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NATIONAL REGULATOR FOR COMPULSORY SPECIFICATIONS (NRCS)
 
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.
 
Invitations for Vacancy Applications
 
NRCS VARIOUS OFFICES
 
Applicants who have previously applied are encouraged to re-apply
 
1X MANAGER: INSPECTIONS (OPERATIONS)
Post Level: P6
Ref No: 8864
Food & Associated Industries
Cape Town Regional Office
Reporting to: General Manager:  Food & Associated Industries
Annual CTC Package
(R1 057 112. 35 – R1 287 408.35)
Negotiable
 
 
Purpose: To lead and direct the office for area of responsibility including planning, executing, monitoring, evaluating and reporting on operational requirement.
 
KPA/ Key outputs:
  1. Lead and Direct the Operations for Area of Responsibility;
  2. Stakeholder Management and Relations;
  3. Ensure Compliance of Products/Services within the Area of Responsibility;
  4. Implement Technical Regulations for the Area of Responsibility;
  5. Facilitate the Harmonization of Technical Regulations and Participate in National, Regional and International Forums;
  6. Responsible for the Accreditation of the Area of Responsibility (Quality Management)
  7. Participate in the Compilation of the Divisional Strategic Plan and Business Plan
  8. People Management;
  9. Financial Management;
  10. Corporate Governance and Risk Management
 
 
Requirements/ Experience:
  • National Diploma in Food Science or Food Microbiology or equivalent in the relevant sciences. 
  • 8 years’ experience in the relevant field

Knowledge and Skills:
In-depth knowledge of technical regulations relating to area of responsibility; In-depth knowledge of compulsory specifications in area of responsibility; In-depth knowledge of the NRCS act; In-depth knowledge of regional, national and international treaties, trade protocols and mutual acceptance arrangements; In-depth knowledge of quality management systems; Corporate governance policies and procedures; In-depth knowledge of business strategy, planning and reporting process; Working knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA); Financial Management and budgeting; Management skills; Working knowledge of risk management; Presentation skills.
 
Behavioural attributes:
Planning and organizing; Strong communication skills; Leadership ability; Leadership ability; Highly analytical; Inquisitive; Strategic orientation; Ability to exert influence; Ability to interpret facts and information; Negotiation skills; Networking skills; Sound judgement; Pro-active; Assertive & Ethical and trustworthy.
 
NB:
  • Preferred candidate is African Male; Coloured Male & People with Disability in order to meet NRCS EE targets as per our EE Plan.
  • Suitably qualified candidates will be subjected to employment and criminal verification checks. 
  • Suitable candidates will be required to undergo competency assessment.
 

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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 Employment Application Form and should be accompanied by a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (preferably in word format) and 3 months certified copies of qualifications and ID copy 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: 15 November 2019 by 16h30 close of business.