Job Openings at NECSA

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 organization on national or international level. Maintain consistent record.
• Initiate publications, through supervision or project leader, in the field of expertise.
• Represent Necsa at conferences, seminars and workshops; both domestically 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. NRF rating, Honorary Researchers, Member 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 specialization.
• Participate as study leader or co-supervisor of postgraduate students in programs such as university collaborations and NRF PDP.
• 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 the 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 initiative 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.

Job Requirements

Key Knowledge & Skills 

Necsa Group expert in Radiopharmacy.

• Excellent working knowledge of Regulatory Guidelines related to radiopharmaceutical activities
• Proven applicable Soft skills
• Provide education and training related to radiopharmacy for GMP personnel
• Technical/professional competence.
• Competently perform a quality assurance role for the facility.

Competencies (Job Specific and Behavioural)

• Scientific report writing and communication.
• Risk management.
• Project budget drafting, forecasting and management.
• Able to work in a research team as leader.
• Anticipating and Managing Change.
• Interpersonal communication skills.
• Holistic/big picture thinking.
• Judgement and decision-making

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

• MSc (Chemistry/Biochemistry/Biology) or MPharm.

 Experience:

• 6-8 years’ experience in a chemistry/pharmacy field of which
• 2 years must be in a radiopharmaceutical laboratory and
• 3 years demonstrated experience in facilitating the operation, maintenance and compliance of a GMP facility.

 Closing date:  31 July 2026

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Key Performance Areas

Operate the telephone exchange in a professional manner.

•  Speedy answering, exchange and transfer of calls to receiver.
• Assist external callers to get hold of the correct person, if uncertain.
• Handling of difficult clients.
• Record keeping of private calls (internally).
• Keep records of all numbers that is not authorised by management.
• Assist employees to get hold of land and cell lines.

Strategic Exco Communication Support.

• Agenda management.
• Coordinate presentations according to final agenda and screen it during Strategic Exco meeting.
• Meeting administration.
• Action tracking.

General office administration while supporting educational and outreach activities.

• Assist in coordination of logistics for tours, events and outreach programmes.
• Handle filing, data entry and general office administration.
• Support staff with reports, correspondence and documentation.

Competence & Knowledge Sharing

• Memory
• Organisational Alertness
• Communication
• Judgement and Decision Making
• Diversity Awareness
• Teamwork
• Trust and Credibility (Ethical Behaviour
• Computer literate in MS Office

Job Requirements

Key Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge of Corporate
• Communication and other relevant policies, processes and procedures.
• Knowledge of the Siemens and Intranet systems.
• Understanding of the required communications protocol in upholding Necsa’s image.
• Knowledge of the organisation’s various divisions and departments, and key individuals and contact persons.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office programme e.g Word, Excel & Outlook.
• An essential requirement is the ability to deal with conflict and crises management skills. Ability to work independently.

Competencies (Job Specific and Behavioral)

• Analytically orientated
• Service and Client orientated Systems and compliance orientated
• Pragmatism and professionalism
• Problem-solving
• Working with minimal supervision
• Demonstrate excellent organization skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and solve problems while working under pressure and meet deadlines
• Creates a strong spirit of teamwork and co-operation
• Capable to effectively communicate and liaise with all levels of staff and management

Requirements

Qualifications and Experience:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Grade 12 with Certificate in Reception / Front Office studies / Generic or Office Management.

Minimum Experience:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in telecommunications, specifically operation of a switchboard in a corporate environment and/or administrative duties.

Closing date: 03 August 2026.

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KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS  

Ordering of stock and placing of orders

• Placing orders for both local and foreign suppliers.
• Ensure special prices are applied to suppliers as agreed.
• Monitoring stock requirements/minimum and reorder levels.
• Completing order recommendations for all suppliers.
• Tracking shipments via courier or chosen forwarders.
• Goods-in-transit documents supplied to the necessary clearing agents.
• Import permit requirements with customs submission.
• Permit applications with ITAC.
• Freight estimates in line with PPPFA.
• Evaluation forms completed.
• Freight shipments order placing and routing, monitoring ETA's of all orders.
• Ensuring accurate GP's on all non-stock orders.

Goods Receiving/Costing of Shipments

• Incoming shipment schedule.
• Completing landed cost/inventory cost in SAP.
• Inspection of customs SAD500 documents.
• Monitoring manifest dates on SAD500.

Stock control

• Splitting of stock into broken codes
• Stock transfers to branches
• Assist with stock taking
• Stock adjustments
• Finalise stock recon - Stock listing to trial balance
• Reserve Invoicing costing/deliver

Accounts payable

• Ensure AP invoices are captured timeously for all deliveries.
• Prepare A/P reconciliations to supplier statements.
• Proper record keeping for related documents.

Other responsibilities and reporting

• Ad hoc and monthly reporting as required.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• Good knowledge of market analysis, planning and coordination.
• Good business acumen.
• Strategic and creative thinking, good at execution.
• Hardworking, ambitious, self-motivated, deadline-driven and works well under pressure.
• Good communication skills (verbal and written), able to build good relationships with business partners.

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• National Diploma (Logistics/Supply Chain Management) or equivalent.
• At least 3 years' experience in a similar environment/experience.
• SAP Experience (preferable)
• Knowledge of MS Excel

Closing date: 07 August 2026

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KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Focus on collections of local, regional and international customers.
• Allocation of funds received.
• Completion of debtor reconciliations.
• Identify and escalate accounting/related discrepancies.
• Processing of credit notes.
• Sending invoices to customers and uploading invoices onto client portals.
• Sending out customer statements monthly.
• Updating and loading client details on SAP.
• Filing
• Assist in preparation and collating information for External and Internal Audits.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• Strong Quantitative, Problem Solving/Analytical, Numerical and Quality Control Skills.
• Ability to Collaborate Effectively and Work as Part of a Team.
• Strong Attention to Detail.
• General Business Acumen.
• Deadline and performance-driven.
• Strong Professional Ethics.

PERSON PROFILE

• To behave in a professional manner at all times, reflecting and maintaining the values and ethos of the organisation and generating a positive image of the organisation, and to adhere to all the organisation’s policies and procedures.

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND KEY COMPETENCIES

• Sound knowledge and understanding of the completion of administrative tasks according to procedures.
• Sound Knowledge and understanding of the business objectives and interpretation thereof to achieve business success.
• Sound knowledge of the different business systems, associated applications and the interrelationship between the business systems.
• Sound knowledge and understanding of the charging process, average period of payment and the impact on the commercial viability.
• Knowledge of the organisational behavioural requirements that govern business conduct.
• Sound knowledge and understanding of the work methods and techniques applied in the execution of outputs.
• Sound knowledge and understanding of the working procedures and technical instructions pertaining to the outputs performed.

THE PERSON SHOULD DISPLAY THE FOLLOWING ATTRIBUTES

• The ability to attend to multiple tasks at the same time and to be able to perform each task competently.
• The ability to act within the code of conduct and maintain a professional image at all times.
• The ability to behave in a controlled and calm way even in a difficult or stressful situation.
• The ability to pursue the achievement of an output/objective by internal locus of control without external motivation.
• The ability to act independently and start processes without any external motivation.
• The ability to operate within a soundly managed team whilst respecting the diversity of the team members.
• The ability to maintain work rate according to standards whilst operating under severe time and delivery constraints.

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Grade 12 
• Certificate/Diploma in Accounting or relevant qualification
• Good Computer Literacy and working knowledge of MS Office software;
• SAP Experience will be an added advantage
• 2 years' experience in a debtors, accounts receivable, or finance administration role.

Closing date: 07 August 2026