Cleaner

Alfred H Knight has an exciting opportunity for a Cleaner to join the team in Richard’s Bay. This individual will be responsible for keeping the offices and work areas clean and tidy.

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

Required Competencies

• Solid written and verbal communication skills
• Multitasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks.
• 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.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Strict adherence to Health and Safety procedures.
• Honest, Adaptable and Flexible.
• Thrives in an exciting, fun and global environment.

Required Qualifications

• Grade 12

Required work experience

• Previous work experience as a Cleaner will be advantageous

Responsibilities

Operationally responsible for:

• Good housekeeping at all times ensuring that the laboratory and offices always appear clean and organized.
• General cleaning including the kitchen, toilets and entrance, washing of cutlery and crockery and dusting surfaces as per cleaning schedule.
• Perform monthly stock take of cleaning materials and office groceries.
• Alert the Administrator and Lab Superintendent / Lab Manager of low stock levels before the stock levels dry up.
• Take responsibility for any equipment/ appliances put in his/her care, including the defrosting of the fridge(s).
• Always wear approved and supplied PPE when performing duties. Always display the relevant safety signs for customers and staff, ex. “Wet floor” sign.

Health & Safety

• Ensuring the Company’s Health & Safety policy is applied effectively in areas the Post Holder’s may visit.
• Any deviations to be brought to the attention of the HSE Coordinator and Laboratory Manager.

Human Resource Management

• Maintaining a professional standard and appearance during office hours and while promoting the company when on company business both internally and externally.
• If become aware of any HR/IR related issues to report to the Laboratory Manager and HR Manager.

Teamwork

• Work interdependently but also towards team goals, understanding priorities and pressures.
• Support collaborative working with team and stakeholders.

Ad-hoc Projects / Other

• Undertaking other duties of an appropriate nature in consultation with the Laboratory Superintendent & Laboratory M

BENEFITS

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

CLOSING DATE: 08 April 2024