Systems Technical Reviewer : EMS / OHS (Re-advert)

South African Bureau of Standards; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 350 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A national standards organization located in Gauteng seeks a Systems Technical Reviewer to ensure compliance with ISO and SANS standards. The ideal candidate will have a National Diploma in Environmental Management or related field and 3 years' experience in environments requiring certification protocols. This role involves conducting technical reviews, supporting audits, and managing stakeholder relationships to uphold standards and quality assurance across operations.

Qualifications

• National Diploma or higher in Environmental Management, Energy Management or Occupational Health and Safety.
• 3 years experience in relevant fields at the operational level.
• Advantageous: SAATCA Registration.

Responsibilities

• Conduct reviews of sales applications from existing clients.
• Review audit planning and execution in accordance with requirements.
• Provide technical support during the client quotation process.
• Mentor and coach staff regarding product schemes.

Skills

Environmental Management

Energy Management

Occupational Health and Safety

Systems Certification protocols knowledge

Education

National Diploma in Environmental Management

Diploma in Energy Management

Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety

Job description

Job title: Systems Technical Reviewer : EMS / OHS (Re-advert)

Job Location: Gauteng, Pretoria

Deadline: January 02, 2026

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.

Qualifiocations

• National Diploma / Diploma in Environmental Management, Energy Management or Occupational Heath and Safety. (NQF Level 6)
• SAATCA Registration is advantageous

Work Experiance

• 3 years work experience in Environmental Management, Energy Management or Occupational Heath and Safety. (Operational Level)
• Systems Certification protocols knowledge is essential

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.

Deadline: 2nd January, 2026