Manager Vaalputs (Hay level 17D2)

Job profile:

To manage waste disposal activities of the national radioactive waste disposal site (Vaalputs) in accordance with the Nuclear Installation License (NIL28) SHEQ-requirements international norms standards and best practice and all other applicable regulatory and legislative requirements.

Key Performance Areas

• Open and transparent communication to senior management regarding the day-to-day activities.
• Manage conflict situations (staff stakeholders etc.)
• Ensure equitable housing for all staff members.
• Implement performance appraisal at all post levels.
• Compliance with HR policies and procedures.
• Meeting transformation targets.
• Plan schedule and monitor activities by means of planning and progress reporting.
• Plan and schedule waste deliveries from waste suppliers and confirm compliance with the Vaalputs waste acceptance criteria.
• Manage the general maintenance of farm roads and fences.
• Management of Vaalputs vehicle fleet and fuel reserves.
• Nature conservation and vermin control.
• Implement risk management plan and risk reduction strategies.
• Maintain ISO 9001:2008 certification.
• Maintain ISO 14001:2004 certification.
• Develop and maintain an integrated SHEQ-management system (IMS)
• Manage compliance with NIL28 nuclear installation license.
• Manage compliance with corporate SHEQ-system.
• Establish and maintain a safety culture for Vaalputs.
• Ensure compliance with BBS requirements.
• Maintain a system for reporting safety statistics.
• Manage reporting investigation and close-out of nuclear occurrences safety related incidents/accidents and quality related non-conformities.
• Ensure compliance with the Necsa financial policies procedures and systems.
• Compile annual budget in accordance with Necsa budget guidelines.
• Schedule and control budget expenditure.
• Approve day-to-day expenditure according to delegated authority.
• Manage tender projects within financial constraints.
• Control petty cash.
• Execute disposal operations within contract financial agreements.
• Represent Vaalputs on the Public Safety Information Forum.
• Interface with waste suppliers (Eskom (Koeberg) Necsa and other)
• Liaison with other stakeholders (local municipalities NGOs schools local farmers associations anti-nuclear groups etc.)
• Interface with the NNR during quarterly NNR inspections.
• Address community issues regarding the perceived negative impact of the Vaalputs operations on the environment.
• Compliance with Necsas corporate social investment initiatives.
• Determine customer requirements through applicable surveys and respond accordingly.
• Manage the Vaalputs security systems and processes.
• Ensure staff are trained and developed in accordance with personal development plans.
• Participate in formal audits and pre-shipment inspections of waste suppliers.
• Participate in work group activities with waste suppliers.
• Compile various reports on Vaalputs operations and maintenance activities.
• Review and approve reports on various topics.
• Review and approve procedures and work instructions on various topics.
• Chair various meetings (planning safety quality etc.)
• Coordinate and integrate all planning activities.
• Compile and manage waste disposal schedules.
• Approve waste shipments to Vaalputs.
• Inspect and monitor activities of subordinates as applicable.
• Approve internal audits.
• Manage the document review system for Vaalputs.
• Conduct management walk-throughs.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

KEY KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• Sound technical knowledge of radioactive waste disposal principles and practices.
• Knowledge of Nuclear Installation License and SHEQ-system requirements.
• Ability to plan work activities in a multi-disciplined work environment.
• Ability to promote and maintain good interpersonal relationships with superiors subordinates and clients.
• Ability to interface with public entities and authorities on radioactive waste disposal activities.

COMPETENCIES

• Ability to manage people resources and systems within a multi-disciplinary environment to ensure public confidence that radioactive waste disposal activities are safe and will not impose undue burdens on future generations.

Qualifications and Experience:

Qualifications

• B-Tech or B Eng (Mechanical/Chemical) or BSc.

Experience

• 5 years experience in operating a facility under a Nuclear Installation Licence.
• 3 years management experience in operational environment.

Closing date: 09 January 2026.

CONTACT PERSON

Ms Brenda Berries

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Please apply online visit before the closing date.

Important: Necsa Group is committed to Employment Equity when recruiting. Therefore priority will be given to African Females African Males and people with disabilities in support of achieving our Employment Equity targets.

GENERAL:

Should you not hear from us within 30 days of the closing date please consider your application unsuccessful.