NECSA Vacancies

To apply, click on the link at the end of the posts and all the best with your applications.

Personal Assistance: GE Human Capital (Hay level 14) (Internal & External) (Pretoria)

DIVISION:                   Human Capital

VACANCY:                 Personal Assistant: Office of the GE: Human Capital (Hay Level 14) (Internal / External Advert)

SALARY BAND:        Hay Level 14

REFERENCE NO:      PERSASSIST09

NECSA is a State Owned Company (SOC) in terms of the Companies Act and derives its mandate from the Nuclear Energy Act of 1999 responsible for undertaking and promoting research and development in the field of nuclear energy and radiation sciences and for the commercial exploitation of nuclear technology. NECSA engages in commercial business mainly through its two 100% owned commercial subsidiaries NTP Radioisotopes (Pty) Ltd. and Pelchem (Pty) Ltd.  NTP is responsible for a range of radiation-based products and services for health care, life sciences and industry, whilst Pelchem supplies fluorine and fluorine-based products. Further information on NECSA can be obtained from the website www.necsa.co.za.

JOB PROFILE

Manage the Group Executive office effectively and provide administrative support to the Group Executive. This role will coordinate and manage Executive scheduling, prepare and organise important submissions, strategic plans, and support divisional meetings and the preparations of Exco and Board Materials.

Requirements

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

Meetings and Event Management

• Arrange Management Team meetings and internal and/ or external stakeholder meetings as directed by the Group Executive.
• Confirm arrangements for meetings and ensure that the Group Executive is briefed appropriately regarding the agenda for the meetings.
• Identify and arrange suitable meeting venues and conference facilities.
• Draft minutes, agenda and any necessary presentation material.
• Compile and distribute meeting packs in advance to ensure proper preparation.
• Coordinate and organise events such as workshops, strategy sessions; ad hoc visits at Management level as and when needed.
• Follow up on actions emanating from meetings on behalf of the Group Executive

Diary Management

•  Manage the Group Executive’s diary effectively and efficiently.
• Assist in prioritising tasks and take proactive responsibility for relevant actions.

  Travel Arrangement

• Coordinate both national and international travel arrangements of the Group Executive as and when required.
• Arrange flights, and accommodation accordingly.
• Prepare and reconcile subsistence and travel claims.
• Prepare a detailed and accurate itinerary for the Group Executive

Stakeholder Management

• Engage with EXCO and Divisional management
• Promote a professional first point of contact between the Group Executive, the Executives, clients and stakeholders.
• Provide administrative support to the team and form solid professional relationships.
• Maintain sound relationships with the Board, Executives and other stakeholders internally and externally.
• Attend to internal and external guests/visitors of the Group Executive.
• Liaise with external facilitators or suppliers when necessary

Team Engagement

• Coordinate and prepare for EXCO and Divisional Management meetings.
• Independently draft Divisional Management team meeting agenda and circulate with necessary presentation material.
• Circulate Divisional MANCO agenda and necessary presentation material.
• Capture accurate Management team meeting minutes, circulate, and inputs timeously.
• Provide administrative support and engage with Management team members as and when required.
• Provide accurate and verified information on enquiry from CEO’s Office, Management team meeting and Executive members.
• Interacts with EXCO/ Management team members at the request of the Group Executive.
• Coordinate and organise events such as workshops, strategy sessions; ad hoc visits, etc. as and when required.

Budget and Procurement

• Register suppliers and projects.
• Manages the procurement of equipment and office suppliers according to office needs and policies and procedure.
• Process expenses for meetings arranged and attended.
• Follow-up on purchase orders and payments for the Group Executive’s office.
• Prepare and facilitate Group Executive’s subscription to professional bodies and any other relevant structures in the Science field.
• Input into preparation and co-ordination of the Group Executive’s budget.

General Correspondence

• Prepare sensitive and high-quality documentation, such as: -presentations; accurate reports and general correspondence on behalf of the Group Executive when necessary.
• Process and maintain specialised and comprehensive records.
• Quality assures and resolves discrepancies on all documentation for the Group Executive’s signature to ensure a high standard of outgoing documentation to clients and staff.
• Receive and dispatch documentation and keep a register for in- and out-post.
• Type, edit and compose correspondence, documents, spreadsheets and presentations as required.General Office Management
• Manage the Group Executive’s office in his/her absence.
• Manage all queries and directs to appropriate problem solving.
• Ensure that the office is in a position to function effectively on a day-to-day basis.
• Provide accurate and verified information on enquiry by clients in general.
• Assist in simple research tasks as and when needed.
• Screen incoming calls and correspondence; responds independently on behalf of the Group Executive in their absence and re-direct when necessary.
• Design and maintain an effective and systematic electronic and manual filing system to ensure proper maintenance of records and easy retrieval of documents.
• Maintain a daily update of a fully functional filing system where documents and reference materials can be retrieved easily and timeously.
• Provide photocopy; fax; courier services.
• Keep an updated contact list.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Key knowledge and skills:

• Knowledge and understanding of the company policies and procedures applicable to the specific work environment to ensure that work outcomes are compliant to the policies and procedures.
• A consistent awareness of the requirements that will ensure a safe environment.
• The ability to maintain highly confidential information.
• The ability to coordinate meetings, to keep accurate records of meetings and all other office activities
• The ability to perform the administrative functions attached to a specific job such and manage internal and external correspondence, documentation management and general administration
• The ability to communicate effectively and efficiently at all levels internally and externally
• The ability to utilise the correct computer software and the relevant functionality applicable to the outcomes required, e.g. Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• The ability to identify items/actions requiring further action and to follow-up to conclusion,
• The ability to manage time effectively and efficiently in accordance with work priorities to ensure qualitative outcomes.

Competencies:

• Attention to details
• Integrity & Professionalism
• Planning & Prioritisation
• Communication skills
• Collaboration & teamwork

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• A Diploma or NQF 6 Qualification in Secretarial or Administration
• 8 years’ experience as an Executive Assistant / Senior Secretary to a Senior Manager
• Intermediate to Advanced experience in MS Office Suite
• Solid experience with procurement and travel management.

• Office Administration and coordination
• Project Management, will be an added advantage

Closing date: 17 June 2025

ENQUIRIES

Kindly direct any enquiries to Ms. Lebogang Boikhutso on 066 473 5718

Email: Lebogang.Boikhutso@necsa.co.za

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

Important: Necsa Group is committed to Employment Equity when recruiting. Therefore, priority will be given to black females, people with disabilities and black males in support of achieving our Employment Equity targets.

GENERAL:

Should you not hear from us within 30 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.     

Key Accounts Manager (North West)

Reference Number

Manager151

Description

Job Profile:

Responsible for Sales & Marketing strategies and growth of a product portfolio to achieve Pelchem’s strategic objectives. Identify new market opportunities and customers to grow Pelchem business. Coordinate effective CSM activities. Primary focus on new business and customers

Key Performance Areas

Sales and Marketing strategies Portfolio: Specialty products & Surface fluorination

• Market & Business intelligence
• Evaluate Strategic Positions
• Socio & Regulatory landscape
• Manage increased value chain of existing products
• Product & Customer Strategies
• Trends and Market intelligence to support Pelchem strategic growth plan.
• Identify new opportunities for Pelchem business (new products and/or new markets)
• Scan market place for changes in regulations, geographical initiatives that can influence Pelchem’s Sales and
• Marketing strategies.
• Pro-actively determine threats & opportunities & risks to Pelchem Business
• Product value increase for higher revenues
• Expand customer offering
• Compile with inputs from SCM, Production, Logistics, Suppliers, Finances
• 14 Domestic customers, 1 International toll contract, > 10 small International customers
• MR 80 – 90 RevenuesSales and Marketing Management
• Coordinate Customer Service Management (CSM)
• Achieve sales budget
• Meaningful customer strategies & relationships
• Visits & contact reports
• Service & Logistics
• Debtor collection
• Compliance to customer requirements
• Customer satisfaction
• Effective administration
• Lead negotiation & implement through CSM
• Effective contract negotiation and management
• Identify & follow through with new customers
• Product price negotiations
• Compile & maintain Sales contracts.
• New customers
• Manage Sales & Marketing of the product portfolio
• Ensure effective CSM implementedPeople Management
• Establish KPI
• Performance reviews
• People development
• Succession planning
• Perform a mentoring and coaching role for staff reporting into this role.
• Participate in indirect reports
• MentorshipProduction Management 
• Effective product support in conjunction with CSM & other experts in Pelchem
• Technical
• Regulatory compliance
• Quality
• SafetyFinancial Management and Budgeting
• Compile detail sales budget
• Measure and Manager expenditure
• Compile sales budget
• Compile expenses budgetAdministration 
• Compile sales and revenue reports
• Compile management reports wrt opportunities, risks & threats
• Ensure procedures, standard work instructions & systems effectiveness of the function by CSM
• Systems & Procedures
• Reporting                   JOB COMPETENCIES (SPECIFIC AND BEHAVIOURAL)
• Customer Service Orientation
• Building strategic partnerships/Networking
• Judgement and decision making
• Developing people
• Practical execution management
• Excellence/Quality Orientation
• Resilience/Perseverance/Stress Management
• Analytical thinking and attention to detail

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

• Tertiary qualification (HND or Degree) in Sales & Marketing or Commercial or Chemistry/Engineering, supported by sound base of chemicals. Minimum Experience Requirements
• Minimum 10 years’ experience with 5 years in a chemical sales and marketing role.

Closing date: 12 June 2025

CONTACT PERSON

Ms. Buyiswa Mdlungu

Tel:                   012 305 4119/ 082 940 5813

Building:          Beva E3/E4

Room:             320E (Third floor)

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

Necsa Group is committed to Employment Equity when recruiting. Therefore, priority will be given to African Females, African Males and people with disabilities, in support of achieving our Employment Equity targets.

General:Should you not hear from us within 30 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Senior Technician: LIMS – Hay Level 14 (C3) (North West)

Reference Number

NTP-SNRTECH-LIMS-2025/06

Description

Job purpose:

The Senior LIMS Technician is responsible for the operation, maintenance, and support of the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS). This role ensures the efficient use of LIMS in supporting laboratory workflows, data integrity, and compliance with regulatory requirements. The Senior LIMS Technician collaborates with laboratory staff, IT teams, and management to enhance system functionality and resolve issues promptly.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

1. SYSTEM SUPPORT AND MAINTENANCE
2. Provide day-to-day technical support for the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
3. Perform system updates, configurations, and routine maintenance to ensure optimal performance.
4. Keep abreast with technology.
5. Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to LIMS functionality.

1. USER SUPPORT AND TRAINING
2. Assist laboratory staff in navigating and using the LIMS effectively.
3. Conduct user training sessions and create user guides or documentation as needed.
4. Respond to user requests and resolve queries promptly.
5. DATA MANAGEMENT
6. Ensure the accuracy, integrity, and security of data within the LIMS.
7. Manage data entry, import/export processes, and system-generated reports.
8. Monitor data workflows to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g., GLP, cGMP, ISO standards).
9. SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT AND OPTIMIZATION
10. Collaborate with laboratory and IT teams to identify opportunities for system improvements.
11. Assist in the testing and implementation of LIMS updates and new features.
12. Customize system configurations to align with laboratory requirements.
13. DOCUMENTATION AND REPORTING
14. Maintain detailed records of system changes, issues, and resolutions.
15. Generate routine and ad hoc reports for laboratory management.
16. Document system processes, procedures, and workflows for internal use.
17. GOVERNANCE, RISK & COMPLIANCE

• Pharmaceutical standards and compliance requirements regarding equipment as well as knowledge of 21CFR compliance.
• Provide input to QC Department for improvement compliance systems on equipment using the LIMS system.
• Liaise with the approved supplier for maintenance of LIMS system.
• Coordinate and initiate risk/ impact assessments and plans to address LIMS deficiencies.
• Manage implementation of change controls and processes related to LIMS.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

Skills and Competencies

• Familiarity with LIMS platforms and their application in laboratory workflows.
• Proficiency in database management and data analysis tools. (Preferably SQL Server)
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance standards (e.g., GLP, cGMP, ISO) is a plus. 

Technical Proficiencies

• Experience with SQL, database systems, or similar tools is advantageous.
• Familiarity with programming languages (e.g., SQL, Crystal syntax and Basic syntax).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• National Diploma /Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or Microbiology, Information Systems, or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years’ technical experience working with Laboratory Information Management Systems as a LIMS Administrator with certification for:-        LIMS Administration or equivalent-        LIMS Basic Programming or equivalent-        SQL certification or equivalent-        Crystal reports certification or equivalent
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in laboratory operations
• Knowledgeable on cGMP/PIC’s regulations/guidelines related to laboratory software
• Must be medically fit to qualify as a radiation and chemical worker.
• Must be capable of working under limited supervision, able to evaluate operating conditions and exercise sound judgment and problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated, willing to learn beyond production activities.
• Must be prepared to work overtime and inconvenience hours.

Closing date: 5 June 2025

CONTACT PERSON

Ms. Joy Tsoku

Tel: 012 305 4342

Please forward your updated CV with certified copies of your educational qualifications to https://necsa.mcidirecthire.com/Internal/CurrentOpportunities. Please ensure that you quote the correct Job Reference number on the subject line of your email application. Applications received with an incorrect Job Reference number shall not be considered, as the automatic sorting system will not be able to recognize them.

Necsa Group is committed to Employment Equity when recruiting.  Therefore, priority will be given to African Females, African Males, Indian & Coloured Females and people with disabilities, in support of achieving our Employment Equity targets.

Should you not hear from us within 30 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

General Manager: Applied Chemistry (North West)

Reference Number

GENERMAN13V2

Description

Job Purpose

Direct research in the field of Applied Chemistry (AC) and DEE/non-DEE funded programmes/projects in line with relevant SHEQ and regulatory requirements. Manage external e.g. DSI/TIA funded platforms to deliver cutting edge research results in international peer-reviewed publications and patents to position new products for commercialisation. Oversee and plan in terms of human resources, budget and projects. Establish contacts with key stakeholders and manage accordingly. Manage this department at general management level in line with the requirements of a nuclear facility manager and take responsibility for strategic planning and management of execution thereof. Oversee the management of technology progressing through the technology readiness levels.

Key Performance Areas Strategic management

• Planning, organising, leading, motivating, controlling and communicate to ensure alignment with strategic objectives within the AC department.
• Draft departmental budget and monitor execution of approved budgets.
• Investigate and incorporate cost saving measures where possible.
• Ensure the financial sustainability of their unit by investigating new funding, research and business development opportunities.
• Manage project portfolio to ensure that they are delivered in time and on budget.
• Oversee and be accountable for negotiating non-DMRE funded projects of more than MR 40 and growing this portfolio.
• Oversee and be accountable for HR management of permanent and temporary AC workers. This includes professional development succession planning, pipeline development and implementation of the performance management.

Technical management

• Provide scientific, technological and engineering strategy, oversight and guidance to the AC teams.
• Manage a growing number of non-DEE fund programmes and projects based on technology platforms of Fluorine technology; Nuclear Fuel Cycle (NFC) activities including nuclear waste management; Plasma technology and Nuclear Materials.
• Lead the establishment and negotiation of these programmes/projects.
• Manage and oversee Technical and Scientific technologies of the technology platforms of NFC chemistry, Fluorine technology Plasma Technology and Nuclear Materials which support the Impact Areas of Materials Beneficiation, Clean Energy and Waste. This includes IP protection and commercialisation.
• Establish a technology platform to support Necsa’s envisaged growth in NFC activities.
• Act as the technology custodian of chemical processes/products developed at Necsa and utilise this integrated knowledge to form new project teams and commercially exploited historic IP
• Initiate different Stage 1 D&D projects for R&I, executed by Applied Chemistry personnel.

Process management

• Within the R&I structure to facilitate its continuous operations.
• Act as NFM for all AC facilities to facilitate continuity of operations.
• Provide guidance on IP management/policy.
• Initiate and exploit different vehicles for pipeline development for R&I.
• People Management.
• Ensure staff is adequately trained to conduct their duties.
• Develop a succession plan to build succession for critical roles within the department.
• Develop a transformation plan according to the Group’s talent objectives.
• Oversee directly or indirectly the day-to-day human resource activities of Applied Chemistry.

Strategic Management

• Conduct the strategic planning of Applied Chemistry in line with NECSA directives.
• Ensure annual plans, that are in line with division and corporate plans are compiled timeously.
• Manage the execution of these plans and ensure delivery.
• Manage key stakeholders of Applied Chemistry for Necsa.
• Oversee the management of technology progressing through the technology readiness levels.
• Act as and assist the Group Executives in terms of executing their duties. 

Financial Management

• Financial budget for Applied Chemistry in line with divisional and corporate directives
• Ensure absolute financial control in managing all aspects of the approved budgets and projects
• Identify and investigate new external funding opportunities for existing projects.
• Investigate and recommend new projects that could attract external funding.

Key Knowledge & Skills

• Technology direction – Experience with finding collaborators, defining new research projects and put funding proposals together.
• Portfolio Management of programmes and projects based on technology platforms of Fluorine technology; NFC activities including nuclear waste research; Plasma technology and Nuclear Materials. 
• General Manager leads the establishment and negotiation of these programmes/projects which includes experience of managing projects from basic research to scaling and commercialisation.
• Technical management and scientific oversight of technologies of the technology platforms of NFC chemistry.
• Fluorine technology Plasma Technology and Nuclear Materials, which support the Impact Areas of Materials Beneficiation, Clean Energy and Waste. This includes IP protection and commercialisation.
• Have a fundamental understanding of IP management that includes IP protection through trade secrets and all aspects of patenting process steps.
• Knowledge and interpretation of financial statements.
• Managerial – Various courses for heading a research group and managing research and technical staff. Financial managing systems. SHEQ (Safety, Health, Environment and Quality) managing systems.
• Supervision and mentoring of PhD/MSc students.
• Stimulating research in specific directions.
• Project management skills.

Competencies (Job Specific and Behavioural)

• Must be able to develop new ideas and to create new concepts and solutions to problems(Creativity).
• Analytical thinking.
• Communication.
• Drive.
• Anticipating change.
• Innovative.
• The ability to understand and appreciate new and often complex issues and concepts clearly (mental alertness).
• Be able to foresee/image/reason and to initiate workable and applicable concepts and conclusions through the application of imaginative ideas (abstract reasoning).
• The capacity to draw logical conclusions from relatively unorganized matter/to make sensible deductions/to have adequate insight/to make deductions of a concrete nature from otherwise abstract matter. (Comprehension).
• Evaluating and judging situations or alternative courses of action against rational, logical assumptions, insight or standard (judgement).

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications & Experience:

• PhD Chemistry/Chemical Engineering or equivalent NQF level 10
• Project management, leadership or managerial certificate
• Experience: (years/type)
  • 15 years as a scientific researcher,
  • 10 years leading chemical (or related) research programmes/projects,
  • 5 years proven managerial experience in a technical/scientific environment

 The following would serve as an advantage: Experience in Fluorine chemistry (organic and inorganic), Uranium chemistry or Nuclear Fuel Cycle.

Closing date: 06 June 2025

HR Contact Details

Tel: 012 305 4307

Important: Necsa Group is committed to Employment Equity when recruiting. Therefore, priority will be given to black females, black males and people with disabilities, in support of achieving our Employment Equity targets.

GENERAL: Should you not hear from us within 30 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Click here to apply

We wish you all the best with your applications