Product Technical Reviewer: Electro-Technical Certification (Re-Advert) Jobs

Purpose

To deliver value-adding certification services to the department and division through technical expertise and reviews that meet accreditation requirements, SANS/ISO standards, and SABS policies, processes, and procedures.

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications

• National Diploma / Diploma in Engineering: Electrical (Heavy Current) (NQF Level 6)
• SAATCA Registration is an advantage

Work Experience

• 3 years of relevant work experience in a technical environment (Operational Level)
• Essential knowledge of Product and/or Systems Certification protocols (Operational Level)

Duties and Responsibilities

Functional Management

• Review sales applications from existing customers.
• Check the planning, scheduling, and execution of audits to meet client and SABS needs.
• Review audit reports based on the required scope of work.
• Perform on-site peer reviews of auditors when needed.
• Review submissions to accreditation bodies according to accreditation, ISO, and SABS requirements.
• Provide technical support for quoting new clients and extending permits through technical reviews.
• Assist the Sales Business Unit with technical expertise for clients as required.
• Submit all relevant reports on time and within scope.
• Contribute to developing and executing the Certification Systems Operational Plan (6-month view) to meet capacity needs for new and existing customers.
• Offer subject matter expertise as a Technical Reviewer and member of the Certification Technical Committee (CTC).
• Support the effective functioning of CTCs.

Risk and Compliance Management

• Help identify and follow fraud controls, risk prevention principles, governance, and compliance processes to manage risks.
• Support internal and external audits and regulatory requirements by providing evidence.
• Maintain quality risk management standards in line with regulations.
• Enforce Service Level Agreements to reduce business risks and ensure continuity.
• Follow all relevant laws, policies, and Standard Operating Procedures across the organization.
• Provide technical expertise on certification schemes to ensure compliance with laws, policies, and procedures.

Stakeholder Management

• Maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders for expectation management, knowledge sharing, integration, and reputation building.
• Mentor, coach, and transfer skills to staff on systems and product certification schemes.
• Represent the organization in committees and task teams when required.
• Convene, chair, and attend meetings, and present performance and business information to stakeholders as needed.
• Ensure excellent customer service.
• Resolve queries and problems within your scope and agreed time frames.
• Follow up on unresolved queries and complaints.
• Liaise with stakeholders on follow-up information for tender requests.
• Provide subject-matter advocacy and expertise to relevant stakeholders.
• Manage internal and external relationships to implement certification audit best practices across the organization.

Deadline: 21st November, 2025

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should apply through the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) recruitment portal.