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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
 
1 X GENERAL MANAGER: LEGAL METROLOGY
Post Level 4
Ref No: 6081
Legal Metrology Unit
Pretoria Head Office
Reporting to: Chief Operations Officer
Annual CTC Package (R1 412 874.53 - R1 751 382.19) Negotiable
 
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 to.
 
 
 
KPA’s/ Key outputs:
  1. Lead and Direct the Division including Business Planning, Strategy Development and Improvements
  2. Lead and Manage the Division
  3. Establish and Maintain Strategic Partnerships with Government Departments, Industry and Foreign Missions
  4. Monitor and Ensure the Compliance of Products Regulated to the Relevant Legislation
  5. Facilitate the Development and Amendments of Technical Regulations in the Accountable Field
  6. Lead and Direct the Harmonisation of Technical Regulations and Participate in National, Regional and International Forums
  7. Oversee and Take Accountability for the Accreditation of Inspections, Type Approvals, Calibration and Assessment Functions for the Accountable Field
  8. People Management
  9. Financial Management
  10. Corporate Governance and Risk Management
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Qualifications/ Experience:
  • B Tech/B Degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
  • Post-graduate Business Management Degree is an advantage
  • At least 10 years’ in the Metrology 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
 
NB:
  • Preferred candidate is African Female/Male, Coloured Male or White Female in order to meet NRCS EE targets as per our EE Plan.
  • Suitably qualified candidates will be subjected to employment and criminal verification checks.
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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.