| ZAMBIA BUREAU | OF STANDARDS |
VACANCIES
ZABS is a statutory body currently operating under the Standards Act No. 4 of 2017. ZABS exists to support industry in the production of goods and services of acceptable quality for national, regional and international markets. It is the custodian of national standards and acts as a link between the local industry and regional and international standardization and quality assurance (SQA) organizations.
MAIN FUNCTIONS
The Bureau’s mandate is to provide services in the areas of Standards Development, Management System/ Standards Training, Product Testing and Product/Management System Certification. It is also the National Enquiry Point for the World Trade Organization (WTO) Issues.
QUALITYASSURANCE ASSISTANT ( TEMPORARY – 6 months duration)
JOB PURPOSE
To implement and maintain an effective quality system for certification services appropriate for accreditation and to perform other duties assigned by Superiors.
- KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Implement and maintain an effective quality management system in accordance with 13011EC 17021 or ISO/IEC 17065.
- Assist in coordinating accreditation activities to ensure continued compliance to accreditation requirements.
- Prepare, distribute and maintain quality system documents and records.
- Plan and implement the internal audit programme to identify departures from the quality system.
- Assist in monitoring effectiveness, suggest improvements and prepare reports on the quality system status.
- QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE & PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
- Full Grade 12 Certificate.
- Bachelor of engineering or science or equivalent
- Three (03) years’ work experience in quality assurance.
- Knowledge in ISOIIEC 17025, 17021, 17065 or ISO 9001 is advantageous.
- Other Skills and Attributes: Computer literate in Excel and Word Processing. Ability to work with minimum supervision, of sober character and integrity, and capable of handling confidential matters.
CONDITIONS
Suitably qualified individuals are therefore encouraged to apply for the jobs, please send your application letter together with copies of educational and professional certificates and a detailed CV to the address below. Closing date for applications in 16th October, 2020.
The Human Resources and Administration Manager
Zambia Bureau of Standards
P.O Box 50259
LUSAKA
