Ipersonnel Accreditation Manager: BBBEE Programme

The South African national accreditation systems ( based in Pretoria, is listed as a schedule 3 a public entity according to the national public entities classification SANAS is Mandated to be the sole provider of national accreditation services, whereby it formally recognizes the technical competency of calibration and conformity assessment service providers that offer testing, inspection, verification and calibration services as well as inspection against OECD GLP principles in both the public and private domains.

COMPULSORY REQUIREMENTS:
• A relevant Bachelor’s Degree or National Diploma in Commerce
• Experience in interpreting and implementing the BBBEE codes, knowledge of verification legislation and understanding of accreditation process
• Minimum of 2 years proven experience in a managerial position
• Knowledge of Accreditation standards, e.g. ISO 9001, R47
• Minimum of 5 years operational experience in a technical field
• A valid driver’s license (this role requires traveling)

COMPETENCIES/KNOWLEDGE:
• Knowledge of Quality Management Systems
• Knowledge of Accreditation requirements will be an added advantage
• Project management experience is advantageous
• Relationship building and stakeholder management
• Logical reasoning, assertiveness and analytical thinking
• Computer literate MS Office
• Ability to perform under pressure
• Exceptional presentation skills
• Build and maintain sound relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Good communication (written and verbal) and presentation skills
• Ability to prioritise, plan and organise work in order to meet tight deadlines
• Ability to operate independently and work as part of a team, as work requires
• Professionalism, target driven and attention to detail

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
• Planning and conducting of assessments
• Conducting monitoring and/or mentoring of assessors
• Regulators and Association Presentations and manage customer relations
• Manage Programme Team
• Ensure technical Integrity during assessments
• Financial management of the programme
• Participate in public platforms e.g. conferences, assessor conclave