Chief Operator - Decontamination Services (Hay level 13/C2 ) Internal/External

Job Purpose

To supervise tasks relating to the Wet decontamination facility (WDF) according to prescribed work procedures, nuclear licence requirements and SHEQ standards

Key Performance Areas

Job Requirements

1. Supervise the Wet Decontamination activities

• Ensure the safe operation of the WDF facility and oversee the uranium inventory
• Create, revise and review work procedures and train personnel
• Control Decontamination Services' bath criticality by accurate data capturing and reporting.
• Segregate material received according to material type and store in the storage block, and manage U-235 to less than 100g per storage block.
• Evaporate uranium liquids in the baths and calculate the U235 mass as per procedure.
• Ensure that resource requirements are available for the effective and efficient operation of the facility.
• Ensure targets for cluster 1 are met as per Waste Management APA

2. Control Decontamination Services processes

• Ensure that the Wet Decontamination processes conform to Nuclear licensing requirements
• Inspect and ensure that the Wet Decontamination material are stored in the storage blocks as per material type.
• Check the uranium limits at Wet Decontamination to comply with the specification
• Ensure that uranium components are accepted and cleared according to facility acceptance criteria

3. Nuclear License and SHEQ standards

• Conduct BBS to enhance the safety culture of Necsa
• Ensure records are kept and sent to central archiving for easily retrieval and for audit purposes
• Oversee/the facility equipment inspections and the non-compliances register job cards.
• Permit writing and assist in facility maintenance of equipment’s
• Ensure that the housekeeping in the facility is maintained

Key Knowledge & Skills:

? Basic problem solving, corrective action and optimisation

? Communication and training skills

? Understanding of production processes

? BBS observer

? Accurate data capture and interpretation

? Production planning

? Knowledge of statutory requirements

Technical and Behavioral Competencies

? Basic computer knowledge

? Team player

? Pro-active

? Trustworthy

? Accuracy

? Leadership

? Human resource supervising

? Work instruction implementation and observation

Minimum Qualifications:

? Minimum Grade 12 / National N4

? Supervisory courses

Minimum Experience

? Minimum 5 years in a chemical or radiological operations environment

Closing date: 10 July2026

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 organization’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 organization reserves the right not to make an appointment should a suitable candidate not be identified