South African Bureau Of Standards (SABS) Chief Operating Officer Vacancy

Opportunity Overview

The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) is a national institution mandated to develop, promote, and maintain South African National Standards (SANS). It also promotes quality in various commodities, products, and services, and provides conformity assessment services.

SABS is seeking a Chief Operating Officer to provide strategic leadership. This role involves the design, resourcing, management, execution, and monitoring of the organisation's Operations strategy. The Chief Operating Officer will ensure the execution of key deliverables that support SABS’s mandate, while also promoting good governance and sound financial and business principles within the operating model.

Minimum Requirements

• Qualifications:
• Master’s degree in Commerce, Business Management, Management Science, Engineering, or a related field (NQF Level 9).
• Work Experience:
• 15 years of relevant work experience in business management or a relevant technical environment.
• 5 years of senior management experience.
• 3 years of executive experience.
• Proven track record in leading and managing operations at an organisational level.
• Proven track record in managing multiple divisions simultaneously at a corporate level.
• Proven track record in managing multiple organisational revenue streams, diverse work teams, customer engagement models, and business value chain development.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership in the design, resourcing, management, execution, and monitoring of the Operations strategy.
• Ensure the execution of key deliverables to support the organisation’s functions.
• Promote good governance and sound financial and business principles in support of the operating model.
• Lead the development, management, and execution of SABS Operations strategies (Certification Services, Laboratory Services, Standards, Customer Partnering, and Programme Management Office).
• Provide input into the overall strategy, policy, and decision-making direction to reduce costs, generate revenue, and implement continuous improvement.
• Ensure the alignment of Certification Services, Laboratory Services, Standards, Customer Partnering, and Programme Management Office strategies with the requirements of all sub-divisions.
• Collaborate with the CEO to direct corporate strategy and operational growth of the organisation.
• Oversee the execution of strategic national and international sales and business development pipeline strategies.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please follow these steps:

• Visit the SABS eRecruitment portal.
• Log in or register for a new account if you are a first-time applicant.
• Complete the application form and upload any required documents.

Application Link: https://sabs.erecruit.co/candidateapp/Login

Closing Date: 30 July 2026