Inspector

WHAT IS ON OFFER

Alfred H Knight has an exciting opportunity for an Inspector to join the Operations team in Rustenburg. The incumbent will manage the day-to-day operational services on sites to ensure that an efficient and high-quality commodity surveying service is provided in order to meet the reporting deadlines and priorities agreed with Alfred H Knight operations and clients. Oversee the sampling of commodities at the various Kookfontein mine plants, inspect and/or weighing of commodities and loading of TTS at clients premises.

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

• Manage the day-to-day operational service on sites
• Ensuring efficiency and high-quality commodity surveying service is provided
• Meet the reporting deadlines and priorities
• Oversee the sampling of commodities
• Inspect weighing of commodities and loading of TTS 
• Orchestrate multiple activities simultaneously

Required Competencies

• Quality Control:
  Oversee the collection and handling of samples to ensure they are representative and uncontaminated
• Equipment Maintenance: Ensure that sampling equipment is in good working condition
• Staff Training: Train and guide sampling personnel, ensuring that the team members are knowledgeable about proper sampling techniques
• Reporting: Prepare and submit reports on sampling activities, findings and any deviations from standard procedures. Communicate results to management
• Conflict Resolution: Ability to resolve conflicts or disputes among team members
• Communication: Maintain effective communication with team members, management and external parties to ensure that sampling objectives are met
• Demonstrate good attention to detail
• Commit to safe working practices
• Ability to demonstrate literacy and numeracy skills
• Ability to lead and delegate responsibilities
• Ability to work in a team

Required Work Experience

• At least 2 years working experience within Operations or a similar field
• Microsoft Excel and Word experience 

Required Qualifications

• Grade 12
• Valid Drivers Licence

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.