Job Description

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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.


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

Purpose Statement

To conduct audits of the standards development process and to implement health, safety, quality management

systems within Standards.

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Minimum Requirements

Qualifications

National Diploma / Diploma in Quality Assurance (NQF Level 6). SAMTRAC Certification is essential.

Work Experiance

3 years relevant work experience in Quality Assurance.
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Duties and Responsibilities

Functional Management

Schedule and plan SHEQ and standards development process audits inclusive of all the administrative and logistical processes. Conduct audits for all areas to identify non-conformance and initiate actions to resolve issues identified so as to ensure process consistency and effectiveness. Identify opportunities for improvement, plan solutions and ensure their implementation. Document all process and provision of guidelines for the implementation. Assist in the development of safety, health, environment and quality (SHEQ) processes and procedures for the Standards Division. Ensure that documentation relating to quality management systems and other standards procedures are complied with. Ensure that all stakeholders are kept up to date with progress and any issues and concerns are mitigated and managed appropriately. Ensure the implementation of quality management systems. Investigate and report on complaints as they relate to the Standards division Manage all SHEQ activities as is relevant to sphere of control. Investigate and report all SHEQ accidents. Manage the administrative process involved in all safety projects and initiatives including the chairing of meetings and follow up on issues raised. Compile SHEQ reports and other documents to ensure that proper processes are implemented correctly.

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. 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. Support the maintenance and enforcement of related Service Level Agreements to minimise business risk and ensure business continuity. Ensure adherence 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, chair and attend meetings and present performance and business related information to relevant stakeholders when required. Provide technical support on projects 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 manage customer complaints through timeous resolution and/or escalation as required. Analyze queries and develop mechanisms to proactively resolve common issues and share lessons learned. * Ensure the documentation of all stakeholder engagements to ensure continuity for future engagements