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AGRÉMENT SOUTH AFRICA
 


​Agrément South Africa (ASA) seeks to fill the following vacancy based in Pretoria: 
 
SPECIALIST: RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT (PERMANENT) 
Remuneration: R 603 377 per annum (All-inclusive Cost to Company) Reference Number : ASA00100/2025 
Closing date : 12 December 2025 
 
Purpose:
To perform Research and Development investigations and analysis in the Technical Division of Agrément South Africa to evaluate the fitness of non-standardised construction products, materials, and systems against performance-based criteria. 
 
Duties and Responsibilities Include (but are not limited to): 
 
Research and Development 
  • Perform Research and Development within the Technical Division. 
  • Provide research support to Agrément South Africa's Technical Services Department. 
  • Initiate and carry out research projects concerning the performance-in-use of innovative building technologies. 
  • Compile and present research reports to internal committees of the Board. 
  • Conduct feasibility studies and develop business models to inform new business lines. 
  • Market and promote Agrément-certified innovative products and systems through stakeholder engagements. 
  • Develop and maintain relationships and networks with international, national, and provincial research institutes, institutions of higher learning, and researchers within the public, private and built environment sectors. 
  • Provide support and participate in Agrément’s Industry Advisory Committee. 
  • Verification of Agrément's Directory of Certificates. 
  • Develop and maintain certification schemes. 
  • Design surveys for division-wide priorities and initiatives. 
  • Conduct document review, organisation, and quality control of data acquisition to draw relevant conclusions and direct research activities. 
  • Determine the performance-in-use of Agrément-certified products and systems for technical services and through market and usage analysis. 
 
Technical Assessment 
  • Ascertain whether the Agrément requirements follow the necessary steps/ process involved in the certification process. 
  • Identify any new and innovative processes or developments being used by clients. 
  • Participate in the certification approval process as a member of the Agrement Technical Committee representing R&D when required. 
  • Review and develop performance criteria for non-standardised construction-related products and systems. 
  • Develop tools that can improve the processes for certification of non-standardised products and systems. 
 
Quality Assurance 
  • Support the implementation and adherence to Agrement’s quality assurance Policy, Procedures and Standards: 
  • Ensure that the technical outputs of the R&D technical team are reviewed and of a high standard and high quality so that the credibility of the certification process is maintained. 
  • Implementation of compliance with appropriate management and system requirements. 
  • Maintain a sound records-keeping system. 
 
Knowledge
  • Provide and develop a level of R&D expertise and knowledge by: 
  • Seek training and develop own skills. 
  • Supporting staff development. 
  • Provide training and advice on R&D related topics to the technical staff. 
  • Network and maintain links with R&D specialists in the Built Environment. 
  • Monitor industry changes/developments and ensure that the Technical Division is aware of these developments. 
  • Deliver technical presentations as an R&D Specialist in the Built Industry 
  • Built environment technical knowledge. 
  • Research process basics. 
 
Ad-Hoc Duties 
  • Perform any responsible tasks given by the R&D Group Leader 
  • Participation in Bid Evaluation Committees. 
  • Marketing and promotion of ASA-certified products and systems 
  • Stakeholder relations development and management of industry partners (at international, national, and provincial levels). discipline 
 
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS 
  • A Degree in a Built environment
  • 5 Years’ experience 
  • Professional Registration 
 
Ideal
  • Honours/ postgraduate degree
  • 8 Years’ experience 
 
Managerial and Technical Competencies: 
  • Knowledge and understanding of PAIA, Public Service, Records and Archiving standards. 
  • Technical knowledge in the built environment 
  • Managerial and Technical Competencies 
  • Project Management 
  • Knowledge of SABS standards 
  • Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy in preparing and entering information and attention to detail. 
  • Ability to work with sensitive and confidential information. 
  • Analytical
  • Coordination
  • Presentation
  • Technical Report Writing 
  • Planning and organisation 
  • POPI Act 
 
Generic Competencies:
  • Accuracy (Essential) 
  • Attention to detail (Essential) 
  • Computer Skills (Essential) 
  • Communication Skills 
  • Confidentiality (Essential) 
  • Planning and organising skills 
  • Administrative Skills 
  • Time Management Skills 
  • Team Working Skills 
  • Problem Solving 
  • Professionalism
  • Work ethics 
  • Driver's license





Candidates will undergo integrity checks before an appointment is made. Interested parties should apply by sending their applications to recruitment@agrement.co.za with the correct reference number by 12 December 2025 at 16:30. 
 
Preference will be given to people with disabilities, White and Coloured males, and females whose appointment or promotion will meet the requirements for Employment Equity representativity in Agrement South Africa. 
 
Please note that correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. 
 
Enquiries: Ms Lesedi Khalo at lkhalo@agrement.co.za
 
Agrément South Africa reserves the right not to make an appointment.



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