Team Leader

**WHAT IS ON OFFER**

Alfred H Knight has an exciting opportunity for a Team Leader Sample Preparation to join the team in Rustenburg. The position is responsible for the supervision of the sample preparation while of shift, the Team Leader will ensure that the department runs smoothly and that all standards are followed by the staff on shift and to ensure client instructions are followed correctly. The Team Leader will also be involved in the training and development of the Sample Preparers.

**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**

**Responsibilities**:

- Schedule work flow through the department so that client deadlines are met.
- Helps manage the process of sample preparation work flow as the samples arrive in the sample preparation facility;
- Maintains shift production levels and ensures sample preparation work
meets required turnaround time;
- Determines when client sample processing instructions are missing,
incomplete or ambiguous
- accomplishes this by close liaison with layout
personnel and the work order entry group;
- Maintains close liaison with Site foreman and Supervisors and sample prep staff to ensure
the smooth delivery of our services to clients;
- Identifies and resolves internal and external problems when they arise;
- Responsible for training of sample preparation staff and monitoring
performance;
- Organizes employee scheduling and shift work in consultation with the
Site Foreman;
- Helps with employee performance evaluations, discipline and other issues
as they arise in consultation with the Site foreman and Inspectors;
- Use correct methods in accordance with the established procedures and
schedules while ensuring quality;
- Observe established safety regulations and comply with all AHK health
and safety policies and procedures;
- Monitor and Maintain work area ensuring spills are immediately cleaned; disposal is handled according to sample prep procedures including any special requirements for handling international soils.
- Establish maintenance regimes both routine and non-routine to ensure all equipment is in a safe and efficient operating state and organize appropriate service providers when necessary.
- Setting, ordering and maintaining appropriate inventories of supplies and parts to ensure production goals are met
- Keep all records and notebooks in good order including work order and equipment maintenance logs.
- May be assigned and coordinate special or _ad hoc_ projects as needed

**Required Competencies**
- Ability to multi task and prioritize work flow
- Strong analytical and mechanical skills
- A willingness to learn new analytical tests, equipment and procedures
- Critical thinking and ability to trouble shoot problems in a timely manner
- Must be able to read, understand and follow work instructions in a safe, accurate and timely manner and answer related questions from direct reports.
- Demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work well with others & independently with little direct supervision.
- Time management skills and a strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Able to work extended hours from time to time.

**Required Qualifications**
- Grade 12 (with Maths and Science)

**Physical Attributes**
- Ability to sit and/or stand for long periods of time;
- Ability to work in a hot and dusty environment;
- Manual skill to perform repetitive tasks;
- Ability to lift up to 30kg’s (occasionally lifting may exceed 30kg and assistance is mandatory from either another employee or the lift assist equipment);

**Required work experience**
- Minimum 3 years work experience in a commercial minerals’ laboratory or minerals sample preparation required;
- Microsoft excel, word experience
- Proven leadership abilities and experience leading teams great than 5 people
- Experience performing all related sample prep procedures with a theoretical understanding of the methodology.

**BENEFITS**

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

**Closing date**

**01 September 2025