SABS Vacancies

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Administrator: Quality Assurance Systems (Re- Advert)

Closing Date
2025/07/18
Reference Number
SAB250711-2
Job Title Administrator: Quality Assurance Systems (Re- Advert)
Job Type Permanent
Branch Office of the CEO
Division Office of the CEO
Department Accreditation
Job Grade C1
Number of Positions 1
Location – Town / City Groenkloof
Location – Province Gauteng
Location – Country South Africa
Minimum Education Level Diploma | Advanced Certificate
Job Category Administrative
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 administrative support and related services to the Standards portfolio of quality assurance to ensure that service delivery is optimized and meets requisite operating procedures, and to ensure that all statutory and legislative requirements relating to Quality Assurance systems are met.

Minimum Requirements
Qualifications

Diploma in Administration, Office Management or a related field
Experience

1-2 years relevant work experience in Administration
Duties and Responsibilities
Functional Management

Verify information from Approvals Board to be captured and printed on certificates or permits
Register new clients’ data and update existing information from the CRTF 093 form
Notify new clients of their registration in writing
Send draft documents to QC concerned for proof reading
Prepare the final certificate / permit and attach schedules for signature
Dispatch printed certificates and permits to appropriate destinations and keep a record of dispatched documents
Process cancellations and suspensions of companies in accordance with company policy and procedure on database
Process requests for additional certificates/permits
Ensure that the copies of CRTF 093 forms are sent to Finance for invoicing
Ensure that contracts are in place and filed for future reference
Send the auditors’ files back to the division/regional office for filing
Create files for new registrations and update files for current registered clients
File documents correctly in working files and send the copies to the relevant regions and divisions
File all incoming correspondences after taking relevant action
Update database and document changes in relation to company names and registration details
Track daily activities
Update the reference numbers appearing on issued certificates to the database
Track the damaged security paper and report this to management
Bind and emboss the final certificate/permit and make copies of final certification documentation.
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.
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.
Convene and attend meetings and present relevant information stakeholders when required.

Supervisor: Energy, Consumption, Production & Related Services

Closing Date
2025/07/18
Reference Number
SAB250711-1
Job Title Supervisor: Energy, Consumption, Production & Related Services
Job Type Permanent
Branch Operations
Division Operations Management
Department Standards Development
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

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 supervise the effective and efficient planning, organizing, leading and controlling of national, regional and international standards development, review and maintenance and related functions; conduct relevant research in order to support the development of standards roadmaps; provide professional stakeholder engagements aligned to the Divisional objectives and Organisation strategy.

Minimum Requirements
Qualification

National Diploma / Diploma in Electrical Engineering.
Work Experiance

5 Years relevant work experience in Electrical Engineering.
2 Years supervisory experience Electrical Engineering.
Duties and Responsibilities
Functional Management

Plan, schedule and supervise the team to support national, regional and international standards development, review and maintenance.
Ensure that all targets are achieved according to the SABS standards, processes and requirements within defined time frames.
Conduct and deliver quality research reports in support of standardisation roadmaps and related scopes
Ensure standards deliverables meet the requirements of due process aligned to operating procedures and practices
Support the team to ensure that all standards proposals meet the requirements of relevance and need (e.g., economic, industrial policy, social, health, safety, environment)
Ensure the output of team members are effectively reviewed, monitored and achieved
Support the team in taking on standards projects where required
Keep abreast of standardisation trends within scope of control
Acquire leadership roles in national, regional and international standardisation forums.
Supervise and ensure that all standards development work is completed according to the requisite quality and specifications.
Facilitate standards development training courses/workshops, where required
Oversee the implementation and monitoring of all workflows and processes during the development process.
Ensure effective and timely reporting of teams operational performance
Monitor the programme of work within the area of responsibility with the opportunity to redistribute work and escalate accordingly.
Risk and Compliance Management

Ensure the mitigation of the functional 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 31 000, 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.
Stakeholder Management

Identify and mitigate internal systems and procedural barriers to enhance excellent customer service.
Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to gain feedback and ensure that standards are effectively developed through continuous improvement initiatives.
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.
Convene, chair and attend meetings and present performance and business related information relevant stakeholders when required.

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