{"id":36248,"date":"2026-05-20T12:02:08","date_gmt":"2026-05-20T12:02:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/job\/analyst-mechanical-engineer-x1-npp-projects-inspector-nuclear-power-plant-x1-analyst-nuclear-engineer-x1\/"},"modified":"2026-05-20T12:03:51","modified_gmt":"2026-05-20T12:03:51","slug":"analyst-mechanical-engineer-x1-npp-projects-inspector-nuclear-power-plant-x1-analyst-nuclear-engineer-x1","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/job\/analyst-mechanical-engineer-x1-npp-projects-inspector-nuclear-power-plant-x1-analyst-nuclear-engineer-x1\/","title":{"rendered":"Analyst: Mechanical Engineer X1 NPP Projects \n\n\n            \n\n            \n            Inspector: Nuclear Power Plant x1 \n\n\n            \n\n            \n            Analyst: Nuclear Engineer X1"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Job description<\/p>\n<p>\tTo perform reviews and assessments of documents submitted by authorisation holders, as assigned, based on an in-depth understanding of established legal, regulatory and organisational documents, processes and guides, in the area of Mechanical Engineering and related Nuclear Safety technical areas.<\/p>\n<p>Minimum requirements<\/p>\n<p>\tNQF level 7 in Mechanical Engineering<br \/>\n\tMinimum of 3 years regulatory or industry experience<\/p>\n<p>Knowledge and experience related to:<\/p>\n<p>\tUnderstanding of the relevant legislation governing the nuclear regulation industry in South Africa<br \/>\n\tIn depth knowledge of the relevant engineering codes and standards (ASME, SANS, R-CCM etc.), that govern the design, manufacturing, procurement and related activities within the nuclear industry<br \/>\n\tExperience in mechanical design analysis including the use of finite element computer programs<br \/>\n\tWorking knowledge of the current licensing bases (SAR, KLBM, OTS, etc.) at a nuclear power plant<br \/>\n\tWorking knowledge of mechanical design principles including, procurement quality assurance, plant classifications, component specification development and plant configuration control and<br \/>\n\tWorking knowledge of various engineering change processes (modifications, temporary alterations and equivalencies)<\/p>\n<p>Duties and Responsibilities<\/p>\n<p>\tPerform reviews and assessments, based on an in-depth understanding of established legal, regulatory and organisational documents, processes and guides, of technical submissions required for new applications<br \/>\n\tCollaborating with multidisciplinary teams in performing reviews and assessments<br \/>\n\tReview of submissions such as plant modifications, changes to plant classifications and nuclear procurement specifications, changes to licensing and design bases documents and change to related processes<br \/>\n\tPerform mechanical design analysis using computer programs as benchmarking calculations<br \/>\n\tParticipate in the supplier evaluations, assessment, surveillances and audits performed by the authorization holder<br \/>\n\tProvide engineering support to the Compliance, Assurance and Enforcement (CAE) function, with respect to issues related to plant changes, classifications, specifications, equivalencies, commercial dedications, manufacturing and procurement quality assurance<br \/>\n\tRepresent organisation in meeting with external stakeholders<br \/>\n\tHandle both simple and complex systems assessments<br \/>\n\tProvide input into the development of regulatory standards, practices and guides<br \/>\n\tParticipate in national and international forums<br \/>\n\tRepresent organisation in meetings with external stakeholders<br \/>\n\tParticipate in other NNR work outside departmental as required e.g. emergency exercise etc.<br \/>\n\tMentoring of junior members<br \/>\n\tParticipate in performance of audits and inspections.<\/p>\n<p>Skills and Competencies<\/p>\n<p>\tGood Communication skills (both verbal and written)<br \/>\n\tTeamwork<br \/>\n\tSelf-management<br \/>\n\tProven leadership skills<br \/>\n\tHandle both simple and complex systems as assessments<br \/>\n\tCapability to participate in complex negotiations<br \/>\n\tAbility to work in a demanding regulatory environment<br \/>\n\tIdentifies problems and recommends solutions that are fit for purpose<br \/>\n\tMay specialize in one or more areas of technology or technical discipline<\/p>\n<p>go to method of application \u00bb<\/p>\n<p>Apply via company website ( N \/ A ) or<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_promoted":"","_job_location":"","_application":"","_company_name":"National Nuclear Regulator","_company_website":"http:\/\/N%20\/%20A","_company_tagline":"We are highly skilled nuclear and radiation safety professionals who are committed to providing for the protection of persons, property and the environment against nuclear damage. 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