NATIONAL METROLOGY INSTITUTE OF SOUTH AFRICA (NMISA)

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ADMINISTRATOR: APPLIED METROLOGY AND PHYSICAL & ELECTRICAL METROLOGY 

Salary Range: R 398 588.23 - R 468 927.33 per annum (All Inclusive) 

OVERVIEW OF THE ORGANISATION 

The NMISA is a Type 3A Public Entity established in accordance with the Measurement Unit and Measurement Standards Act, No. 18 of 2006 (the Act). The NMISA is mandated by the Act to provide for the use of the international system of units (the SI) and other measurement units in South Africa, to maintain national measurement standards (NMS) and to determine and ensure the comparability of the NMS. More information can be obtained from www.nmisa.org

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION 

The NMISA invites applications for the position of Administrator to support the Applied Metrology (AM) and Physical & Electrical Metrology (PEM) Divisions. This role is key to ensuring operational efficiency, governance compliance and seamless stakeholder engagement, while providing critical administrative and training coordination support. 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS 

A candidate must meet all the following to be considered: 

Qualification 

·       National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Administration, Office Management, or a related qualification. 

·       NQF Levels 7 and 8 in Administration or a related qualification will be an added advantage. 

Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by a SAQA (South African Qualifications Authority) evaluation certificate, included with your application. 

Experience 

A minimum of 2 years’ relevant experience in an administrative, office support or personal assistant role within a PFMA-regulated or public-entity environment.

Your CV must demonstrate experience across the following areas: 

·       Administrative and operational support to management and teams. 

·       Use of administrative systems, including MS Office, SharePoint, e-Workflow and e-Procurement. 

·       Meeting and diary coordination, minute-taking and follow-up of action items. 

·       Document preparation, formatting and management. 

·       Procurement and invoice administration. 

·       Records and information management. 

·       Coordination of training, workshops or events. 

·       Professional engagement with internal and external stakeholders. 

·       Handling confidential and sensitive information. 

Experience within manufacturing, engineering or science-based institutions will be an added advantage. 

Essential Skills 

1.     Strong computer literacy, including MS Office, SharePoint, e-Workflow and e- Procurement. 

2.     Excellent organisational and coordination skills. 

3.     Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. 

4.     Good minute-taking and document preparation skills. 

5.     Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion. 

6.     High level of professionalism and customer focus. 

7.     Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. 

8.     Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks. 

9.     Good interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

·       Provide general and operational support to Division Directors, senior managers and staff. 

·       Arrange and coordinate meetings, compile minutes and follow up on action items. 

·       Prepare and format documents, presentations and agendas. 

·       Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements, including visas, bookings and logistical support. 

·       Process procurement orders, follow up on invoices and liaise with relevant sections on expenditure. 

·       Manage records, archiving and compliance with NMISA’s Total Quality Management System (TQMS). 

·       Coordinate training programmes, workshops and short courses, including scheduling, logistics, communication and learner record management. 

·       Serve as the first point of contact for stakeholders and training-related enquiries. 

PERSON SPECIFICATION 

·       Proactive and self-motivated. 

·       Professional and dependable. 

·       Flexible and able to adapt to changing priorities. 

·       Honest and ethical in the execution of duties. 

·       Tactful and respectful when dealing with stakeholders. 

·       A team player who is committed to achieving organisational goals. 

Please note: 

How to apply – please read carefully (non-compliant applications will not be considered): 

Email your application to Careers1@nmisa.org, using this exact subject line: “administrator: applied metrology and physical & electrical metrology”. Submit only one application per person for this position. 

You must attach THREE separate PDF documents – do not combine them into one file. Name each file using exactly these labels – CV, ID, Qualifications – as “Surname Name – Label”, for example: 

·       Your CV – e.g. “Mokoena Thandi – CV.pdf” 

·       A certified copy of your ID – e.g. “Mokoena Thandi – ID.pdf” 

·       Your qualification certificate(s) – e.g. “Mokoena Thandi – Qualifications.pdf” 

Format rules (applications that do not follow these will not be considered): 

·       All three documents must be in PDF format. Word documents, photographs, JPEG/image files, and links (Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox) will not be accepted. 

·       Your CV must be a proper PDF created from a document (for example, “Save as PDF” from Word) – not a scan or a photograph – and your full name, cell number and email address must appear at the top of the CV. 

·       Your certified ID and qualification certificate may be scanned, but must be clear, legible PDFs. 

Only applications that include all three documents, correctly named and in the correct PDF format, will be considered. 

Closing date for applications: 04 September 2026 

The NMISA subscribes to and applies the principles prescribed by the Employment Equity Act. 

Preference will be given to previously disadvantaged candidates who meet the requirements  and who will add to the cultural and gender diversity of the organisation. 

People with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. The NMISA reserves the right not to appoint. 

By applying for this position at the NMISA, the applicant understands, consents and agrees  that the NMISA may solicit a credit and criminal report from a registered credit bureau and/or  the relevant authority in relation to positions that require trust and honesty and/or entail the  handling of cash or finances, and may also verify the applicant’s educational qualifications and  employment history. You voluntarily give the NMISA consent to process your personal information.

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Board Members: Prof Andrew Buffler, Mr Gerhard Fourie, Dr Charl Wynand Louw, Dr Precious Gugulethu Motshwene, Dr Mbulelo Geoffrey Nokwequ, Ms Sara Natalia Prins, Dr James Tshilongo, Dr Alufelwi Maxwell Tshavhungwe