NATIONAL METROLOGY INSTITUTE OF SOUTH AFRICA (NMISA) VACANCIES

​SHEQ ADMINISTRATOR 
Salary Range R 374 261 – R 440 307 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
 
THE POSITION: 
The purpose of the SHEQ Administrator position (reporting to Senior Manager Governance, Risk and Compliance in the office of Director Strategy, Business Development and Governance) is to facilitate the administration of the implementation of corporate integrated SHEQ policies, procedures, programs, and initiatives consistently across the NMISA to achieve the set objectives. 
The scope of the position covers more than 20 different laboratories, accredited to ISO/IEC 17025, 17043, ISO 17034 and certification to ISO 14001 and 45001. 
 
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Assist technical staff with SHEQ administration related matters to facilitate the effective implementation and integration of the SHEQ system 
• Providing guidance regarding SHEQ administration to the NMISA staff to ensure the achievement of long-term quality goals 
• Assisting with identifying improvement opportunities, plan solutions to existing problems and ensure implementation of measures to improve the overall SHEQ administration functions of the NMISA 
• Assist in the development and improvement of NMISA processes and systems to ensure efficiency 
• Document existing, new, and improved processes to provide guidelines for NMISA staff to follow/adhere to. 
• Design forms and any other documents required to implement and improve controls and record-keeping of NMISA processes. 
• Maintain document control to make sure that the most current information is available to NMISA staff, including issuing and publishing NMISA and lab specific procedures. 
• Assist with NMISA SHEQ meetings to facilitate decision-making and information-sharing 
• Assist with the preparation of comprehensive management review reports, which are presented to NMISA management, ensuring a proper and accurate evaluation of the performance of the NMISA TQMS 
• Plan and prepare for SABS audits and SANAS assessments 
• Assist with the scheduling of SHEQ internal audits, raising of Non-conformances and maintaining audit records. 
• Assist the SHEQ Team with National/Regional / International liaison regarding management systems and training related activities as required 
• Assist with conducting customer satisfaction survey for performance monitoring and feedback for use in management reviews. 

 
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE 

• B Degree in Safety Management, Environmental Science/Management, and Quality Management 
• At least 1-2 years SHEQ management system administration and related processes experience. 
• Knowledge of SHEQ Management Systems implementation, particularly for the ISO/IEC 17025, 17043, ISO 17034 and 9001. 
• Basic knowledge of EHS legislation, regulatory, local by-laws, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001. 
• Intermediate knowledge of SHEQ Management System implementation, maintenance, and operation in a research/scientific environment. 
• Intermediate knowledge of EHS legislation 
• Computer literate with basic proficiency in MS Office software packages 
• High attention to detail, good administrative skills, self-motivated and a proactive approach. 

 
The position requires a proactive person with interpersonal and conflict management skills, ability to manage complex and diverse projects, ability to interact with and engage multiple stakeholders with very strong and diverse views, ability to work independently, managing resources effectively and ability to work under pressure. 
 
Attributes: Customer focused, decisive, results oriented, attention to detail, honesty and integrity and accountability and ethical conduct

​Please note: 
NMISA subscribes to and applies the principles prescribed by the Employment Equity Act. Preference will be given to candidates who meet the requirements and who will add to the cultural and gender diversity of the organisation. Interested and suitably qualified persons may forward all supporting documentation required (updated CV, certified educational qualifications and certified ID.) when applying for the position email NMISA Human Resource at careers@nmisa.org
 
Only candidates with all supporting documents will be considered for the position. 
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Closing date for applications: 27 August 2025 
 
People with disabilities are encouraged to apply. 
 
Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. National Metrology Institute of South Africa 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 the position that require trust and honesty and/or entails the handling of cash or finances and may also verify the applicant’s educational qualifications and employment history. You voluntary give NMISA consent to process your personal information, and all the applications will be processed in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA)
 
Meiring Naudé Road, Brummeria, Pretoria, South Africa || Private Bag X34, Lynnwood Ridge, Pretoria, 0040, South Africa Logistics Office: +27 12 947 2801 | logistics@nmisa.org || Reception: +27 12 947 2800 | info@nmisa.org TQM-5078-9A Board Members: Prof Andrew Buffler, Prof Lorna Benita Holtman, Dr Charl Wynand Louw, Dr Precious Gugulethu Motshwene, Dr Alufelwi Maxwell Tshavhungwe, Dr James Tshilongo, Ms Sara Natalia Prins, Ms Babalwa Songongo