NATIONAL REGULATOR FOR COMPULSORY SPECIFICATIONS (NRCS) - 1 X GENERAL MANAGER: LEGAL METROLOGY

Purpose: To lead and direct the division with responsibility for divisional strategy, inspections, type approval, assessments, drafting of technical regulations, corporate governance and risk management, people management and ensuring that all relevant legislation is complied with.
 
KPA’s/ Key outputs:

• Lead and Direct the Division including Business Planning, Strategy Development and Improvements;
• Lead and Manage the Division;
• Establish and Maintain Strategic Partnerships with Government Departments, Industry and Foreign missions
• Monitor and Ensure the Compliance of Products Regulated to the Relevant Legislation;
• Facilitate the Development and Amendments of Technical Regulations in the Accountable Field;
• Lead and Direct the Harmonisation of Technical Regulations and Participants in National Regional and International Forums;
• Oversee and take accountability for the accreditation of Inspectors, Type Approval, Calibration and Assessment Functions for the Accountable field;
• People Management
• Financial Management
• Corporate Governance and Risk Management.

 
Qualifications/ Experience:

• B Tech/B Degree in Engineering; Science or related field
• Post-graduate Business Management Degree is an advantage
• At least 10 years’ in the related field, of which 5 years have been in senior management level

 
Knowledge:
In-depth knowledge of the legislation and regulations related to the accountable field; In-depth of Technical Regulations relating to the accountable field; In-depth knowledge of the NRCS act; In-depth knowledge of regional and international treaties, trade protocols and mutual acceptance arrangements; In-depth knowledge of quality management systems; In-depth knowledge of corporate governance policies and procedures; In-depth knowledge of business strategy, planning and reporting processes; Working knowledge of Public Finance Management Act (PFMA); Very good knowledge of financial management and budgeting; Very good management skills and knowledge; Working knowledge of risk management
 
Behavioural attributes:
Planning and organisation skills; Excellent communication skills; Leadership skills; Highly analytical; Inquisitive; Strategic orientation; Ability to exert influence; Excellent report writing skills; Presentation skills; Negotiation skills; Sound judgement.

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NB:

• Preferred candidate is Any 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: hr@nrcs.org.za
• 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)