Principal Analyst Nuclear Engineer

To 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 Nuclear Reactor and Safety Analysis

• NQF level 7 in Chemical or Electrical or Mechanical or Nuclear Engineering
  
• Minimum of 10 years professional experience in a regulatory and/or nuclear industry environment
  
• Knowledge of the principles and requirements for Nuclear Reactor and Safety Analysis
  

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform 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
  
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams in performing reviews and assessments
  
• Review of submissions such as plant modifications changes to plant classifications and nuclear procurement specifications changes to licensing and design bases documents and changes to related processes
  
• Provide technical support to the audits and inspection function with respect to issues related to plant changes classifications specifications equivalencies commercial dedications manufacturing and procurement quality assurance
  
• Represent organisation in meeting with external stakeholders
  
• Handle both simple and complex systems reviews and assessments
  
• Provide input into the development of regulatory standards guides and internal processes
  
• Participate in national and international forums
  
• Participate in other NNR work outside the department as required e.g. emergency exercises etc.
  
• Mentoring of junior staff members and trainees; and
  
• Meetings with team members for discussion and presentations with management
  

Skills and Competencies

• Good Communication skills (both verbal and written)
  
• Teamwork
  
• Self-management
  
• Proven leadership skills
  
• Identifies problems and recommends solutions that are fit purpose
  
• Ability to manage small group to achieve goals
  
• Handle both simple and complex systems reviews and assessments
  
• Capability to participate in complex negotiations
  
• Ability to work under pressure
  
• Identifies problems and recommends solutions that are fit for purpose
  

Preference will be given to candidates from under-represented designated groups in line with the NNRs Employment Equity Plan

R.00 to R.00 per annum CTC

Appointment will be subjected to a positive security and medical assessment being obtained. Applications should indicate in the application whether they agree to being subjected to a security vetting and medical assessment process. The Appointment of candidates is at sole discretion of the National Nuclear Regulator in accordance with its Employment Equity the National Nuclear Regulator takes cognizance of affirmative action in its selection and appointment processes. Should you not hear from us within 30 days after the closing date please consider your application unsuccessful.