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Head: Reactor Maintenance ( Hay Level 18/D3) Internal and External (Re-advert) (North West)
2026/10/22
Reference Number
HEAD18
Description
Job Purpose
Manages the Reactor Maintenance (RM) group to ensure efficient IT, mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation maintenance at the SAFARI-1 research reactor in line with maintenance programs. Provide training for RM team to assist in ageing management Programme through continuous upgrades.
Key Performance Areas
Job Requirements
- Develop, implement and maintain a maintenance schedule for all systems to ensure regular upkeep and prevent unplanned downtime.
- Coordinate and prioritise scheduled maintenance, breakdown maintenance, and emergency repairs to minimise production downtime.
- Ensure that maintenance work is performed in compliance with safety regulations and operational procedures.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory, environmental, and safety standards.
- Regularly review and update maintenance programs and documentation to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Promote and ensure adherence to safety standards and procedures.
- Lead and manage a multidisciplinary maintenance team of approximately 20 personnel, including electrical, mechanical, instrumentation, and IT services staff, ensuring adherence to company policies, safety standards, and operational procedures.
- Coordinate maintenance activities to ensure optimal system performance, minimal downtime, and compliance with statutory certifications for all team members.
- Assess training needs, facilitate technical and statutory training programs, and provide coaching to promote continuous professional development.
- Maintain and update records of maintenance activities, including work orders, schedules, reports, and proper documentation of procedures, equipment specifications, and safety protocols.
- Monitor and report on maintenance performance, system reliability, and costs, while identifying and implementing process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce operational costs.
- Evaluate and integrate emerging technologies and industry trends to improve system reliability and align maintenance activities with broader business goals.
- Oversee the maintenance budget, ensuring that financial resources are allocated effectively to meet operational requirements.
- Control and monitor the procurement of tools, spares, and equipment for all maintenance activities.
- Ensure cost-effective operations by optimizing resource utilization and reducing unnecessary expenditures.
Requirements
Key Knowledge & Skills:
- Focused on identifying inefficiencies, implementing changes, and improving operational processes systematically.
- Managing cross-functional teams and fostering collaboration require leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills to ensure cohesive teamwork
- Innovating and implementing cost-effective solutions involves analytical thinking, creativity, and decision-making abilities to tackle challenges efficiently.
- Ensuring systems operate efficiently and minimizing downtime requires strong planning, organizational, and technical skills.
- Knowledge and enforcement of safety, operational, and regulatory standards demonstrate a focus on compliance, risk management, and attention to detail.
- Work effectively with individuals, teams, or organizations from different countries and cultures to achieve common goals.
Behavioural Competencies
- Project management skills.
- Planning and documentation skills.
- Budgeting.
- Organizing skills.
- Personnel management skills.
- Communication skills.
- Professional attitude.
- High integrity and consequent.
- Mentally alert.
- Dedicated.
- Customer Orientation.
- Time Management.
- Stress Management.
- Adaptability.
Minimum Qualifications
- BEng Electrical, Mechanical, Instrumentation /Electronics Engineering NQF Level 8
- An NQF level 5 in leadership/management qualification
- Professional Registration with Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) (Pr Eng)
- Government Certificate of competence (GCC) is an advantage
- Qualification in Engineering Technology/ operations management is an advantage Minimum Experience
- 8 years of experience in engineering maintenance environment and 3 years of experience in the management of an engineering maintenance team.
Closing date: 06 November 2026
CONTACT PERSON
Ms. Brenda Berries
Tel: 012 305 3099
Building: H Building
Room: 318
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.
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Senior Artisan: Ventilation (HVAC) (Hay Level 13) Internal & External (North West)
2026/10/19
Reference Number
SNRARTISAN35
Description
Job Purpose
To maintain Ventilation/HVAC equipment in NTP facilities.
Key Performance Areas
1. Ensure Plant/Equipment Availability
- Ensure plant availability within set parameters (>97%)
- Avail spares required and repair equipment immediately.
- Work according to work procedures and hand in documentation as soon as possible.
- Keep workshops clean and available to do maintenance when required.
2. Corrective & Preventative Maintenance
- Assess the work; evaluate what needs to be done in terms of inventory fabrication, obtaining resources.
- Job cards and work requests must be completed and handed in as soon as possible.
- Liaise with Production personnel to schedule inspections in the plant.
- Evaluate job requests; plan what is needed and complete job effectively.
- Inspect the equipment to be maintained in terms of the scheduled inspections or performance test requirements.
- Replace /repair equipment to prevent breakdowns.
- Time spent on jobs is essential, therefore good planning and problem solving is needed.
- Ensure that all tasks on the inspection list have been completed.
- Obtain sign off the completed work from the requestor and submit to the Team Leader for processing.
- Note and report on possible areas of concern, make suggestions for improvements and follow the correct process.
3. Manufacturing of spares and stock control
- Check the consumable stock levels
- Identify spares needing to be manufactured
- Liaise with the drawing office to collect the drawings for manufacturing and submit to Manager for processing
- Manufacture small components for equipment repairs personally, as required Ensure that sufficient spares are available on the shelf
- Check all stock/components on the shelf to ensure that stock levels are maintained (as lead time from overseas can be extensive)
- Document stock taken off the shelf and ensure that the Team Leader is informed of the minimum stock level, to allow for timeous ordering
4. SHEQ
- Adhere to all safety aspects of NTP.
- Do Lebo observations according to NTP schedule.
Job Requirements:
Key Knowledge & 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 working environment
- General mechanical knowledge
- The ability to communicate effectively and efficiently at all levels in the organisation
- The ability to utilise the correct computer software and the relevant functionality applicable to the outcomes required
Competencies (Job Specific and Behavioral):
- Policies and Procedures
- Safety Conscious
- Mechanical
- Communication
- Computer
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
- N6/ N Diploma With trade test as Artisan Millwright/Fitter/HVAC
Minimum Experience:
- At least 3 years’ experience as an artisan in a plant environment
Closing date: 30 October 2026
CONTACT PERSON
Ms. Ofhani Tshila
Tel: 012 305 6937
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
GENERAL:
Should you not hear from us within 30 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
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Senior Manager Necsa Learning Academy (Hay 20) Internal & External (North West)
2026/10/16
Reference Number
SNRMANAGER 07
Description
The successful candidate will provide strategic and operational leadership in the design, implementation and management of impactful learning and development programmes, ensuring alignment with organisational priorities, industry requirements and national skills development objectives. This role presents an exciting opportunity to strengthen institutional capabilities, develop critical technical competencies and contribute to the advancement of South Africa’s nuclear science and technology sector.
If you are a strategic thinker, an inspiring leader and a champion of skills development, we invite you to bring your expertise to Necsa and help shape the next generation of talent.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
Financial Management
- Develop a strategy for external revenue generation initiatives and targets to ensure the sustainability of the NLA as well as to achieve Necsa’s objectives.
- Compile, implement and manage NLA financials according to the budget guidelines and in line with the Necsa Group budgeting process.
- Ensure controls are developed and implemented to reduce Audit findings on NLA processes and eliminate repeat findings.
- Manage the total NLA budget by bringing in identified additional revenues and managing OPEX appropriately.
- Manage and ensure no irregular expenditure in the supply chain processes at NLA to ensure the purchase of goods and services in the most cost-effective manner as required by the Necsa Group policies and procedures Mobile financial resources to support and sustain training interventions.
Manage The Training Facility:
- Manage the development of training programmes that generate revenue aligned with Necsa Group strategic objectives.
- Manage and ensure that the administration and training logistics are efficient and cater for the needs of the clients.
- Oversee and manage the development of training programmes that align to the internal client needs.
- Strategically manage the training infrastructure to ensure longevity and sustainability of the business.
- Champion, provide guidance and inputs to the development and implementation of the Necsa Group’s leadership programmes for middle and senior managers.
- Manage and drive mentorship and coaching programmes for staff within the Necsa Group. Strategically place the NLA to be one of the IAEA decentralised training centre internationally with special focus on Africa.
- Manage and ensure accurate and timeous submission of all NLA reports.
- Monitor and drive compliance of all NLA policies and procedures and provide input into policy updates and reviews.
Human Capital Development
- Strategically manage the compilation and implementation of the Human Capital Development strategy for the Necsa Group
- Manage and ensure the alignment of HCD interventions in support of knowledge management, organisational development and behavioural safety.
- Mobilise external financial resources to support and sustain corporate training and associated interventions for the Necsa Group.
- Strategically manage the implementation of national and international strategic training events in collaboration with national and international partners.
Compliance and Risk Management
- Ensure compliance with applicable health and safety legislation, standards and protocols across all training facilities, student accommodation and catering services.
- Ensure compliance with relevant training accreditation requirements and quality standards to support the delivery of accredited training services to external clients.
- Ensure compliance with applicable national policies, legislation and regulatory prescripts governing human capital development within the organisation.
- Monitor and ensure compliance with applicable training authorities’ requirements and the effective implementation of relevant regulatory prescripts.
- Ensure continuous improvement in the Necsa Group’s skills development BBBEE score and contribute to overall Group performance targets.
- Review and maintain training and development policies and procedures to ensure alignment with applicable legislation, regulatory requirements and the Necsa Group operating model.
People Management
- Strategically manage staff training and skills development to optimise employee capabilities, promote a productive working environment and sustain positive staff morale.
- Implement and manage an effective performance management system that aligns individual performance objectives with NLA’s strategic priorities and promotes a high-performance culture.
- Define and maintain clear roles, responsibilities and competency requirements to ensure effective resource utilisation and achievement of NLA’s strategic objectives.
- Ensure that individual development plans are developed, implemented and monitored based on performance assessment outcomes and identified competency gaps.
- Proactively manage staff shortages and resource constraints through timely interventions and optimal workforce deployment to maintain operational continuity and service delivery.
Requirements
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Key Knowledge and Skills:
- Strategic leadership capacity.
- Multi-disciplinary HR management.
- Resource management skills with excellent communication skills.
- Ability to diagnose and solve complex problems
Competencies:
- Strategic and analytical thinking.
- Leadership skills.
- Excellence orientation.
- High performance.
- Anticipating and Managing Change
- Holistic big picture thinking
- Problem solving
- Action orientation, drive and decisiveness
- Assertiveness
- Organisational Alertness
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Honours in HR/HRD related degree.
- Post Graduate Leadership or Business Management qualification
- At least 10 years’ experience in a multidisciplinary HR environment.
- 5 years’ experience in a senior management position.
Closing date: 30 October 2026
ENQUIRIES
Kindly direct any enquiries to Ms. Lebogang Boikhutso on 066 473 5718
Please apply online https://necsa.mcidirecthire.com/External/CurrentOpportunities before the closing date.
Important: Necsa Group is an equal opportunity employer. As such, it is committed to the Employment Equity Act and will through the filling of this vacancy, give preference to candidates from Designated Groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act. By applying for this position at Necsa Group, the applicant understands, and agrees that Necsa Group may solicit a credit and criminal report from registered credit bureau and/or South African Police Services (in relation to positions that requires trust and honesty and/or entail the handling of cash or finances), and may also verify the applicant’s educational qualification and employment history. Necsa Group reserves the right to remove the advertisement at any time before the stated closing date and it further reserves the right not to appoint if a suitable candidate is not identified.
Priority will be given to black females.
GENERAL: Should you not hear from us within 30 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
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Manager Knowledge Management (Internal / External) Hay Level 18 (North West)
2026/10/15
Reference Number
MANAGER
Description
Job Purpose:
Manage through the advancing of Necsa’s research, development, and innovation. Mission through the adoption of appropriate knowledge management, information and library services, Knowledge Management policies, procedures, business processes, practices and technologies to facilitatethe systematic process of identifying, capturing, storing, and actively sharing organisational knowledge to ensure critical information is preserved and readily accessible to employees, even when staff turnover occurs, thereby maintaining operational efficiency and business continuity within the Necsa group.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
Strategic Alignment
- Develop and review of the Necsa Knowledge Management (KM) Policy, KM Strategy, and KM Action Plans in alignment with Necsa group strategies, goals and objectives.
- Provide KM related input into business planning and budgeting process, advise the business on developments and best practice in KM.
- Ensure implementation of the Necsa KM Policies, KM Strategy and KM Action Plans acrossthe Necsa Group and its subsidiaries. Promotion of Knowledge Management
- Implement a knowledge management strategy for Necsa Group in support of itsmandate.
- Implement the Necsa KM Processes, and KM Model throughout Necsa as outlined in theNecsa KM Strategy.
- Oversee the development and review of the Necsa KM Policy, KM Strategy, and KM Action Plans in alignment with Necsa strategy and objectives.
- Promote KM culture of knowledge sharing within Necsa.
- Integrate KM with other business processes in the execution of KM, such as HR, Risk.
- Management, Information Technology, Information Security, IP Management, etc.
- Keep up to date with developments on KM, Library, Document Management and Archiving globally and ensure that Necsa’s KM practices are in line with latest developments and modern KM practice.
- Review effectiveness of the KM Processes inclusive of benchmarking and implement measures to close gaps to ensure necessary improvements in the following manner:Knowledge capture:
- Actively identifying and documenting existing knowledge held by employees, including tacit knowledge (unwritten expertise), through methods like interviews, document creation, and knowledge-sharing sessions.Knowledge storage:
- Utilizing a centralized system (like a knowledge base or database) to store captured knowledge in a structured and easily accessible format.Knowledge sharing:
- Encouraging a culture of knowledge sharing across the organization through platforms like internal wikis, training programs, mentoring, and collaborative projects.Knowledge updating:
- Regularly reviewing and updating stored knowledge to reflect changes in processes, technology, and industry standards.Knowledge retention:
- Capturing, preserving, and transferring institutional wisdom. This includes anything from valuable customer data, important business processes, product information, best practices, operational nuances and more.Library, Document Management & Archiving
- Oversee the development and implementation of information and library service-related policies including record management policies and preservation of information in all formats.
- Oversee the Necsa library services, document management and archival services in line with best practices.People Management
- Provide leadership to staff (especially the direct reports, i.e. KM, Library, Document
- Management and Archiving personnel) on KM implementation.
- Manage and ensure that all staff are trained, skilled and that their expertise are optimally applied to ensure optimal productive working environment and healthy staff morale.
Financial performance & Compliance to SHEQ
- Manage the budget and finances concerning the overall KM department
- Comply to SHEQ and ISO standards (Audits), Customer and Stakeholder relations
Requirements
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Knowledge and skills:
- Knowledge and understanding KM principles
- Knowledge and understanding of KM Policies and KM Strategy development
- Knowledge and understanding of knowledge generation / creation, storage, transfer,
- application and retention methodologies
- Knowledge of HR processes that relate to knowledge skills transfer
- Development of business processes and procedures
- People Management
- Financial Management
- Risk Management
Competencies (Job Specific and Behavioural)
- Management and leadership
- Good communicator and ability to communicate at all levels
- Analytical thinking & attention to detail
- Ability to anticipate & manage change (change agent)
- Problem solving
- Excellence orientation
- Drive (Results orientation)
- Organisational alertness
- Holistic / Big Picture thinking
- Building Business Relationships
- Influencing & Negotiating
- Programme & Project Management Qualifications and Experience:
- Bachelors qualification in Knowledge Management /Information systems /Business process improvement/Industrial Psychology or related.
- Exposure to Project Management, business process improvement.
- Information System / HR Information analytics will be an added advantage.
- A minimum of 8 – 10 years’ experience in Knowledge Management or Related Function.
- Exposure to HRD/Talent Management/ industrial psychology will be an advantage.
Closing date: 30 October 2026
CONTACT PERSON
Ms. Lebogang Boikhutso
Tel: 012 305 4266/066 473 5718
Please apply online https://necsa.mcidirecthire.com/Internal/CurrentOpportunities before the closing date.
Important: Necsa Group is an equal opportunity employer. As such, it is committed to the Employment Equity Act and will through the filling of this vacancy, give preference to candidates from Designated Groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act. By applying for this position at Necsa Group, the applicant understands, and agrees that Necsa Group may solicit a credit and criminal report from registered credit bureau and/or South African Police Services (in relation to positions that requires trust and honesty and/or entail the handling of cash or finances), and may also verify the applicant’s educational qualification and employment history. Necsa Group reserves the right to remove the advertisement at any time before the stated closing date and it further reserves the right not to appoint if a suitable candidate is not identified.
Priority will be given to black females.
People living with disabilities are encouraged to apply
GENERAL: Should you not hear from us within 30 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
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