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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Honour’s degree in Physics is a minimum requirement
MSc in Physics will be an advantage
A requirement of more than five (5) years of working experience in an ionising radiation field (dosimetry and/or related nuclear applications)
Knowledge and experience in the calibration techniques of relevant equipment used in the nuclear industry/ radiation field
Proven hands-on experience in using and calibrating equipment used in dosimetry measurements
Knowledge of ionising radiation metrology and the international measurement system
Ability to network on an international and national level, planning and execution (proposal preparation, budgeting, etc.) of research projects
Experience in working with MS Office packages, especially Excel for data analysis; working experience in programming will be an advantage
Proven track record of producing accurate scientific and technical reports
Working knowledge of the total quality management system ISO/IEC 17025
An understanding of statistical applications in measurement, the estimation of uncertainty, and the preparation of uncertainty budgets
Registration with professions organisations such as SACNASP, METCERT, or HPCSA will be an advantage
Experience in training and mentoring will be an advantage.
Responsibilities:
Maintenance of measurement standards and disseminating traceability to industry through calibration of measuring equipment relevant to areas of responsibility
Research and development of new measurement capabilities in dosimetry
Improve calibration measurement techniques used to disseminate traceability to industry
Liaise with international National Metrology Institutes (NMI’s) and perform international comparisons as relevant to the areas of responsibility to maintain confidence in the equivalence in capabilities between National Metrology Institutes
Remaining abreast of 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 and review of procedures in the areas of responsibility
Ensure that all scientific reporting is accurate
Maintenance of personal training file to ensure an 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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