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