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Key Performance Areas  

Plan Operations

• Perform day activities in line with approved work instructions, guidelines or management directives.
• Perform monthly job observations to ensure work instructions are up to date.
• Fill containers as per sales order demand.
• Report defects to Shift Foremen or Supervisor timelessly.
• Housekeeping in and around the plant as per requirement.

Plant Control 

• Ensure sufficient scrubber solution is prepared for use by production (KOH – 20% Potassium Hydroxide water solution make-up).
• Take utility readings every week
• Take process control samples weekly as per schedule. Calcium sulphate CaSO4, Hydrogen Fluoride solutions 40/60 and 70% HF, Potassium Hydroxide solution, Calcium Fluoride CaF2 and Sulphuric Acid H2SO4
• Ensure the plant has enough Potassium Hydroxide (KOH) for use after hours.
• Check and report ISO containers levels on a weekly basis to plant manager or supervisor (ISO at HF plant and Fluorine plant)

Compliance with SHEQ requirements

• Adhere to safety regulations and requirement (Housekeeping, marking of storage containers, storing chemicals and equipment, Fire equipment & Electrical distribution boards un obstructive ext.).
• Ensure Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE) is in a good condition stored and correctly worn in the workplace.
• Execute PPE inspections according to procedure on a monthly basis.
• Ensure specialized PPE are stored according to requirements.
• Report sub-standard equipment and safety issues.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Minimum Qualification Requirements: Grade 12 with Mathematics and Physical science; NQF level 4 in plant operations will be advantageous
• Minimum Experience: Three (3) years’ experience in a 24-hour chemical plant operation will be advantageous

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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.

Requirements

 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.

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Key Performance Areas:

Technical Services and Support

• Supervise technical and support services.
• Implement and assemble enhanced systems independently.
• Investigate and present solutions to non-routine technical problems.

Design and Development

• Lead and complete the design of systems, independently and while leading a technical team.
• Contribute to feasibility studies of a fundamental project within specifications.

Human Capital Development

• Provide coaching and training to individuals/small technical team.
• Guide the development of technical skills of individuals in the field of competence.

SHEQ and Other Audits

• Actively utilize the Necsa Business Process Management System.
• Integrate all activities and systems to comply with SHEQ requirements.

Financial Management

• Responsible for the successful and cost-effective execution of specific tasks relevant to a project.
• Assist with the costing of technical items to be used in the budgeting of projects.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• National Diploma in Instrumentation or equivalent.
• 6 – 7 years’ relevant work experience in Instrumentation and Electrical of which 3 years must be in a supervisory role.

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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.

Requirements

 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.

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Key Performance Areas

Knowledge Dissemination

• Capture research work done in written format; as initiator and primary author, and co-author via regular progress reports, annual progress reports, international conference papers and contributions, journal publications, substantial research and contract client reports, etc.
• Consistently report research results orally at international conferences/meetings.
• Lead in various national and international bodies as part of contributing to the scientific peer-review process. This could include duties on editorial panels and workshop OR conference organisation on national or international level. Maintain consistent record.
• Initiate publications, through supervision or as project leader, in the field of expertise.
• Represent Necsa on conferences, seminars and workshops both locally and internationally.
• Collaborate with other experts on projects, workshops or international nuclear bodies both locally and internationally.
• Show formal level of national recognition in field of expertise e.g. National Research Foundation (NRF) rating, Honorary researcher appointments, Membership in science committees, Invited speakers etc.
• Perform work at the level of achieving international recognition in field of expertise via collaborative projects, involvement in workshops and/or international nuclear bodies.

Human Capital Development Local and International

• Mentor staff members in areas of specialisation.
• Participate as study leader or co-supervisor of postgraduate students in programs such as university collaborations and NRF PDP (Professional Development Programme).
• Lead research teams.
• Maintain a track record of supervision and graduation of MSc and PhD level students and mentor colleagues to higher levels of career progression.
• Supervise and graduate post-graduate students at Masters and/or Doctoral levels.
• Establish strategic partnerships and collaborate with academia to further the image of Necsa and enhance the technology development pipeline.

Contribution to NECSA business processes

• Initiate and execute research tasks with no supervision.
• Initiate and lead large scale research programs/projects.
• Project scope at this level should include large research programs spanning at least 2-3 years.
• Create know-how that is of commercial and or strategic value to Necsa and which can be further exploited by the relevant Necsa structures.
• Establish strategic partnerships with industry and scientific bodies that add clear value to Necsa business and the National System of Innovation (NSI). 
• Contribute to research funding applicable to Necsa projects.
• Projects at this level should span at least 3 years and include a notable human and scientific infrastructure management.

SHEQ and other audits

• Maintain compliance to Business Process Management System.
• Engage in processes aimed at improving safety, quality and security, e.g. Building Head, Behaviour Based Safety (BBS) Management Sponsor, Research & Innovation (R&I) representative on Skills Development Committee (SDC), etc.
• Ensure that safety and quality processes are adhered to in directed projects.
• Manage processes aimed at improving safety, quality and security, e.g. Discipline manager and its associated responsibilities, licencing an operational compliance for NNR and SAHPRA.
• Take the lead in the resolving of audit findings and improvement actions.
• Contribute to development of appropriate requirements and standards at national and international level with respect to area of expertise.
• Advise Departmental and Necsa Management on strategic matters related to licensing and SHEQ requirements in area of expertise

Financial Management

• Develop project budget as project leader and stay within project budget or portion of assigned budget.
• Take initiatives to increase income and reduce expenditure.
• Contribute notably to the meeting of section/group income and revenue targets by targeting potential funds from Industrial partnerships, contract research and/or research funding mechanisms like the NRF, TIA seed fund or the IAEA.
• Contribute notably to the meeting of Necsa/departmental strategic and revenue targets.

Requirements

Qualifications and Experience:

Academic

• MSc/MEng/MTech in Science or Engineering.
• PhD/Deng/DTech in relevant field would be an advantage.

Minimum experience required

• 8-10 years research experience in computational method and code development in reactor physics, 2-3 years in scientific project coordination. This should include:
• 5 years experience in computational method and code development in reactor physics
• 2 to 3 years in project leadership;
• 2 to 3 years in technology development;
• 3 to 4 years of experience in human capital development.
• 3 to 4 years of experience in computational software development, coding and related software design

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Key Performance Areas

Knowledge Dissemination

• Capture work done in written format; as initiator and primary author, international conference papers and contributions, journal publications, substantial research and contract client reports, etc. Maintain consistent publication record (over at least 5-7 recent years).
• Consistently report research results at orally at international conferences/meetings/workshop/etc.
• Lead and support technical activities at national and international bodies as part of contributing to the scientific peer-review process.
• Provide technical support on editorial panels and international workshop OR conference organisation on national or international level.
• Represent Necsa at international conferences / workshops.
• Provide leadership with regard to the direction and trends in the field.
• Lead knowledge dissemination and innovation activities via publication, patenting, and contribution to international peer-review processes and awards.

Human Capital Development Local and International

• Act as mentor for staff members and develop staff to senior and chief levels of research contribution. Participate as study leader of postgraduate students in programs.
• Active leader of multiple research teams. 
• Leverage and improve relationships with academic and institutional networks (with formal relationships in place), to the betterment of human resource development both at Necsa, and at national level.
• Actively engage with academia to improve support of research activities with industry (e.g. via appointment as Adjunct (Associate) Professor at Local/International University).
• Graduate MSc and PhD level students and have established interaction with academia to further the image of Necsa and enhance the technology development pipeline.

Contribution to NECSA business processes

•  Initiate and execute research tasks with no supervision. Act as project initiator and leader.
• Project scope at this level should include large research programs spanning at least 3-5 years.
• Create know-how that is of commercial and or strategic value to Necsa and which can be further exploited by the relevant Necsa structures.
• Obtain external funding for Necsa research projects that add clear value to Necsa business and the National System of Innovation (NSI) activities. Such developments must be visible outside of Necsa and contribute to Necsa revenue streams by moving technological developments to higher levels of maturity.
• Directed programs and their associated projects should be well established, multi-disciplinary, and have a long term impact on research direction.

SHEQ and other audits

•  Advise and support on matters related to compliance to the Business Process Management System.
• Engage in processes aimed at improving safety, quality and security, e.g. Building Head, Behaviour Based Safety (BBS) Management Sponsor, Research & Innovation (R&I) representative on Skills Development Committee (SDC), etc.
• Ensure that safety and quality processes are adhered to in directed projects.
• Advise Departmental and Necsa Management on strategic matters related to licensing and SHEQ requirements in area of expertise.
• Contribute to development of appropriate requirements and standards at national and international level with respect to area of expertise.

Financial Management

•  Develop project budget as project leader and stay within project budget or portion of assigned budget.
• Take initiatives to increase income and reduce expenditure.
• Share responsibility to the meeting of departmental strategic and revenue targets.
• Contribution to divisional (and even organizational) success via contributions to the overall key performance indicators of the division.

Requirements

Qualifications and Experience:

Academic

• PhD/DTech in Science or Engineering.
• Relevant National Research Foundation (NRF) scientific rating (or similar scientific accreditation) considered an advantage.

Minimum experience required

15+ years of research experience in reactor physics and radiation transport analysis, as well as numerical method and software code development. This must include at least:

• 5 years in project leadership;
• 3 years in technology development;
• 5 years of experience in human capital development.
• The incumbent should have established international publication track record over at least a 5-10 year period.