General Manager: Legal Metrology Re-Advert

National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications (NRCS) · Pretoria, Gauteng

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Purpose

To lead and direct the division with responsibility for divisional strategy, inspections, type approval, assessments, drafting of technical regulations, corporate governance and risk management, people management and ensuring that all relevant legislation is complied to.

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 Harmonization of Technical Regulations and Participate in National, Regional and International Forums
Oversee and Take Accountability for the Accreditation of Inspections, Type Approvals, Calibration and Assessment Functions for the Accountable Field.
Facilitate and oversee training programs in developing measurement competence in calibration, validation, verification of test procedures as well as training in new and developing areas of legal metrology.
People Management

Financial Management

Requirements

B Tech or B Degree NQF level 7 in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or Natural Science a related NQF level 7 qualification in the Engineering field.
Postgraduate qualification in above fields or Business Management provides an added advantage.
10 years' experience in the related field, of which 5 years must have been at Senior Management Level.

In-depth knowledge of the legislation and regulations related to the accountable field; In-depth knowledge of Legal Metrology Technical Regulations and others relating to the field;
Working knowledge of the NRCS act; In-depth knowledge of regional and international treaties, trade protocols and mutual acceptance arrangements; In-depth knowledge of quality management systems; In-depth knowledge of corporate governance policies and procedures; In-depth knowledge of business strategy, planning and reporting processes;
Working knowledge of Public Finance Management Act PFMA; Very good knowledge of financial management and budgeting; Very good management skills and knowledge; Working knowledge of the calibration process; Working knowledge of risk management

Behavioural attribute's

Planning and organisation skills; Excellent communication skills; Leadership skills; Highly analytical; Inquisitive; Strategic orientation; Ability to exert influence; Excellent report writing skills; Presentation skills; Negotiation skills'; Sound judgement .

Preferred candidate is African /Indian Female or Male & 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