Manager: Emergency Preparedness & Response - Centurion at National Nuclear Regulator

• Provide management and leadership to the Emergency Preparedness and Response team in delivering key operational and specialized services related to internal and external stakeholders in the area of preparedness and response to nuclear and radiological emergencies.

Requirements

• NQF level 8 qualification in Natural Sciences, Physics, Chemistry
• Minimum of 10 years regulatory or nuclear industry experience
• Minimum of 7 years working experience in emergency preparedness and response 
• Minimum of 3 years management or supervisory experience
• Management qualification course will be an added advantage

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage and control the operations, processes, and innovations of the emergency preparedness and response unit
• Manage emergency preparedness and response review and assessment of authorization holders emergency plans and submissions in accordance with in-depth comprehension of established legal, regulatory and organisational documents
• Apply effective supervisory approaches to ensure that throughput, quality and thoroughness of all emergency preparedness and response assessments meet required standards
• Develop and utilise tools and processes, such as databases and computer codes to support review and assessment and verification processes
• Provide input in the development and review of regulatory documents and regulatory improvement nuclear projects
• Ensure that outputs from projects are in-depth and fit-for-purpose
• Proactively establish which international standards on safety are applicable to the NNR and identify which aspects of safety standards should be strengthened for the NNR Standards
• Provide input in the development of the operational and strategic goals of the department
• Coordinate regulatory and internal emergency exercises
• Conduct of Emergency Preparedness and Response inspections when required
• Maintain the Regulatory Emergency Response Centre readiness and arrangements
• Represent the NNR in the global arena through active and meaningful participation
• Participate in internal and external stakeholder engagements related to emergency preparedness and response
• Ensure effective people, performance, project, budget, and skills management in the emergency preparedness and response unit
• Provide a management role over the performance and development of all levels of employees

Skills and Competencies

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

Closing Date 14 August 2023