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National Nuclear Regulator

Centurion, Gauteng

Permanent

Closing Date 08 December 2025

Job Details

DivisionRITSBusiness UnitEngineering ServiceMinimum experience

AssociateCompany primary industryOil and EnergyJob functional area

EngineeringSalaryR800 000 – R1 080 000 per annum

Job Description

Job description

Perform reviews and assessments of complex technical submissions from applicants for, and holders of an authorisation, on nuclear and radiation safety aspects as assigned, based on in-depth understanding of established legal, regulatory, and organisational documents, process and guides, with specific emphasis to PSA Level 1

Minimum Requirements:

• NQF level 7 in Natural Sciences or Chemical Engineering or Civil Engineering or Electrical Engineering, Mechanical or Nuclear Engineering
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in probabilistic safety assessments level 1, using RiskSpectrum software code, in the regulatory or industry environment

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct complex PSA level 1 reviews and assessments using applicable software codes and regulatory framework and standards
• Handle both simple and complex systems assessments
• Provide input into the development of regulatory standards, practices and guides
• Provide expert opinion and identify emerging topical and regulatory issues on nuclear and radiation safety
• Participate in national and international forums
• Represent the organisation in meetings with external stakeholders
• Participate in organisational work outside the department, as required

Skills and Competencies

• Advanced software skills
• Good communication skills
• Teamwork
• Self-management and work planning
• Capability to participate in negotiations
• Report writing skills

Preference will be given to candidates from under-represented designated groups in line with the NNR’s Employment Equity Plan

We are highly skilled nuclear and radiation safety professionals who are committed to providing for the protection of persons, property and the environment against nuclear damage. The health, safety and security of all those who live in South Africa and our environment remains at the heart of what we do. Joining our team means you will have an opportunity to make a meaningful impact and help keep South Africa safe from nuclear and radiation hazards! Our diverse employees are made up of scientists, engineers, corporate professionals and new graduates.

Our Values

The National Nuclear Regulator subscribes to six key values. Each of the value descriptors are as follows:

• Excellence
  Delivering outstanding quality of work, efficiently, effectively and innovatively
• Integrity
  Acting in a non-biased, fair, objective, consistent, honest, reliable, principled way
• Openness and Transparency
  Openness and transparency in the regulatory decision-making process and the communication of regulatory decisions
• Safety and Security
  Upholding a culture of safety and security within the organisation, with holders of nuclear authorisations and in our interactions with all other stakeholders
• Teamwork
  Being a cohesive team that works collaboratively to realise common goals to deliver exceptional results
• Caring
  Recognising and appreciating our people by valuing their inputs, showing empathy and creating a conducive and supportive working environment

Our Vision

To be recognised as a caring and trusted nuclear and radiation safety Regulator.

Our Mission

To provide and maintain an effective national regulatory framework through innovation in the protection of persons, property and the environment against radiation damage.

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