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Test Officer – Rubber, Plastics, Paints and Sealants (RPPS)
Closing Date
2025/02/15
Reference Number
SAB250128-2
Job Title Test Officer – Rubber, Plastics, Paints and Sealants (RPPS)
Job Type Permanent
Branch Operations
Division Operations Management
Department Chemicals and Materials
Job Grade SCC2
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
Purpose Statement
To conduct testing, generate test report and participate in other laboratory activities in support of the attainment of the divisional and business objectives and ensure the maintenance of the laboratory QMS and relevant SANAS and ISO Accreditation requirements.
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 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 application received after the closing date will not be considered.
Minimum Requirements
Quaification
National Diploma / Diploma in Polymer Chemistry (NQF Level 6)
Technical signatory status is essential
Work Experiance
3 years’ relevant work experience in a relevant scientific discipline.
Work exposure in specific SANS (RPPS) is essential.
Duties and Responsibilities
Functional Management
Oversee and conduct manual or automated tests and generate results as required.
Receive and record all samples from clients before testing.
Plan and prepare to conduct tests.
Analyse recorded or generated test results.
Compile and verify the technical correctness and completeness of the test reports.
Conduct quality verification on all test reports generated in the laboratory.
Interpret test standards and methods and generate reports.
Develop and coordinate testing schedules with the team.
Research, develop and validate new testing methods.
Conduct witness testing for internal and external clients to demonstrate and verify testing processes.
Conduct proficiency testing for industry benchmark purposes as and when required.
Prepare and apply calibration and maintenance procedures and ensure that all equipment is calibrated and maintained.
Conduct root cause analysis within laboratory and ensure the effective implementation of corrective and preventative measures.
Apply appropriate maintenance and basic trouble shooting requirements.
Calibrate and verify test equipment.
Ensure all Laboratory assets are accounted for in area of control and participate in asset verification.
Ensure that commissioning reports of equipment are compiled and asset registration and capitalization is done timeously as per SABS policies.
Process samples and participate in proficiency schemes (including intra and inter Laboratory comparisons).
Participate in in-house test validations as required to confirm the results.
Conduct all activities assigned to maintain the Quality Management System and Accreditation and participate in the maintenance of the quality management system in accordance with the Quality Manual and the laboratory’s accreditation to the relevant technical standards.
Prepare for internal audits and maintain alignment to audit processes.
Provide advocacy and assist with technical specifications and requirements to generate quotations.
Analyse customer requirements and check alignment with technical(testing) specifications
Provide customer advice on interpretation and application of technical(testing) specifications
Conduct training on equipment used for testing to stakeholders as and when its required.
Document and alert Standard Writers on identified errors in the specifications or Standard documents.
Conduct training and coaching sessions for other Test Officers and mentor them (Test Officers) who are in the process of acquiring Technical Signatory status.
Maintain a safe working environment by adhering to all safety principles and procedures.
Keep abreast of all the changes in Occupational Health and Safety requirements.
Keep abreast with developments in the technical committees, working groups and industry trends.
Complete the Competence Development Ladder (CDP) for the next level.
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.
Assist in the preparation and support and provide evidence to all internal and external audit requirements.
Maintain quality risk management standards in line with legislative and accreditation requirements.
Adhere 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 organization’s reputation.
Represent and participate in the organization’s committees and tasks teams when required.
Convene and attend meetings (e.g., technical committees, working groups etc.) and present relevant information 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
Supervisor: Auditors -Transportation and VTS
Closing Date
2025/02/15
Reference Number
SAB250128-1
Job Title Supervisor: Auditors -Transportation and VTS
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 Other
Job Advert Summary
About SABS
Working for the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) opens the mind to the world around you. The South African Bureau of Standards offers diverse career paths in a dynamic environment that nurtures and recognises potential. Become part of our vision of being a trusted standardisation and business assurance solution provider of choice and join a team that fosters accountability, excellence and innovation in an inclusive workplace.
PURPOSE STATEMENT
To supervise the implementation of tactical work plans and formulate associated procedures to ensure the effective operational management of Auditors including record keeping and reporting; ensure adherence to accreditation and regulatory requirements to support the SABS value chain and strategic initiatives.
Minimum Requirements
Qualifications
National Diploma / Diploma in a relevant Science, Quality Assurance Engineering or a related field ( NQF Level 6)
Work Experiance
5 years relevant work experience in Conformity Assessment and Quality Assurance.
2 years supervisory experience
Duties and Responsibilities
Functional Management
Provide supervision of the operational requirements of the Auditors team.
Monitor and control all work within the Auditors team.
Monitor and supervise office processes from the point of referral to successful completion of the auditing process and ensure completeness of services rendered.
Perform initial quality checks of audit work prior to technical review process.
Co-ordinate effective implementation of the fault reporting systems and monitor processes for resolving customer complaints.
Monitor and update work status on the relevant system in order to provide feedback to stakeholders.
Execute outbound support processes (sending of audit plans, reports, clearance of findings letters, certificates and permits etc.) on time and accurately.
Identify areas for improvement in service delivery and apply continuous improvement principles and actions.
Collate and assess feedback and implement action plans where required.
Supervise the relevant end-to-end audit process and ensure compliance with standard protocols and timelines including resourcing capacity, holding team meetings, audit progress review, audit work review, and customer updates.
Identify and escalate challenges relevant to the specific audit plan, and propose the required remedial action.
Assist with reviewing and assessing the appropriateness of the audit plan and provide recommendations as required.
Review the results of the preliminary survey to understand the area to be audited and provide approval for the audit program and approach. Action or escalate any reported deviations to the audit process.
Formulate the audit program based on the outcomes of the preliminary survey using appropriate audit methodologies and technologies.
Plan audit scope, coverage and work schedules as required by the audit program.
Review, complete and submit monthly and quarterly reports and audit reports within scope of control.
Monitor adherence to timelines related to non-conformances recorded during audits.
Send reminders to clients about non-conformance requirements and monitor the auditors’ efforts in flagging these with clients.
Assess and define audit process challenges and risks (quantitative and qualitative) including timeous submission of pre-audit information, corrective actions etc.
Supervise external auditors to ensure timely delivery of services procured in an efficient and effective manner.
Send reminders to clients about non-conformance requirements and monitor the auditors’ efforts in flagging these with clients.
Assess and define audit process challenges and risks (quantitative and qualitative) including timeous submission of pre-audit information, corrective actions etc.
Supervise external auditors to ensure timely delivery of services procured in an efficient and effective manner.
Risk and Compliance Management
Ensure the mitigation of the business 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, 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.
Technical Lead: Materials and installations
Closing Date
2025/02/15
Reference Number
SAB250120-1
Job Title Technical Lead: Materials and installations
Job Type Permanent
Branch Operations
Division Laboratory Services
Department Electro Technical
Job Grade C5
Number of Positions 1
Location – Town / City Pretoria (NETFA)
Location – Province Gauteng
Location – Country South Africa
Minimum Education Level Diploma | Advanced Certificate
Job Category Other
Job Advert Summary
Purpose Statement
To provide supervision and ensure that the overall operational plans and processes for the Laboratory within the SABS is implemented for both in-house and outsourced work and priorities
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 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 application received after the closing date will not be considered.
Minimum Requirements
National diploma in Electrical Engineering – Heavy current/ High current or Power (NQF6)
5 years relevant work experience in a relevant scientific field
2 years supervisory experience
Duties and Responsibilities
Functional Management
Implement the laboratory-specific operational plan within the Laboratory Services division.
Monitor and continuously evaluate progress of the laboratory’s achievements against the operational objectives.
Ensure the implementation and utilisation of all laboratory information management systems.
Supervise operations effectively to deliver services within timelines and prescribed quality through effective resource management (human and infrastructure).
Implement laboratory processes and schedules to deliver quality services efficiently.
Drive an operational plan for the laboratory in line with the overall divisional operational strategy.
Ensure the drive of continuous improvement of testing activities.
Use insights gained through business information to compile reports, and metrics to measure success and inform the business decisions within area of responsibility.
Provide timely operational information that will guide management to drive operational efficiency.
Oversee and supervise the Laboratory within the cluster.
Implement operational plans, workflows, agreements, policies and processes within the laboratory.
Ensure proper laboratory records management.
Participate in new Laboratory technology trends within South African organisations involved in innovation, research and development and commercialization, through attendance of conferences, seminars and training.
Risk and Compliance Management
Ensure the mitigation of the laboratory’s risks 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 the requirements from ISO and SANAS.
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.
Oversee the maintenance and enforcement of related Service Level Agreements, policies and ISO standards to minimise business risk and ensure business continuity.
Ensure adherence in the team to all relevant laws, policies and Standard Operating Procedures.
Financial Management
Provide OPEX 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, monitoring of the Laboratory’s OPEX budget, and mitigate and report on any variances.
Ensure the deployment of proper OPEX financial controls to manage the Laboratory budget.
People Management
Proactively supervise 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.
Supervise and lead the laboratory by providing clarity of vision; prioritising resources; facilitating alignment of the team; setting high expectations; inspiring commitment; encouraging mutual support; and enabling development opportunities.
Contribute to diversity management initiatives.
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.
Attend meetings and present performance and business related information to 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 supervise customer complaints through timeous resolution and/or escalation as required.
Align stakeholder activities within the laboratory to ensure engagements are well coordinated.
Analyze queries and develop mechanisms to proactively resolve common issues and share lessons learned across the division.
Ensure the documentation of all stakeholder engagements to ensure continuity for future engagements.
Take ownership of technical queries (internal/external) for the laboratory and ensure effective resolution before deadlines.
Manager: Operational Excellence
Closing Date
2025/02/14
Reference Number
SAB250129-1
Job Title Manager: Operational Excellence
Job Type Permanent
Branch Office of the CEO
Division Programme Management Office
Department Operations Management Office
Job Grade D3
Number of Positions 1
Location – Town / City Pretoria
Location – Province Gauteng
Location – Country South Africa
Minimum Education Level Bachelors Degree | Advanced Diploma
Job Category Other
Job Advert Summary
PURPOSE STATEMENT
To develop, implement and manage the Operational Excellence function to achieve divisional and organizational
objectives in cooperation with other functions of the SABS. To drive the optimal utilisation of SABS resources,
quality management, solutions development through relevant research and business improvement including
process optimisation.
Minimum Requirements
Qualification
Diploma + Advanced Diploma /B Degree in Business, Operations Management, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or related field (NQF Level 7)
Project Management qualifications (PMBOK, Prince
2 etc.) are advantageous.
Works Experiance
10 years’ work experience within an Operational Excellence / Operational Excellence environment.
3 years management experience
Proven track record in design and implementation of organisation-wide business improvement initiatives.
Experience within a Conformity Assessment environment is advantageous.
Duties and Responsibilities
Operational Management
Contribute towards the development of an operational strategy for the Division and ensure alignment of this strategy with the plan for the Operational Excellence business unit overall.
Ensure productivity and efficiency is measured effectively against set objectives and implement improvements where required.
Manage and ensure the drive of continuous improvement activities.
Manage the business unit 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
Manage the provision of Operational Excellence services to support the delivery of SABS Strategic objectives
Use insights gained through business information to compile reports, and metrics to measure success and inform the business decisions within area of responsibility.
Functional Management
Research, develop, implement and evaluate process optimisation and continuous improvement frameworks, tools and methodologies for SABS operations in line with best practices.
Ensure effective implementation of quality management systems to meet accreditation requirements in collaboration with Accreditation and Business Operations.
Drive centralised operational excellence initiatives.
Provide thought leadership and best practice solutions through pro-active research and drawing on lessons learnt in the rest of the organisation, to drive operational excellence.
Incubate and pilot innovative operational excellence solutions prior to handover to the line functions for implementation.
Ensure effective and timely monitoring, evaluation and reporting of all initiatives and projects within scope and portfolio of services.
Ensure the effective dissemination and support and oversee the implementation of research outcomes.
Continuously collaborate with business to ensure that proposed solutions are effectively implemented.
Develop and implement an Operational Excellence strategy.
Develop and implement quality control measures for all Operational Excellence standards, procedures and policies to drive operational excellence.
Ensure that Operational Excellence policies and procedures are constantly reviewed and revised to remain appropriate to current risk exposure.
Manage adherence to all SABS Operational Excellence protocols.
Advise and oversee all Operational Excellence related change programs.
Risk and Compliance Management
Ensure the mitigation of the business unit’s risk profile through the identification and 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 relevant standards, Accreditation and regulatory requirements.
Monitor changes in the legislative and regulatory environment and ensure that appropriate operational controls are implemented to address new requirements.
Drive the implementation of compliance with policies aimed at strengthening the SABS brand and stakeholder interface.
Support and provide evidence to all internal and external audit, Accreditation and regulatory requirements.
Oversee the maintenance and effective implementation of 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.
Proactively evaluate related risks against changing trends and market/economic conditions.
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.
People Management
Proactively manage all direct reports in order to ensure that the strategic objectives for the division are 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. er: Operational Excellence Page 4 of 6 Employee’s Initials Manager’s Initials
Manage and lead Operational Excellence 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 Operational Excellence and driving their achievement; inspiring commitment; encouraging mutual support; and enabling development opportunities
Implement a learning culture within scope of control.
Drive performance management in line with the SABS policy within the team, and address performance challenges and develop subordinates to meet the expected performance standards.
Be the change champion for all Operational Excellence -wide change, culture and diversity projects and programmes
Recruit and retain key talent and other critically skilled personnel to manage internal processes and oversee the tactical, daily analytical work of the team
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 example Operations, Accreditation etc.) for the purpose of expectations management, knowledge sharing and integration, and to deliver operational excellence.
Represent and participate in the organisation’s committees and task teams when required.
Convene, chair and attend meetings and present performance and business-related information to relevant stakeholders when required.
Manage and resolve operational enquiries and complaints through timeous resolution and/or escalation as required
Provide technical support and advocacy on Operational Excellence related matters to the organisation.
Ensure the documentation of all stakeholder engagements to ensure continuity for future engagements.
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