Job Opportunities at NMISA

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

• To develop, maintain, and disseminate the National Measurement Standards for Force, Torque, and Hardness metrology, thereby supporting the South African and regional industry and trade.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE

• Three-year tertiary qualification in Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering with at least 2nd year Mathematics/ Statistics/ Applied Mathematics/ Statistical Mathematics and Physics as subjects.
• Research and development experience.
• Software development skills and Knowledge.
• Working Knowledge of hydraulics systems and electronics.
• Knowledgeable on the realisation, maintenance, and dissemination of national measurement standards and related systems in the metrology field.
• Experience in general programming, laboratory automation, and scientific simulation software.
• Experience in the analysis of data, making corrections based on physics and statistical information.
• Ability to communicate accurately and concisely in a scientific context, to construct sound arguments supported by scientific principles, technically tangible evidence, and to accurately evaluate the reliability of conclusions reached.

The following will be an advantage:

• Working knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025 and NMISA Total Quality Management System.
• An understanding of GUM and the Estimation of Measurement Uncertainty.
• Working knowledge of relevant International Published Document Standards (IEC and ISO).
• Minimum of three (3) years’ work experience in a laboratory/ technical environment (in acoustics, vibration, or metrology will be an added advantage).

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop/improve National Measurement Standards in the field of force, torque’ and hardness through either reducing the associated measurement uncertainty or designing and building a new measurement system to expand the measurement range or result in a new National Measurement Standard.
• Maintain the National Measurement Standards in the field of force, torque and hardness to ensure preventative maintenance as well as maintenance of the Total Quality Management System.
• Generate and validate procedures for the performance of measurements in the field of force, torque, and hardness.
• Operate test and measuring equipment to perform measurements in the field of force, torque, and hardness metrology.
• Maintain detailed records of equipment and measurement results.
• Participate in comparisons to prove local, regional, and international equivalence of the
• National Measurement Standard, or derived Measurement Standards, for force, torque, and hardness.
• Generate certificates and/or reports for the purpose of reporting measurement results.
• Generate measurement uncertainty budgets according to the GUM, to define the range of values, within which the true value is expected to lie with a specified level of confidence.
• Liaise with stakeholders in SA and relevant Regional and International organisations, to provide input from NMISA and gather information as input to NMISA’s strategic planning.
• Participate in metrology skills transfer both as a recipient and a trainer by attending courses and conferences, presenting at conferences, developing and presenting courses, or publishing papers.
• Provide consultation services to RSA, and internationally, provide input to NMISA’s strategic and business planning.
• Comply with NMISA’s policies and procedures and perform all duties in line with the Total Quality Management System.
• Initiate and follow up on the timely procurement of equipment, instruments, consumables, or other expenses required to execute the duties.
• Participate in local, regional, and international committees related to Metrology duties (e.g., SANAS specialist technical committees (STCs), Government departments, SABS technical committees, ISO committees, BIPM technical committees, etc.).
   

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PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

• To disseminate traceability relating to the National Measurement Standards in the field of Acoustics (sound in air), Ultrasound and Vibration to industry, thereby supporting South African trade and to facilitate the implementation and maintenance of the requirements of the NMISA Total Quality Management System (TQMS) within the Acoustics, Ultrasound and Vibration Section to ensure the effectiveness and smooth functioning of relevant NMISA processes.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Three-year tertiary qualification in the following fields: B.Eng (Mechatronics or Electronics) or four-year B.Tech (Mechatronics or Electronics) with a clear understanding of mechanical systems.
• Minimum of three (3) years’ work experience in a laboratory/technical environment (in acoustics and/or vibration will be an added advantage).
• Proven software development experience and instrumentation automation and control.
• Strong mathematical and statistics background
• Computer literacy in Microsoft™ Office Suite software and Microsoft™ operating systems.
• Experienced in technical report writing.
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must pay attention to detail.
• Must be able to perform physical and logical reasoning independently.
• Comfortable with repetitive work/ tasks.
• Comfortable with working with established/ structured environment/ procedures.
• Proficiency with hand tools and electronic measurement and simulation instruments.

Strong written English communication skills. The following will be an advantage:

• Working knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025 and NMISA Total Quality Management System.
• An understanding of GUM and the Estimation of Measurement Uncertainty.
• Working knowledge of relevant International Published Document Standards (IEC and ISO)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Development of measurement techniques and technical procedures.
• Maintenance and dissemination of national measurement standards to industry through calibration of client instruments and reference standards.
• Routine calibration of instruments, equipment, and transducers for clients.
• Scientific reporting and record keeping.
• Maintenance of laboratory instruments.
• Providing transfer of knowledge to industry by presenting technical papers at workshops and conferences, and in local or international publications, preferably peer-reviewed.
• Participate in selected NMISA-wide technical forums.
• Provide input and assist in compiling laboratory plans for budget, capital, and the NMISA financial system as relevant to the areas of responsibility.
• Comply with the requirements of the NMISA TQMS, ISO/IEC 17025, and SANAS accreditation to ensure process consistency and effectiveness.
• Procure the equipment, components, and consumables required for maintenance, development, improvement, and research-related activities in line with public entity procurement legislation and guidelines as captured in the NMISA finance policies.
• Estimation of uncertainty of measurement and development of uncertainty budgets.
• Compilation of official legal calibration certificates and technical reports.
• Obtain and maintain SANAS Technical Signatory Status.
• Maintenance of laboratory quality system and good laboratory practice.
• Professional registration will be required and maintaining such registration status, i.e., MetCert, ECSA.