The National Metrology Institute of South Africa (NMISA) is an entity of the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition under the National Government of South Africa.
NMISA was established under the Measurement Units and Measurement Standards Act 18 of 2006 (The Measurement Act); to provide for the use of measurement units of the International System of Units (SI) and certain other measurement units; to provide for the designation of national measurement units and standards; to provide for the keeping and maintenance of national measurement standards and units and to provide for the establishment and functions of the National Metrology Institute.
The National Metrology Institute of South Africa underpins all accurate measurements for the country and the region contributing to the overall quality of life, trade and regulatory environments. NMISA is therefore responsible for ensuring measurement equivalence with the global system of measurement, the SI.
The National Metrology Institute of South Africa, as part of South Africa’s quality infrastructure, is key in the operation of domestic markets and global competitiveness by ensuring the integrity of measurements conducted at various stages of the value chains of different commodities and manufactured products for the local and export markets.
The continued participation of the National Metrology Institute of South Africa and other South African TI entities in international technical infrastructure activities is imperative to ensure a solid technical infrastructure system that allows the economy to take advantage of export opportunities in a dynamic environment with rapid technological development and associated changes in regulations.
Overseeing Department/Entity
Office Bearers/Management
Chairperson
- Dr Precious Motshwene
Board Members
- Prof Andy Buffler
- Prof Lorna Holtman
- Dr Wynand Louw
- Ms Sara Prins
- Ms Babalwa Songongo
- Dr Alufelwi Tshavhungwe
- Dr James Tshilongo
Chief Executive Officer
- Dr Jessie Pillay (Acting)
Chief Financial Officer
- Mr Mogau Sehlapelo
Senior Management
- Dr Jayne de Vos (Director: Applied Metrology and Acting Director: Physical and Electrical Metrology)
- Ms Natasha van der Walt (Director: Strategy, Business Development and Governance)
Communications Officers
- Ms Christelle Lourens (Senior PR and Marketing Specialist)
- Ms Shibe Nhlane (Marketing and Events Coordinator)
- Ms Cynthia Twentey (PA to the CEO)
Contact Details
The contact details of the National Metrology Institute of South Africa (NMISA) are listed in the table below.
| Physical Address: | CSIR Campus, Building 5, Meiring Naudé Road, Brummeria, Pretoria |
| Postal Address: | Private Bag X34, Lynnwood Ridge, Pretoria, 0040 |
| Telephone: | 012 947 2800 |
| Email: | info@nmisa.org |
| Website: | www.nmisa.org |
