| Government Entity | National Nuclear Regulator |
|---|---|
| Location | Centurion, Gauteng |
| Reference Number | 192758 |
| Salary | R800 000 - R1 080 000 per annum |
| Centre / Location | Centurion, Gauteng |
| Closing Date | July 24, 2026 |
| Source and Application | nnr.simplify.hr |
Division: RITS
Business Unit: Engineering Service
Minimum experience: Mid-Senior
Company primary industry: Oil and Energy
Job functional area: Science
Job description
Perform reviews and assessments of complex technical submissions from applicants for, and holders of an authorisation, on nuclear and radiation safety aspects as assigned, based on in-depth understanding of established legal, regulatory, and organisational documents, processes and guides, with specific emphasis on PSA Level 1
Minimum Requirements:
- NQF level 7 in Physics or Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical, Nuclear Engineering
- Minimum of 6 years of experience in Probabilistic Safety Assessments Level 1, using RiskSpectrum computer code, in the regulatory or industry environment
Duties and Responsibilities
- Perform and lead PSA Level 1 reviews and assessments of technical submissions required for applications for authorisation of nuclear facilities
- Develop and maintain PSA models using approved computer codes e.g. RiskSpectrum
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to perform both simple and complex systems review and assessments
- Provide input into the development of regulatory standards, guides and internal processes
- Provide expert opinion and identify emerging topical and regulatory issues on nuclear and radiation safety with specific emphasis on PSA
- Participate in national and international forums
- Represent the organisation in meetings with external stakeholders
- Participate in other NNR work outside the department, as required e.g. emergency exercises
Skills and Competencies
- Advanced software skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Good communication skills (verbal and written)
- Teamwork
- Self-management and work planning
- Report writing skills
Preference will be given to candidates from under-represented designated groups in line with the NNR's Employment Equity Plan
Requirements
NQF level 7 in Physics or Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical, Nuclear Engineering Minimum of 6 years of experience in Probabilistic Safety Assessments Level 1, using RiskSpectrum computer code, in the regulatory or industry environment
Duties
Perform and lead PSA Level 1 reviews and assessments of technical submissions required for applications for authorisation of nuclear facilities Develop and maintain PSA models using approved computer codes e.g. RiskSpectrum Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to perform both simple and complex systems review and assessments Provide input into the development of regulatory standards, guides and internal processes Provide expert opinion and identify emerging topical and regulatory issues on nuclear and radiation safety with specific emphasis on PSA Participate in national and international forums Represent the organisation in meetings with external stakeholders Participate in other NNR work outside the department, as required e.g. emergency exercises Skills and Competencies Advanced software skills Ability to work under pressure Good communication skills (verbal and written) Teamwork Self-management and work planning Report writing skills Preference will be given to candidates from under-represented designated groups in line with the NNR's Employment Equity Plan
Source / Circular Reference
nnr.simplify.hr