Overview of the Organisation
The NMISA is a Type 3A Public Entity established in accordance with the Measurement Unit and
Measurement Standards Act, No. 18 of 2006 (the Act). The NMISA is mandated by the Act to provide
for the use of the international system of units (the SI) and other measurement units in South Africa,
to maintain national measurement standards (NMS) and to determine and ensure the comparability
of the NMS. More information can be obtained from www.nmisa.org
The Position: NMISA 24 Months Internship: Outbound Logistics and Administration
The purpose of the internship is to provide a graduate with practical workplace exposure in
laboratory administration, outbound logistics and related operational support.
The intern will support the CMMM Analytical and Material Sciences team, including related
projects within the Green Economies, Agrifood and Quality of Life programmes. The intern will
also assist with day-to-day laboratory administration, financial administration and logistics
activities, contributing to the timely delivery of products and services and customer satisfaction.
Requirements:
- Grade 12 with a Degree or Advanced Diploma in Business Administration or Logistics
Management. - Post graduate qualification in the relevant field will be an advantage.
- Must have strong Microsoft Excel and Word skills.
- Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently, be detail-oriented and organized.
- Ability to manage time effectively and meet multiple competing deadlines.
- Prioritization skills.
- Professional conduct is required at all times, when dealing with customers (both internal,
external) and suppliers. - No prior internship or work experience is required.
Responsibilities: - Assist with updating financial systems, e.g. spreadsheets to monitor operational spending,
assist with sourcing quotations, specifications and follow-up on delivery of items. - Assist with logistics of NMISA PT schemes, PRGMs and RM sales. Quoting, packaging,
couriering with all the necessary paperwork (Safety Data Sheets (SDSs), legal permits and
commercial invoice, including invoicing. - Assist with managing and monitoring inventory of all NMISA reference materials (monthly) and
related SDS and Certificates of Analysis, uploading to inventory management system.
- Assist with managing chemicals in storage areas, inventory and assist with timely re-ordering
of supplies (consumables, gases, solvents). - Assist with NMISA cylinder inventory, reference material inventory and EBA equipment
inventory management. - Assist with paperwork relating to outbound logistics and internal procurement processes and
updating MS Excel spreadsheets to facilitate monitoring of operational spend. - Assist with record keeping and maintenance of documentation relating to NMISA products for
shipping. - Assist with any additional tasks reasonably in line with this position.
Person Specification: - Being attentive to detail and meticulous with documentation, record keeping and reporting.
- Having a strong need for compliance to ensure strict adherence to relevant policies,
procedures and safety regulations relating to outbound logistics, within the laboratory
environment and the organization. - Independence and pro-activeness in order to plan and direct own work activities and meet the
full requirements of the position at an acceptable level. - Analytical thinking and reasoning ability to address customer problems.
- A customer service orientation.
- Ability to work within a team.
NMISA subscribes to and applies the principles prescribed by the Employment Equity Act.
Preference will be given to previously disadvantaged candidates who meet the requirements and
who will add to the cultural and gender diversity of the organisation. NMISA is focused on recruiting
the following candidates in order of preference: Coloured, African, Indian.
Interested and suitably qualified persons may forward all supporting documentation required
(updated CV in PDF only, certified educational qualifications and certified ID.) when applying
for the position email NMISA Human Resource at careers@nmisa.org Only candidates with
all supporting documents will be considered for the position. Clearly indicate which position
you are applying for.
People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Closing date for applications: 04 June 2026
Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only.
HOW TO APPLY
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