The NMISA is a Type 3A Public Entity established in accordance with the Measurement Unit and Measurement Standards Act, No. 18 of 2006 (the Act). The NMISA is mandated by the Act to provide for the use of the international system of units (the SI) and other measurement units in South Africa, to maintain national measurement standards (NMS) and to determine a...
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An Honour’s degree in Physics is a minimum requirement
Up to five (5) years working experience in an ionising radiation field (Dosimetry and/or physical nuclear applications)
Working experience in calibration of relevant equipment used in the nuclear industry/radiation field will be an advantage
Proven hands-on experience in using and calibrating equipment used in dosimetry measurements will be an advantage
Computer literacy in MS Office is essential
Experienced in producing accurate scientific reports
Working knowledge of the total quality management system (ISO/IEC 17025 will be an advantage)
Understanding of statistical applications in measurements, estimation of uncertainty and preparing of uncertainty budgets will be an advantage.
Registration with professions organisations such as SACNASP, METCERT or HPCSA will be an advantage
Responsibilities:
Maintenance of measurement standards and disseminating traceability to industry through calibration of measuring equipment relevant to areas of responsibility
Assist to develop new and/or improve measurement capabilities in dosimetry measurements
Requisite expertise and competencies established and maintained according to internationally acceptable standards
Liaise with international NMI’s and perform international comparisons as relevant to the areas of responsibility to maintain the confidence in the equivalence in capabilities between National Metrology Institutes
Keeping abreast with international developments in Dosimetry and/or neutron dosimetry and identifying standards in line with the needs of the South African community for radiation dosimetry
Client liaison, quotations and problem solving to ensure the dissemination of relevant information and effective contract review
Actively participate in regional and international forums to ensure global competitiveness.
Writing of procedures in the areas of responsibility
Ensure that all scientific reporting is accurate
Maintenance of personal training file to ensure ongoing record of competence.
Comply with the requirements of the NMISA TQMS to ensure process consistency and effectiveness
Maintenance of a radiation safety culture within the area of responsibility
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