Vacancies Available at NMISA: National Metrology Institute of South Africa

Position

• An Internship exists in the Strategy, Business Development and Governance Division within the Governance, Risk and Compliance Section to obtain practical training within the Risk Management unit.
• The Intern will work closely with the Risk Management Officer to learn how to provide vigorous risk management and governance support to all NMISA operations, facilitate timely identification and analysis of material risks, apply standard methodologies to manage these and develop accurate risk and opportunity management profile for NMISA. 

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) in Risk Management, Auditing, Management or related field.
• Knowledge and understanding of Governance and Risk Principles. 
• Basic understanding of MS Office Software. 
• Good communication and report writing skills. 

Experience: 

• No prior internship or relevant work experience is required for this position (if you have work experience you will not be considered) 

Responsibilities:

• Assist with assessing and managing risks related to NMISA and its context (risks such as cultural, social, political, legal, regulatory, financial, technological, economic and competitive circumstances) 
• Assist with performing a risk assessment of the Strategy Plan for the period under review, considering the impact of systematic changes (international trends in Metrology, national and provincial policy and legislative developments, etc.) 
• Assist with evaluating the effectiveness of risk mitigation plans implemented by Managers and Project Leaders of technical/scientific projects on a quarterly basis. 
• Assist with maintaining the NMISA Risk Registers 
• Assist with overseeing the overall risk management process for NMISA 
• Assist with continuously monitoring, reviewing and updating the fraud prevention and ethics management policies and processes. 
• Assist with manage and coordinating the organisational Business Continuity Management Plans 
• Assist with ensuring that staff is familiar with ethics related policies and procedures, including declaration of private interest, receipt of gifts and whistle blowing processes 

Person Specification: 

• The ideal candidate will preferably be a self-starter who is self-motivated and very detail conscious and meticulous, dependable and will act in an understanding and helpful manner while performing tasks associated with the position.
• The candidate must be open to learning and embrace challenges, can multi-task, work in a team environment and be able to meet strict deadlines.
• The candidate must have excellent organisational, planning and time management skills and ability to follow instructions and procedures. The position also requires being honest and ethical, being pleasant with others and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude. 

Closing date for applications: 29 September 2026

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Requirements:

• A bachelor’s degree or Advanced Diploma (NQF Level 7) in information technology or a related field.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in organizational day-to-day Server administration with experience in computer and network troubleshooting.
• Extensive experience in an IT and Support related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good understanding of security architecture, frameworks, and tools, ensuring the robustness and integrity of the organisation's IT systems, data, and networks.
• Experience in managing vendor relationships and ensuring that IT services and solutions meet the organisation's needs and standards.
• Hands on experience in the following: System Administration of Virtual Server Environment (Windows and Linux), VMware, Active Directory, Group Policy, DHCP, DNS, file services, Veeam Backup & Replication, configuring and managing Fortinet FortiGate Firewalls, including VPNs, firewall policies, and network security.
• Experience in administering Microsoft 365, Outlook, OneDrive, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Intune, Dynamics 365, Sharepoint On-Premises and Online, Teams, Cloud Based Hosting.
• Knowledge of disaster recovery, backup and recovery systems, with implementation experience. Experience with Microsoft Certificate Services (AD CS), PKI (Public Key Infrastructure), certificate templates, CRLs (Certificate Revocation Lists), and OCSP.
• Experience developing and supporting automated workflows using Microsoft Power Automate (Power Flow).
• Troubleshooting and supporting Computer hardware, software systems, programs and computing networks.
• Understanding of networking concepts, including TCP/IP and VLANs.
• Be proficient in setting up systems to detect and prevent computer viruses and unauthorized network intrusion (cybersecurity).
• Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Microsoft Certified Windows Server, Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA), VMware Certified Professional (VCP), Fortinet NSE/FCP, Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate or equivalent is essential.
• ITIL Foundation, COBIT Foundation, Network+, A+ and Security+ certification or equivalent is advantageous

Responsibilities:

• Install, configure, and maintain NMISA’s Virtual Server Environment (Windows and Linux servers) and manage virtualization platforms such as VMware.
• Administer Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, and file services.
• Manage and maintain Windows Server Update Services (WSUS), including approving, deploying, and monitoring Microsoft security patches and updates.
• Plan, test, and implement server patches and updates using WSUS in accordance with change management procedures.
• Manage the complete lifecycle of SSL/TLS certificates, including requesting, installing, configuring, renewing, and troubleshooting certificates for web servers, applications, and services. Monitor certificate expiry dates, ensure timely renewals to prevent service disruptions.
• Monitor server performance and troubleshoot hardware and software issues.
• Configure, manage, and troubleshoot Fortinet Firewalls (FortiGate), including firewall policies, VPNs, NAT, security profiles, and network security.
• Support Microsoft 365, Teams, Intune and Azure environments where applicable.
• Implement and maintain endpoint security, antivirus, and access controls.
• Responsible for contract and license renewals and procurement of all related IT systems and services.
• Administer and maintain the email security platform, including email security policies, spam and malware protection, URL and attachment protection, email continuity, archive management, and user administration.
• Ensure all backups are configured and maintained in line with the NMISA IT’s Backup Schedule.
• Initiate and facilitate technical exercises for disaster recovery to comply with NMISA’s Business Continuity Plan.
• Administer and support the organization's RFID asset tracking system, ensuring the accurate tracking, monitoring, and management of IT and business assets.
• Administer, maintain, and provide technical support for the organization's Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring system availability, performance, security, and compliance with organizational and regulatory requirements.
• Implement, and maintain automated business workflows using Microsoft Power Automate (Power Flow) to improve operational efficiency and reduce manual processes.
• Administer and support the NMISA’s security awareness and phishing simulation platform. Manage user provisioning, training campaigns, phishing simulations, and reporting to improve organizational cybersecurity awareness.
• Provide end-user technical support of software, systems, networking, and hardware.
• Perform routine administrative and maintenance tasks on hardware.
• Document and maintain effective procedures for your environment and ensure compliance with IT policies.
• Monthly reports for all facets of your environment.
• Mentoring interns to provide effective support to the NMISA and the Human Capital Development Plan.

Closing date for applications: 02 October 2026