South African Bureau of Standards Jobs – 30 July 2026

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EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT: OFFICE OF THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (CEO)

Closing Date
2026/08/12
Reference Number
SAB260729-1
Job Title EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT: OFFICE OF THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (CEO)
Job Type Full Time
Branch Office of the CEO
Division Office of the CEO
Department Office of the CEO
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
PURPOSE STATEMENT

To provide administrative support to the Office of the CEO to ensure the effective and efficient running of the office and to assist in providing key support to SABS in the execution of the overall strategy.

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
Qualifications

• National Diploma / Diploma in Office Administration, Office Management or a related field (NQF Level 6).

Work Experiance

• 3 years relevant work experience in Executive Administration
• Proven track record in executing group executive and / or executive level administrative functions
• Proven track record in report writing and presentation formatting
• Must have understanding of invoicing, requisition ordering and basic procurement protocols

Duties and Responsibilities

Functional Management

Develop, maintain and update the CEO’s annual meetings planner.
Oversee and coordinate the CEO’s meetings and preparation and ensure that all logistics, minutes and relevant agendas and material are provided.
Oversee, coordinate, and provide administrative duties such as, receiving telephone calls, correspondence and emails and flagging them as required.
Coordinate the CEO’s travel program, itineraries and related logistics.
Manage and coordinate the CEO’s task list portfolio, in conjunction with the CEO.
Treat information and documentation as private and confidential, and only disclose to any parties through the CEO’s approval.
Reconcile the CEO’s expenses, prepare the report accordingly and submit to Finance for processing.
Prepare non-routine and routine correspondence, and proofread relevant documents before circulation.
Research and collate data for special reports on behalf of the CEO.
Provide input and formulate business presentations in consultation with the CEO.
Collate and integrate information relating to special internal projects and progress.
Perform special projects as directed by the CEO, including the review, research, summarization and analysis of information.
Attend key meetings with the CEO with the purpose of ensuring follow-up and execution on identified actions.
Work with the CEO to strategize and manage a portfolio of relationships.
Assist with the compilation of strategic documents for the CEO.
Oversee and improve the electronic filing system, ensuring that an adequate information management system is in place containing relevant and updated information.
Maintain the filing and record management system and other office flow procedures to ensure easy retrieval of records.
Ensure that all documents are filed, managed and updated appropriately.
Ensure that all information relevant to the division is provided and directed accordingly to the relevant parties.
Coordinate the logistical arrangements of relevant meetings in an effective and efficient manner and ensure the documentation and distribution of EXCO and its sub-committee minutes.
Prepare agendas, documents and meeting packs for meetings, including EXCO and CEO meetings.
Co-ordinate and collate all reports to be submitted to the various management levels and committees
Receive guests for meetings with the CEO.
Attend meetings, record action items, take minutes and distribute thereafter.
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 requirements.
Maintain quality risk management standards in line with ISO requirements.
Maintain and enforce all related Service Level Agreements to minimise business risk and ensure business continuity.
Review related Standard Operating Procedures in consultation with the Managers and Executives to ensure business optimisation.
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 organisation’s reputation
Actively liaise and build relationships with SABS clients and service providers so as to ensure that the service standards are met appropriately.
Uphold the image of the office of the CEO in all interactions with stakeholders.
Coordinate the flow of information, providing a central point of contact for internal and external customer’s queries and/or complaints.
Convene and attend meetings and present relevant information to relevant stakeholders when required.
Implement timeous communication on progress and challenges in achieving the tactical work plans to impacted stakeholders.

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Agent: Call Centre

Closing Date
2026/08/05
Reference Number
SAB260722-1
Job Title Agent: Call Centre
Job Type Full Time
Branch Operations
Division Customer Partnering
Department Customer Engagement
Job Grade C2
Number of Positions 1
Location – Town / City Pretoria
Location – Province Gauteng
Location – Country South Africa
Minimum Education Level Higher Certificate
Job Category Other
Job Advert Summary
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 a 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 by responding to the advertisement, you consent to the collection, processing, and storing of your Personal Information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). Your information will be used solely for purposes of recruitment and more specifically for the position you have applied for and will not be shared with third parties without prior consent unless required by law.

Please note that applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

Purpose Statement
To provide customer engagement services, using initiative to resolve all customer queries telephonically on first contact for external clients, within the assistance of relevant internal SABS divisions while achieving set targets.

Minimum Requirements

Qualification
Diploma in Customer Relations, Customer Services. (NQF Level 5)
Work Experiance
1-2 years’ work experience in Customer Services, Information Services or Call Centre environment (Operational Level)

Duties and Responsibilities
Functional Management
Receive and handle all incoming calls and mail queries and requests and letters, email and faxes and respond within agreed turnaround times as per the standard operating procedures.
Prepare and respond to correspondence from the customers such as emails, faxes and letters received.
Ensure that all queries are logged on to the CRM system according to Customer Engagement standard operating procedures.
Ensure that service request reference numbers are provided for all logged correspondence.
Ensure that all customers are informed of the turnaround times per query and that all queries are resolved, as far as possible, on first contact.
Ensure that all customer requests are processed according to set procedures.
Receive relevant information from internal and external stakeholders to resolve customer queries.
Forward all unresolved queries to the relevant business unit and escalate to the relevant line manager
Attach correct supporting evidence to CRM service requests.
Ensure that the status of all opened emails are monitored and actioned accordingly.
Conduct progress verification on all work routed to the relevant divisions for execution.
Update the activity status on the CRM system, on all resolved and unresolved requests.
Connect internal employees telephonically with external clients and / or stakeholders as required
Assist in determining the impact / value of the information provided to customers through customer surveys
Maintain the workstation by reporting system related problems or faults to enable efficient and effective operations.
Provide administrative support to unit, as and when required.
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, Accreditation and regulatory 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 organisation’s reputation.
Represent and participate in the organisation’s committees and tasks teams when required.
Attend meetings 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, complaints where required.
Liaise with relevant stakeholders regarding follow-up of information, as required.

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Operator: Laboratory Services

Closing Date
2026/07/31
Reference Number
SAB260713-2
Job Title Operator: Laboratory Services
Job Type Full Time
Branch Operations
Division Laboratory Services
Department Electro Technical
Job Grade C1
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
Purpose Statement

To ensure that the day to day operations of the laboratory is optimized so as to ensure effective and efficient service delivery to clients.

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 applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

Minimum Requirements
Qualifications

Diploma in a relevant scientific related field
(NQF Level 5)
Valid Driver’s Licence is essential
Experience

1-2 Years work experience within the relevant scientific environment
Duties and Responsibilities
Functional Management

Prepare samples for analyses as per standard operating procedures.
Ensure that all samples are packed according to their tested stages.
Ensure that samples are classified according to their Laboratory protocols.
Accurately track samples to ensure that all samples are accounted for.
Conduct sampling analysis at sampling points or as instructed (cluster dependent) and basic routine testing as required.
Collect and transport samples from required sites as per standard operating procedures. (cluster dependent)
Comply with health, safety, security and administration regulations that apply to sampling sites. (cluster dependent)
Receive, register and prepare test samples in the laboratory or onsite as per standard operating procedures and accreditation requirements.
Where applicable record and monitor environmental testing conditions and escalate any deviations to relevant stakeholders.
Develop a preventative maintenance and calibration plan and schedule as required in collaboration with the Test Officer.
Carry out preventative and routine maintenance and/or calibration of laboratory equipment in area of responsibility.
Report faulty equipment and breakdowns to the relevant stakeholders.
Apply the appropriate maintenance and basic trouble shooting required for laboratory equipment maintenance and functioning.
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 ISO, Accreditation and regulatory requirements.
Maintain quality risk management standards in line with ISO 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 organisation’s reputation.
Participate in the organisation’s committees and tasks teams when required.
Attend meetings 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.

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CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

Closing Date
2026/07/30
Reference Number
SAB260707-1
Job Title CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Job Type Full Time
Branch Operations
Division Operations Management
Department Operations Management Office
Job Grade E4
Number of Positions 1
Location – Town / City Pretoria
Location – Province Gauteng
Location – Country South Africa
Minimum Education Level Bachelors Degree | Advanced Diploma
Job Category Finance
Job Advert Summary
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 a 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.

Please note by responding to the advertisement, you consent to the collection, processing, and storing of your Personal Information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). Your information will be used solely for purposes of recruitment and more specifically for the position you have applied for and will not be shared with third parties without prior consent unless required by law.

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 applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

Purpose Statement

To provide strategic leadership in the design, resourcing, management, execution and monitoring of the Operations strategy in line with the SABS’s mandate and overall approved strategy, to ensure the execution of key deliverables to support the organisation in its execution functions, while promoting good governance and sound financial and business principles in support of the operating model.

Minimum Requirements
Qualifications

• Master’s degree in commerce, Business Management, Management Science, Engineering or a related field (NQF Level 9)

Work Experiance

• 15 years relevant work experience in business management or a relevant technical environment
• 5 years senior management experience
• 3 years executive experience
• Proven track record in leading and managing operations at an organisational level
• Proven track record in managing multiple divisions simultaneously at a corporate level
• Proven track record in managing multiple organisational revenue streams, diverse work teams, customer engagement models and business value chain development

Duties and Responsibilities
Please refer to the attached advert for full information.

Strategic Leadership

Lead the development, management and execution of the SABS Operations (Certification Services, Laboratory Services, Standards, Customer Partnering and Programme Management Office) strategies and provide input into the overall strategy, policy and decision-making direction of the organisation to reduce costs, generate revenue and implement continuous improvement
Ensure the alignment of Certification Services, Laboratory Services, Standards, Customer Partnering and Programme Management Office strategies with the requirements of all sub-divisions, through the development and execution of strategic work plans.
Collaborate with the CEO to direct corporate strategy and operational growth of the organisation in order to drive performance, improve profitability and the quality of service offerings in the designated area of responsibility.
Operational Management

Oversee the execution of strategic national and international sales and business development pipeline strategies that will integrate and leverage growth opportunities.
Develop and execute the operations integrated operational plans to meet capacity and requirements in line with the overall strategic plans and deliverables.
Convert divisional operational plans into business activities and objectives to attain growth targets.
Continuously assess areas for internal improvement and develop plans for implementation and identify productivity benchmarks and development tools to measure efficiencies in the division.
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 as required.
Convene, chair and attend meetings and present performance and business related information to relevant stakeholders as required (e.g., parliament, national and/or international forums, etc.)
Provide technical support and advocacy on Operations related matters to the organisation.Actively liaise and build relationships with SABS clients and service providers to ensure that the service standards are achieved

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