1X Technical Specialist

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 … #J-18808-Ljbffr