Laboratory Superintendent

WHAT IS ON OFFER

Alfred H Knight has an exciting opportunity for a Laboratory Superintendent to join the team in Rustenburg. The incumbent
will be responsible for the management of all production-related aspects from sample preparation, fire assay, WetChem, 6E PGM Lab, and instrumental analysis to ensure continuous satisfaction of both current and future customer. 

ABOUT US

Alfred H Knight is a totally independent, family owned business spanning five generations. A global network of strategically placed offices and laboratories enable global trade by providing independent inspection, analysis and consultancy services to the metals and minerals, solid fuels and agriculture industries.

We have honed and carefully crafted our reputation. Delivering knowledge and professionalism in all aspects of weighing, sampling and analysis. We thrive by continuing to re-invest in our facilities, technology and people. Click here to find out more about AHK.

DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES?

To be successful at Alfred H Knight the incumbent will need to display the following:

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND WORK EXPERIENCE 

Essential

• Planning, organising, and coordinating laboratory production work in all Sections to meet or exceed customer expectations in terms of quality and turnaround time


• Implement and maintain the quality management system for the Laboratory to produce accurate, precise, and valid results to meet customer expectations


• Check and oversee all the results of the analysis done in the laboratory for quality and ensure customer satisfaction


• Process the more complex non-routine type of analyses which require developed knowledge and acquired tested skills to validate the analytical results before release


• Implementing, maintaining, and improving the ISO/IEC 17025:2017 quality management system within the Laboratory sections
  


• Developing, implementing and maintaining systems fro ensuring a clear chain of custody for samples and documents in order to achieve traceability and prevent loss


• Attending to both audit and in-process non-conformances and customer complaints timeously and ensuring effective implementation of corrective and preventative actions in liaison with the Laboratory Technical Team, Quality Department and the Laboratory Manager


• Participating in HSE inspection programs using principles of planned task observation and proactively preventing non-conformances


• Ensuring the Company’s Health and safety policy is applied effectively in areas the Post Holders may visit


• Participating in the personnel interview and recruitment process with prior consent from the Laboratory Manager 


• Carrying out other ad hoc duties of an appropriate nature as may be requested by the Laboratory Manager from time to time

Required Competencies

• Good knowledge and understanding of ISO/IEC 17025:2017 requirements


• High computer literacy, including high-level presentations


• Communication: Excellent written and oral communication skills


• Quality: ‘Right first-time’ approach


• ISO/IEC 17025:2017 management system training certificate


• Must have own transport and a valid driver’s license


• The ability to plan, prioritise, and organize own workload and coordinate with other


• Able to manage own time effectively, whilst working to tight deadlines


• Must be able to lead and work with minimum supervision and under pressure


• Can orchestrate multiple activities at once to accomplish a goal


• Effective teamwork, interpersonal, and communication skills


• Ability to transfer chemistry knowledge and skills to others


• Good attention to detail


• No criminal record


• Honest, adaptable, and flexible, can orchestrate multiple activities at once to accomplish a goal

Required Work Experience

• Minimum 5 years experience in classical inorganic and analytical chemistry laboratory in a mining production Lab setup with a strong understanding of sample preparation, PGM fire assay (both lead and nickel sulfide collection), Chrome analysis, ICP-OES, method validation, and ISO/IEC 17025:2017 system implementation


• Minimum 3 years laboratory middle management role experience with supervisory and management training with strong people management skills

Required Qualifications

• Grade 12 (with Maths, Chemistry / Science)


• Analytical Chemistry Diploma and other appropriate Tertiary Qualification added advantage


• Basic Supervisory Training certificate


• A middle management certificate will be an added advantage

Required Languages

• Proficiency in English (verbal and written)

BENEFITS 

We are offering an excellent opportunity with a salary and benefits package to match including pension, life assurance and an employee assistance programme.

If you are invited to interview, please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to the recruitment process that will enable you to perform to the best of your ability.

Alfred H Knight is committed to creating a diverse & inclusive environment and hence welcomes applications from all sections of the community in line with our Employment Equity Plan.