The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) is a South African statutory body that was established in terms of the Standards Act, 1945 (Act No. 24 of 1945) and continues to operate in terms of the latest edition of the Standards Act, 2008 (Act No. 29 of 2008) as the national institution for the promotion and maintenance of standardisation and quality in con...
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About SABS
- The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) is mandated to develop, promote and maintain South African National Standards (SANS), promote quality in connection with commodities, products and services, and render conformity assessment services and assist in matters connected therewith. Working for the SABS opens the mind to the world around you. We offer diverse career paths in dynamic environment that nurtures and recognises talent and potential. Become part of our vision of being a trusted standardisation and business assurance solution provider and join a team that fosters accountability, excellence and innovation in an inclusive workplace.
SABS is an equal opportunities employer, and our recruitment will be done in line with the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and our EE Policy. Please note that applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
Minimum Requirements
- QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS/REGISTRATION
- Diploma + Advanced Diploma / B-Degree in Public Relations, Journalism or Communication or a related field. (NQF Level 7)
EXPERIENCE
- 8 years relevant work experience in media relations (Operational Level)
- 4 years specialist experience (Operational Level)
- Proven track record in developing media relations strategies and annual media plans at corporate level (Operational Level)
- Proven track record in writing and disseminating media releases. (Operational Level)
Duties and Responsibilities
Functional Management
- Contribute to the development of and implement a media relations operational plan in collaboration with the Head.
- Develop and implement an annual media plan with quarterly deliverables in collaboration with the Head.
- Provide subject matter expertise to the organisation regarding media relations protocols and processes.
- Communicate overall media trends and results to the various business unit managers in consultation with the Head.
- Act as media liaison for the SABS, when required.
- Review media policies and procedures in consultation with the Head, as and when required.
- Identify opportunities to improve media exposure.
- Resolve media relations queries professionally within scope of control and timeously according to approved standard operating procedures, in consultation with the Head.
- Develop and maintain appropriate relationships with the media.
- Responsible for the dissemination of media releases in consultation with the Head, and management of a media list.
- Ensure the effective media monitoring of SABS operations.
- Release disseminated press releases to the SABS Marketing & Communications business unit for inclusion on relevant channels (e.g., website, social media, internal email, etc.) in consultation with the Head.
- Implement all media initiatives according to the approved standard operating procedures to minimize all brand risk and build the SABS corporate identity in the market.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders on media initiatives when required.
- Provide input and compile reports and presentations as requested
- Research and update the head regarding the latest media best practice
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.
- Monitor changes in the regulatory environment and ensure that appropriate operational controls are implemented to address new requirements.
- Support and provide evidence to all internal and external audit and regulatory requirements.
- Adhere to all relevant laws, policies and Standard Operating Procedures throughout the organisation.
Stakeholder Management
- Identify and mitigate internal systems and procedural barriers to enhance excellent customer service.
- Build and maintain effective internal and external stakeholder relationships for the purpose of expectations management, knowledge sharing and integration, and to manage the organisation’s reputation.
- Represent and participate in the organisation’s committees and tasks teams when required.
- Convene and attend meetings and present findings and business cases to relevant stakeholders when required.
- Actively liaise and build relationships with SABS clients and service providers to ensure that the service standards are met appropriately.
- Effectively manage customer complaints through timeous resolution and/or escalation as required.
- Analyze queries and develop mechanisms to proactively resolve common issues and share lessons learned
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Purpose Statement
Accountable for the implementation of tactical work plans and formulate associated procedures to ensure the effective implementation of the Internal Audit strategy in line with the SABS’s mandate and overall approved strategy; to provide independent and impartial co-ordination of processes to support the execution of the SABS audit plan, audit risk monitoring and identification, preparing and presenting audit findings and recommendations to management and provide independent assurance of compliance to statutory requirements, policies and procedures.
About SABS
- The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) is mandated to develop, promote and maintain South African National Standards (SANS), promote quality in connection with commodities, products and services, and render conformity assessment services and assist in matters connected therewith. Working for the SABS opens the mind to the world around you. We offer diverse career paths in dynamic environment that nurtures and recognises talent and potential. Become part of our vision of being a trusted standardisation and business assurance solution provider and join a team that fosters accountability, excellence and innovation in an inclusive workplace.
SABS is an equal opportunities employer, and our recruitment will be done in line with the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and our EE Policy. Please note that applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
Minimum Requirements
Qualifications
- Matric (Grade 12)
- Honours degree in Accounting or Auditing or Finance or related field (NQF 8)
- Professional certification in one of the following areas Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
Experience
- 10 years’ relevant work experience in Auditing
- 3 years’ senior management experience
- 5 years’ management experience
- Proven track record in developing and executing Audits / Audit plans within a corporate environment
- Proven track record in preparing Audit reports
- Proven track record in leading and managing audit strategies within an organisation
Duties and Responsibilities
Strategic Management
- Lead the development, management and execution of Internal Audit’s strategy and provide input into the overall strategy, policy and decision-making direction of the organisation.
- Ensure alignment of Internal Audit’s strategy with the requirements of all divisions, through the development and execution of strategic work plans.
- Set and drive comprehensive goals and objectives for performance and growth to support SABS’s strategy and objectives.
- Lead and ensure the establishment, maintenance and improvement of Standard Operating Procedures, policies, and guidelines relating to Internal Audit in consultation with the CEO and Executive members.
- Develop a Centre of Excellence to balance technical know-how with customer/stakeholder requirements.
- Lead the establishment, review and monitoring of key performance indicators related to Internal Audit’s strategy and business plans and identify areas for internal improvement and develops plans for implementation.
- Ensure productivity is measured effectively against set objectives.
- Ensure that Internal Audit achieves set objectives and that corrective actions are taken where the operational objectives are not achieved.
- Provide leadership and develop a strong team environment committed to the organisation's mission, vision, values and objectives in a manner that instils trust and credibility within the unit.
Operational Management
- Report directly to the Audit and Risk Committee and the SABS Board
- Ensure alignment of the unit to Treasury Regulations and the IPPF
- Develop and ensure implementation of an auditing strategy and system that effectively identifies and analyses risks to the business.
- Oversee and manage the end-to-end audit process including resourcing capacity, audit environment staff briefings, audit progress review, audit work review, audit control design, audit report finding preparation, stakeholder updates, development of the scope and objective of audits, specifying the resource requirements, engagement work programme and working papers.
- Ensure awareness of the workings of the audit process and the areas of concern to management and relevant stakeholders.
- Professionally communicate and present findings to senior leadership, report on the policies adopted for auditing, and the programmes and activities of the Auditing team
Risk and Compliance
- Ensure the mitigation of Internal Audit’s risk profile through the application of fraud controls and risk prevention principles and implementing of sound governance and compliance processes and tools to identify and manage risks.
- Responsible for the coordination and maintenance of quality risk management in line with SANS/ISO 31 000 and regulatory requirements.
- Monitor changes in legislation and the regulatory environment and ensure that appropriate operational controls are implemented to address new requirements.
- Ensure compliance with national legislation and SABS specific policies and procedures (e.g. Code of Ethics, PFMA PPPFA, etc.)
Financial Management
- Provide input in the planning and compilation of Internal Audit’s annual budget aligned to the operational and strategic delivery plans to support the implementation of set objectives.
- Lead the overall financial performance and improvement of efficiency in service delivery within Internal Audit.
- Develop and manage financial plans, forecasts and budgets that will be used to initiate, drive and implement all Internal Audit related initiatives in line with the business strategy
- Ensure the effective implementation, management, monitoring of Internal Audit’s budget, and mitigate and report on any variances.
- Ensure the deployment of proper financial controls to manage Internal Audit’s budget.
People Management
- Manage and lead Internal Audit by providing clarity of vision; prioritising resources; facilitating alignment of the team; managing non-performance, driving a customer-centric performance culture, setting appropriate KPA’s and ensure the cascading thereof throughout Internal Audit and driving their achievement; inspiring commitment; encouraging mutual support; and enabling development opportunities
- Mentor and coach executives and SABS leadership in the application of Internal Audit practices
- Proactively manage all direct reports in order to ensure that the strategic objectives for the division are achieved.
- Maintain excellent human capital performance within Internal Audit through various people management practices such as employee engagement, empowerment, skills development, attraction and retention of key talent, succession planning, etc.
Stakeholder Management
- Identify and mitigate internal systems and procedural barriers to enhance excellent customer service.
- Build and maintain effective internal and external stakeholder relationships for the purpose of expectations management, knowledge sharing and integration, and to manage the organisation’s reputation.
- Represent and participate in the organisation’s committees and tasks teams as required.
- Convene, chair and attend meetings and present performance and business related information to relevant stakeholders as required.
- Provide technical support and advocacy on Internal Audit services related matters to the organisation.
Closing Date: 23rd October, 2025
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About SABS
- The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) is mandated to develop, promote and maintain South African National Standards (SANS), promote quality in connection with commodities, products and services, and render conformity assessment services and assist in matters connected therewith. Working for the SABS opens the mind to the world around you. We offer diverse career paths in dynamic environment that nurtures and recognises talent and potential. Become part of our vision of being a trusted standardisation and business assurance solution provider and join a team that fosters accountability, excellence and innovation in an inclusive workplace.
SABS is an equal opportunities employer, and our recruitment will be done in line with the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and our EE Policy.
Please note that application received after the closing date will not be considered.
Minimum Requirements
Qualifications
- Grade 12
- National Diploma / Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (NQF Level 6)
- Technical signatory status is essential
Work Experiance
- 3 years work experience in Mechanical Testing field.
- Work exposure in specific SANS (as required by the specific laboratory) is essential.
Duties and Responsibilities
Functional Management
- Oversee and conduct manual or automated tests and generate results as required.
- Receive and record all samples from clients before testing.
- Plan and prepare to conduct tests.
- Analyse recorded or generated test results.
- Compile and verify the technical correctness and completeness of the test reports.
- Conduct quality verification on all test reports generated in the laboratory.
- Interpret test standards and methods and generate reports.
- Develop and coordinate testing schedules with the team.
- Research, develop and validate new testing methods.
- Conduct witness testing for internal and external clients to demonstrate and verify testing processes.
- Conduct proficiency testing for industry benchmark purposes as and when required.
- Prepare and apply calibration and maintenance procedures and ensure that all equipment is calibrated and maintained.
- Conduct root cause analysis within laboratory and ensure the effective implementation of corrective and preventative measures.
- Apply appropriate maintenance and basic trouble shooting requirements.
- Calibrate and verify test equipment.
- Ensure all Laboratory assets are accounted for in area of control and participate in asset verification.
- Ensure that commissioning reports of equipment are compiled and asset registration and capitalization is done timeously as per SABS policies.
- Process samples and participate in proficiency schemes (including intra and inter Laboratory comparisons).
- Participate in in-house test validations as required to confirm the results.
- Conduct all activities assigned to maintain the Quality Management System and Accreditation and participate in the maintenance of the quality management system in accordance with the Quality Manual and the laboratory’s accreditation to the relevant technical standards.
- Prepare for internal audits and maintain alignment to audit processes.
- Provide advocacy and assist with technical specifications and requirements to generate quotations.
- Analyse customer requirements and check alignment with technical(testing) specifications
- Provide customer advice on interpretation and application of technical(testing) specifications
- Conduct training on equipment used for testing to stakeholders as and when its required.
- Document and alert Standard Writers on identified errors in the specifications or Standard documents.
- Conduct training and coaching sessions for other Test Officers and mentor them (Test Officers) who are in the process of acquiring Technical Signatory status.
- Maintain a safe working environment by adhering to all safety principles and procedures.
- Keep abreast of all the changes in Occupational Health and Safety requirements.
- Keep abreast with developments in the technical committees, working groups and industry trends.
- Complete the Competence Development Ladder (CDP) for the next level.
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.
- Assist in the preparation and support and provide evidence to all internal and external audit requirements.
- Maintain quality risk management standards in line with legislative and accreditation requirements.
- Adhere to all relevant laws, policies and Standard Operating Procedures throughout the organisation.
Stakeholder Management
- Build and maintain effective internal and external stakeholder relationships for the purpose of expectations management, knowledge sharing and integration, and to manage the organization’s reputation.
- Represent and participate in the organization’s committees and tasks teams when required.
- Convene and attend meetings (e.g., technical committees, working groups etc.) and present relevant information 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
Closing Date: 24th October,2025
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About SABS
- Working for the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) opens the mind to the world around you. The South African Bureau of Standards offers diverse career paths in a dynamic environment that nurtures and recognises potential. Become part of our vision of being a trusted standardisation and business assurance solution provider of choice and join a team that fosters accountability, excellence and innovation in an inclusive workplace
Minimum Requirements
- Qualification
- Matric/Grade 12
- Diploma + Advanced Diploma / B Degree in Facilities Management or a related field (NQF level 7).
- Government Certificate of Competency (GCC) (Electrical or Mechanical) is preferred
Work Experiance
- 10 years relevant work experience in Facilities Maintenance
- 3 years’ senior management experience
- Proven track record in planning and managing routine and planned maintenance initiatives.
Duties and Responsibilities
Operational Management
- Contribute towards the development of a strategy for the Division and ensure alignment of this strategy with the plan for the Facilities Maintenance business unit overall.
- Ensure productivity is measured effectively against set objectives.
- Manage and ensure the drive of continuous improvement activities.
- Manage the business unit and ensure that it contributes to the achievement of business objectives.
- Manage operations effectively to deliver services within timelines and prescribed quality through effective resource management.
- Use insights gained through business information to compile reports, and metrics to measure success and inform the business decisions within area of responsibility.
- Put measures into place to improve productivity.
- Execute resources according to the operational plan.
Functional Management
- Provide general management and coordination of routine, corrective and breakdown maintenance services, and facilities resources.
- Draft schedules for all equipment maintenance requirements and the intervals for maintenance.
- Manage, implement, maintain and track the planned and preventative maintenance program for all SABS sites and recommend operational improvements to maximise asset life, utilising SABS systems and software.
- Review and coordinate maintenance work with other SABS business units as well as subcontractors.
- Conduct regular inspection of facilities and equipment for deficiencies and recommend corrective actions and set work priorities.
- Record and maintain accurate documentation and historical maintenance equipment records as per policy and legislation, while ensuring archiving protocols.
- Implement a quality and safety management system within the facilities maintenance business unit.
Risk and Compliance Management
- Ensure the mitigation of risk through the identification and application of fraud controls and risk prevention principles and implementation of sound governance and compliance processes and tools to identify and manage risks.
- Responsible for the coordination and maintenance of quality risk management in line with regulatory requirements.
- Support and provide evidence to all internal and external audit and regulatory requirements.
- Drive the implementation of compliance with policies aimed at strengthening the SABS brand and stakeholder interface.
- Oversee the maintenance and enforcement of related Service Level Agreements to minimise business risk and ensure business continuity.
- Monitor changes in legislation and the regulatory environment and ensure that appropriate operational controls are implemented to address new requirements.
- Ensure adherence in the team to all, policies and Standard Operating Procedures throughout the span of control.
- Conduct regular safety meetings and inspections and ensure that all applicable safety regulations, procedures, and precautions are followed to ensure the safety of all SABS employees and contractors during maintenance procedures.
Financial Management
- Provide input in the planning and compilation of the business unit’s annual budget aligned to the strategic delivery plans to support the implementation of set objectives.
- Ensure the effective implementation, management, monitoring of the business unit’s budget, and mitigate and report on any variances.
- Ensure the deployment of proper financial controls to manage the business unit budget.
CLOSING DATE: 24th october, 2025
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Minimum Requirements
- Grade 12
- Diploma + Advanced Diploma / B-Degree in IT, IS Computer science or related field (NQF Level 7).
- The Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF) 9 Foundation Certification is essential
- Unified Modelling Language 2 (UML) Foundation Certification is preferred.
- Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) Foundation Certification preferred
Work Experiance
- 8 years’ relevant work experience in ICT Architecture.
- 4 years specialist experience within the solution design or architecture environment
- Proven track record of implementing complex architectures and solutions in a corporate environment with hands-on experience in
- complex technical implementations
- Software Development experience is advantageous
- Duties and Responsibilities
Functional Management
- Design, develop and implement ICT Architecture frameworks to facilitate execution of the SABS strategy.
- Design and develop solution architecture and integrate it with the other applicable Enterprise Architecture domains (e.g., Business Architecture, Information/Data Architecture, Application Architecture, Technology Architecture and Security Architecture).
- Align the architectural blueprint with the business strategy, program plan and industry changes and innovations.
- Recommend, develop and implement various activities related to the design, development and maintenance of the ICT Architecture.
- Influence the SABS program prioritisation and align to the business unit strategy, requirements and expectations.
- Understand the current functionality of SABS’s business units to ensure that these are aligned to the wider business and ICT architecture blueprint.
- Understand the current SABS levels of strategic and operational capability and actively participate in the development of integrated and aligned solutions that will bridge the gap between current- and future state capabilities.
- Identify opportunities for the application of ICT architecture solutions within SABS.
- Ensure that appropriate business services or functions are reflected in the overall SABS enterprise architecture.
- Develop enterprise architecture into "fit-for-purpose business models.
- Participate in the development and implementation of architectural mechanisms for ICT solutions to improve interoperability of SABS systems
- Develop contextual, conceptual, logical and physical solution architecture and direct and quality assure solution and software development
- Develop, implement and evaluate architectural governance and monitor the adherence thereto to deliver quality products in a controlled environment
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 evi
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dence 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.
Stakeholder Management
- Adhere to all relevant laws, policies and Standard Operating Procedures throughout the organisation. 15% Stakeholder Management
- Build and maintain effective internal and external stakeholder relationships for the purpose of expectations management, knowledge sharing and integration, and to manage the organisation’s reputation.
- Represent and participate in the organisation’s committees and tasks teams when required.
- Convene and attend meetings and present relevant information 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 ICT Architecture best practices are implemented across the organisation.
CLOSING DATE: 24TH OCTOBER, 2025
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Job Advert Summary
- To provide administrative support and related services to the Standards portfolio of quality assurance to ensure that service delivery is optimized and meets requisite operating procedures, and to ensure that all statutory and legislative requirements relating to Quality Assurance systems are met.
Minimum Requirements
- Qualifications And Special Certifications/Registration
- Diploma in science, quality management or related field (NQF Level 5)
Experience
- 1-2 years relevant work experience in a Quality Administration and/or Assurance environment (Operational Level)
Duties and Responsibilities
Functional Management
- Capture all Quality Assurance information for reporting
- Demonstrate, conduct and capture all information related to Quality Assurance assessments on the relevant system.
- Provide the division with Quality Assurance statistics as required.
- Develop presentations and related material for Quality Assurance related information sharing interventions.
- Ensure that an adequate information management system is in place that contains relevant and updated information as it relates to the Quality Assurance function.
- Ensure that all information relevant to Quality Assurance is directed accordingly to the relevant stakeholders such as newsletters and projects.
- Provide the Quality Assurance function with all relevant information and research documentation when required.
- Be the first point of contact for Quality Assurance and provide advice as required.
- Assist with the compilation and submission of reports to Quality Assurance as required.
- Ensure that all documents are filed and information managed appropriately.
- Conduct investigations as they relate to customer complaints to the Standards Division.
- Ensure that all communications for Quality Assurance is directed accordingly.
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 requirements.
- Maintain quality risk management standards in line with ISO and 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.
Stakeholder Management
- Build and maintain effective internal and external stakeholder relationships for the purpose of expectations management, knowledge sharing and integration, and to manage the organisation’s reputation.
- Represent and participate in the organisation’s committees and tasks teams when required.
- Convene and attend meetings and present relevant information stakeholders when required.
- Ensure efficient communication to all auditors and other finance team members.
- 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, complaints where required.
- Liaise with relevant stakeholders regarding follow-up of information, as required.
CLOSING DATE 17TH OF OCTOBER 2025
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