The VKB Group Learnerships at Free State Oil are now open for unemployed young people who have completed Matric and are looking to gain practical workplace experience. This 8-month learnership programme is based at the Free State Oil processing plant in Villiers, Free State, and combines structured workplace learning with practical assignments. Successful candidates will participate in cleaning operations within the production environment, maintain processing equipment, and complete all required learnership activities. The VKB Group Learnerships provide an excellent opportunity to gain experience in the agricultural processing industry while developing valuable workplace skills.
Position Details
- Position: Learner
- Company: VKB Group
- Division: VKB Agri Processors
- Business Unit: Free State Oil – Villiers Oil Press
- Job Type: Learnership (Contract)
- Contract Duration: 8 Months
- Location: Villiers, Free State
- Closing Date: 24 July 2026
Minimum Requirements
To qualify for the VKB Group Learnerships, applicants must have:
- Grade 12 (Matric)
- Ability to read, write, and understand English
- Be unemployed
- Be between the ages of 18 and 32 years
- Reside in Villiers or surrounding areas
Skills Required
Applicants should demonstrate:
- Strong work ethic
- Willingness to learn
- Ability to work in a team
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work in confined spaces
- Ability to work at heights
- Physical fitness
- Reliability
- Commitment to workplace safety
- Positive attitude
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out scheduled daily cleaning tasks
- Assist cleaning contractors during on-the-job training
- Clean production lines and processing equipment
- Ensure required hygiene standards are maintained
- Support production activities where required
- Complete workplace assignments throughout the programme
- Successfully complete the 8-month learnership
- Follow workplace safety procedures
- Maintain cleanliness within the processing facility
- Work effectively as part of the production team
Why Apply
- Gain practical workplace experience in agriculture and food processing
- Complete an 8-month structured learnership
- Develop valuable workplace and technical skills
- Work for one of South Africa’s leading agricultural companies
- Improve future employment opportunities
- Receive practical on-the-job training
- Build experience in a production environment
- Start your career within the agricultural industry
Important Notes
- Applications close on 24 July 2026
- This is an 8-month Learnership
- Location: Villiers, Free State
- Applicants must be unemployed
- Applicants must be 18–32 years old
- Only applicants from Villiers and surrounding areas will be considered
- Applicants must upload a clear CV in PDF or Word format only
- Supporting documents (ID, driver’s licence, certificates, etc.) must be uploaded in the designated sections of the application form
- Use Google Chrome when applying through the VKB Group Careers Portal
- VKB Group supports Employment Equity and encourages applications from persons with disabilities.