Job Opportunities at NMISA

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Implementing and contributing to the development and review of strategic goals and service delivery of the SCM section and budget implementation plan 
• Develop supplier performance and contract management strategy, processes, procedures and management reporting requirements 
• Manage the implementation and enforcement of the supply chain management policy and systems throughout the organisation to ensure supply chain management that is fair, transparent, competitive and cost effective 
• Management and direction of the logistics and goods receiving functions, ensuring that, artifacts delivered, allocated and received from the correct labs in a timeous and efficient manner 
• Implement supply chain management system(s) to support the implementation of demand planning, acquisition, logistics, risk and performance management system within the supply chain management section 
• Monitoring and advising the chief financial officer of changes that may affect the working capital/ budget or operations including resource allocations and demand, logistics and acquisition management 
• Implement and support good governance related to supply chain management throughout the organisation 
• Develop, manage and contribute to the timely preparation, submission, and publication of statutory reports, particularly those related to supply chain management 
• Implementing the risk management and fraud prevention plan within SCM 
• Provide support for audits and ensuring access to all relevant information of the entity to enable auditors to perform their functions 
• Review and analysis of audit reports, providing management responses in this regard and taking appropriate action 
• Human Resource management and continuous development 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE 

• Relevant honours/ postgraduate (NQF level 8) qualification in Supply Chain Management or related field 
• 5-6 year’s relevant experience in Supply Chain Management with experience at the management level of the organisation. 
• Advance knowledge of managing all aspects of the SCM process (i.e., demand management, procurements/sourcing, contract management, logistics etc.) 
• Experience in managing a team with a proven track record in achieving targets and developing people 
• Should have a proven track record of achieving strategic goals or targets 
• Advance working knowledge of the public service regulatory framework (PFMA, PPPFA, TR, BBBEE. King IV reporting etc.) 
• Advanced/Comprehensive knowledge of procurement policies, and procedures, services level agreement framework, and contract management principles 
• Efficient/ competent in managing Bids - Quotation and Tender processes 
• Knowledge of the best procurement practices, industry trends including sourcing strategies and different mechanisms of procurement 
• Basic knowledge of scientific industry trends and the best practices per commodity group 

The incumbent must demonstrate the following skills: Change Management, Compliance and Risk Management 

• Budgeting and Reporting skills 
• Audit and assurance 
• Tactical focus (what needs to be done now to achieve the strategic goal) 
• Persuasiveness and the ability to impact others 
• People Management, delegation and supervisory skills 
• Project management, Planning and Organising skills and bench marking skills 
• Analytical and problem-solving skills 
• Decision making skill 
• Effective verbal written communications, presentation and listening communications skills
• Computer skills at a highly proficient level 
• Time management skill 

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Minimum Qualifications, knowledge, and Experience 

• Honour’s degree in Physics is a minimum requirement 
• MSc in Physics will be an advantage 
• A requirement of more than five (5) years of working experience in an ionising radiation field (dosimetry and/or related nuclear applications) 
• Knowledge and experience in the calibration techniques of relevant equipment used in the nuclear industry/ radiation field 
• Proven hands-on experience in using and calibrating equipment used in dosimetry measurements 
• Knowledge of ionising radiation metrology and the international measurement system 
• Ability to network on an international and national level, planning and execution (proposal preparation, budgeting, etc.) of research projects 
• Experience in working with MS Office packages, especially Excel for data analysis; working experience in programming will be an advantage 
• Proven track record of producing accurate scientific and technical reports 
• Working knowledge of the total quality management system ISO/IEC 17025 
• An understanding of statistical applications in measurement, the estimation of uncertainty, and the preparation of uncertainty budgets 
• Registration with professions organisations such as SACNASP, METCERT, or HPCSA will be an advantage 
• Experience in training and mentoring will be an advantage. 

Responsibilities:

• Maintenance of measurement standards and disseminating traceability to industry through calibration of measuring equipment relevant to areas of responsibility 
• Research and development of new measurement capabilities in dosimetry 
• Improve calibration measurement techniques used to disseminate traceability to industry
• Liaise with international National Metrology Institutes (NMI’s) and perform international comparisons as relevant to the areas of responsibility to maintain confidence in the equivalence in capabilities between National Metrology Institutes 
• Remaining abreast of international developments in Dosimetry and/ or neutron dosimetry and identifying standards in line with the needs of the South African community for radiation dosimetry 
• Client liaison, quotations, and problem-solving to ensure the dissemination of relevant information and effective contract review 
• Actively participate in regional and international forums to ensure global competitiveness. 
• Writing and review of procedures in the areas of responsibility 
• Ensure that all scientific reporting is accurate 
• Maintenance of personal training file to ensure an ongoing record of competence. 
• Comply with the requirements of the NMISA TQMS to ensure process consistency and effectiveness 
• Maintenance of a radiation safety culture within the area of responsibility. 

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Minimum Qualifications, knowledge and Experience 

• An Honour’s degree in Physics is a minimum requirement 
• Up to five (5) years working experience in an ionising radiation field (Dosimetry and/or physical nuclear applications) 
• Working experience in calibration of relevant equipment used in the nuclear industry/radiation field will be an advantage 
• Proven hands-on experience in using and calibrating equipment used in dosimetry measurements will be an advantage 
• Computer literacy in MS Office is essential 
• Experienced in producing accurate scientific reports 
• Working knowledge of the total quality management system (ISO/IEC 17025 will be an advantage) 
• Understanding of statistical applications in measurements, estimation of uncertainty and preparing of uncertainty budgets will be an advantage. 
• Registration with professions organisations such as SACNASP, METCERT or HPCSA will be an advantage

Responsibilities:

• Maintenance of measurement standards and disseminating traceability to industry through calibration of measuring equipment relevant to areas of responsibility 
• Assist to develop new and/or improve measurement capabilities in dosimetry measurements 
• Requisite expertise and competencies established and maintained according to internationally acceptable standards 
• Liaise with international NMI’s and perform international comparisons as relevant to the areas of responsibility to maintain the confidence in the equivalence in capabilities between National Metrology Institutes 
• Keeping abreast with international developments in Dosimetry and/or neutron dosimetry and identifying standards in line with the needs of the South African community for radiation dosimetry 
• Client liaison, quotations and problem solving to ensure the dissemination of relevant information and effective contract review 
• Actively participate in regional and international forums to ensure global competitiveness. 
• Writing of procedures in the areas of responsibility 
• Ensure that all scientific reporting is accurate 
• Maintenance of personal training file to ensure ongoing record of competence. 
• Comply with the requirements of the NMISA TQMS to ensure process consistency and effectiveness 
• Maintenance of a radiation safety culture within the area of responsibility