Head of Calibration Laboratory Senior Metrologist

soughtout; Centurion; Sur place; ZAR 1 500 000 - 2 100 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

soughtout in Centurion is seeking an accomplished electronic metrology professional to lead our SANAS-accredited Calibration Laboratory. This is a senior technical leadership role combining hands-on metrology expertise with responsibility for accreditation, governance, people development and continuous improvement.

The successful candidate will bring more than 10 years of calibration experience, deep ISO/IEC 17025 knowledge, and a proven track record in leading accredited laboratories, mentoring

Qualifications

• Engineering qualification or equivalent with extensive calibration/metrology experience.
• 10+ years in electronic calibration/metrology roles.
• Registered or qualified as a Technical Signatory where applicable.
• Strong knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025 and laboratory quality systems.

Responsabilités

• Oversee SANAS-accredited Laboratory Head duties to maintain accreditation.
• Lead technical team to maximise efficiency, productivity, and service quality.
• Ensure calibration activities are accurate, efficient and customer-focused.
• Provide advanced technical support and problem-solving assistance.
• Mentor and develop junior metrologists and lab staff.
• Maintain compliance with company policies and quality management system.

Connaissances

Laboratory leadership

ISO 17025 knowledge

Metrology expertise

Technical signatory readiness

Formation

Engineering qualification

Description du poste

We are looking for an accomplished electronic metrology professional to lead our SANAS-accredited Calibration Laboratory in Centurion. This is a senior technical leadership position combining hands-on metrology expertise with responsibility for laboratory accreditation, technical governance, people development, operational performance and continuous improvement.

This role is ideal for a technically accomplished professional with extensive calibration experience, strong leadership capabilities, and in-depth knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025:2017 requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform the duties of SANAS Laboratory Head to ensure the continued accreditation of the laboratory.
• Lead the technical team to maximize laboratory efficiency, productivity, and service quality.
• Ensure calibration activities are performed with exceptional accuracy, efficiency, and customer focus.
• Provide advanced technical support and problem-solving assistance.
• Mentor and develop Junior Metrologists and laboratory personnel.
• Maintain compliance with all company policies, procedures, and quality management requirements.

Essential

• Relevant engineering/electronics qualification or equivalent demonstrated industry experience.
• 10+ years’ electronic calibration / metrology experience.
• Registered or qualified as a Technical Signatory in as many of the following disciplines as possible:
• DC Low Frequency
• Time and Frequency
• Radio Frequency
• Strong ISO/IEC 17025 knowledge.
• Significant experience in DC/LF, Time & Frequency and RF calibration.
• Experience developing uncertainty budgets and calibration procedures.
• Leadership/supervisory experience.
• Experience working within an accredited laboratory.

Highly desirable

• Current or previous SANAS Technical Signatory approval.
• Previous Laboratory Head/Technical Manager responsibility.
• RF calibration experience to 50 GHz.
• Experience hosting SANAS assessments.
• Automated calibration software development.
• ILC/proficiency testing experience.
• Developing in-house automated calibration software to improve efficiency or replace unavailable manufacturer software.

Technical Competency/Experience

Calibration Experience

DC Low Frequency

• Digital multimeters up to 8½ digits
• Function generators and calibrators for resistance, AC/DC voltage and AC/DC current
• Oscilloscopes and logic analyzers
• Power supplies and data acquisition units
• LCR meters and power meters
• Low-frequency impedance analysers
• Resistance, capacitance and inductance standards, including standalone and decade standards
• Current shunts up to 200 A

Time & Frequency

• Frequency counters and timers
• Function, signal, pulse and waveform generators
• High-stability frequency references, including crystal oscillators and rubidium clocks
• Oscilloscopes

Radio Frequency (RF)

• RF connector and cable handling, maintenance and care
• RF power generation and measurement from –110 dBm to +20 dBm, up to 50 GHz, including: power sensors; signal generators; spectrum analysers & microwave amplifiers and pre-amplifiers
• RF network analysers up to 50 GHz
• Voltage reflection magnitude measurements using Type-N, 3.5 mm and 2.4 mm connectors
• Directional bridges and couplers
• RF terminations
• Port-match measurements
• Calibration and verification kitsAttenuation measurements using fixed and variable attenuators
• Filter pass-band insertion-loss measurements
• Generation and measurement of amplitude, frequency and phase modulation using: signal generators; modulation analysers & measuring receivers

Personal Attributes

• We are looking for an individual who demonstrates:
• Excellent technical knowledge and analytical ability.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Customer-focused approach with a commitment to service excellence.
• Strong planning, organisation, and time management skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Leadership and mentoring capability.
• Professional integrity and adherence to company policies and business ethics.
• Willingness to learn and continuously improve.
• A collaborative, team-oriented attitude.