AGRÉMENT SOUTH AFRICA - RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST

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AGRÉMENT SOUTH AFRICA
 
Research and Development Specialist (Re-advertisement) 
Remuneration: R457 067.00 per annum (All-inclusive Cost to Company) 
Reference number: ASA00048/2021 
 
Purpose:
To support the Technical Services Department of Agrément South Africa (ASA) by performing research and development activities related to non-standardised construction products and systems. 
 

 
Duties and Responsibilities Include (but are not limited to): 
Research and Development: 
• Research related to the market acceptance of innovative construction products and systems. 
• Research related to the socio-economic impact of ASA certified products and systems. 
• Research related to industry best practices in order to improve upon current Technical Services processes. 
 
Criteria Development and Review: 
• Research on best and acceptable Performance Criteria and Test Methods. 
• Development and review of ASA Performance Criteria 
 
Support function: 
• Marketing and promotion of ASA certified products and systems through publication of R&D articles and reports, and maintenance of Directory of ASA Certified Products and Systems. 
• Stakeholder relations development and management of industry partners (at international, national and provincial level). 
 

 
Qualifications and Experience: 
• B Degree in Built Environment discipline or equivalent qualification (NQF level 7) 
• 3 years’ work experience in the Built Environment 
• Research and Development experience (related to the Built Environment or Environmental Management) (Essential) 
• 2-3 years’ experience in Project Management (Essential) 
 
Other Advantageous Requirements: 
• Master’s degree in the relevant field (NQF Level 9) 
• Exposure in research and development of non-standardized construction products and systems 
• Publications of articles in recognized journals 
 
Skills:
• Industry knowledge 
• Knowledge of research and development 
• Knowledge of environmental management (i.e. measures for energy and water saving, and climate change mitigation) 
• Technical research and report writing skills 
• Presentation skills 
• Analytical and problem-solving skills 
• Deadline-driven 
• Excellent communication skills 
• Innovative thinking 
• Strong planning and organisational skills 
• Accuracy and due diligence 
• Decision-making skills 
• Good facilitation and project management skills 

Application process 
The candidate will be subjected to integrity checks before appointment is made. Interested parties should forward their CV’s with your name, surname, position title and reference number on the subject line (e.g. Antoinette Gerber: Position interested in: Reference no: ASAxxxxx) to email address [email protected]  by no later than 10 May 2021 at 16h30. 
 
Agrément South Africa is committed towards increasing the representation of marginalized groups in line with its Employment Equity Policy. 
 
Please note that correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. 
 
Applications must be sent to [email protected]. 
 
Agrément South Africa reserves the right not to make any appointment.

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