VKB Group – Learnership

Unemployed applicants in Harrismith who want workplace exposure in manufacturing, inspection, and packaging can consider this Learnership – Crown Bag Pty (Ltd) Harrismith at VKB Group. The programme is designed for individuals who are willing to learn in a practical production environment, attend training, complete assessments, and build workplace skills linked to CTFL Manufacturing Processes: Inspection and Packaging at NQF Level 2.

At a glance

What this opportunity is

VKB Group is offering a learnership opportunity at Crown Bag Pty (Ltd) in Harrismith. The programme gives unemployed individuals the opportunity to learn and develop within an agricultural and manufacturing-related environment, specifically in CTFL Manufacturing Processes: Inspection and Packaging at NQF Level 2.

The official listing explains that skills are acquired during a learning period and developed through regular workplace application and correction. This means learners should be prepared for both theoretical training and practical workplace duties.

Who this opportunity may suit

This learnership may suit unemployed applicants who have Grade 12 or NQF Level 4 and are interested in practical manufacturing, packaging, cleaning, inspection, and production support work. It is especially suitable for candidates who are punctual, physically able to perform manual labour, and willing to work alternate day and night shifts.

What you’ll do / learn

• Attend all theoretical training sessions.
• Complete a Portfolio of Evidence and assignments for assessment.
• Complete formative and summative assessments.
• Build workplace skills that may help prepare you for future roles.
• Assist with general tidiness in the workplace.
• Perform cleaning duties.
• Support ad hoc duties assigned from time to time.
• Learn within a manufacturing, inspection, and packaging environment.
• Develop practical workplace habits such as punctuality, accuracy, teamwork, and service orientation.

Note: This is a contract learnership. The official listing does not state that permanent employment is guaranteed after completion.

Eligibility requirements

Applicant requirements:

• Grade 12 or NQF Level 4.
• Must be unemployed.
• People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
• Must be able to keep premises clean and tidy.
• Must be able to perform hard manual labour.
• Must be willing to add value to the function of the job.
• Must be prepared to work alternate day and night shifts.
• Own transport is required.
• This opportunity is only open to EE candidates.

Skills required:

• Service orientation.
• Accuracy, thoroughness, and precision.
• Excellent health.
• Punctuality.
• Good attendance record.
• Ability to converse in English.
• Teamwork.

What this role really means

This learnership is practical and production-focused. In a packaging and manufacturing environment, learners may be expected to follow instructions carefully, keep work areas clean, support inspection and packing processes, and work according to shift requirements. The work may be physically demanding, so reliability, attendance, and willingness to do manual tasks are important.

For your CV, focus on practical strengths such as reliability, punctuality, teamwork, cleaning, manual labour, production exposure, packaging work, warehouse assistance, or any school/work experience where you followed procedures and completed tasks accurately. Since this is a learnership, you do not need formal work experience, but your CV should still show that you are disciplined and ready to learn.

Application checklist

Make sure your application is complete before submitting.

• Updated CV in PDF or Word format.
• Certified copy of your South African ID.
• Grade 12 / NQF Level 4 certificate or statement of results.
• Clear contact details, including phone number and email address.
• Proof or explanation of unemployed status, if requested during the application.
• Any supporting documents requested on the official application platform.

VKB advises applicants to use Google Chrome when accessing the careers portal. The CV should be clear, should not contain handwriting, and should be uploaded only in the CV upload section. Supporting documents should be uploaded separately where the application form provides space for them.

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About the sponsor

VKB Group is an agricultural business that supports farmers and is involved in food-related value chains. The group operates across areas such as agricultural support, processing, logistics, and market channels, with regional brands including VKB, GWK, and NTK. For more information visit the VKB Group Website

Quick tips for applicants

• Apply as soon as possible because the closing date is very close.
• Make sure your Grade 12 or NQF Level 4 qualification is clearly shown on your CV.
• State clearly that you are unemployed, if this applies to you.
• Mention if you are willing to work alternate day and night shifts.
• Highlight practical strengths such as punctuality, teamwork, accuracy, cleaning, and manual work.
• Use a neat CV without handwriting or unclear scanned pages.

Common mistakes that get applicants rejected

• Applying after the closing date.
• Uploading a CV that is unclear, handwritten, or difficult to read.
• Uploading one combined PDF with CV, ID, driver’s licence, and other documents in the CV upload section.
• Not showing Grade 12 or NQF Level 4 clearly.
• Forgetting to add correct contact details.
• Not answering the application questions honestly.
• Failing to show availability for shift work and practical manual work.

Scam warning (important)

Applicants should only apply through the official VKB SimplifyHR vacancy page. Do not pay anyone for a learnership application, interview, placement, background check, or guaranteed selection. If someone claims they can secure the learnership for a fee, treat it as suspicious and verify the opportunity through the official VKB careers platform.

How this opportunity was verified

This post was prepared using the official VKB Group vacancy listing on SimplifyHR. The listing confirmed the employer, job title, location, employment type, division, business unit, EE status, posted date, closing date, learnership focus area, requirements, duties, skills, portal instructions, and official application route.

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How to apply

1. Open the official VKB SimplifyHR application link below.
2. Read the full vacancy details carefully.
3. Confirm that you meet the Grade 12/NQF Level 4, unemployed status, shift-work, and EE requirements.
4. Prepare your updated CV and supporting documents.
5. Complete the online application form.
6. Upload your CV in the correct CV upload section.
7. Upload supporting documents separately where requested.
8. Submit your application before the closing date.

Application Closing Date

Application Closing Date: 08 June 2026.

Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately because the closing date is soon and the employer may expire vacancies at its own discretion.