Testing Officer

Recruiter:

Marvel Placement Consultants

Job Ref:

PTA001589/ZS

Date posted:

Monday, June 23, 2025

Location:

Capetown, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Testing Officer
One of our clients, a reputable metering solutions company based in Maitland, Cape Town is currently recruiting for entry-level Testing Officers to join their growing team. This opportunity is ideal for recent Matriculants looking to kickstart their careers in a technical and regulated environment. Successful candidates will receive mandatory Verification Officer training and gain exposure to the Legal Metrology industry.

POSITION INFO:
Minimum Requirements:

Matric with Pure Mathematics and Physical Science.
Willingness to undergo Verification Officer training, which will be provided by the company.
Ability to follow detailed procedures and ensure compliance with legal and quality standards.
Keen eye for detail and good data capturing skills.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Conduct verification of water meters under supervision, in accordance with SANS 1529-1, LM-045-09-19, the Legal Metrology Act No. 9 of 2014, and internal laboratory quality standards.
Handle verification/test items with care and accuracy throughout the testing process.
Ensure accuracy of data captured during verification procedures..
Inspect and maintain the test bench to ensure it remains in proper working condition and free of leaks, and confirm that all instruments are calibrated.
Follow procedures to ensure rejected meters are correctly identified and not sent for sealing.
Perform routine maintenance checks on test benches and complete the relevant maintenance record forms (Form M2).
Support the Laboratory Manager in ensuring that the laboratory is kept clean, orderly, and compliant with quality standards.
Understand and apply the duties and powers of a Verification Officer as outlined in Chapter V, Clause 25 of the Legal Metrology Act.
Assist in the reporting of verification issues, and escalate findings or anomalies to the Laboratory Manager as necessary.
Analyse test results, determine meter conformity, and document reasons for any meter rejections.
Although method development is not required, you will be expected to work according to validated and approved procedures.

Closing Date:
Submissions for this vacancy will close on 30 June 2025, however you will still have the opportunity to submit your CV for this position till 22 July 2025.

Please Note:
Thank you for submitting your CV to Marvel Placement Consultants. We value your submission, and we try our utmost best to get back to each applicant. However, should your application be successful, we will be in contact with you. Should you not hear from us within two weeks of application, please consider your application unsuccessful. We are, however, recruitment specialists and will keep your details on our database for possible future opportunities.

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