Vacant Post – Quality Assurance Officer

Type of Position: Permanent
Location: Cape Town, Western Cape
Closing Date: 12 September 2023

The National Research Foundation (NRF) supports and promotes research and human capital development through funding, the provision of National Research Facilities and science outreach platforms and programmes to the broader community in all fields of science and technology, including natural sciences, engineering, social sciences and humanities.

The South African Radio Astronomy Observatory (SARAO) spearheads South Africa’s activities in the Square Kilometre Array Radio Telescope, commonly known as the SKA, in engineering, science and construction. SARAO is a National Facility managed by the National Research Foundation and incorporates radio astronomy instruments and programmes such as the MeerKAT telescope in the Karoo, the Hartebeesthoek Radio Astronomy Observatory (HartRAO) in Gauteng, the African Very Long Baseline Interferometry (AVN) programme in nine African countries as well as the associated human capital development and commercialisation endeavours.

Key Requirements:
Qualification:

* National Diploma: Engineering (Electrical/Electronics/Civil)
* Three years’ quality management experience in construction, engineering and maintenance
* Certificate: Quality Management
* Certificate in QMS Audits ISO19011:2018

Experience:

* Experience in conducting internal and external audits.
* Experience in performing QC inspections with the focus on internal protocols
* Project management experience as it applies to the Quality discipline
* Experience in Engineering, maintenance and documentation management

Knowledge:

* Knowledge of tools, concepts and methodologies of QA
* Quality assurance processes, policies and systems
* Manufacturing, engineering and projects
* ISO 9001:2015
* ISO 19011:2018

Additional Notes:

* Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
* Self-motivated
* Effective interaction abilities
* Good communication skills
* Problem solving skills
* Accuracy and systematic work ethics

Information:
The website www.nrf.ac.za provides more details on the NRF initiatives and activities.

Applications:
Applicants should submit a comprehensive CV by logging to https://ess.nrf.ac.za/Account/Recruitment and apply online. Applications should be accompanied by a letter of motivation indicating the applicant’s suitability for the position. The names and contact details of at least three referees should be provided.

Closing Date: 12 September 2023

The NRF offers a challenging career and competitive remuneration package which is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The NRF is committed to employment equity and redress and the appointment to the position will be made in line with the NRF Employment Equity Plan.

The NRF reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Correspondence will be sent to short-listed candidates only