Job Openings at NECSA

Key Performance Areas  

• Identify nuclide, characterize and verify measurements using different non-destructive analysis (NDA) techniques.
• Conduct NDA investigation on illicit trafficking material.
• Ensuring safe and proper storage and handling of samples collected from facilities.
• Record and file measurement data and update the relevant measurement database.
•  Maintaining the equipment inventory data base to ensure tracking and movement of NDA equipment.
• Record and track movement of NDA equipment.
• Ensure proper maintenance of NDA equipment.
• Report defect on all NDA equipment to the Manager: Technical support (or delegated)
• Oversee utilization of NDA equipment and calibration thereof in line with relevant procedures
• Ensure safe and proper storage and maintenance of sealed radioactive source is used for calibrating and testing of NDA equipment.
• Develop and review standard operating procedure for all NDA equipment.
• Develop working instruction.
• Develop calibration procedure.
• Develop and review training manual.
• Monitor evaluation as per schedule.
• Attend technical meetings with International Forum and keep abreast with the latest international trends.
• Write and present NDA safeguards research papers for publication at international meetings and conferences.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

Education:

• National Diploma in Physical Science. 

Experience:

• Minimum 1 year - 2 years of experience in Non-Destructive Assay
• Training as operator on NDA instrument will be an added advantage

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Key Performance Areas:

Necsa’s Radiation Protection and SHE system with resources and support systems for RP

• Lead the identification of deficiencies in; initiate and head the development, implementation and revision of; Necsa’s RP System, Processes and Procedures to ensure compliance to SHE requirements, standards and regulations.
• Collate and compile raw data to contribute to the compilation of integrated reports (Divisional, Corporate, National and International level) to ensure compliance and improvement of health and safety programmes (specifically for radiation protection). Incorporate and review reports from other specialist.
• Lead the development and maintenance of evaluation matrices for the monitoring and evaluation of health and safety programmes (specifically for radiation protection)
• Pro-active evaluation of systems and situations to prevent non-conformances or degraded safety performance, and development of suitable solutions and improvements to reduce Necsa’s SHE liabilities
• Lead the identification of deficiencies in, initiate and head to the development and implementation of integrated resources, software information systems, infrastructure and support systems to optimise the health and safety programmes and to ensure effective management of SHE requirements (specifically for radiation protection).

Technical support and Specialisation 

• Advise project leaders on the integration of radiation protection measures into the design of new and modified projects (facilities/processes/equipment) with a long-term impact.
• Provide a specialist operational radiological protection service during the design and operational phases of projects and facilities including the evaluation of radiological protection aspects of safety assessment reports, regulatory approval requests.
• Review of and provide advice in the development of Radiation Protection Programmes of facilities.
• Lead, initiate and provide technical leadership for studies in respect to various disciplines in the field of radiation protection (e.g. Personnel Monitoring, Workplace Surveillance, Instrumentation, Emergency Response and Planning, Transport, Public Exposures etc.).
• Investigate and report on events and directives from regulators. Participate in and lead investigations of major radiological and other SHE incidents.  Develop and coordinate responses and other written communications pertaining to incidents.
• Act as designated Radiation Protection Specialist and other relevant designated functionaries defined in various regulations/ standards / instructions.
• Develop and maintain relationships with experts and organizations (national and international) in the RP field.  Represent Necsa and/or South Africa and/or act as technical expert at national and international committees (e.g. IAEA). Execute actions to address challenges where in-depth evaluations are required.  Participate and lead in the development of National and International processes, systems, requirements (RP Related).
• Interface with peers, technical experts and senior/exec management, to develop solutions, negotiates conflicts, and ensures adequate level of service.
• Lead, develop and or review a comprehensive RP training programme.  Provide technical guidance to other RP Specialist and RPOs and actively participate in the training and development of RP professionals.
• Participate in the development of the Necsa Emergency Plan and fulfil designated emergency functionary role.

Qualifications and Experience:

Education:

·   MSc degree (Science) PLUS an inclusive or additional qualification at NQF Level 8 in Radiation Protection (if not part of qualification).

Experience:

• 5 years’ experience in radiation protection and/or occupational hygiene of which 2 years are at a senior level
• Professional Registration (E.g. as a scientist at SACNASP, Medical Physicist at HPCSA)
• Applicants will be required to complete a training and development programme in order to be certified as an RPS
• 3 years’ experience in a SHE system will be an advantage

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Work Description

• The Smart Radio Sensors is seeking outstanding and motivated candidates to apply for a postdoctoral research position in Applied Radiation Science and/or Nuclear Science. The researcher will join a dynamic group of scientists involved in researching and developing radiation based solutions to address challenges experienced by industry.
• The candidate will also be responsible for reporting on work completed in group meetings, assisting with Honours, Masters and PhD student co-supervision.
• The candidate must have a high productivity toward publications, contribute in authoring research reports and presenting at conferences and workshops. Candidate is expected to publish a minimum of two papers (internally or externally peer reviewed) per year. The candidate is also expected to assist in the preparation of grant proposals.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

• The candidate should hold a PhD in Radiation Science or Nuclear Physics with a focus on applications of Radiation Detection, obtained within the past five years. The candidate should not be older than 45 years at the time of application.
• A strong focus with be on producing research outputs within a team with a minimum of one accepted publication in the last five years with additional publications an added advantage. Publications should be in the area of Radiation Science or Nuclear Physics.
• Good English communication skills, both oral and written, are a prerequisite.