Specialist: Environmental and Radiation Protection

Listing reference: nnr_000012
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 8 December 2021
Position summary
Industry: Other Sectors & Industries
Job category: Other: Mining
Location: Centurion
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: R650 000.00 to R820 000.00 per annum
EE position: Yes
Introduction
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. The health, safety and security of all those who live in South Africa and our environment remains at the heart of what we do. Joining our team means you will have an opportunity to make a meaningful impact and help keep South Africa safe from nuclear and radiation hazards! Our diverse employees are made up of scientists, engineers, corporate professionals and new graduates.
Job description

To carry out technical assessment, authorisation and compliance assurance functions, participate in projects and in standards development and provide the necessary infrastructural support for the effective regulation of safety, including nuclear, waste, radiation and transport safety.

Duties and responsibilities
  • Based on comprehension of established legal, regulatory and organisational documents, processes and guides required, perform review and assessments applicable to the Radiation Protection and Environment area.
  • Perform ERP assessments in accordance with systems complexity and the need to ensure the best possible expertise is applied to such assessments.
  • Participate in national and international forums as assigned.
  • Responsible for limited project execution in relation to Radiation Protection and Environmental safety assessment.
  • Involved in short term planning and participation on multiple projects including status tracking.
  • Generally self-supervising within guidance and expectations of Manager.
  • Identifies problems and recommend appropriate solutions on ERP related activities.
  • Represent ERP team in meeting with internal stakeholders.
  • Create input into the development of regulatory standards, practices and guides.
  • Participate in other NNR work outside departmental as required, e.g. emergency exercises, etc.

Skills and Competencies
  • Communication
  • Teamwork
  • Self-management
  • Capability to participate in negotiations
  • Identifies problems and recommends solutions that are fit for purpose
  • Ability to participate in teams to achieve goals

Minimum requirements

  • NQF level 8 in Natural Sciences, Engineering, Physics, or Chemistry
  • Minimum of 3 years' experience in the Nuclear, Regulatory or other relevant industry


Preference will be given to candidates of designated group in line with the NNR Employment Equity targets.

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