1X Technical Specialist : Quality Assurance Representative(Re-Advertisement)

National Regulator For Compulsory Specification; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A regulatory body in South Africa is seeking a Technical Specialist: Quality Assurance Representative to develop Compulsory Specifications and provide expert advice. The ideal candidate has a degree in Engineering, 8 years of regulatory experience, and strong skills in project management and stakeholder engagement. This position is vital for ensuring compliance with legal standards.

Qualifications

• 8 years in a regulatory or legal metrology calibration environment.
• Experience in quality management systems will be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop and amend Compulsory Specifications and Technical Regulations.
• Represent NRCS at various forums.
• Manage stakeholder relationships.
• Interpret acts and advise on regulations.

Skills

In-depth knowledge of the NRCS Act

Presentation skills

Project management skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Degree in Electrical, Mechanical Engineering or B Tech Quality

Job description

Position

Technical Specialist : Quality Assurance Representative (Re-Advertisement) Ref No :

Business Unit

Legal Metrology

Reporting To

Senior Manager – Technical : Legal Metrology

CTC (Basic Salary)

R – R Negotiable

Purpose

To develop and maintain Compulsory Specifications and Technical Regulations and provide specialist advice and recommendations in the relevant field of expertise to inform regulatory decisions.

Duties & Responsibilities

• 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.
• Stakeholder management.
• Interpret acts, standards and regulations and advise the area of responsibility and the NRCS.
• 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).

Qualifications / Experience

• Degree in (NQF Level 7) Electrical, Mechanical Engineering (specialising in legal, health, safety, environmental monitoring instrumentation or related scientific qualifications) or B Tech Quality (NQF level 7) accompanied by National Diploma (NQF level 6) in Electrical, Mechanical Engineering (specialising in legal, health, safety, environmental monitoring instrumentation or related scientific qualifications).
• 8 years in a regulatory and / or legal metrology calibration, testing and inspection environment.
• Experience in quality management systems will be advantageous.

Knowledge & Skills

• In-depth knowledge of the NRCS Act.
• In-depth good knowledge of the Standards Act.
• In-depth knowledge of applicable compulsory specifications and technical regulations.
• Management skills; working knowledge of risk management.
• Presentation skills; project management skills; budgeting principles.
• Good knowledge of inspection and testing methodology; quality management principles.

Behavioural Attributes

• Planning and organised.
• Strong communication skills – written and verbal.
• Sound judgement.
• Creative thinking, problem solving ability.
• Good time management and ability to schedule tasks.
• Negotiation skills, networking skills, strategic thinker.

Preferred Candidate

Preferred candidate is African Female & People with Disability in order to meet NRCS EE targets as per our EE Plan.

Recruitment Process

• Submit application to the email address: (email address).
• View detailed advert on the NRCS Website (Careers tab).
• Applications must be submitted on a signed AS 83 form with a comprehensive CV and 3 months certified copies of qualifications and ID copy.
• All applications must be submitted to the relevant Recruitment Response Email address stated on each advert.
• Applications will also be accepted via post (NRCS, Private Bag X25, Brooklyn) or hand delivery (SABS Campus, 1 Dr Lategan Road, Groenkloof, Pretoria).
• All applicants will receive an automated acknowledgment message; if you do not receive this message please contact NRCS.
• Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates; if you do not hear within 90 days after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.
• Quote the Position and Reference No. on the subject line of your email.
• Late submissions will be automatically disqualified.
• It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that foreign qualifications have been evaluated by SAQA.
• Applicants are advised that emails from untrusted sources will be rejected; contact NRCS Human Capital Management for assistance.

Closing Date

18 August

Personal Information Collection

By submitting your CV / Application for this position, you grant NRCS permission to use your personal information in line with the Protection of Personal Information Act, Act no 4 of …