National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications (NRCS) - 1X Technical Specialist: FAI

 
Purpose: To provide specialist knowledge and advice to the division and NRCS and to oversee the development and maintenance of Compulsory Specifications and Technical Regulations in the area of responsibility.
 
KPA/ Key outputs:

• Develop and Amend Compulsory Specifications and Technical Regulations for Area of Responsibility
• 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 Division
• 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.  Postgraduate studies will be advantages.
• 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 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 standards Act; working knowledge of risk management; Presentation skills; Project Management skills; Budgeting principles; Good knowledge of the inspections and testing methodology including microbiological methodologies and the interpretations thereof; In-depth knowledge of ISO 1720 and quality management principle; ability to facilitate and foster good learning platforms; In-depth knowledge of corporate governance policies and procedures; Ability to initiate stakeholder engagement and establish synergies within the various stakeholders.
 
Behavioral attributes:
Planning and organising; Strong communication skills – written and verbal; Sound judgment; Creative thinking; Problem solving ability; Good time management and the ability to schedule tasks; Negotiation skills; Networking skills; Strategic thinker

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 NB:

• Preferred candidate is Coloured Male; Females (African/Coloured/Indian/White) & People with Disabilities 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:

• 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 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: 17 May 2019