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National Nuclear Regulator

Cape Town, Western Cape

Permanent

Closing Date 01 June 2026

Job Details

DivisionNPPBusiness UnitProjectsMinimum experience

Entry LevelCompany primary industryOil and EnergyJob functional area

EngineeringSalaryR650 000 – R820 000 per annum

Job Description

Job description

To perform reviews and assessments of documents submitted by authorisation holders, as assigned, based on an in-depth understanding of established legal, regulatory and organisational documents, processes and guides, in the area of Nuclear Engineering, Reactor Design and Operational Safety, Reactor Control and Accident Control and Mitigation

Minimum requirements

• NQF level 7 in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical or Nuclear Engineering 
• Minimum of 3 years regulatory or industry experience
• Knowledge of the principles of and requirements for nuclear safety related to nuclear power plants design, operation, defence in depth, modification and configuration control, and accident analyses.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform reviews and assessments, based on an in-depth understanding of established legal, regulatory and organisational documents, processes and guides, of technical submissions required for new applications
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams in performing reviews and assessments
• Review of submissions such as plant modifications, changes to plant classifications and nuclear procurement specifications, changes to licensing and design bases documents and changes to related processes
• Provide technical support to the audits and inspection function, with respect to issues related to plant changes, classifications, specifications, equivalencies, commercial dedications, manufacturing and procurement quality assurance
• Represent organisation in meeting with external stakeholders
• Handle both simple and complex systems reviews and assessments
• Provide input into the development of regulatory standards, guides and internal processes
• Participate in national and international forums
• Participate in other NNR work outside the department, as required e.g. emergency exercises etc.

Skills and Competencies

• Good Communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Teamwork
• Self-management
• Handling of both simple and complex reviews and assessments
• Ability to work under pressure
• Identifies problems and recommends solutions that are fit for purpose
• May specialise in one or more areas of technology or technical discipline

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

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We wish you all the best with your applications

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.