Scientist/ Engineer (Hay Level 15/C4) Internal and External

Key Performance Areas

Job Requirements

• Prepare or review the tender and/or other procurement documents e.g. Purchase specifications, requisitions, User Requirement Specifications etc.
• Managing project tasks to comply with internal Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality requirements.
• Managing project tasks to comply with internal Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality requirements.
• Development and evaluation of effective strategies for technical projects e.g. licensing corporate SHEQ requirements
• Develop and evaluate decommissioning strategies for technical projects.
• Develop, review and maintain safety cases for Decommissioning facilities.
• Prepare and maintain the applicable licensing documentation.
• Develop decommissioning and/or remediation plans for various projects.
• Review of liability assessment reports.
• Review and assess the Necsa nuclear liability.
• Manage multidisciplinary projects through all the design phases: concept, design, construction/ installation, decommissioning, decontamination, handover, operation.
• Develop new process management systems and maintenance as well as upgrading of existing systems
• Research and develop decommissioning methodologies (involve all activities concerned with research and development specific to the decommissioning project, where the information available to the project is insufficient research).
• Ensure that the documents generated from projects are kept and maintained for the benefit of the department/Necsa/the decommissioning profession.
• Represent Necsa in International Decommissioning meetings/forums/committees etc.
• Ensure continuous development of self with regards to decommissioning knowledge

Key Knowledge & Skills:

• Management: Project management.
• Knowledge of quality systems and regulatory procedures.
• Facilitation of processes (HAZOP’s and other applicable SHEQ evaluation systems)
• Technical writing skills and computer literacy.
• Process design
• Knowledge of contract management
• Knowledge of design of radioactive waste management facilities and processes: Report and procedure writing, Quality assurance, good health (radiation worker).
• Knowledge: Conditioning, treatment, storage and disposal techniques for management of nuclear waste.
• Skills: Problem solving, Interpersonal thinker,
• Computer literacy is essential
• Medically fit to be registered as an occupationally exposed worker.
• Be****havioural Competencies
• Personal time-management and self-motivated to meet schedules for completion of projects.
• Innovation, best practice, benchmarking and new technology recommendations.
• Critical Analytical Thinking
• Attention to Detail
• Creativity / Innovation
• Team work
• Problem Solving/ Decision Making
• Adaptability and Flexibility
• Results driven and Motivation to learn
• Good communication skills;
• Safety Orientation.
• Professionalism
• Planning, organising and scheduling
• Excellence/Quality Orientation

Minimum Qualifications

• BSc honours (Natural Sciences) or BEng. Minimum Experience
• Experience: At least 3 to 5 years in the Technical, Scientific or Engineering Field. Relevant experience in Nuclear and Project Management.

Closing date: 10 July 2026

CONTACT PERSON

Ms. Ofhani Tshila

Tel: 012 305 4708

Building: H Building

Room: 315

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