STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The Eswatini Standards Authority (ESWASA) whose mission is to provide internationally recognized quality standards and conformity assessment services to improve business performance and promote trade, invites suitably qualified individuals to fill in the Standards Development Officer position tenable within the Authority.

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

• Research on Eswatini standards needs

• Edit all standards final documents developed during interactions with technical committees

• Develop an in-house procedure in line with WTO procedures for developing standards

• Keep up to date with changes in the standards development field and incorporate relevant changes into ESWASA’s standards development system

• Identify sectors requiring the formulation of any new technical committee and spearhead its formation

• Ensure continued support and involvement of all technical committee members

• Monitor the work and progress of technical committees

• Develop and maintain a registry for all Technical Committee members

• Advise all technical committees on technical issues

• Facilitate the convening of Technical Committee meetings

• Develop and manage a training programme and facilitate the training of TC Members on technical committee procedures

• Conduct Standards Based Trainings to Industry

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Degree in Science, Engineering, Information Communication Technology, or any relevant field

• Three years industry experience

• Training and coaching experience

• Management system standards: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 22000

• Experience of auditing management systems based on any of the following standards: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 22000

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

• Generally good writing and communications skills

• Good interpersonal skills

• Team player

• Planning and execution skills

ESWASA offers a competitive remuneration package commensurate to the position. Applications must be sent to ESWASA and clearly marked; The Director, Eswatini Standards Authority, P O Box 1399, Matsapha on email to recruitment@swasa.co.sz not later than 27th February 2026.

Hand delivered or posted applications will not be accepted.

Contact Details

Plot 247, Marbel Construction Premises, King Mswati III Avenue West, Matsapha Industrial Site
P.O. Box 1399, Matsapha, Eswatini
Tel: (+268) 2518 4633 / (+268) 2518 4610
Website: www.swasa.co.sz
Email: info@swasa.co.sz