Head of Calibration Laboratory Senior Metrologist

We are looking for an accomplished electronic metrology professional to lead our SANAS-accredited Calibration Laboratory in Centurion. This is a senior technical leadership position combining hands-on metrology expertise with responsibility for laboratory accreditation, technical governance, people development, operational performance and continuous improvement.

This role is ideal for a technically accomplished professional with extensive calibration experience, strong leadership capabilities, and in-depth knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025:2017 requirements.

• Perform the duties of SANAS Laboratory Head to ensure the continued accreditation of the laboratory.
• Lead the technical team to maximize laboratory efficiency, productivity, and service quality.
• Ensure calibration activities are performed with exceptional accuracy, efficiency, and customer focus.
• Provide advanced technical support and problem-solving assistance.
• Mentor and develop Junior Metrologists and laboratory personnel.
• Maintain compliance with all company policies, procedures, and quality management requirements.

• Relevant engineering/electronics qualification or equivalent demonstrated industry experience.
• 10+ years’ electronic calibration / metrology experience.
• Registered or qualified as a Technical Signatory in as many of the following disciplines as possible:
• DC Low Frequency
• Time and Frequency
• Radio Frequency
• Strong ISO/IEC 17025 knowledge.
• Significant experience in DC/LF, Time & Frequency and RF calibration.
• Experience developing uncertainty budgets and calibration procedures.
• Leadership/supervisory experience.
• Experience working within an accredited laboratory.

• Current or previous SANAS Technical Signatory approval.
• Previous Laboratory Head/Technical Manager responsibility.
• RF calibration experience to 50 GHz.
• Experience hosting SANAS assessments.
• Automated calibration software development.
• ILC/proficiency testing experience.
• Developing in-house automated calibration software to improve efficiency or replace unavailable manufacturer software.

Calibration Experience

• Digital multimeters up to 8½ digits
• Function generators and calibrators for resistance, AC/DC voltage and AC/DC current
• Oscilloscopes and logic analyzers
• Power supplies and data acquisition units
• LCR meters and power meters
• Low-frequency impedance analysers
• Resistance, capacitance and inductance standards, including standalone and decade standards
• Current shunts up to 200 A

• Frequency counters and timers
• Function, signal, pulse and waveform generators
• High-stability frequency references, including crystal oscillators and rubidium clocks
• Oscilloscopes

• RF connector and cable handling, maintenance and care
• RF power generation and measurement from –110 dBm to +20 dBm, up to 50 GHz, including: power sensors; signal generators; spectrum analysers & microwave amplifiers and pre-amplifiers
• RF network analysers up to 50 GHz
• Voltage reflection magnitude measurements using Type-N, 3.5 mm and 2.4 mm connectors
• Directional bridges and couplers
• RF terminations
• Port-match measurements
• Calibration and verification kits Attenuation measurements using fixed and variable attenuators
• Filter pass-band insertion-loss measurements
• Generation and measurement of amplitude, frequency and phase modulation using: signal generators; modulation analysers & measuring receivers

• We are looking for an individual who demonstrates:
• Excellent technical knowledge and analytical ability.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Customer-focused approach with a commitment to service excellence.
• Strong planning, organisation, and time management skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Leadership and mentoring capability.
• Professional integrity and adherence to company policies and business ethics.
• Willingness to learn and continuously improve.
• A collaborative, team-oriented attitude.