Standards Writer: Energy Generation, Transmission and Distribution Jobs

Purpose Statement

To support the timely creation and update of South African National Standards. This includes research, working with committees, and drafting technical requirements for standards.

Minimum Requirements

Qualification

• National Diploma or Diploma in Engineering: Electrical (Heavy Current) (NQF Level 6)

Work Experience

• 3 years of relevant industry experience at an operational level
• Experience in standards development at an operational level

Duties and Responsibilities

Functional Management

• Research needs for new standards and review existing ones, following standard procedures.
• Prepare complete proposals that explain why a national standard is needed, such as for economic, policy, regulatory, safety, or environmental reasons.
• Share research results and suggested plans with internal and external stakeholders for feedback.
• Stay updated on new standards or projects from international and regional bodies relevant to your work.
• Guide junior team members when needed.
• Handle multiple complex projects at the same time.
• Develop new ideas or solutions.
• Work with line management to align the standards team and technologies with the organization’s goals.
• Lead the development of South African National Standards and related documents, following division procedures.
• Plan and meet all deadlines for delivering standards, in consultation with line management.
• Create draft standards with working group members based on initial plans and include technical requirements.
• Prepare and share committee drafts according to the Rules for the Structure and Drafting of National Standards (ARP 013), ensuring agreement on the content.
• Manage the editing of draft documents, technical reviews, and preparation of drawings or typing as needed.
• Oversee the timely distribution of Draft South African Standards.
• Gather and review comments received during the draft stage.
• Follow due processes and ensure high quality in publications.
• Provide progress reports and alert line management to any issues.
• Register all identified projects.
• Share the committee’s views on international documents and meeting decisions.

Risk and Compliance Management

• Help identify and follow fraud controls, risk prevention, governance, and compliance processes.
• Track changes in regulations and update operational controls accordingly.
• Support internal and external audits, ISO, and accreditation needs with evidence.
• Comply with all relevant laws, policies, and standard operating procedures.
• Ensure standards meet company policies.

Stakeholder Management

• Identify and remove internal barriers to provide excellent customer service.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders for better communication, knowledge sharing, and reputation management.
• Support participation in international and regional standardization committees, including membership and contributions to South Africa’s projects.
• Take on approved leadership roles in international standards committees.
• Offer advice and guidance to stakeholders.
• Chair committee meetings effectively when needed.
• Educate stakeholders on the standards development process through workshops and meetings, representing the organization professionally.
• Participate in the organization’s committees and task teams as required.
• Attend meetings and present performance or business information to stakeholders.
• Provide technical support for projects when asked.
• Build relationships with SABS clients and service providers to meet service standards.
• Handle customer complaints promptly or escalate them as needed.
• Analyze common issues, resolve them proactively, and share lessons learned.

Deadline: 14th November, 2025