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Analyst Mechanical Engineer
About Us
As the National Nuclear Regulator (NNR), your career is more than the work you do – it’s the impact you make. Join the team of dedicated professionals united by a shared purpose: protecting people, property and the environment through excellence in nuclear and radiation safety regulation. Here, your knowledge and expertise will be valued, your growth will be supported, and your contribution will make a meaningful impact to nuclear safety in South Africa.
If you are driven by purpose, inspired by innovation and committed to the highest standards of professional excellence, we invite you to build a career at the NNR that leaves a lasting legacy.
Job Description
To review technical safety assessments for the nuclear facilities in the area of design safety, maintenance and In-service inspection, radiation and nuclear safety
Requirements
• NQF level 7 in Mechanical Engineering
• Minimum of 3 years regulatory or industry related experience
Knowledge of the following:
• Radiation and Nuclear Safety Principles
• Design Safety and Facility Modifications
• Maintenance Programmes and In-Service Inspection (ISI)
Duties and Responsibilities
• To perform technical assessments of nuclear facilities and other nuclear activities regulated by the NNR.
• Provide scientific and technical services necessary to assess the adequacy and effective of hazard assessments and other safety submissions from nuclear facilities.
• Development and utilization of tools including computer codes and calculation methodologies during review and assessment work.
• Identify sources of technical information related to specific disciplines and relevant work to the NNR
• To review international standards, and advise management of relevance to the NNR
• Evaluate changes in terms of codes and standards and make decision based on facts to ensure nuclear safety.
• Must be able to conduct research and standards and make decision based on facts to ensure nuclear
Skills and Competencies
• Good Communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Knowledge/application of computer and analytical tools
• Critical data review, scenario-based reasoning, and multidisciplinary integration
• innovative problem-solving skills
• Teamwork
Preference will be given to candidates from under-represented designated groups in line with the NNR’s Employment Equity Plan
Benefits
Benefits R650 000.00 to R820 000.00 per annum CTC
Appointment will be subjected to a positive security and medical assessment being obtained. Applications should indicate in the application whether they agree to being subjected to a security vetting and medical assessment process. The Appointment of candidates is at sole discretion of the National Nuclear Regulator in accordance with its Employment Equity, the National Nuclear Regulator takes cognizance of affirmative action in its selection and appointment processes. Should you not hear from us within 30 days after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Job Information
- Closing Date09/29/2026
- IndustryNuclear
- Date Opened09/15/2026
- Job TypeFull time
- CityCenturion
- State/ProvinceGauteng
- CountrySouth Africa
- Zip/Postal Code0157
Click here to apply
Analyst NORM
About Us
As the National Nuclear Regulator (NNR), your career is more than the work you do – it’s the impact you make. Join the team of dedicated professionals united by a shared purpose: protecting people, property and the environment through excellence in nuclear and radiation safety regulation. Here, your knowledge and expertise will be valued, your growth will be supported, and your contribution will make a meaningful impact to nuclear safety in South Africa.
If you are driven by purpose, inspired by innovation and committed to the highest standards of professional excellence, we invite you to build a career at the NNR that leaves a lasting legacy.
Job Description
To perform technical review and assessments of nuclear activities regulated by the NNR in the areas of radiation safety for workers, radioactive waste management, transport safety, environmental and public safety assessments to ensure safety and reliable design and operation.
Requirements
- NQF Level 7 in Physics or Radiation Science
- Minimum of 3 years regulatory or industry related experience
Knowledge of the following:
- Radiation Protection
- Safety assessment methodologies
- Nuclear Safety
- Radioactive Waste management
- Transport of Radioactive material
- Radiological Environmental protection
- Computer Codes Modelling
Duties and Responsibilities
- Conduct thorough technical review and assessment of new applications and assigned authorisation matters
- Conduct detailed evaluations of authorisation change requests from authorisation holders in line with regulatory requirements
- Provide contributions during drafting or revision of authorisation conditions
- Utilisation of tools including computer codes and calculation methodologies
- Carry out pre-approval site verification visits, where appropriate
- Contribute to the development of the operational goals, strategic plans, budgets and risk assessments
- Participate in the working groups associated with co-operative agreements between the NNR and relevant organs of state and other forums.
Skills and Competencies
- Technical review and Report writing skills
- Critical data review, scenario-based reasoning, and multidisciplinary integration
- Planning and coordination
- Good Communication skills (both verbal and written)
- Interpersonal relations skills
- Analytical skills
- Teamwork
Preference will be given to candidates from under-represented designated groups in line with the NNR’s Employment Equity Plan
Benefits
R650 000 – R820 000 per annum CTC
Appointment will be subjected to a positive security and medical assessment being obtained. Applications should indicate in the application whether they agree to being subjected to a security vetting and medical assessment process. The Appointment of candidates is at sole discretion of the National Nuclear Regulator in accordance with its Employment Equity, the National Nuclear Regulator takes cognizance of affirmative action in its selection and appointment processes. Should you not hear from us within 30 days after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Job Information
- Closing Date09/29/2026
- IndustryNuclear
- Date Opened09/15/2026
- Job TypeFull time
- Work Experience3+ years
- SalaryR650 000 – R820 000 per annum
- CityCenturion
- State/ProvinceGauteng
- CountrySouth Africa
- Zip/Postal Code0157
Click here to apply
We wish you all the best with your applications
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