Website NECSA
Mandate To develop, utilise and manage nuclear technology for national and regional socio-economic development through: Applied R&D; Commercial application of nuclear and associated technology; Contributing to the development of skills in science and technology.
Key Performance Areas
Strategic Alignment
Assist RPOs in providing radiological protection, health, safety and environmental advice to NFMs and their personnel.
Collating RP surveillance results and conventional safety matters to the RPOs. Process Management – Ensure and manage safe nuclear and radiological operations
Perform, under the supervision of an RPO, on-the-job safety evaluation of projects, processes and procedures in order to identify, control and protect against hazards.
Perform, under the supervision of an RPO, radiological monitoring of the workplace and the workforce in the facility.
Provide, under the supervision of an RPO, RP and SHE advice to Facility Managers and operational employees.
Invigilate, under the supervision of an RPO, activities in the facilities to ensure safe operation.
Prescribe, under the supervision of an RPO, control and protective measures required on work permits and in work instructions (Written Safe Work Procedures).
Prescribe, under the supervision of an RPO, appropriate personal protective equipment, and ensure it is correctly used.
Keep, under the supervision of an RPO, a complete and accurate record of monitoring data (RP surveillance results) collected and report timeously to the RPOs.
Provide RP support during emergency exercises and emergencies.
Assist and take initiative to promote safety culture in the facility.
Monitor and evaluate, under the supervision of an RPO, the effectiveness of a facility radiation protection programme and provide feedback to the RPO.
Communication
Assist the RPOs in providing radiological protection, health, safety and environmental advice to NFMs and their personnel.
Report on radiological and conventional safety matters to the RPOs, and other relevant stakeholders.
Keep, under the supervision of an RPO, a complete and accurate record of radiological and conventional safety aspects in the facilities.
Process, implement and file, under the supervision of an RPO, all documents such as procedures, guidelines, and results related to radiation protection.
Ensure, under the supervision of an RPO, that personnel records, especially regarding access to nuclear facilities, exposure records and occupational medical status are up to date.
Compile, under the supervision of an RPO, RP surveillance reports, guidelines and plant specific procedures and control programmes.
Documentation and record keeping
Keep, under the supervision of RPO, a complete and accurate record of radiological and conventional safety aspects in the facilities.
Staff development
Performs, under the supervision of an RPO, training of new RP personnel in all the relevant aspects of the work environment.
Ensures, under the supervision of an RPO, that personnel are trained in the correct use of safety equipment, emergency procedures, personal monitoring aspects and incident reporting.
Ensure, under the supervision of an RPO, that continuous and effective on-the-job training are provided for personnel.
Take initiative to promote safety culture in the facility/ies
Keep up to date with the field of expertise through self-study, attendance of colloquia, courses and training sessions.
Requirements
Education:
Grade 12 or equivalent with physical science & mathematics as major subjects.
Experience:
6 months relevant generic experience in radiological and conventional safety, preferably in a radiological environment.
Practical experience (on the job training) in RP and conventional safety aspects.
Closing date: 26 April 2026.
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