NATIONAL REGULATOR FOR COMPULSORY SPECIFICATIONS (NRCS) - 1X TECHNICAL SPECIALIST

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NATIONAL REGULATOR FOR COMPULSORY SPECIFICATIONS (NRCS)
 
Position: 1x Technical Specialist
Closing Date: 2020-03-06
Closing Time: 16h00
 
The National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications (NRCS) was established on 1 September 2008 in accordance with the National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications Act. It is an agency of the dti, established to administer compulsory specifications and other technical regulations with the view to protect human health and safety, the environment and to ensure fair trade, in accordance with Government policies and guidelines.  It is the NRCS intention to promote equity through the filling of posts, according to set Employment Equity targets.  To facilitate this process successfully, an indication of race, gender and disability status is required.
 
NRCS – Invitation for Vacancy Applications

 
1x Technical Specialist
Post Level: P6
Ref No: 8624
 
Chemical, Mechanical & Material (CMM) Business Unit
Pretoria Office
Reporting to: GM – CMM
CTC Salary Per Annum
(R1 057 112,35 – R 1 287 408,35 Negotiable)
 
Purpose:  To provide specialist knowledge and advice to the Chemicals, Mechanical and Materials Business Unit and NRCS, management of the Divisional quality management system and to oversee the development and maintenance of compulsory specifications and technical regulations in the area of responsibility.
 
KPA/ Key outputs:

• Develop and Amend Compulsory Specifications and Technical Regulations for Area of Responsibility
• Represent the NRCS and the Area of Responsibility at Local, Regional and International Forums

• Stakeholder Management
• Interpret Acts, Standards and Regulations and Advise the Area of Responsibility and the NRCS
• Participate in the Compilation of the Divisional Strategic Plan and Business Plan
• Cost Management
• Training and Skills Transfer
• Corporate Governance and Risk Management (Quality Management)

 
Requirements/ Experience:
B Tech / Degree or equivalent in in Natural Sciences / engineering fields 
8 years in a regulatory and/or technical environment or equivalent
 
Knowledge & Skills:
In-depth knowledge of the NRCS Act, In-depth knowledge of SANS 17020; In-depth knowledge of applicable compulsory specifications and technical regulations; Management skills; Working knowledge of risk management; Presentation skills; Project management skills; Budgeting principles; Good knowledge of the inspection and testing methodology; Quality management principles.
 
Behavioural attributes:
Planning and organised; Strong communication skills – written and verbal; Sound judgement; Creative thinking; Problem solving ability; Good time management and the ability to schedule tasks; Negotiation skills; Networking skills; Strategic thinker.

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NB:

• Preferred candidate is African Male/White Female & People with Disabilities in order to meet NRCS EE targets as per our EE plan
• Suitable qualified candidates will be subjected to employment and criminal checks
• Suitable candidates will be required to undergo competency assessment.

 
PLEASE NOTE:

• To view the detailed advert, please go to the NRCS Website: www.nrcs.org.za (Vacancies Tab)
• Applications must be submitted on a signed AS 83 form and should be accompanied by a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae and 3 months certified copies of qualifications and ID copy in order to be considered.
• Applications must be submitted on a signed AS 83 Employment Application Form and should be accompanied by a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (preferably in word format) in order to be considered.
• Please E-mail all applications to: [email protected]
• Applications will also be accepted via Post (NRCS, Private Bag X25, Brooklyn, 0075) or hand delivery (SABS Campus, 1 Dr Lategan Road, Groenkloof, Pretoria).
• Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates and if you do not hear from us within 30 days after the closing date, consider your application as unsuccessful.
• Please quote the Position you are applying for and the Reference No. on the subject line of your email, when applying for any vacancy.
• People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
• Late submission will be automatically disqualified.
• It is applicant’s responsibility to ensure that foreign qualifications have been evaluated by SAQA
• Closing date for applications: (6 March 2020)

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