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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.
 
NRCS – INVITATION FOR VACANCY APPLICATIONS
 
VARIOUS NRCS OFFICES WITHIN FOOD & ASSOCIATED INDUSTRIES BUSINESS UNIT
 
1X TECHNICAL SPECIALIST: CANNED MEAT AND FISHERY PRODUCTS
(Re-advertisement)
NOTE: Candidates who previously applied are encouraged to re-apply
Post Level: P6
Cape Town Regional Office
Reporting to: General Manager:  Food & Associated Industries
Ref No: 4628
Total Cost to Company Salary Per Annum (R1 057 112,35 – R1 287 408,35)
 
 
Purpose: To provide specialist knowledge and advice to the business unit on all the compulsory Specifications that the business Unit regulates including canned meat & fishery products for Compulsory Specification and to oversee the development and maintenance of Compulsory Specifications and Technical Regulations in the area of responsibility at the NRCS.
 
KPA/ Key outputs:
  • Develop and Amend Compulsory Specifications and Technical Regulations for canned meat & fishery products.
  • Develop and amend Work instructions, Procedures, Policies and Manuals for the business unit.
  • Represent the NRCS and the Area of Responsibility at Local, Regional and International Forums.
  • Lead, chair and coordinate national and international committees. 
  • Stakeholder Management.
  • Interpret Acts, Standards and 
  • Regulations and advise the Area of Responsibility and the NRCS.
  • Develop and monitor succession planning for the business unit.
  • Participate in the Compilation of the Divisional Strategic Plan and Business Plan.
  • Cost Management
  • Training and Skills Transfer.
  • Corporate Governance and Risk Management (Quality Management)
  • Health and Safety Management (if applicable in area of responsibility)
 
Requirements/ Experience:
  • Degree in Food Science or Food Microbiology or equivalent in the relevant sciences
  • 8 years’ experience in a regulatory and/or technical environment or equivalent
 
Knowledge and Skills:
In-depth knowledge and interpretation of the NRCS Act; In-depth knowledge of applicable compulsory specifications and technical regulations; Good understanding of the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act; In-depth knowledge of International Food Code and Food Standards setting processes in Codex Alimentarius; Good understanding of legislations of various other trading Countries; In-depth and good knowledge of the Standards Act; working knowledge of risk management; Presentation skills; Project management skills; Budgeting principles; Good knowledge of the inspection and testing methodology including microbiological methodologies and the interpretations thereof; In-depth knowledge of Quality Management Systems ; ability to facilitate and foster good learning platforms; In depth knowledge of corporate governance policies and procedures; Ability to initiate stakeholder engagements and establish synergies within the various stakeholders. Good knowledge of MS Office programs- MS WORD, MS EXCEL.
 
Behavioral attributes:
Planning and organized; Strong communication skills – written and verbal; Sound judgment; Good leadership skills; Management skills; Strategic and Creative thinking abilities; Problem solving ability; Good time management and the ability to schedule tasks; Negotiation skills; Networking skills;
  • Must be willing to travel and be away from home.
  • Must be willing to work at other regional offices on a short time basis.
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NB:
  • Preferred candidate is African Males; 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
 
PLEASE NOTE:
Applications must be submitted on a signed AS 83 Employment Application Form and should be accompanied by a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae and 3 months certified copies of qualifications and ID 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: 25 October 2019