Fresh Openings at South African Bureau of Standards (SABS)

Purpose Statement

• To provide a value adding certification service to the department and division through technical expertise and review, which meet the requirements of Accreditation and SANS/ISO Standards and the SABS policies, processes and procedures. 

Minimum Requirements    
Qualifications

• National Diploma / Diploma in Electrical ingeneering Heavy current /Electrical Engineering light current   
• SAATCA Registration is advantageous                                                                                  

Work Experiance                                                                                                           

• 3 years relevant work experience in a relevant technical environment 
• Product and/or Systems Certification protocols knowledge is essential 
• Relevant legislation and regulatory frameworks 
• Certification Systems and Product Schemes 
• Risk Management practices and principles 
• Auditing processes and protocols

Duties and Responsibilities    
Functional Management

• Conduct sales application reviews of existing customers.
• Review the planning, scheduling and executing of audits in line with client and SABS requirements.
• Review audit reports of clients based on the scope of work required. 
• Conduct on-site peer reviews of auditors as required.
• Review AB submissions per Accreditation, ISO and SABS requirements.
• Provide technical support to guide the quotation process for new clients and permit extensions through Technical Reviews.
• Assist Sales BU with technical expertise for clients where required.
• Submit all relevant reports within scope of control and on time.
• Contribute to the development and execution of the Certification Systems Operational Plan (6- month view) to meet capacity and requirements (for new and existing customers).
• Provide subject matter expertise to the organization as a Technical Reviewer and CTC member.
• Contribute to the effective functioning of CTCs.

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.
• Support and provide evidence to all internal and external audit and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain quality risk management standards in line with regulatory requirements.
• Maintain and enforce all related Service Level Agreements to minimise business risk and ensure business continuity.
• Adhere to all relevant laws, policies and Standard Operating Procedures throughout the organisation.
• Provide technical expertise on schemes to ensure adherence to all relevant laws, policies and Standard Operating Procedures throughout the organisation.

Stakeholder Management

• Contribute to maintaining effective internal and external stakeholder relationships for the purpose of expectations management, knowledge sharing and integration, and to manage the organisation’s reputation.
• Provide mentorship, coaching and/or skills transfer to staff regarding systems / product schemes.
• 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.
• Ensure the provision of excellent customer service.
• Resolve queries and problems within span of control and within agreed time frames.
• Follow up on unresolved queries and complaints where required.
• Liaise with relevant stakeholders regarding follow-up of information, as required for tender requests.
• Provide subject-matter advocacy and expertise to all relevant stakeholders.
• Manage internal and external relationships to ensure that certification audit best practices are implemented across the organisation. 

Deadline:4th August,2025

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Purpose Statement

• Responsible for preparation of annual financial statements, accounting entries and providing technical accounting support for the production of annual financial statements, and audit management requirements

Qualifications

• B Comm (Hons) with 3 years’ post articles (SAICA signed off) experience (NQF Level 8)
• 7 years post SAICA signed off articles will be an added advantage
• CA (SA) will be an added advantage

Experience

• Experience with Draftworx, full IFRS annual financial statements preparation will be an added advantage
• Proven track record of preparing IFRS, PFMA and Companies Act compliant annual financial statements using Draftworx or Caseware
• Extensive knowledge of IFRS, PFMA, Companies Act and other public sector legislation
• Ability to operate in a highly pressurised environment, with a quick turnaround times
• Ability to deal with complex matters and provide integrated solutions

Duties and Responsibilities    
Roles and Responsibilities

• Provide technical accounting support during preparation and execution of the year-end audit
• Production of fully compliant group and subsidiary financial statements, in line with relevant frameworks and legislation within prescribed timelines
• Play key role in financial statement production process, through identification and drafting of new disclosure requirements, documentation of required accounting policies
• Technical guidance and application of the latest developments, changes, and interpretations of IFRS standards for SABS Group
• Assessment and implication testing of the latest developments, changes, and interpretations of IFRS standards for SABS Group
• Analyse complex accounting issues, transactions, and contracts to determine the appropriate IFRS treatment
• Preparation of IFRS compliant financial statements on Draftworx
• Provide technical advice and guidance to finance teams, ensuring the accurate application of IFRS standards in financial statements and related disclosures
• Conduct research on emerging accounting and reporting issues and perform in-depth analysis to determine their impact on financial reporting
• Stay informed about industry best practices and assess their relevance in the organisation
• Ensure accounting policies forming part of the annual financial statements aligns with IFRS standards
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including internal auditors, financial statements review consultants, tax experts, and legal counsel, to address complex accounting issues and ensure alignment with IFRS principles
• Technical support and review of the computation of income and deferred taxation in line with South African Tax Laws and IFRS
• Liaise with external auditors during the audit process and provide necessary support on IFRS application and treatment during the audit of financial statements
• Amend annual financial statement to include recommendations from auditors, that are signed off for correction by the Head: Financial Reporting
• Ensure that financial statements and disclosures are in compliance with IFRS standards, ensuring all assertions are addressed
• Assist with validation and data integrity checks for financial data, including data integrated from operations systems
• Preparations / review of journals
• Preparations / review of bulk upload files to the financial systems
• Ensure accurate reconciliation and review of balance sheets and account balances
• Review fixed asset registers, corrections, and capitalisation in line with IFRS and SARS regulations
• Ensure compliance with asset classification, depreciation, and tax requirements
• Monitor Capital Work in Progress to align with financial and regulatory standards
• Provide technical expertise and guidance on complex accounting issues and assumptions and ensure consistent application from the previously audited financial year
• Resolve general accounting and operational issues and disputes, escalating as required or coordinating with various business units.

Deadline:7th August,2025

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Purpose Statement

• Responsible for the management and documentation of end-to-end audit preparation processes, and the provision of support for the auditing of financial statements.  

Qualifications

• B Comm / B Comm (Hons) with 3 years’ post articles (SAICA signed off) experience
• NQF Level 8
• CA (SA) ACCA of CIA will be an added advantage

Experience

• Previous work experience with the AGSA would be an added advantage
• Proven track record of leading and liaison for AGSA audits will be an added advantage
• At least 5 years external and internal audit management experience
• Proven tack record of preparing audit files that are IFRS, PFMA and Companies Act compliant annual financial statement
• Proven track record of designing and implementing systems of control, ultimately leading to a positive audit outcome
• Extensive knowledge of IFRS, PFMA, Companies ACT and other public sector legislation
• Ability to operate in a highly pressurised environment, with quick turnaround times
• Ability to deal with complex matters and provide integrated solutions
• Experience with Draftworx or CaseWare in preparing working papers and annual financial statements will be an added advantage

Duties and Responsibilities    
Roles and Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end audit preparation processes, while ensuring adherence to established timelines
• Document end-to-end audit preparation processes, including month-end financial accounting procedures for training and capacitation of the financial accounting business unit and ultimate implementation
• Maintain accurate and organised records (manual and electronic) of account balance and transaction working papers and documentation following best practice and established audit file preparation standards and protocols
• Assist the SABS with pre-audit preparation and project management
• Manage and guide with reconciliation of sub-ledger control accounts to GL accounts
• Manage and guide with reconciliation of GL account balances as well as reconciliations to working papers
• Ensure alignment of electronic and manual audit files to approved and publish annual financial statements before submission to relevant treasury, shareholders, AGSA and SNG Grant Thornton
• Liaise with external auditors during the audit process and provide necessary support for the audit of financial statements
• Analysis and updating of audit workpapers and ensuring consistent treatment with prior year audited working papers or adherence to new accounting requirements
• Prepare accounting, finance and operational personnel for the audit process
• Assist with liaison to auditors and key stakeholders to provide audit support through each phase of the audit, working along with the SFA
• Ensure the audit requests provided to auditors are accurate, complete, and have been reviewed and approved prior to submission to auditors
• Assist in addressing all findings raised by the AGSA, SNG Grant Thornton and internal audit department
• Assist IFRS specialist with identifying and applying intercompany reconciliations, ensuring consistent treatment from the prior year
• Provide valuable insight and recommendations based on audit findings to improve financial controls, operational efficiency, and risk management, post the audit
• Resolve general accounting and operational issues and disputes, escalating as required or coordinating with various business units

Deadline:7th August,2025