Job Description

Purpose: To lead, develop, maintain and direct the Legal Metrology-Type Approval office (function), including planning, executing,
monitoring, evaluating and reporting on operational requirements.
KPA/ Key outputs:

• Lead and Direct the Division including Business Planning, Strategy Development and Improvements.
• Lead and Manage the Division.
• Establish and Maintain Strategic Partnerships with Government Departments, Industry and Foreign Missions.
• Oversee the monitoring of compliance of Products Regulated to the Relevant Legislation.
• Facilitate the Development and Amendments of Technical Regulations in the Accountable Field.
• Lead and Direct the Harmonisation of Technical Regulations and Participate in National, Regional and International Forums.
• Oversee and Take Accountability for the Accreditation of Inspections, Approvals, and Assessment Functions for the Accountable Field.
• People Management.
• Financial Management.
• Corporate Governance and Risk Management

Requirements/ Experience:

• National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in

Electrical, Mechanical Engineering
(speciliasing in legal, health, safety,
environmental monitoring
instrumentation or related scientific
qualifications) * 8 years' experience in the Legal
Metrology field
Knowledge and Skills:
In-depth knowledge of:

• Legal Metrology (LM) Act,
• LM Regulations and National Gambling Act.
• Technical regulations relating to area of responsibility.
• Standards and Compulsory Specifications in area of responsibility.
• National, regional and international treaties, trade protocols and mutual acceptance arrangements.
• Quality management systems, corporate governance policies and procedures.
• Business strategy, planning and reporting process.
• Working Knowledge of:
• Standards development.
• Training documentation development.
• the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA).
• Financial management and budgeting.
• Management skills.
• Risk management.
• Public presentations.

Behavioral attributes:

• Excellent planning and organizing skills.
• Leadership abilities; Strong communication skills.
• Highly analytical; Inquisitive; Strategic orientation.
• Ability to exert influence; Ability to interpret facts and information.
• Negotiation skills.
• Networking skills.
• Sound judgement.
• Proactive.
• Assertive.
• Ethical and trustworthy.

NB:

• Preferred candidate is Any Female & People with Disability in order to meet NRCS EE targets as per our EE Plan.
• Suitably qualified candidates will be subjected to employment and criminal verification checks.
• Suitable candidates will be required to undergo competency assessment

Closing date: 24 July 2025