AGRÉMENT SOUTH AFRICA VACANCIES

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AGRÉMENT SOUTH AFRICA

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EXECUTIVE MANAGER: TECHNICAL SERVICES (5 YEAR CONTRACT) – READVERTISEMENT

• Full Time

Remuneration: R1 341 471.12 per annum
Reference number: ASA00070/2022
 
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Direct and Lead the Technical Division by:

• Leading the Technical Assessment, Quality Assurance and Research & Development functions to ensure the achievement of Agrément South Africa’s core business processes;
• Directing and overseeing the management of the team of technical evaluators and assessors to undertake the evaluation of client’s services, products, systems, etc. to ensure fit- for- purpose assessment, quality assurance and research and development;
• Providing executive level communication with clients, staff and stakeholders;
• Overseeing the deployment, motivation and effective utilization of manpower resources;
• Driving and ensuring that career development plans and KRAs are in place and outputs are approved and completed as required for employees in the Division;
• Ensuring that the Division is effectively resourced to achieve its mandate;
• Being accountable for ensuring the availability and development of technical expertise within the division to execute its mandate;
• Being responsible for the overall performance of the Division by ensuring the achievement of expected turnaround and agreed delivery service levels; and
• Developing and providing input and guidance into the formulation and finalization of strategic planning for Agrément South Africa’s core processes.

 
The performance outputs for technical assessment process are to:

• Oversee and guide the determination of suitable, creative and innovative testing systems as well as evaluation and assessment processes;
• Take executive lead of client projects, shepherd the technical evaluation through various phases (of testing, assessment, evaluation, etc.) to ultimate issuing of an Agrément Certificate which is internationally recognized by the World Federation of Technical Assessment Organisation (WFTAO);
• Take accountability for ensuring that the necessary steps and processes involved in the certification process are followed, as set out by Agrément South Africa’s requirements;
• Assist the CEO in the management of the agency;
• Ensure that processes and evaluations are done in line with project management principles – ensuring that all processes are completed within the specified budget, brief and timeframes;
• Take an executive lead in maintaining and managing links with existing clients and identify prospective clients who can make use of Agrément South Africa’s services to ensure the sustainability of the business; as well as raising the profile of Agrément South Africa nationally and internationally;
• Identify and oversee the implementation of a strategic business plan for operational and sustainable growth & robustness of the technical evaluation group;
• Participate in the certification approval process as an executive member of the Agrément Technical Committee; and
• Present recommendations to the Agrément South Africa Board for approval of applications reviewed successfully by the Agrément Technical Committee.

 
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (What is required to perform the Essential Duties)

• A degree in the built environment (in the disciplines of civil engineering, construction management, project management or architectural studies); and
• A minimum of 10 years’ experience at senior management / project management.

Added advantage:

• A Master’s Degree in the built environment discipline or an MBA.
• Professional registration.

 
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Competencies & level of competencies) Managerial and Technical Competencies:

• Leadership and mentoring;
• Project Management;
• Knowledge of standards;
• Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy in preparing and capturing information and attention to detail;
• Ability to work with sensitive and confidential information;
• Analytical;
• Coordination;
• Presentation;
• Technical Report Writing; and
• Strategic Planning and organization.

 
 
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. John Smith: Position interested in: Reference no: (ASA00070/2022) to email address [email protected] by no later than 25 July 2022 before 16h30
 
Agrément South Africa is committed towards increasing the representation of marginalized groups in line with its Employment Equity Policy.
 
Please note that correspondence and communication will only be conducted with shortlisted candidates and that Agrément South Africa reserves the right not to make any appointment.
 
Enquiries regarding these vacancies, please contact Ms. Nozipho Mabasa on Tel.: 012 841 2859
 
NB: “Those who have applied previously for the position must not apply again, they will be considered”

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TECHNICAL SERVICES INTERN

• Fixed Term Contract
• Pretoria

Term of Contract: 12 Months
Remuneration : R113 955.00 per annum (All-inclusive Cost to Company)
Reference number : ASA00071/2022
 
Purpose:
The purpose of this internship is to provide work-integrated learning, while providing administrative and technical support to the certification processes of Agrément South Africa for evaluating the fitness for purpose of non-standardized construction products, materials, and systems against performance-based criteria.
 
Minimum Qualifications and Experience Requirements:

• Grade 12
• 0 – 1 Year’ Experience in Certification and or the Built Environment Sector
• Computer Literacy

 
Advantageous:

• Any Diploma in Administration

 
Required Skills:

• Administration
• Basic Knowledge of SABS standards
• Accuracy in preparing and entering information and attention to detail
• Working knowledge and understanding of the relevant system and the impact of accuracy of certificates produced.
• Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy in preparing and entering information and attention to detail Record keeping skills
• Project and Programme Management
• Analytical
• Coordination
• Planning and organisation

 
 
The candidate will be subjected to integrity checks before appointment is made. Interested parties should forward their CV’s, together with academic transcripts, with your name, surname, position title and reference number on the subject line (e.g. Khumo Sekhu: Position interested in: Reference no: (ASA00071/2022) to email address [email protected] by no later than 25 July 2022 at 16h30.
 
Please note that correspondence and communication will only be conducted with shortlisted candidates and that Agrément South Africa reserves the right to not make any appointment.
 
Enquiries regarding the posts should be made with Ms. Nozipho Mabasa at 012 841 2895

​GROUP ASSISTANT

• Full Time
• Pretoria

Remuneration : R 427 015.68 per annum (All-inclusive Cost to Company)
Reference number : ASA00072/2022
 
Purpose:
To provide administrative support to Senior Management at Agrément South Africa
 
Duties and Responsibilities Include (but are not limited to):
Administrative Support
Deliver administrative support services by:

• Provide support in respect of meeting coordination, including, but not limited to making all logistical arrangements required for meetings.
• Provide secretarial and administrative support, including, ordering stationery and other office equipment, filing and other general office administration duties.
• Liaise with suppliers and contractors for the maintenance of all office equipment and service areas including overseeing the stationery room and photocopy area to ensure it is running smoothly and is always clean and tidy.
• Type and prepare various documents (i.e. reports, presentations, letters, faxes, e-mails, etc.) accurately, timeously and in accordance with the specific needs;
• Perform electronic and manual filing of documents to ensure proper maintenance of records including retrieval of documents when required.
• Prepare, receive, register and dispatch documentation and mail.
• Perform information searches on the Internet, relevant books, journals and magazines in order to assist the department to execute its function;
• Organize meetings and events (book meetings, arrange refreshments, distribute agendas and minutes etc.) for the Exco and other meetings as might be required;
• Draft agendas and take minutes during meetings (Exco, Staff Meeting and other meetings as might be required);
• Acquire, maintain and apply sufficient knowledge and skills to effectively utilize various software programs and systems relevant to the office environment (e.g. MS Office Suite)
• Perform any Ad Hoc Duties and all reasonable tasks given by the Office of the CEO and Corporate Services.

Support to CEO

• Provide support to the Office of the CEO by:
• Performing any administrative duties as allocated by the CEO.
• Assist with bookings and travel arrangements.
• Attend transitional task team meetings and take minutes as required.
• Assist with printing and dispatch of Annual Performance plans to Parliament when necessary.
• Assist with event planning, delegation visits and anniversary celebrations.

Committee Support
Provide secretariat and governance support to the Board and Committees by:

• Assisting with any arrangements/organization as directed by the Board Secretary

Ad Hoc Duties

• Perform all responsible tasks given by the Corporate Services Manager

 
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• A 3-Year Public Administration (National Diploma/B Tech/Degree)
• 3 Years’ experience

Ideal

• 5 Years’ experience

 
Managerial and Technical Competencies:

• Knowledge and understanding of PAIA, Public Service, Records and Archiving standards.
• Administration or secretarial function.
• High level of computer literacy (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, etc.).
• Ability to exercise tact and good judgement with highly sensitive information.
• Good planning and organizing skills.
• Good report writing skills.

 
Generic Competencies:

• Accuracy (Essential)
• Attention to detail (Essential)
• Computer Skills (Essential)
• Communication Skills
• Confidentiality (Essential)
• Planning and organizing skills
• Administrative Skills
• Time Management Skills
• Team Working 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: ASA00072/2022) to email address [email protected] by no later than 25 July 2022 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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