Sample Preparer - 6E

WHAT IS ON OFFER

Alfred H Knight has an exciting opportunity for a Sample Preparer to join the 6E team in Rustenburg. The position is responsible for offering sample preparation (receiving, weighing, fusion and milling) support to the highest quality standards within Alfred H Knight South Africa Rustenburg Laboratory. 

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 incumbents will need to display the following:

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND WORK EXPERIENCE

Responsibilities

• Receiving, identifying and preparing samples for analysis (Weighing, fusion, De-slaging and button milling), storage and disposal as prescribed in the laboratory operating procedures.


• Performing milling efficiency testing on the received samples.


• Understanding and following the laboratory operating procedures.


• Carrying out instructions from the Laboratory Chemist (6E) to meet sample preparation deadlines and escalate any problems to the Laboratory Chemist (6E).


• Updating all the records and logbooks throughout the process of sample preparation and ensuring that they are clearly and easily auditable and traceable.


• Providing ad hoc support to Sample Preparation team when the need arises as seen fit by the Laboratory Chemist (6E)


• Ensuring at all times that a high degree of accuracy and precision is applied to sample preparation (6E) through verification of Analytical balances and Fusion furnaces


• Ensuring that agreed daily work schedules and targets are met at all times


• Implementation of the ISO17025:2017 quality management system within the 6E Laboratory section under the guidance of the Laboratory chemists (6E)


• Participating in liaison with the Laboratory Chemist (6E) in group quality initiatives, round robins and proficiency testing schemes


• Identifying problems on results production and turnaround times and escalate them timeously to the Laboratory Chemist (6E)


• Ensuring the confidentiality of all results at all times.


• Ensuring that excellent housekeeping is maintained at all times within the 6E Laboratory Section and that samples are stored correctly at all times and are easily retrievable when required  

Required Competencies

• Computer Literacy.


• Good timekeeping and time management skills.


• Communication: Good written and oral communication skills.


• Quality: ‘Right first time’ approach, completes work to a high standard, continually looking for improvements and strong problem-solvers, high level of attention to detail is key within this role.


• Managing uncertainty: Handles pressure and ambiguity well, exercises good judgment and handles challenges in a mature manner.


• Critical thinking: Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.


• Team Player / Interpersonal: Builds and maintains positive working relationships with their own team and more widely.  Able to work as part of a team as well as independently.


• Strict adherence to Health and Safety procedures.


• Honest, Adaptable and Flexible

Required Qualifications

• Grade 12 (with Maths and Science)

Required work experience

• Minimum of 3 years working in a Sample Preparation or Laboratory environment (advantageous)

BENEFITS
We are offering an excellent opportunity with a salary and benefits package to match

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.