Branch Manager

1 week ago

Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Alfred H Knight Full time R500 000 - R1 200 000 per year

WHAT IS ON OFFER

Alfred H Knight has an exciting opportunity for a Branch Manager to join the team in Durban. This individual will be responsible to the Operations Manager for the management of the day to day operational services/sites within the assigned region to ensure that an efficient and high quality commodity surveying service is provided in order to meet the reporting deadlines and priorities agreed with AHK Head Office and clients.

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:

  • Ability to demonstrate literacy and be numerate
  • Excellent ability to delegate responsibilities while maintaining organizational control of branch operations and customer service
  • Trained in conflict management and effective interpersonal skills
  • Knowledge of general business software and aptitude to learn new applications; proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Energetic and a self-starter
  • Must have sober habits
  • No criminal record
  • Commitment to safe work practices
  • Must have own transport and a valid driver's license

Required Competencies:

  • Maintaining constant communication with management, staff, and vendors to ensure effective operations of the business.
  • Lead, motivate, and support the team within a time-sensitive and demanding environment, including setup and implementation of career development plans for all direct reports and problem resolution. It is the post holder's responsibility to inform the Operations Manager of continual resourcing difficulties and, or, operational problems.
  • The planning, organising, leading and control of daily operations to meet the agreed work schedules and targets.
  • Enforcing adherence of the business methods and procedures.
  • Ensuring that Inspectors / Supervisors effectively manage their teams, such that sampling work is processed at warehouses and or any other locations as efficiently as possible to meet the turnaround schedule agreed with clients.

Required Work Experience:

  • 5-10 years' experience in Chemical Field
  • 5-10 Years' experience in a Management position including managing / leading a group of people.
  • Knowledge of the different laws (Labour, Safety etc)
  • 3 Years minimum experience in Commodity Surveying, specific to metals and minerals commodities

Required Qualifications:

  • Tertiary Operations Management, Business Management, Metallurgy or Chemical Engineering Qualification
  • Management Certificate would be an advantage
  • Knowledge of sampling methodology
  • Highly proficient in English (verbal and written)
  • Must be computer literate - Microsoft Office Suite

Required Languages:

  • Fluent in English communication

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.

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