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The NMISA is a Type 3A Public Entity established in accordance with the Measurement Unit and Measurement Standards Act, No. 18 of 2006 (the Act). The NMISA is mandated by the Act to provide for the use of the international system of units (the SI) and other measurement units in South Africa, to main… read moretain national measurement standards (NMS) and to determine and ensure the comparability of the NMS. More information can be obtained from www.nmisa.org
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
To develop, maintain, and disseminate the National Measurement Standards for Force, Torque, and Hardness metrology, thereby supporting the South African and regional industry and trade.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE
Three-year tertiary qualification in Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering with at least 2nd year Mathematics/ Statistics/ Applied Mathematics/ Statistical Mathematics and Physics as subjects.
Research and development experience.
Software development skills and Knowledge.
Working Knowledge of hydraulics systems and electronics.
Knowledgeable on the realisation, maintenance, and dissemination of national measurement standards and related systems in the metrology field.
Experience in general programming, laboratory automation, and scientific simulation software.
Experience in the analysis of data, making corrections based on physics and statistical information.
Ability to communicate accurately and concisely in a scientific context, to construct sound arguments supported by scientific principles, technically tangible evidence, and to accurately evaluate the reliability of conclusions reached.
The following will be an advantage:
Working knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025 and NMISA Total Quality Management System.
An understanding of GUM and the Estimation of Measurement Uncertainty.
Working knowledge of relevant International Published Document Standards (IEC and ISO).
Minimum of three (3) years’ work experience in a laboratory/ technical environment (in acoustics, vibration, or metrology will be an added advantage).
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop/improve National Measurement Standards in the field of force, torque’ and hardness through either reducing the associated measurement uncertainty or designing and building a new measurement system to expand the measurement range or result in a new National Measurement Standard.
Maintain the National Measurement Standards in the field of force, torque and hardness to ensure preventative maintenance as well as maintenance of the Total Quality Management System.
Generate and validate procedures for the performance of measurements in the field of force, torque, and hardness.
Operate test and measuring equipment to perform measurements in the field of force, torque, and hardness metrology.
Maintain detailed records of equipment and measurement results.
Participate in comparisons to prove local, regional, and international equivalence of the
National Measurement Standard, or derived Measurement Standards, for force, torque, and hardness.
Generate certificates and/or reports for the purpose of reporting measurement results.
Generate measurement uncertainty budgets according to the GUM, to define the range of values, within which the true value is expected to lie with a specified level of confidence.
Liaise with stakeholders in SA and relevant Regional and International organisations, to provide input from NMISA and gather information as input to NMISA’s strategic planning.
Participate in metrology skills transfer both as a recipient and a trainer by attending courses and conferences, presenting at conferences, developing and presenting courses, or publishing papers.
Provide consultation services to RSA, and internationally, provide input to NMISA’s strategic and business planning.
Comply with NMISA’s policies and procedures and perform all duties in line with the Total Quality Management System.
Initiate and follow up on the timely procurement of equipment, instruments, consumables, or other expenses required to execute the duties.
Participate in local, regional, and international committees related to Metrology duties (e.g., SANAS specialist technical committees (STCs), Government departments, SABS technical committees, ISO committees, BIPM technical committees, etc.).
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