Candidate Inspector - Port Elizabeth at National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications (NRCS)

Purpose: -

• To administer compulsory specifications and technical regulations on behalf of the Minister of Trade and Industry by monitoring compliance through inspections and/or evaluations.

KPA’s/ Key outputs: -

• Monitor Compliance with Compulsory Specifications and Technical Regulations
• Appropriate sanctions for non-compliance
• Process Applications for Letters of certificates, Sales Permits and market surveillance inspections
• NRCS Quality Management System (QMS)
• Stakeholder relationships
• NRCS Committees

Requirements

Experience: -

• National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
• Must be willing to travel extensively
• Will be required to undergo training for 18 – 24 months

Knowledge and Skills: -

• Sound knowledge of the NRCS Act; Sound knowledge of the legislation and regulations related to area of specialty which may include but is not limited to the Promotion of Administrative Justice Act, Customs Excise Act, Police Act, PFMA, PAJA, SANS, ISO, Consumer Protection Act, Trade Metrology Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, National Road Traffic Act, Sound knowledge of risk assessments; Knowledge of Quality Management systems; Knowledge of inspection methods and processes; Knowledge of evaluation methods and processes

Behavioural attributes: -

• Report writing skills; Ability to use judgement; Problem solving; Planning and Organising; Action orientated; Deadline driven; Excellent communication skills – written and verbal

NB: -

• Preferred candidate is African/Coloured/Indian Female & People with disabilities in order to meet NRCS EE targets as per our EE Plan.
• Suitably qualified candidates will be subjected to employment and criminal verification checks.

Closing Date : 04 August 2026