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Job Purpose

Render technical support to NWM regarding the licensing, engineering, implementation/ construction and commissioning aspects of the various radioactive waste management pre-treatment, processing, conditioning and storage processes and NWM waste facilities on the Necsa site. This includes decontamination and decommissioning

Key Performance Areas

Job Requirements

• Develop, review and maintain safety cases for waste processing facilities.
• Prepare and maintain the applicable licensing documentation.
• Review technically and from a safety perspective the applicable Safety Assessments.

• Develop, review and establish processes for waste conditioning in line with the Waste Acceptance Criteria (WAC) for applicable disposal facility.
• Development of new process management systems, maintenance, and upgrading of existing systems.

• Managing project tasks to comply with internal Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality requirements.
• Managing project tasks to comply with internal Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality requirements.
• Development and evaluation of effective strategies for technical projects e.g. licensing corporate SHEQ requirements, ZOP’s and optimization of waste processes.
• Managing multidisciplinary projects through all the design phases: concept, design, construction/ installation, commissioning, handover/ operation.
• Technically prepare or review the following documents: Safety cases, Reports, Manuals, ISIP, Procedures, OTS, Specifications, Design Specifications, WAR, HIRA, Basis of design, QA Plan, HAZOP, Training procedures, Purchase specifications, SAR, Problem statements.

Key Knowledge & Skills:

• Management: Project management.
• Knowledge of quality systems and regulatory procedures.
• Facilitation of processes (HAZOP’s and other applicable SHEQ evaluation systems)
• Technical writing skills and computer literacy.
• Process design
• Knowledge of contract management
• Knowledge of design of radioactive waste management facilities and processes: Report and procedure writing, Quality assurance, good health (radiation worker).
• Knowledge: Conditioning, treatment, storage and disposal techniques for management of nuclear waste.
• Skills: Problem solving, Interpersonal thinker,
• Computer literacy is essential
• Medically fit to be registered as an occupationally exposed worker.

Behavioural Competencies

• Personal time-management and self-motivated to meet schedules for completion of projects.
• Innovation, best practice, benchmarking and new technology recommendations.
• Critical Analytical Thinking
• Attention to Detail
• Creativity / Innovation
• Teamwork
• Problem Solving/ Decision Making
• Adaptability and Flexibility
• Results driven and Motivation to learn
• Good communication skills;
• Safety Orientation.
• Professionalism
• Planning, organising and scheduling
• Excellence/Quality Orientation

Minimum Qualifications

• Scientist: BSc honours (Chemistry/Physics/Nuclear Sciences) or BEng (Chemical/Nuclear)
• Technologist: BTech (Chemistry/Physics/Nuclear Sciences)
• Minimum Experience
• At least 1 to 5 years in the design, development, construction, licensing, commissioning and maintenance of nuclear facilities.

Closing date: 10 July 2026

CONTACT PERSON

Ms. Ofhani Tshila

Tel: 012 305 6937

Building: H Building

Room: 313

Please apply online https://necsa.mcidirecthire.com/External/CurrentOpportunities before the closing date.

Important: Necsa Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to the principles of the Employment Equity Act. In filling this position, preference may be given to suitably qualified candidates from designated groups, in line with the organisation’s Employment Equity objectives.

By applying for this position, applicants acknowledge and consent to Necsa Group conducting the necessary pre-employment checks. These may include verification of educational qualifications, employment history, and, where relevant to the position, criminal and credit checks through registered credit bureaus and/or the South African Police Service, particularly for roles involving trust, honesty, or the handling of cash and finances. Necsa Group reserves the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time prior to the closing date. Furthermore, the organisation reserves the right not to make an appointment should a suitable candidate not be identified.