Job Description

Testing Officer

One of our clients, a reputable metering solutions company based in Maitland, Cape Town is currently recruiting for

entry-level Testing Officers

to join their growing team. This opportunity is ideal for recent Matriculants looking to kickstart their careers in a technical and regulated environment. Successful candidates will receive mandatory Verification Officer training and gain exposure to the Legal Metrology industry.

Minimum Requirements:

Matric

with

Pure Mathematics and Physical Science.

Willingness to undergo

Verification Officer training

, which will be provided by the company. Ability to follow detailed procedures and ensure compliance with legal and quality standards. Keen eye for detail and good data capturing skills.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Conduct

verification of water meters

under supervision, in accordance with SANS 1529-1, LM-045-09-19, the Legal Metrology Act No. 9 of 2014, and internal laboratory quality standards.

Handle verification/test items

with care and accuracy throughout the testing process. Ensure

accuracy of data captured

during verification procedures..

Inspect and maintain

the test bench to ensure it remains in proper working condition and free of leaks, and confirm that all instruments are calibrated. Follow procedures to ensure

rejected meters are correctly identified

and not sent for sealing. Perform

routine maintenance checks

on test benches and complete the relevant maintenance record forms (Form M2).

Support the Laboratory Manager

in ensuring that the laboratory is kept clean, orderly, and compliant with quality standards. Understand and apply the

duties and powers of a Verification Officer

as outlined in Chapter V, Clause 25 of the Legal Metrology Act. Assist in the

reporting of verification issues

, and escalate findings or anomalies to the Laboratory Manager as necessary.

Analyse test results

, determine meter conformity, and document reasons for any meter rejections. Although method development is not required, you will be expected to work according to validated and approved procedures.

Closing Date:

Submissions for this vacancy will close on 30 June 2025, however you will still have the opportunity to submit your CV for this position till 22 July 2025.

Please Note:

Thank you for submitting your CV to Marvel Placement Consultants. We value your submission, and we try our utmost best to get back to each applicant. However, should your application be successful, we will be in contact with you. Should you not hear from us within two weeks of application, please consider your application unsuccessful. We are, however, recruitment specialists and will keep your details on our database for possible future opportunities.

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For more information please contact:

Consultant ZS