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Job Vacancy: Administrator: Committee – South African Bureau of Standards (SABS)

The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates for the position of Administrator: Committee within its Standards Division.

• Job Title: Administrator: Committee
• 💰 Salary: R302 800 – 428 600 per annum
• Job Location: Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
• Closing Date: 27 July 2026
• Contract: Full Time

SABS plays a key role in developing, promoting and maintaining South African National Standards (SANS), supporting quality assurance, conformity assessment and business assurance solutions across South Africa.

The organisation offers a professional environment that encourages innovation, excellence, accountability and career development while promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Position Overview

The Administrator: Committee will provide administrative support to standards writers, SABS committees and committee chairpersons.

The role will focus on coordinating committee activities, managing documentation, maintaining records and ensuring effective communication between stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Committee Administration and Coordination

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Scheduling and coordinating annual committee meeting plans.
• Organising logistics for committee meetings and supporting pre- and post-meeting activities.
• Preparing and distributing meeting agendas and supporting documentation.

• Recording minutes, resolutions and action items within required timelines.
• Circulating meeting outcomes and resolutions to relevant stakeholders.
• Monitoring outstanding actions and following up with responsible stakeholders.

• Maintaining committee stakeholder records and databases.
• Registering stakeholders and ensuring required documentation is completed.
• Updating SABS Standards databases, membership records and committee information.

• Uploading updated documents, questionnaires and committee information onto relevant systems.
• Archiving committee records, including minutes, reports, draft standards and resolutions.
• Providing administrative support to standards writers, committee secretaries and chairpersons.

Risk, Governance and Compliance Support

The role will also include:

• Supporting fraud prevention controls and risk management processes.
• Ensuring compliance with organisational policies, procedures and legislation.
• Providing documentation and support for audits, accreditation and regulatory requirements.

Stakeholder Management

The Administrator: Committee will:

• Maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Serve as a central contact point for committee-related enquiries.
• Coordinate communication between committees, stakeholders and SABS teams.
• Provide excellent customer service and resolve queries within agreed timelines.
• Participate in meetings, committees and task teams when required.

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications

Applicants should have:

• A Diploma in Administration, Office Management, Journalism, Records Management, Information Management, or Archives and Records Management.
• Minimum NQF Level 5 qualification.

Experience

Candidates should have:

• 1–2 years’ experience in administration or a related environment.
• Experience in records management, document control, minute taking, information management or maintaining administrative records.

Key Skills and Competencies

The ideal candidate should demonstrate:

• Strong administrative and organisational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in record keeping.

• Ability to manage confidential information.
• Good stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to coordinate multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of records management and document control processes.

How to Apply

Interested and suitably qualified candidates should submit their applications online before 27 July 2026.

Apply here: APPLY HERE FOR THIS ROLE

Employment Equity and Data Protection Notice

SABS is an equal opportunities employer and recruitment will be conducted in line with the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and the organisation’s Employment Equity Policy.

By applying, candidates consent to the collection, processing and storage of personal information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

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