures
• Assist with planning and administration of statutory inspections
• Provide On-Key (CMMS) support to users
• Participate in daily production/engineering review meetings and follow up requests raised
• Maintain an accessible filing system for management and audit needs
• Keep attendance records
• Review preventive maintenance schedules and maintain records
• Help ensure required job card detail is understood and captured correctly
• Support daily/weekly/monthly performance reporting and data accuracy checks
• Perform other engineering admin duties and any additional tasks as required by management

Note: This is an internship opportunity and does not guarantee permanent employment unless the employer confirms otherwise.

Eligibility requirements

• TVET College N4–N6 Certificate in Engineering (NQF 5 equivalent)
• Engineering type: Electrical, Mechanical Fitting & Turning, or Mechanical Boiler-making
• Must be unemployed and require practical experience (WIL / in-service training) to complete qualification (NQF 6 Diploma)
• Must not have benefited from an internship or learnership programme before
• Must be joining an internship/graduate programme for the first time
• Computer literate (MS Office) – essential
• Willingness to work overtime, including weekends, when required

Application checklist

Make sure your application is complete before submitting.

• Updated CV
• Certified copy of South African ID
• Matric certificate / statement of results
• TVET N4–N6 certificate and academic record (and any WIL/in-service training letter if available)
• Clear contact details (phone + email)

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About the sponsor

Grain Field Chickens is part of VKB Agri Processors and operates in poultry production and processing. VKB Agri Processors includes agricultural processing industries such as broiler operations, animal feed plants and milling, supporting a farm-to-food supply chain model. Read more about Grain Field Chickens (VKB).

Quick tips for applicants

• Put your engineering trade stream (Electrical / Fitting & Turning / Boiler-making) near the top of your CV.
• Highlight MS Office skills and any exposure to maintenance, planning, or admin systems.
• If you have a WIL/in-service training letter, include it as supporting proof where possible.
• Be ready to work overtime or weekends if required.

Common mistakes that get applicants rejected

• Applying without the required N4–N6 engineering qualification
• Not showing that you need WIL/in-service training to complete your qualification
• Submitting a generic CV that doesn’t match the engineering stream
• Leaving out contact details or uploading unclear documents

Scam warning (important)

Never pay a fee to apply. Use only official company channels and double-check the website domain before uploading personal documents.

How this opportunity was verified

Verified by us on 06 March 2026 by checking the official VKB Simplify vacancy page for Engineering TVET Graduate/ Intern – Grain Field Chickens, Reitz and VKB’s official website for sponsor background.

How to apply

1. Open the official vacancy page using the button below.
2. Confirm you meet the eligibility requirements and have the correct TVET engineering stream.
3. Upload your documents and submit before 12 March 2026.