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    "description": "<p><span style=\"color: rgb(232, 59, 68); font-size: 14pt; font-weight: 600\">WHAT IS ON OFFER</span></p>\n<p><br><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(232, 59, 68); font-size: 14pt\"><span style=\"color: rgb(91, 91, 91); font-size: 10pt\">Alfred H Knight has an exciting opportunity for four Sample Preparers to join the team in Steelpoort. You will be responsible for carrying out the preparation of samples for analysis in accordance with approved analytical methods and sample preparation standard operating procedures. This includes ensuring that samples are prepared accurately, consistently and timeously to support a reliable, high quality analytical service and meet laboratory reporting deadlines. </span></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(232, 59, 68); font-size: 14pt\"><br></span><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(232, 59, 68); font-size: 14pt; font-weight: 600\">ABOUT US</span><span style=\"color: rgb(232, 59, 68); font-size: 14pt; font-weight: 600\"><br><br></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Alfred H Knight is a totally independent, family-owned business spanning five generations. A global network of strategically placed offices and laboratories enables global trade by providing independent inspection, analysis and consultancy services to the metals and minerals, solid fuels and agriculture industries.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">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.<span> </span></span><a href=\"https://www.ahkgroup.com/about-ahk/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Click here to find out more about AHK.</span></a></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(232, 59, 68); font-size: 14pt; font-weight: 600\">DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"><br></span><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">To be successful at Alfred H Knight the incumbent will need to display the following:</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(232, 59, 68); font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND WORK EXPERIENCE</span></p>\n<p><br><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(232, 59, 68); font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\"><span style=\"color: rgb(91, 91, 91); font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-weight: 600\">Essential</span></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(232, 59, 68); 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font-weight: 600\">Required Competencies</span></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><br></span><br></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Ability to follow instructions accurately.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Good timekeeping and Attention to detail.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Effective interpersonal skills.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Ability to perform duties under pressure.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Ability to work as part of a team.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Computer Literacy – Microsoft Office.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Honest, Sober Habits, Adaptable and Flexibility.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Must be able to speak, read and write English fluently.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">No criminal record</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Safety-conscious and compliant with PPE and lab protocols</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Willingness to learn and adapt to changing priorities </span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(91, 91, 91); font-size: 10pt; font-weight: 600\">Required Qualifications</span></p>\n<p><br><br></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(91, 91, 91); font-size: 10pt\">Grade 12 (with Maths and </span><span style=\"color: rgb(91, 91, 91); font-size: 10pt\">Science)</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><span style=\"color: rgb(91, 91, 91); font-weight: 600\">Required work experience</span></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><br></span><br></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Minimum of 2 years applicable experience</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(232, 59, 68); font-size: 14pt; font-weight: 600\">BENEFITS</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(86, 89, 92); font-size: 10pt\">We are offering an excellent opportunity with a salary and benefits package to match</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Alfred H Knight is committed to creating a diverse &amp; inclusive environment and hence welcomes applications from all sections of the community in line with our Employment Equity Plan.</span></p>",
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