Laboratory Manager

Alfred H Knight; Mbombela; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A global consultancy firm seeks a Laboratory Manager for their Steelpoort location. The role involves managing analytical services, maintaining ISO accreditation, and addressing technical queries. Candidates should have over 10 years in analytical labs, with at least 5 years in management. Strong technical skills and interpersonal abilities are essential. A competitive salary and benefits package are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years' experience in an analytical laboratory.
• 5 years at laboratory management level.
• Experience and knowledge of PGMs and Chrome Analysis.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day analytical services and AHK QMS.
• Support the Group in addressing client technical queries.
• Ensure impartiality and confidentiality of results.

Skills

Critical thinking and decision making

Technical skills on method development and validation

Strong interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Employee management

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Grade 12 (with Maths & Science)

Analytical Chemistry Diploma / Degree

Tools

LIMS

Job description

WHAT IS ON OFFERAlfred H Knight has an exciting opportunity for a Laboratory Manager to join the team in Steelpoort.

This individual is responsible for the management of the day-to-day analytical services and implementation of AHK QMS for ISO / IEC accreditation, and maintenance thereafter within Alfred H Knight Steelpoort Laboratory.

• Accreditation, and maintenance thereafter within Alfred H Knight Steelpoort Laboratory.

To ensure that an efficient and high-quality analytical service is provided, by maintaining the overall technical competency of the Laboratory facility.

The role requires a pro-active approach to problem-solving; fundamentally, a role that supports the Group worldwide, in addressing client based technical queries and general analytical issues, whilst ensuring the impartiality and confidentiality of results.

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 you will need to display the following :

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND WORK EXPERIENCE

• Essential
• Critical thinking and decision making
• Work with minimal supervision
• Technical skills on method development and validation
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in team
• Attention to detail and focus on compliance with Quality and OHSE standards
• Ability to work under pressure
• Employee management and development
• Experience and knowledge of PGMs and Chrome Analysis

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

• Excellent knowledge and understanding of ISO / IEC requirements and their implementation up to Accreditation level
• Computer literacy and workable knowledge of LIMS
• Ability to effectively manage the day-to-day analytical laboratory operationsli>
• Financial acumen and understanding
• Ability to supervise, manage and train subordinates

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 10 years' experience in an analytical laboratory with 5 years at laboratory management level
• Experience and knowledge of PGM's and Chrome Analysis

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Grade 12 (with Maths & Science)
• Analytical Chemistry Diploma / Degree

REQUIRED LANGUAGES

• Fluent in English communication
• Travel
• Site based
• Valid Driver's Licence

BENEFITS

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