Researcher: RRT/RRA (X3) (Hay level 14/C3) at NECSA

Key Performance Areas

Knowledge Dissemination

• Capture research work done in written format; at least as co-author in regular progress reports, annual progress reports, local conference publications.
• Report research results orally at organizational level (internal colloquium).
• Co-author of technical reports.

 Human Capital Development Local and International

• Train colleagues and students in identified subjects/skills.
• Contribute to research activities as part of a research team with specific responsibilities.
• Take action for own professional development with Necsa support.
• Identify further development opportunities, and contribute to definition of own Masters level studies.

Contribution to NECSA business processes

• Execute research tasks with limited supervision.
• Participate in creation of know-how that is of commercial and or strategic value to Necsa.
• Contribute as researcher in defined projects to improve divisional key performance areas.
• Reviews internal published work such as technical reports, operating procedures and processes, etc.

Internal Necsa (SHEQ) and other audits

• Participate in activities as required by the Business Process Management System.
• Engage in processes aimed at improving safety, quality and security.
• Complete all work according to SHEQ requirements under supervision.
• Adhere to SHEQ requirements independently.
• Ensure all activities of a system are integrated and comply with SHEQ requirements.

Financial Management

• Perform work in accordance with project budgets or portions of assigned budget.
• Work in a cost-effective manner, and be cognisant of financial constraints.

 Qualifications and Experience:

Academic

• BSc Honours degree OR B.Eng degree in physics, mathematics, applied mathematics relevant other science or engineering degree.

Minimum experience required

• 0 – 2 years of experience in a scientific working environment.