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SOUTH AFRICAN BUREAU OF STANDARDS (SABS) VACANCIES
SOUTH AFRICAN BUREAU OF STANDARDS (SABS)
ASSESSOR: CERTIFICATION ACCREDITATION
Details
Closing Date 2024/02/19
Reference Number SAB240205-9
Job Title Assessor: Certification Accreditation
Job Type Permanent
Branch Office of the CEO
Division Office of the CEO
Department Accreditation
Job Grade C3
Number of Positions 1
Location - Town / City Pretoria
Location – Province Gauteng
Location – Country South Africa
Minimum Education Level Diploma | Advanced Certificate
Job Category Other
Job Advert Summary
About SABS
The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) is mandated to develop, promote and maintain South African National Standards (SANS); promote quality in connection with commodities, products and services; and render conformity assessment services and assist in matters connected therewith. Working for the SABS opens the mind to the world around you. We offer diverse career paths in a dynamic environment that nurtures and recognises talent and potential. Become part of our vision of being a trusted standardisation and business assurance solution provider and join a team that fosters accountability, excellence and innovation in an inclusive workplace.
SABS is an equal opportunities employer, and our recruitment will be done in line with the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and our EE Policy.
Please note that applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
Purpose Statement
To provide a value adding Certification accreditation service to the SABS through analysis, development, monitoring and implementation of controls and audits which meet the requirements of the SABS Accreditation processes and procedures.
Minimum Requirements
- National Diploma / Diploma in a relevant scientific or engineering field
- SAATCA Registration is advantageous
- SANAS Assessor experience is advantageous
- 3 years relevant work experience
- Systems Certification and/or Product Certification work environment experience is preferred
- Auditing of Systems Certification and/or Product Certification processes is preferred
Duties and Responsibilities
Functional Management
- Analyse, evaluate, develop, and implement new control systems that optimize operations or utilize new technologies for Accreditation internal auditing.
- Lead the planning, scheduling and conducting of internal audits in line with client and SABS requirements and allocate roles and responsibilities as required.
- Prepare for internal audits according to stipulated requirements.
- Lead and participate in pre-audit meetings and complete audit preparations.
- Maintain internal control systems by updating internal audit programs and questionnaires as relevant to the scope of the audit.
- Conduct onsite witnessing of certification audits to evaluate the effectiveness of the accreditation audit process.
- Accurately record, review, and interpret data to determine the quality of information.
- Write and submit comprehensive audit reports to clients based on the scope of work required.
- Implement and analyze the root cause analysis process for nonconformities raised during assessments and internal audits.
- Lead the preparation and presentation of audit and inspection findings to relevant stakeholders.
- Verify clearance certification of IRQ’s submitted to Accreditation through the IRQ system within set timelines.
- Provide guidance to assessors during external assessments (SANAS/RVA).
- Review documents and ensure alignment to best practice when submitting on the document control system.
- Analyse certification related complaints and non-conformances and provide advocacy to line management on trends.
- Conduct training on accreditation requirements as required.
- Review submitted audit packs and make certification decisions on audited companies receiving certification and or recertification permits and/or certificates.
- Keep abreast of national and international accreditation requirements and changes and best practice certification standards in order to provide advice to line management.
Risk and Compliance Management
- Assist in identifying and adhering to fraud controls, risk prevention principles, sound governance and compliance processes, and tools to identify and manage risks.
- Monitor changes in the regulatory environment and ensure that appropriate operational controls are implemented to address new requirements.
- Support and provide evidence to all internal and external audit requirements.
- Support the maintenance and enforcement of related Service Level Agreements to minimise business risk and ensure business continuity.
- Ensure adherence to all relevant laws, policies and Standard
- Operating Procedures throughout the organisation.
Stakeholder Management
- Build and maintain effective internal and external stakeholder relationships for the purpose of expectations management, knowledge sharing and integration, and to manage the organisation’s reputation.
- Represent and participate in the organisation’s committees and tasks teams when required.
- Convene, chair and attend meetings and present findings and business cases to relevant stakeholders when required.
- Provide technical support on projects when required.
- Actively liaise and build relationships with SABS clients and service providers so as to ensure that the service standards are met appropriately.
- Effectively manage customer complaints through timeous resolution and/or escalation as required.
- Analyze queries and develop mechanisms to proactively resolve common issues and share lessons learned.
- Ensure the documentation of all stakeholder engagements to ensure continuity for future engagements.
- Participate and attend relevant body’s technical meetings and forums and recommend changes within relevant internal SABS forums.
Attachment: Advert - SABS Assessor Certification Accreditation.pdf (94.47 kb)
Policy
We are committed to Employment Equity when recruiting internally and externally. It is company policy to promote from within wherever possible. Therefore, please be aware that internal candidates will be considered first before reviewing external applicants, provided that this supports achievement of our Employment Equity goals.
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STANDARDS WRITER: MECHANICAL AND TRANSPORTATION
Details
Closing Date 2024/02/19
Reference Number SAB240205-11
Job Title Standards Writer: Mechanical and Transportation
Job Type Permanent
Branch Operations
Division Standards
Department Standards Development
Job Grade C2
Number of Positions 1
Location - Town / City Pretoria
Location – Province Gauteng
Location – Country South Africa
Minimum Education Level Diploma | Advanced Certificate
Job Category Other
Job Advert Summary
About SABS
The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) is mandated to develop, promote and maintain South African National Standards (SANS); promote quality in connection with commodities, products and services; and render conformity assessment services and assist in matters connected therewith. Working for the SABS opens the mind to the world around you. We offer diverse career paths in a dynamic environment that nurtures and recognises talent and potential. Become part of our vision of being a trusted standardisation and business assurance solution provider and join a team that fosters accountability, excellence and innovation in an inclusive workplace.
SABS is an equal opportunities employer, and our recruitment will be done in line with the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and our EE Policy.
Please note that applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
Purpose Statement
To facilitate the timely development and maintenance of South African National Standards according to defined processes and procedures including amongst others research tasks, the engagement and effective operations within committees and their members in order to formulate technical requirements in standards.
Minimum Requirements
Duties and Responsibilities
Functional Management
Risk and Compliance Management
Stakeholder Management
Attachment: Advert - SABS Standards Writer Mechanical and Transportation.pdf (89.82 kb)
Policy
We are committed to Employment Equity when recruiting internally and externally. It is company policy to promote from within wherever possible. Therefore, please be aware that internal candidates will be considered first before reviewing external applicants, provided that this supports achievement of our Employment Equity goals.
PLEASE APPLY HERE
STANDARDS WRITER: MECHANICAL AND TRANSPORTATION
Details
Closing Date 2024/02/19
Reference Number SAB240205-11
Job Title Standards Writer: Mechanical and Transportation
Job Type Permanent
Branch Operations
Division Standards
Department Standards Development
Job Grade C2
Number of Positions 1
Location - Town / City Pretoria
Location – Province Gauteng
Location – Country South Africa
Minimum Education Level Diploma | Advanced Certificate
Job Category Other
Job Advert Summary
About SABS
The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) is mandated to develop, promote and maintain South African National Standards (SANS); promote quality in connection with commodities, products and services; and render conformity assessment services and assist in matters connected therewith. Working for the SABS opens the mind to the world around you. We offer diverse career paths in a dynamic environment that nurtures and recognises talent and potential. Become part of our vision of being a trusted standardisation and business assurance solution provider and join a team that fosters accountability, excellence and innovation in an inclusive workplace.
SABS is an equal opportunities employer, and our recruitment will be done in line with the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and our EE Policy.
Please note that applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
Purpose Statement
To facilitate the timely development and maintenance of South African National Standards according to defined processes and procedures including amongst others research tasks, the engagement and effective operations within committees and their members in order to formulate technical requirements in standards.
Minimum Requirements
- National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or Transportation (NQF Level 6).
- 3 years relevant industry experience.
- Must have Standards Development Experience.
Duties and Responsibilities
Functional Management
- Research the requirements for new standards and evaluate standards under review, following standard operating procedures.
- Ensure completeness of proposals substantiating the relevance and need for a national standard (e.g., economic, policy, regulatory, conformity assessment, health, safety, and environment, etc.).
- Submit research outputs and recommended plan to internal and external stakeholders for review.
- Keep abreast of new standards or projects (international and Regional) in other areas as relevant to projects within sphere of control.
- Provide support and guidance to more junior team members where required.
- Work on multiple projects (complex) simultaneously
- Develop or innovate new theories/ solutions
- Discuss and assist line management to make sure that the standards development team and current technologies are aligned with the business' goals and vision of the organization.
- Facilitate the development of South African National Standards and other related deliverables in line with the division’s processes and procedures.
- Plan and adhere to all milestones for the delivery of the standard together in consultation with line management.
- Formulate working drafts in collaboration with the working group members according to the preliminary work item and capture technical requirements into written standards.
- Prepare and circulate committee drafts according to Rules for the Structure and Drafting of National Standards Document (ARP 013) and ensure consensus is reached on the draft
- Facilitate the process for the editing of the draft documents and ensure that documents are technically reviewed, and drawings are prepared and typed as required.
- Monitor the timeous circulation of Draft South African Standard
- Collate comments received at the Draft South African Standard stage.
- Ensure due process is followed including the quality of publications.
- Provide progress reports and escalate to line management on deviations as required.
- Ensure that all projects identified have been registered
- Provide consolidated viewpoint from mirror committee on international documents and the decisions of the mirror committee.
Risk and Compliance Management
- Assist in identifying and adhering to fraud controls, risk prevention principles, sound governance and compliance processes, and tools to identify and manage risks
- Monitor changes in the regulatory environment and ensure that appropriate operational controls are implemented to address new requirements.
- Support and provide evidence to all internal and external audit, ISO and Accreditation requirements.
- Adhere to all relevant laws, policies and Standard Operating Procedures throughout the organisation.
- Ensure that standards adhere to company policies and standards.
Stakeholder Management
- Identify and mitigate internal systems and procedural barriers to enhance excellent customer service.
- Build and maintain effective internal and external stakeholder relationships for the purpose of expectations management, knowledge sharing and integration, and to manage the organisation’s reputation.
- Facilitate the need to participate in International and Regional Standardisation Committees, including membership levels, and ensure effective contribution on standards projects that
- South Africa participates in.
- Fulfil the approved leadership roles in International standards development committees as required.
- Provide advocacy and guidance to relevant stakeholders.
- Chair committee meetings effectively when required.
- Educate all stakeholders on the standards development process through workshops and meetings and represent the organization as proficient in the standards development process.
- Represent and participate in the organisation’s committees and tasks teams when required.
- Convene and attend meetings and present performance and business information to relevant stakeholders when required.
- Provide technical support on projects when required.
- Actively liaise and build relationships with SABS clients and service providers so as to ensure that the service standards are met appropriately.
- Effectively manage customer complaints through timeous resolution and/or escalation as required.
- Analyze queries and develop mechanisms to proactively resolve common issues and share lessons learned.
Attachment: Advert - SABS Standards Writer Mechanical and Transportation.pdf (89.82 kb)
Policy
We are committed to Employment Equity when recruiting internally and externally. It is company policy to promote from within wherever possible. Therefore, please be aware that internal candidates will be considered first before reviewing external applicants, provided that this supports achievement of our Employment Equity goals.
PLEASE APPLY HERE
MANAGER: LABORATORY SERVICES (FOOD AND HEALTH)
Details
Closing Date 2024/02/19
Reference Number SAB240205-10
Job Title Manager: Laboratory Services (Food and Health)
Job Type Permanent
Branch Operations
Division Laboratory Services
Department Food and Health
Job Grade D4
Number of Positions 1
Location - Town / City Pretoria
Location – Province Gauteng
Location – Country South Africa
Minimum Education Level Bachelor’s Degree | Advanced Diploma
Job Category Other
Job Advert Summary
About SABS
The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) is mandated to develop, promote and maintain South African National Standards (SANS); promote quality in connection with commodities, products and services; and render conformity assessment services and assist in matters connected therewith. Working for the SABS opens the mind to the world around you. We offer diverse career paths in a dynamic environment that nurtures and recognises talent and potential. Become part of our vision of being a trusted standardisation and business assurance solution provider and join a team that fosters accountability, excellence and innovation in an inclusive workplace.
SABS is an equal opportunities employer, and our recruitment will be done in line with the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and our EE Policy.
Please note that applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
Purpose Statement
To develop, manage and implement cluster-specific Laboratory Services activities and plans to achieve divisional and organizational objectives in cooperation with other functions of the SABS.
Minimum Requirements
Duties and Responsibilities
Operational Management
Functional Management
Risk and Compliance Management
Financial Management
People Management
Stakeholder Management
Policy
We are committed to Employment Equity when recruiting internally and externally. It is company policy to promote from within wherever possible. Therefore, please be aware that internal candidates will be considered first before reviewing external applicants, provided that this supports achievement of our Employment Equity goals.
PLEASE APPLY HERE
MANAGER: LABORATORY SERVICES (FOOD AND HEALTH)
Details
Closing Date 2024/02/19
Reference Number SAB240205-10
Job Title Manager: Laboratory Services (Food and Health)
Job Type Permanent
Branch Operations
Division Laboratory Services
Department Food and Health
Job Grade D4
Number of Positions 1
Location - Town / City Pretoria
Location – Province Gauteng
Location – Country South Africa
Minimum Education Level Bachelor’s Degree | Advanced Diploma
Job Category Other
Job Advert Summary
About SABS
The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) is mandated to develop, promote and maintain South African National Standards (SANS); promote quality in connection with commodities, products and services; and render conformity assessment services and assist in matters connected therewith. Working for the SABS opens the mind to the world around you. We offer diverse career paths in a dynamic environment that nurtures and recognises talent and potential. Become part of our vision of being a trusted standardisation and business assurance solution provider and join a team that fosters accountability, excellence and innovation in an inclusive workplace.
SABS is an equal opportunities employer, and our recruitment will be done in line with the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and our EE Policy.
Please note that applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
Purpose Statement
To develop, manage and implement cluster-specific Laboratory Services activities and plans to achieve divisional and organizational objectives in cooperation with other functions of the SABS.
Minimum Requirements
- Diploma + Advanced Diploma / B Degree in Natural Sciences /Food technology / Health Sciences
- 10 years industry work experience within a relevant scientific field.
- 3 years management experience
Duties and Responsibilities
Operational Management
- Contribute towards the development of operations strategy for the Division and ensure alignment of this strategy with the plan for the cluster overall.
- Ensure productivity is measured effectively against set objectives to improve customer satisfaction.
- Manage and ensure the drive of continuous improvement activities.
- Manage the cluster and ensure that it contributes to the achievement of business objectives.
- Manage operations effectively to deliver services within timelines and prescribed quality through effective resource management.
- Use insights gained through business information to compile reports, and metrics to measure success and inform the business decisions within area of responsibility.
- Put measures into place to improve productivity.
- Provide subject matter expertise to the organisation regarding cluster operations protocols and processes within area of specialisation.
- Ensure clear alignment between the actions and goals of the Laboratory Services cluster and individual laboratories within scope of control.
- Advise the Divisional Head on matters related to key stakeholders within scope of control as it relates to the cluster.
- Develop annual integrated demand plans and report to the relevant stakeholders.
Functional Management
- Manage the provision of Laboratory Services to support the delivery of SABS Strategic objectives.
- To oversee the implementation and improvement of Laboratory Services operating standards and procedures to enhance the SABS levels of quality services.
- Ensure the effective implementation and maintenance of the quality management systems.
- Ensure development, implementation and maintenance of cluster-specific technical capabilities (human and infrastructure renewal for example).
- Oversee the process for the acquisition, maintenance and disposal or refurbishment of laboratory assets.
- Develop, implement and maintain cluster-specific Laboratory Services test methods.
- Ensure forecasting, planning and scheduling of testing activities (sample level) in collaboration with the Programme Management Office.
- Collaborate effectively with relevant stakeholders to achieve divisional objectives.
- Collaborate with the customer partnering team in the development of new products or solutions.
- Develop and implement a cluster-specific Laboratory Services strategy.
- Develop and implement the cluster-specific quality control measures for all Laboratory Services standards, procedures and policies.
- Keep abreast of new Laboratory technology trends within South African organisations involved in innovation, research and development and commercialization, through attendance of conferences, seminars and training.
- Ensure that Laboratory Services policies and procedures are constantly reviewed and revised to remain appropriate to current risk exposure.
- Ensure proper records management.
- Develop cluster-specific Laboratory Services practices by conducting awareness sessions with all laboratory staff across SABS.
- Responsible for driving internal operational efficiency and excellence at cluster and divisional level.
- Provide cluster-specific operational performance feedback.
Risk and Compliance Management
- Ensure the mitigation of the cluster’s risk profile through the application of fraud controls and risk prevention principles and implementing of sound governance and compliance processes and tools to identify and manage risks.
- Manage compliance, ensuring that all SABS employees, adhere to all SABS Laboratory Services protocols.
- Responsible for the coordination and maintenance of quality risk management in line with ISO, Accreditation and regulatory requirements.
- Monitor changes in the regulatory environment and ensure that appropriate operational controls are implemented to address new requirements.
- Support and provide evidence to all internal and external audit and accreditation requirements.
- Oversee the maintenance and enforcement of cluster Service Level Agreements to minimise business risk and ensure business continuity.
- Ensure adherence in the team to all relevant laws, policies and Standard Operating Procedures throughout the cluster.
Financial Management
- Provide input in the planning and compilation of the annual budget aligned to the tactical delivery plans to support the implementation of set objectives.
- Ensure the effective implementation, management, monitoring of the budget, and mitigate and report on any variances.
- Ensure the deployment of proper financial controls to manage the budget.
- Ensure that annual profitability of the cluster is maintained.
- Ensure that existing business is maintained while driving business development in the cluster in collaboration with Customer Partnering.
- Ensure that all revenue targets are monitored and achieved within each portfolio in collaboration with the Divisional Head.
People Management
- Proactively manage all direct reports in order to ensure that the strategic objectives for the division is met.
- Maintain excellent human capital performance through employee empowerment, skills development and retention and succession planning within the team.
- Maintain an environment where employees respect and adhere to company standards of integrity and ethics by integrating these values into all processes, procedures and practices.
- Manage and lead the cluster by providing clarity of vision; prioritising resources; facilitating alignment of the team; managing non-performance, driving a customer-centric performance culture, setting appropriate KPA’s and ensure the cascading thereof throughout the cluster and driving their achievement; inspiring commitment; encouraging mutual support; and enabling development opportunities.
- Implement a learning culture within scope of control.
Stakeholder Management
- Identify and mitigate internal systems and procedural barriers to enhance excellent customer service.
- Build and maintain effective internal and external stakeholder relationships for the purpose of expectations management, knowledge sharing and integration, and to manage the organisation’s reputation.
- Represent and participate in the organisation’s committees and tasks teams when required.
- Ensure cluster representation within all relevant technical committees. .
- Convene and attend meetings and present performance and business-related information to relevant stakeholders when required.
- Manage and resolve operational complaints through timeous resolution and/or escalation as required.
Policy
We are committed to Employment Equity when recruiting internally and externally. It is company policy to promote from within wherever possible. Therefore, please be aware that internal candidates will be considered first before reviewing external applicants, provided that this supports achievement of our Employment Equity goals.
PLEASE APPLY HERE
SYSTEMS TECHNICAL REVIEWER: ELECTRO-TECHNICAL
Details
Closing Date 2024/02/19
Reference Number SAB240204-9
Job Title Systems Technical Reviewer: Electro-technical
Job Type Permanent
Branch Operations
Division Certification Services
Department Systems Certification
Job Grade C4
Number of Positions 1
Location - Town / City Pretoria
Location – Province Gauteng
Location – Country South Africa
Minimum Education Level Diploma | Advanced Certificate
Job Category Engineering
Job Advert Summary
About SABS
The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) is mandated to develop, promote and maintain South African National Standards (SANS); promote quality in connection with commodities, products and services; and render conformity assessment services and assist in matters connected therewith. Working for the SABS opens the mind to the world around you. We offer diverse career paths in a dynamic environment that nurtures and recognises talent and potential. Become part of our vision of being a trusted standardisation and business assurance solution provider and join a team that fosters accountability, excellence and innovation in an inclusive workplace.
SABS is an equal opportunities employer, and our recruitment will be done in line with the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and our EE Policy.
Please note that applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
Purpose Statement
To provide a value adding certification service to the department and division through technical expertise and review, which meet the requirements of Accreditation and SANS/ISO Standards and the SABS policies, processes and procedures.
Minimum Requirements
Duties and Responsibilities
Functional Management
Risk and Compliance Management
Stakeholder Management
Attachment: Advert - System Technical Reviewer- Electro-technical.pdf (89.18 kb)
Policy
We are committed to Employment Equity when recruiting internally and externally. It is company policy to promote from within wherever possible. Therefore, please be aware that internal candidates will be considered first before reviewing external applicants, provided that this supports achievement of our Employment Equity goals.
PLEASE APPLY HERE
SYSTEMS TECHNICAL REVIEWER: ELECTRO-TECHNICAL
Details
Closing Date 2024/02/19
Reference Number SAB240204-9
Job Title Systems Technical Reviewer: Electro-technical
Job Type Permanent
Branch Operations
Division Certification Services
Department Systems Certification
Job Grade C4
Number of Positions 1
Location - Town / City Pretoria
Location – Province Gauteng
Location – Country South Africa
Minimum Education Level Diploma | Advanced Certificate
Job Category Engineering
Job Advert Summary
About SABS
The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) is mandated to develop, promote and maintain South African National Standards (SANS); promote quality in connection with commodities, products and services; and render conformity assessment services and assist in matters connected therewith. Working for the SABS opens the mind to the world around you. We offer diverse career paths in a dynamic environment that nurtures and recognises talent and potential. Become part of our vision of being a trusted standardisation and business assurance solution provider and join a team that fosters accountability, excellence and innovation in an inclusive workplace.
SABS is an equal opportunities employer, and our recruitment will be done in line with the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and our EE Policy.
Please note that applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
Purpose Statement
To provide a value adding certification service to the department and division through technical expertise and review, which meet the requirements of Accreditation and SANS/ISO Standards and the SABS policies, processes and procedures.
Minimum Requirements
- National Diploma / Diploma in a relevant technical field
- SAATCA Registration is required
- Auditing processes and protocols
- 3 years relevant work experience in a relevant technical environment
Duties and Responsibilities
Functional Management
- Conduct sales application reviews of existing customers.
- Review the planning, scheduling and executing of audits in line with client and SABS requirements.
- Review audit reports of clients based on the scope of work required.
- Conduct on-site peer reviews of auditors as required.
- Review AB submissions per Accreditation, ISO and SABS requirements.
- Provide technical support to guide the quotation process for new clients and permit extensions through Technical Reviews.
- Assist Sales BU with technical expertise for clients where required.
- Submit all relevant reports within scope of control and on time.
- Contribute to the development and execution of the Certification Systems Operational Plan (6- month view) to meet capacity and requirements (for new and existing customers).
- Provide subject matter expertise to the organization as a Technical Reviewer and CTC member.
- Contribute to the effective functioning of CTCs.
Risk and Compliance Management
- Assist in identifying and adhering to fraud controls, risk prevention principles, sound governance and compliance processes, and tools to identify and manage risks.
- Support and provide evidence to all internal and external audit and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain quality risk management standards in line with regulatory requirements.
- Maintain and enforce all related Service Level Agreements to minimise business risk and ensure business continuity.
- Adhere to all relevant laws, policies and Standard Operating Procedures throughout the organisation.
- Provide technical expertise on schemes to ensure adherence to all relevant laws, policies and Standard Operating Procedures throughout the organisation.
Stakeholder Management
- Contribute to maintaining effective internal and external stakeholder relationships for the purpose of expectations management, knowledge sharing and integration, and to manage the organisation’s reputation.
- Provide mentorship, coaching and/or skills transfer to staff regarding systems / product schemes.
- Represent and participate in the organisation’s committees and tasks teams when required.
- Convene, chair and attend meetings and present performance and business related information to relevant stakeholders when required.
- Ensure the provision of excellent customer service.
- Resolve queries and problems within span of control and within agreed time frames.
- Follow up on unresolved queries and complaints where required.
- Liaise with relevant stakeholders regarding follow-up of information, as required for tender requests.
- Provide subject-matter advocacy and expertise to all relevant stakeholders.
- Manage internal and external relationships to ensure that certification audit best practices are implemented across the organisation.
Attachment: Advert - System Technical Reviewer- Electro-technical.pdf (89.18 kb)
Policy
We are committed to Employment Equity when recruiting internally and externally. It is company policy to promote from within wherever possible. Therefore, please be aware that internal candidates will be considered first before reviewing external applicants, provided that this supports achievement of our Employment Equity goals.
PLEASE APPLY HERE
SYSTEMS TECHNICAL REVIEWER: FOOD AND HEALTH
Details
Closing Date 2024/02/19
Reference Number SAB240204-8
Job Title Systems Technical Reviewer: Food and Health
Job Type Permanent
Branch Operations
Division Certification Services
Department Systems Certification
Job Grade C4
Number of Positions 1
Location - Town / City Pretoria
Location – Province Gauteng
Location – Country South Africa
Minimum Education Level Diploma | Advanced Certificate
Job Category Food Service
Job Advert Summary
About SABS
The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) is mandated to develop, promote and maintain South African National Standards (SANS); promote quality in connection with commodities, products and services; and render conformity assessment services and assist in matters connected therewith. Working for the SABS opens the mind to the world around you. We offer diverse career paths in a dynamic environment that nurtures and recognises talent and potential. Become part of our vision of being a trusted standardisation and business assurance solution provider and join a team that fosters accountability, excellence and innovation in an inclusive workplace.
SABS is an equal opportunities employer, and our recruitment will be done in line with the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and our EE Policy.
Please note that applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
Purpose Statement
To provide a value adding certification service to the department and division through technical expertise and review, which meet the requirements of Accreditation and SANS/ISO Standards and the SABS policies, processes and procedures.
Minimum Requirements
Duties and Responsibilities
Functional Management
Risk and Compliance Management
Stakeholder Management
Attachment: Advert - System Technical Reviewer- Food & Health.pdf (89.96 kb)
Policy
We are committed to Employment Equity when recruiting internally and externally. It is company policy to promote from within wherever possible. Therefore, please be aware that internal candidates will be considered first before reviewing external applicants, provided that this supports achievement of our Employment Equity goals.
PLEASE APPLY HERE
SYSTEMS TECHNICAL REVIEWER: FOOD AND HEALTH
Details
Closing Date 2024/02/19
Reference Number SAB240204-8
Job Title Systems Technical Reviewer: Food and Health
Job Type Permanent
Branch Operations
Division Certification Services
Department Systems Certification
Job Grade C4
Number of Positions 1
Location - Town / City Pretoria
Location – Province Gauteng
Location – Country South Africa
Minimum Education Level Diploma | Advanced Certificate
Job Category Food Service
Job Advert Summary
About SABS
The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) is mandated to develop, promote and maintain South African National Standards (SANS); promote quality in connection with commodities, products and services; and render conformity assessment services and assist in matters connected therewith. Working for the SABS opens the mind to the world around you. We offer diverse career paths in a dynamic environment that nurtures and recognises talent and potential. Become part of our vision of being a trusted standardisation and business assurance solution provider and join a team that fosters accountability, excellence and innovation in an inclusive workplace.
SABS is an equal opportunities employer, and our recruitment will be done in line with the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and our EE Policy.
Please note that applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
Purpose Statement
To provide a value adding certification service to the department and division through technical expertise and review, which meet the requirements of Accreditation and SANS/ISO Standards and the SABS policies, processes and procedures.
Minimum Requirements
- National Diploma / Diploma in a relevant technical field
- SAATCA Registration is required
- Auditing processes and protocols
- 3 years relevant work experience in a relevant technical environment
Duties and Responsibilities
Functional Management
- Conduct sales application reviews of existing customers.
- Review the planning, scheduling and executing of audits in line with client and SABS requirements.
- Review audit reports of clients based on the scope of work required.
- Conduct on-site peer reviews of auditors as required.
- Review AB submissions per Accreditation, ISO and SABS requirements.
- Provide technical support to guide the quotation process for new clients and permit extensions through Technical Reviews.
- Assist Sales BU with technical expertise for clients where required.
- Submit all relevant reports within scope of control and on time.
- Contribute to the development and execution of the Certification Systems Operational Plan (6- month view) to meet capacity and requirements (for new and existing customers).
- Provide subject matter expertise to the organization as a Technical Reviewer and CTC member.
- Contribute to the effective functioning of CTCs
Risk and Compliance Management
- Assist in identifying and adhering to fraud controls, risk prevention principles, sound governance and compliance processes, and tools to identify and manage risks.
- Support and provide evidence to all internal and external audit and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain quality risk management standards in line with regulatory requirements.
- Maintain and enforce all related Service Level Agreements to minimise business risk and ensure business continuity.
- Adhere to all relevant laws, policies and Standard Operating Procedures throughout the organisation.
- Provide technical expertise on schemes to ensure adherence to all relevant laws, policies and Standard Operating Procedures throughout the organisation.
Stakeholder Management
- Contribute to maintaining effective internal and external stakeholder relationships for the purpose of expectations management, knowledge sharing and integration, and to manage the organisation’s reputation. Provide mentorship, coaching and/or skills transfer to staff regarding systems / product schemes.
- Represent and participate in the organisation’s committees and tasks teams when required.
- Convene, chair and attend meetings and present performance and business related information to relevant stakeholders when required.
- Ensure the provision of excellent customer service.
- Resolve queries and problems within span of control and within agreed time frames.
- Follow up on unresolved queries and complaints where required.
- Liaise with relevant stakeholders regarding follow-up of information, as required for tender requests.
- Provide subject-matter advocacy and expertise to all relevant stakeholders. *
- Manage internal and external relationships to ensure that certification audit best practices are implemented across the organisation.
Attachment: Advert - System Technical Reviewer- Food & Health.pdf (89.96 kb)
Policy
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SUPERVISOR: COMMITTEE ADMINISTRATION
Details
Closing Date 2024/02/19
Reference Number SAB240204-3
Job Title Supervisor: Committee Administration
Job Type Permanent
Branch Operations
Division Standards
Department Standards Development
Job Grade C4
Number of Positions 1
Location - Town / City Pretoria
Location – Province Gauteng
Location – Country South Africa
Minimum Education Level Diploma | Advanced Certificate
Job Category Other
Job Advert Summary
About SABS
The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) is mandated to develop, promote and maintain South African National Standards (SANS); promote quality in connection with commodities, products and services; and render conformity assessment services and assist in matters connected therewith. Working for the SABS opens the mind to the world around you. We offer diverse career paths in a dynamic environment that nurtures and recognises talent and potential. Become part of our vision of being a trusted standardisation and business assurance solution provider and join a team that fosters accountability, excellence and innovation in an inclusive workplace.
SABS is an equal opportunities employer, and our recruitment will be done in line with the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and our EE Policy.
Please note that applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
Purpose Statement
To supervise the effective and efficient planning, organizing, leading and controlling of Committee Administration support to Standards Writers, SABS committees and chairpersons of SABS committees.
Minimum Requirements
Duties and Responsibilities
Functional Management
Risk and Compliance Management
People Management
Stakeholder Management
Attachment: Advert - SABS Supervisor Committee Administration.pdf (98.92 kb)
Policy
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SUPERVISOR: COMMITTEE ADMINISTRATION
Details
Closing Date 2024/02/19
Reference Number SAB240204-3
Job Title Supervisor: Committee Administration
Job Type Permanent
Branch Operations
Division Standards
Department Standards Development
Job Grade C4
Number of Positions 1
Location - Town / City Pretoria
Location – Province Gauteng
Location – Country South Africa
Minimum Education Level Diploma | Advanced Certificate
Job Category Other
Job Advert Summary
About SABS
The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) is mandated to develop, promote and maintain South African National Standards (SANS); promote quality in connection with commodities, products and services; and render conformity assessment services and assist in matters connected therewith. Working for the SABS opens the mind to the world around you. We offer diverse career paths in a dynamic environment that nurtures and recognises talent and potential. Become part of our vision of being a trusted standardisation and business assurance solution provider and join a team that fosters accountability, excellence and innovation in an inclusive workplace.
SABS is an equal opportunities employer, and our recruitment will be done in line with the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and our EE Policy.
Please note that applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
Purpose Statement
To supervise the effective and efficient planning, organizing, leading and controlling of Committee Administration support to Standards Writers, SABS committees and chairpersons of SABS committees.
Minimum Requirements
- National Diploma / Diploma in Administration, Office Management or a related field (NQF Level 6)
- 5 years relevant work experience in a relevant field
- 2 years team leader / supervisory experience
Duties and Responsibilities
Functional Management
- Supervise the committee administrators including the coordination of standardization committee activities in the division.
- Plan, schedule and supervise committee resources to support the standards development.
- Develop and maintain a proper system to ensure that documents are managed appropriately.
- Analyse and report on relevant trends and make recommendations where required.
- Ensure that all contact information is kept updated.
- Ensure that the committee meeting calendar is updated and communicated to all relevant stakeholders as per standard operating procedures.
- Ensure that administrative support is provided to ensure that committee meetings are facilitated in a professional manner.
- Ensure that all committees are assigned to a committee administrator for coordination and management.
- Ensure that the committee meetings are planned on time, and that relevant documents are sent to committee members as per standard operating procedures.
- Ensure that all information on the relevant SABS Standards systems is up-to-date.
- Ensure that all logistics and other relevant administrative processes are coordinated and concluded to ensure the professional operation of all committees.
- Liaise with stakeholders to ensure that committees are maintained and function at an optimal level.
- Ensure that all committees and their stakeholders are kept up to date with trends and developments that are relevant to the committee are communicated.
- Ensure that high quality minutes are circulated and that all actions are implemented and documented.
- Ensure the overall management, including cleanliness and professionalism and booking of the relevant committee rooms.
Risk and Compliance Management
- Ensure the mitigation of the functional unit’s risk profile through the application of fraud controls and risk prevention principles and implementing of sound governance and compliance processes and tools to identify and manage risks.
- Responsible for the coordination and maintenance of quality risk management in line with ISO/SANS 31 000, Accreditation and regulatory requirements.
- Monitor changes in the regulatory environment and ensure that appropriate operational controls are implemented to address new requirements.
- Support and provide evidence to all internal and external audit, Accreditation and regulatory requirements.
- Oversee the maintenance and enforcement of related Service Level Agreements to minimise business risk and ensure business continuity.
- Ensure adherence in the team to all relevant laws, policies and Standard Operating Procedures throughout the organisation
People Management
- Proactively supervise all resources in order to ensure that the operational plans are effectively executed.
- Maintain excellent human capital performance through employee empowerment, skills development and retention and succession planning within the team.
- Maintain an environment where employees respect and adhere to company standards of integrity and ethics by integrating these values into all processes, procedures and practices.
- Contribute to diversity management initiatives.
- Implement a learning culture within scope of control.
- Execute performance management in line with the SABS policy within the team, and address performance challenges and develop subordinates to meet the expected performance standards.
- Provide support in recruiting and retaining key talent and other critically skilled personnel to manage internal processes and supervise the tactical, daily analytical work of the team.
- Ensure that the Committee Administrators are competent in their area of expertise.
Stakeholder Management
- Identify and mitigate internal systems and procedural barriers to enhance excellent customer service.
- Build and maintain effective internal and external stakeholder relationships for the purpose of expectations management, knowledge sharing and integration, and to manage the organisation’s reputation.
- Represent and participate in the organisation’s committees and tasks teams when required.
- Convene, chair and attend meetings and present performance and business related information relevant stakeholders when required.
- Actively liaise and build relationships with SABS clients and service providers so as to ensure that the service standards are met appropriately.
- Effectively manage customer complaint through timeous resolution and/or escalation as required.
- Analyze queries and develop mechanisms to proactively resolve common issues and share lessons learned across SABS.
- Ensure the documentation of all stakeholder engagements to ensure continuity for future engagements.
- Take ownership of technical queries (internal/external) for team as assigned and ensure effective resolution before dead line.
Attachment: Advert - SABS Supervisor Committee Administration.pdf (98.92 kb)
Policy
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STANDARDS WRITER: BUILT ENVIRONMENT
Details
Closing Date 2024/02/19
Reference Number SAB240204-2
Job Title Standards Writer: Built Environment
Job Type Permanent
Branch Operations
Division Standards
Department Standards Development
Job Grade C2
Number of Positions 2
Location - Town / City Pretoria
Location – Province Gauteng
Location – Country South Africa
Minimum Education Level Diploma | Advanced Certificate
Job Category Other
Job Advert Summary
About SABS
The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) is mandated to develop, promote and maintain South African National Standards (SANS); promote quality in connection with commodities, products and services; and render conformity assessment services and assist in matters connected therewith. Working for the SABS opens the mind to the world around you. We offer diverse career paths in a dynamic environment that nurtures and recognises talent and potential. Become part of our vision of being a trusted standardisation and business assurance solution provider and join a team that fosters accountability, excellence and innovation in an inclusive workplace.
SABS is an equal opportunities employer, and our recruitment will be done in line with the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and our EE Policy.
Please note that applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
Purpose Statement
To facilitate the timely development and maintenance of South African National Standards according to defined processes and procedures including amongst others research tasks, the engagement and effective operations within committees and their members in order to formulate technical requirements in standards.
Minimum Requirements
Duties and Responsibilities
Functional Management
Risk and Compliance Management
Stakeholder Management
Attachment: Advert - SABS Standards Writer Built Environment.pdf (90.00 kb)
Policy
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STANDARDS WRITER: BUILT ENVIRONMENT
Details
Closing Date 2024/02/19
Reference Number SAB240204-2
Job Title Standards Writer: Built Environment
Job Type Permanent
Branch Operations
Division Standards
Department Standards Development
Job Grade C2
Number of Positions 2
Location - Town / City Pretoria
Location – Province Gauteng
Location – Country South Africa
Minimum Education Level Diploma | Advanced Certificate
Job Category Other
Job Advert Summary
About SABS
The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) is mandated to develop, promote and maintain South African National Standards (SANS); promote quality in connection with commodities, products and services; and render conformity assessment services and assist in matters connected therewith. Working for the SABS opens the mind to the world around you. We offer diverse career paths in a dynamic environment that nurtures and recognises talent and potential. Become part of our vision of being a trusted standardisation and business assurance solution provider and join a team that fosters accountability, excellence and innovation in an inclusive workplace.
SABS is an equal opportunities employer, and our recruitment will be done in line with the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and our EE Policy.
Please note that applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
Purpose Statement
To facilitate the timely development and maintenance of South African National Standards according to defined processes and procedures including amongst others research tasks, the engagement and effective operations within committees and their members in order to formulate technical requirements in standards.
Minimum Requirements
- National Diploma in Civil Architecture/ Building Sciences / Construction Management (NQF Level 6)
- 3 years relevant industry experience.
- Must have Standards Development Experience.
Duties and Responsibilities
Functional Management
- Research the requirements for new standards and evaluate standards under review, following standard operating procedures.
- Ensure completeness of proposals substantiating the relevance and need for a national standard (e.g., economic, policy, regulatory, conformity assessment, health, safety, and environment, etc.).
- Submit research outputs and recommended plan to internal and external stakeholders for review.
- Keep abreast of new standards or projects (international and Regional) in other areas as relevant to projects within sphere of control.
- Provide support and guidance to more junior team members where required.
- Work on multiple projects (complex) simultaneously
- Develop or innovate new theories/ solutions
- Discuss and assist line management to make sure that the standards development team and current technologies are aligned with the business' goals and vision of the organization.
- Facilitate the development of South African National Standards and other related deliverables in line with the division’s processes and procedures.
- Plan and adhere to all milestones for the delivery of the standard together in consultation with line management.
- Formulate working drafts in collaboration with the working group members according to the preliminary work item and capture technical requirements into written standards.
- Prepare and circulate committee drafts according to Rules for the Structure and Drafting of National Standards Document (ARP 013) and ensure consensus is reached on the draft
- Facilitate the process for the editing of the draft documents and ensure that documents are technically reviewed, and drawings are prepared and typed as required.
- Monitor the timeous circulation of Draft South African Standard
- Collate comments received at the Draft South African Standard stage.
- Ensure due process is followed including the quality of publications.
- Provide progress reports and escalate to line management on deviations as required.
- Ensure that all projects identified have been registered
- Provide consolidated viewpoint from mirror committee on international documents and the decisions of the mirror committee.
Risk and Compliance Management
- Assist in identifying and adhering to fraud controls, risk prevention principles, sound governance and compliance processes, and tools to identify and manage risks
- Monitor changes in the regulatory environment and ensure that appropriate operational controls are implemented to address new requirements.
- Support and provide evidence to all internal and external audit, ISO and Accreditation requirements.
- Adhere to all relevant laws, policies and Standard Operating Procedures throughout the organisation.
- Ensure that standards adhere to company policies and standards.
Stakeholder Management
- Identify and mitigate internal systems and procedural barriers to enhance excellent customer service.
- Build and maintain effective internal and external stakeholder relationships for the purpose of expectations management, knowledge sharing and integration, and to manage the organisation’s reputation.
- Facilitate the need to participate in International and Regional Standardisation Committees, including membership levels, and ensure effective contribution on standards projects that South Africa participates in.
- Fulfil the approved leadership roles in International standards development committees as required.
- Provide advocacy and guidance to relevant stakeholders.
- Chair committee meetings effectively when required.
- Educate all stakeholders on the standards development process through workshops and meetings and represent the organization as proficient in the standards development process.
- Represent and participate in the organisation’s committees and tasks teams when required.
- Convene and attend meetings and present performance and business information to relevant stakeholders when required.
- Provide technical support on projects when required.
- Actively liaise and build relationships with SABS clients and service providers so as to ensure that the service standards are met appropriately.
- Effectively manage customer complaints through timeous resolution and/or escalation as required.
- Analyze queries and develop mechanisms to proactively resolve common issues and share lessons learned.
Attachment: Advert - SABS Standards Writer Built Environment.pdf (90.00 kb)
Policy
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MANAGER LABORATORY SERVICES: CHEMICALS AND MATERIALS
Details
Closing Date 2024/02/19
Reference Number SAB240204-1
Job Title Manager Laboratory Services: Chemicals and Materials
Job Type Permanent
Branch Operations
Division Laboratory Services
Department Chemicals and Materials
Job Grade D4
Number of Positions 1
Location - Town / City Pretoria
Location – Province Gauteng
Location – Country South Africa
Minimum Education Level Bachelor’s Degree | Advanced Diploma
Job Category Management
Job Advert Summary
About SABS
The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) is mandated to develop, promote and maintain South African National Standards (SANS); promote quality in connection with commodities, products and services; and render conformity assessment services and assist in matters connected therewith. Working for the SABS opens the mind to the world around you. We offer diverse career paths in a dynamic environment that nurtures and recognises talent and potential. Become part of our vision of being a trusted standardisation and business assurance solution provider and join a team that fosters accountability, excellence and innovation in an inclusive workplace.
SABS is an equal opportunities employer, and our recruitment will be done in line with the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and our EE Policy.
Please note that applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
Purpose Statement
To develop, manage and implement cluster-specific Laboratory Services activities and plans to achieve divisional and organizational objectives in cooperation with other functions of the SABS.
Minimum Requirements
Duties and Responsibilities
Operational Management
Functional Management
Risk and Compliance Management
Financial Management
People Management
Stakeholder Management
Attachment: Advert - Manager Laboratory Services - Chemicals & Materials.pdf (97.95 kb)
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MANAGER LABORATORY SERVICES: CHEMICALS AND MATERIALS
Details
Closing Date 2024/02/19
Reference Number SAB240204-1
Job Title Manager Laboratory Services: Chemicals and Materials
Job Type Permanent
Branch Operations
Division Laboratory Services
Department Chemicals and Materials
Job Grade D4
Number of Positions 1
Location - Town / City Pretoria
Location – Province Gauteng
Location – Country South Africa
Minimum Education Level Bachelor’s Degree | Advanced Diploma
Job Category Management
Job Advert Summary
About SABS
The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) is mandated to develop, promote and maintain South African National Standards (SANS); promote quality in connection with commodities, products and services; and render conformity assessment services and assist in matters connected therewith. Working for the SABS opens the mind to the world around you. We offer diverse career paths in a dynamic environment that nurtures and recognises talent and potential. Become part of our vision of being a trusted standardisation and business assurance solution provider and join a team that fosters accountability, excellence and innovation in an inclusive workplace.
SABS is an equal opportunities employer, and our recruitment will be done in line with the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and our EE Policy.
Please note that applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
Purpose Statement
To develop, manage and implement cluster-specific Laboratory Services activities and plans to achieve divisional and organizational objectives in cooperation with other functions of the SABS.
Minimum Requirements
- Diploma + Advanced Diploma / B Degree in a relevant scientific discipline
- 10 years industry work experience within a relevant scientific field
- 3 years management experience
Duties and Responsibilities
Operational Management
- Contribute towards the development of operations strategy for the Division and ensure alignment of this strategy with the plan for the cluster overall.
- Ensure productivity is measured effectively against set objectives to improve customer satisfaction.
- Manage and ensure the drive of continuous improvement activities.
- Manage the cluster and ensure that it contributes to the achievement of business objectives.
- Manage operations effectively to deliver services within timelines and prescribed quality through effective resource management.
- Use insights gained through business information to compile reports, and metrics to measure success and inform the business decisions within area of responsibility.
- Put measures into place to improve productivity.
- Provide subject matter expertise to the organisation regarding cluster operations protocols and processes within area of specialisation.
- Ensure clear alignment between the actions and goals of the Laboratory Services cluster and individual laboratories within scope of control.
- Advise the Divisional Head on matters related to key stakeholders within scope of control as it relates to the cluster.
- Develop annual integrated demand plans and report to the relevant stakeholders.
Functional Management
- Manage the provision of Laboratory Services to support the delivery of SABS Strategic objectives.
- To oversee the implementation and improvement of Laboratory Services operating standards and procedures to enhance the SABS levels of quality services.
- Ensure the effective implementation and maintenance of the quality management systems.
- Ensure development, implementation and maintenance of cluster-specific technical capabilities (human and infrastructure renewal for example).
- Oversee the process for the acquisition, maintenance and disposal or refurbishment of laboratory assets.
- Develop, implement and maintain cluster-specific Laboratory Services test methods.
- Ensure forecasting, planning and scheduling of testing activities (sample level) in collaboration with the Programme Management Office.
- Collaborate effectively with relevant stakeholders to achieve divisional objectives.
- Collaborate with the customer partnering team in the development of new products or solutions.
- Develop and implement a cluster-specific Laboratory Services strategy.
- Develop and implement the cluster-specific quality control measures for all Laboratory Services standards, procedures and policies.
- Keep abreast of new Laboratory technology trends within South African organisations involved in innovation, research and development and commercialization, through attendance of conferences, seminars and training.
- Ensure that Laboratory Services policies and procedures are constantly reviewed and revised to remain appropriate to current risk exposure.
- Ensure proper records management.
- Develop cluster-specific Laboratory Services practices by conducting awareness sessions with all laboratory staff across SABS.
- Responsible for driving internal operational efficiency and excellence at cluster and divisional level.
- Provide cluster-specific operational performance feedback.
Risk and Compliance Management
- Ensure the mitigation of the cluster’s risk profile through the application of fraud controls and risk prevention principles and implementing of sound governance and compliance processes and tools to identify and manage risks.
- Manage compliance, ensuring that all SABS employees, adhere to all SABS Laboratory Services protocols.
- Responsible for the coordination and maintenance of quality risk management in line with ISO, Accreditation and regulatory requirements.
- Monitor changes in the regulatory environment and ensure that appropriate operational controls are implemented to address new requirements.
- Support and provide evidence to all internal and external audit and accreditation requirements.
- Oversee the maintenance and enforcement of cluster Service Level Agreements to minimise business risk and ensure business continuity.
- Ensure adherence in the team to all relevant laws, policies and Standard Operating Procedures throughout the cluster.
Financial Management
- Provide input in the planning and compilation of the annual budget aligned to the tactical delivery plans to support the implementation of set objectives.
- Ensure the effective implementation, management, monitoring of the budget, and mitigate and report on any variances.
- Ensure the deployment of proper financial controls to manage the budget.
- Ensure that annual profitability of the cluster is maintained.
- Ensure that existing business is maintained while driving business development in the cluster in collaboration with Customer Partnering.
- Ensure that all revenue targets are monitored and achieved within each portfolio in collaboration with the Divisional Head.
People Management
- Proactively manage all direct reports in order to ensure that the strategic objectives for the division is met.
- Maintain excellent human capital performance through employee empowerment, skills development and retention and succession planning within the team.
- Maintain an environment where employees respect and adhere to company standards of integrity and ethics by integrating these values into all processes, procedures and practices.
- Manage and lead the cluster by providing clarity of vision; prioritising resources; facilitating alignment of the team; managing non-performance, driving a customer-centric performance culture, setting appropriate KPA’s and ensure the cascading thereof throughout the cluster and driving their achievement; inspiring commitment; encouraging mutual support; and enabling development opportunities.
- Implement a learning culture within scope of control.
Stakeholder Management
- Identify and mitigate internal systems and procedural barriers to enhance excellent customer service.
- Build and maintain effective internal and external stakeholder relationships for the purpose of expectations management, knowledge sharing and integration, and to manage the organisation’s reputation.
- Represent and participate in the organisation’s committees and tasks teams when required.
- Ensure cluster representation within all relevant technical committees. .
- Convene and attend meetings and present performance and business-related information to relevant stakeholders when required.
- Manage and resolve operational complaints through timeous resolution and/or escalation as required.
Attachment: Advert - Manager Laboratory Services - Chemicals & Materials.pdf (97.95 kb)
Policy
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TECHNICAL REVIEWER: PROCESS AND SUPPORT
Details
Closing Date 2024/02/19
Reference Number SAB240203-8
Job Title Technical Reviewer: Process and Support
Job Type Permanent
Branch Operations
Division Standards
Department Standards Development
Job Grade C3
Number of Positions 1
Location - Town / City Pretoria
Location – Province Gauteng
Location – Country South Africa
Minimum Education Level Diploma | Advanced Certificate
Job Category Other
Job Advert Summary
About SABS
The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) is mandated to develop, promote and maintain South African National Standards (SANS); promote quality in connection with commodities, products and services; and render conformity assessment services and assist in matters connected therewith. Working for the SABS opens the mind to the world around you. We offer diverse career paths in a dynamic environment that nurtures and recognises talent and potential. Become part of our vision of being a trusted standardisation and business assurance solution provider and join a team that fosters accountability, excellence and innovation in an inclusive workplace.
SABS is an equal opportunities employer, and our recruitment will be done in line with the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and our EE Policy.
Please note that applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
Purpose Statement
To conduct technical reviews of Standards documentation which covers the entire field of applied science and technology to ensure that standards are fit for publication and use by stakeholders.
Minimum Requirements
Duties and Responsibilities
Functional Management
Risk and Compliance Management
Stakeholder Management
Attachment: Advert -Technical Reviewer-Process and Support.pdf (84.32 kb)
Policy
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TECHNICAL REVIEWER: PROCESS AND SUPPORT
Details
Closing Date 2024/02/19
Reference Number SAB240203-8
Job Title Technical Reviewer: Process and Support
Job Type Permanent
Branch Operations
Division Standards
Department Standards Development
Job Grade C3
Number of Positions 1
Location - Town / City Pretoria
Location – Province Gauteng
Location – Country South Africa
Minimum Education Level Diploma | Advanced Certificate
Job Category Other
Job Advert Summary
About SABS
The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) is mandated to develop, promote and maintain South African National Standards (SANS); promote quality in connection with commodities, products and services; and render conformity assessment services and assist in matters connected therewith. Working for the SABS opens the mind to the world around you. We offer diverse career paths in a dynamic environment that nurtures and recognises talent and potential. Become part of our vision of being a trusted standardisation and business assurance solution provider and join a team that fosters accountability, excellence and innovation in an inclusive workplace.
SABS is an equal opportunities employer, and our recruitment will be done in line with the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and our EE Policy.
Please note that applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
Purpose Statement
To conduct technical reviews of Standards documentation which covers the entire field of applied science and technology to ensure that standards are fit for publication and use by stakeholders.
Minimum Requirements
- National Diploma / Diploma in Science or Engineering or a related field: NQF Level 6.
- 3 years relevant work experience in a science or engineering environment
- Proven track record in writing and editing scientific papers and/or documents
Duties and Responsibilities
Functional Management
- Ensure that all documents are reviewed within acceptable turnaround times
- Review all documents and ensure submissions are technically and scientifically worded.
- Edit documents and/or submissions to ensure that appropriate technical language is employed
- Ensure that all documents developed meet the technical requirements and expectations as set out by the relevant stakeholders.
- Maintain the relevant SABS standards database as required, updating all relevant information and stage codes accordingly on the database and records.
- Maintain accurate filing records of all documents on the relevant SABS standards database.
- Gather facts and information objectively with accuracy and attention to detail.
- Coach and mentor standards writers in order to develop good practice.
- Educate all stakeholders in the standards development technical process through relevant workshops, coaching, and training.
Risk and Compliance Management
- Assist in identifying and adhering to fraud controls, risk prevention principles, sound governance and compliance processes, and tools to identify and manage risks.
- Support and provide evidence to all internal and external audit, Accreditation and regulatory requirements.
- Support the maintenance and enforcement of related Service Level Agreements to minimise business risk and ensure business continuity.
- Ensure adherence to all relevant laws, policies and Standard Operating Procedures throughout the organisation.
Stakeholder Management
- Build and maintain effective internal and external stakeholder relationships for the purpose of expectations management, knowledge sharing and integration, and to manage the organisation’s reputation.
- Represent and participate in the organisation’s committees and tasks teams when required.
- Convene and attend meetings and present relevant information stakeholders when required.
- Ensure the provision of excellent and professional customer service.
- Resolve queries and problems within span of control and within agreed time frames.
- Follow up on unresolved queries and complaints where required.
- Liaise with relevant stakeholders regarding follow-up of information, as required.
Attachment: Advert -Technical Reviewer-Process and Support.pdf (84.32 kb)
Policy
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PRODUCT TECHNICAL REVIEWER: AUTOMOTIVE CERTIFICATION
Details
Closing Date 2024/02/19
Reference Number SAB240203-15
Job Title Product Technical Reviewer: Automotive Certification
Job Type Permanent
Branch Operations
Division Certification Services
Department Product Certification
Job Grade C4
Number of Positions 1
Location - Town / City Pretoria
Location – Province Gauteng
Location – Country South Africa
Minimum Education Level Diploma | Advanced Certificate
Job Category Transportation
Job Advert Summary
About SABS
The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) is mandated to develop, promote and maintain South African National Standards (SANS); promote quality in connection with commodities, products and services; and render conformity assessment services and assist in matters connected therewith. Working for the SABS opens the mind to the world around you. We offer diverse career paths in a dynamic environment that nurtures and recognises talent and potential. Become part of our vision of being a trusted standardisation and business assurance solution provider and join a team that fosters accountability, excellence and innovation in an inclusive workplace.
SABS is an equal opportunities employer, and our recruitment will be done in line with the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and our EE Policy.
Please note that applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
Purpose Statement
To provide a value adding certification service to the department and division through technical expertise and review, which meet the requirements of Accreditation and SANS/ISO Standards and the SABS policies, processes and procedures.
Minimum Requirements
- National Diploma / Diploma in a relevant technical field
- SAATCA Registration is required
- 3 years relevant work experience in a relevant technical environment
Duties and Responsibilities
Functional Management
- Conduct sales application reviews of existing customers.
- Review the planning, scheduling and executing of audits in line with client and SABS requirements.
- Review audit reports of clients based on the scope of work required.
- Conduct on-site peer reviews of auditors as required.
- Review AB submissions per Accreditation, ISO and SABS requirements.
- Provide technical support to guide the quotation process for new clients and permit extensions through Technical Reviews.
- Assist Sales BU with technical expertise for clients where required.
- Submit all relevant reports within scope of control and on time.
- Contribute to the development and execution of the Certification Systems Operational Plan (6- month view) to meet capacity and requirements (for new and existing customers).
- Provide subject matter expertise to the organization as a Technical Reviewer and CTC member.
- Contribute to the effective functioning of CTCs.
Risk and Compliance Management
- Assist in identifying and adhering to fraud controls, risk prevention principles, sound governance and compliance processes, and tools to identify and manage risks.
- Support and provide evidence to all internal and external audit and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain quality risk management standards in line with regulatory requirements.
- Maintain and enforce all related Service Level Agreements to minimise business risk and ensure business continuity.
- Adhere to all relevant laws, policies and Standard Operating Procedures throughout the organisation.
- Provide technical expertise on schemes to ensure adherence to all relevant laws, policies and Standard Operating Procedures throughout the organisation.
Stakeholder Management
- Contribute to maintaining effective internal and external stakeholder relationships for the purpose of expectations management, knowledge sharing and integration, and to manage the organisation’s reputation.
- Provide mentorship, coaching and/or skills transfer to staff regarding systems / product schemes.
- Represent and participate in the organisation’s committees and tasks teams when required.
- Convene, chair and attend meetings and present performance and business related information to relevant stakeholders when required.
- Ensure the provision of excellent customer service.
- Resolve queries and problems within span of control and within agreed time frames.
- Follow up on unresolved queries and complaints where required.
- Liaise with relevant stakeholders regarding follow-up of information, as required for tender requests.
- Provide subject-matter advocacy and expertise to all relevant stakeholders.
- Manage internal and external relationships to ensure that certification audit best practices are implemented across the organisation.
Attachment: Advert - Product Technical Reviewer- Automotive.pdf (89.21 kb)
Policy
We are committed to Employment Equity when recruiting internally and externally. It is company policy to promote from within wherever possible. Therefore, please be aware that internal candidates will be considered first before reviewing external applicants, provided that this supports achievement of our Employment Equity goals.
PLEASE APPLY HERE
PRODUCT TECHNICAL REVIEWER: ELECTRO-TECHNICAL CERTIFICATION
Details
Closing Date 2024/02/19
Reference Number SAB240203-14
Job Title Product Technical Reviewer: Electro-technical Certification
Job Type Permanent
Branch Operations
Division Certification Services
Department Product Certification
Job Grade C4
Number of Positions 1
Location - Town / City Pretoria
Location – Province Gauteng
Location – Country South Africa
Minimum Education Level Diploma | Advanced Certificate
Job Category Engineering
Job Advert Summary
About SABS
The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) is mandated to develop, promote and maintain South African National Standards (SANS); promote quality in connection with commodities, products and services; and render conformity assessment services and assist in matters connected therewith. Working for the SABS opens the mind to the world around you. We offer diverse career paths in a dynamic environment that nurtures and recognises talent and potential. Become part of our vision of being a trusted standardisation and business assurance solution provider and join a team that fosters accountability, excellence and innovation in an inclusive workplace.
SABS is an equal opportunities employer, and our recruitment will be done in line with the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and our EE Policy.
Please note that applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
Purpose Statement
To provide a value adding certification service to the department and division through technical expertise and review, which meet the requirements of Accreditation and SANS/ISO Standards and the SABS policies, processes and procedures.
Minimum Requirements
- National Diploma / Diploma in a relevant technical field
- SAATCA Registration is required
- 3 years relevant work experience in a relevant technical environment
Duties and Responsibilities
Functional Management
- Conduct sales application reviews of existing customers.
- Review the planning, scheduling and executing of audits in line with client and SABS requirements.
- Review audit reports of clients based on the scope of work required.
- Conduct on-site peer reviews of auditors as required.
- Review AB submissions per Accreditation, ISO and SABS requirements.
- Provide technical support to guide the quotation process for new clients and permit extensions through Technical Reviews.
- Assist Sales BU with technical expertise for clients where required.
- Submit all relevant reports within scope of control and on time.
- Contribute to the development and execution of the Certification Systems Operational Plan (6- month view) to meet capacity and requirements (for new and existing customers).
- Provide subject matter expertise to the organization as a Technical Reviewer and CTC member.
- Contribute to the effective functioning of CTCs.
Risk and Compliance Management
- Assist in identifying and adhering to fraud controls, risk prevention principles, sound governance and compliance processes, and tools to identify and manage risks.
- Support and provide evidence to all internal and external audit and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain quality risk management standards in line with regulatory requirements.
- Maintain and enforce all related Service Level Agreements to minimise business risk and ensure business continuity.
- Adhere to all relevant laws, policies and Standard Operating Procedures throughout the organisation.
- Provide technical expertise on schemes to ensure adherence to all relevant laws, policies and Standard Operating Procedures throughout the organisation.
Stakeholder Management
- Contribute to maintaining effective internal and external stakeholder relationships for the purpose of expectations management, knowledge sharing and integration, and to manage the organisation’s reputation.
- Provide mentorship, coaching and/or skills transfer to staff regarding systems / product schemes.
- Represent and participate in the organisation’s committees and tasks teams when required.
- Convene, chair and attend meetings and present performance and business related information to relevant stakeholders when required.
- Ensure the provision of excellent customer service.
- Resolve queries and problems within span of control and within agreed time frames.
- Follow up on unresolved queries and complaints where required.
- Liaise with relevant stakeholders regarding follow-up of information, as required for tender requests.
- Provide subject-matter advocacy and expertise to all relevant stakeholders.
- Manage internal and external relationships to ensure that certification audit best practices are implemented across the organisation.
Attachment: Advert - Product Technical Reviewer- Electro-technical.pdf (89.24 kb)
Policy
We are committed to Employment Equity when recruiting internally and externally. It is company policy to promote from within wherever possible. Therefore, please be aware that internal candidates will be considered first before reviewing external applicants, provided that this supports achievement of our Employment Equity goals.
PLEASE APPLY HERE
PRODUCT TECHNICAL REVIEWER: MECHANICAL AND MATERIALS CERTIFICATION
Details
Closing Date 2024/02/19
Reference Number SAB240203-13
Job Title Product Technical Reviewer: Mechanical and Materials Certification
Job Type Permanent
Branch Operations
Division Certification Services
Department Product Certification
Job Grade C4
Number of Positions 1
Location - Town / City Pretoria
Location – Province Gauteng
Location – Country South Africa
Minimum Education Level Diploma | Advanced Certificate
Job Category Mechanical
Job Advert Summary
About SABS
The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) is mandated to develop, promote and maintain South African National Standards (SANS); promote quality in connection with commodities, products and services; and render conformity assessment services and assist in matters connected therewith. Working for the SABS opens the mind to the world around you. We offer diverse career paths in a dynamic environment that nurtures and recognises talent and potential. Become part of our vision of being a trusted standardisation and business assurance solution provider and join a team that fosters accountability, excellence and innovation in an inclusive workplace.
SABS is an equal opportunities employer, and our recruitment will be done in line with the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and our EE Policy.
Please note that applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
Purpose Statement
To provide a value adding certification service to the department and division through technical expertise and review, which meet the requirements of Accreditation and SANS/ISO Standards and the SABS policies, processes and procedures.
Minimum Requirements
- National Diploma / Diploma in a relevant technical field
- SAATCA Registration is required
- 3years relevant work experience in a relevant technical environment
Duties and Responsibilities
Functional Management
- Conduct sales application reviews of existing customers.
- Review the planning, scheduling and executing of audits in line with client and SABS requirements.
- Review audit reports of clients based on the scope of work required.
- Conduct on-site peer reviews of auditors as required.
- Review AB submissions per Accreditation, ISO and SABS requirements.
- Provide technical support to guide the quotation process for new clients and permit extensions through Technical Reviews.
- Assist Sales BU with technical expertise for clients where required.
- Submit all relevant reports within scope of control and on time.
- Contribute to the development and execution of the Certification Systems Operational Plan (6- month view) to meet capacity and requirements (for new and existing customers).
- Provide subject matter expertise to the organization as a Technical Reviewer and CTC member.
- Contribute to the effective functioning of CTCs.
Risk and Compliance Management
- Assist in identifying and adhering to fraud controls, risk prevention principles, sound governance and compliance processes, and tools to identify and manage risks.
- Support and provide evidence to all internal and external audit and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain quality risk management standards in line with regulatory requirements.
- Maintain and enforce all related Service Level Agreements to minimise business risk and ensure business continuity.
- Adhere to all relevant laws, policies and Standard Operating Procedures throughout the organisation.
- Provide technical expertise on schemes to ensure adherence to all relevant laws, policies and Standard Operating Procedures throughout the organisation.
Stakeholder Management
- Contribute to maintaining effective internal and external stakeholder relationships for the purpose of expectations management, knowledge sharing and integration, and to manage the organisation’s reputation.
- Provide mentorship, coaching and/or skills transfer to staff regarding systems / product schemes.
- Represent and participate in the organisation’s committees and tasks teams when required.
- Convene, chair and attend meetings and present performance and business related information to relevant stakeholders when required.
- Ensure the provision of excellent customer service.
- Resolve queries and problems within span of control and within agreed time frames.
- Follow up on unresolved queries and complaints where required.
- Liaise with relevant stakeholders regarding follow-up of information, as required for tender requests.
- Provide subject-matter advocacy and expertise to all relevant stakeholders.
- Manage internal and external relationships to ensure that certification audit best practices are implemented across the organisation.
Attachment: Advert - Product Technical Reviewer- Mechanical & Materials.pdf (89.99 kb)
Policy
We are committed to Employment Equity when recruiting internally and externally. It is company policy to promote from within wherever possible. Therefore, please be aware that internal candidates will be considered first before reviewing external applicants, provided that this supports achievement of our Employment Equity goals.
PLEASE APPLY HERE