Jobs at NECSA

Key Performance Areas: 

• Develop systems that enable the implementation and execution of various Programme;
• Oversee the planning and execution of projects in line with Necsa’s strategic objectives and plan;
• Develop and maintain relations with key government departments and other key industry role players to ensure effective Stakeholder Relations Management for the projects; and
• Provide a support function to the Senior Manager in implementing executive and Board decisions relating to all strategic projects
• Manage the collection and analysis of client & stakeholder’s requirements.
• Identify, acquire and manage programme management team.
• Develop the programme risk, configuration, quality & communication management strategies in line with Necas's requirements.
• Manage the development of the programme scope/configuration, cost, schedule, risk, human resource, procurement, quality and, stakeholder and communication management plans (Programme Plan).
• Manage the development of the programme Scope, Cost and Schedule Baselines.
• Identify and analyse programme risks and develop risk response strategies as well as cost, schedule and scope implications of the response strategies. Manage the risk register.
• Present scope, cost and schedule baseline to Programme Board for Acceptance.
• Develop and manage the programme procurement plan.
• Provide the necessary oversight during contract negotiation and execution.
• Manage all identified stakeholders.
• Manage the delivery of the programme in line with scope (and quality), cost, schedule and time baseline.
• Prepare Highlight Reports for (and escalate issues to) the Programme Board where necessary.
• Manage the close-out of the programme and prepare close out reports.
• Ensure compliance to all Necas's SHEQ-INS requirement for all programs and project.
• Identify and interpret applicable SHEQ-INS requirements in order to develop and implement relevant and effective systems to implement throughout all Programme lifecycle within the Nuclear Fuel Cycle group.
• Advise and manage the implementation of the Quality Management System and configuration management within the Nuclear Engineering Programme.
• Oversee the overall spending on the Programme and ensure that all costs and finances are within the prescribed parameters.
• Manage expenditure in line with approved parameters.
• Report expenses and variances when required to ensure adherence to the approved budget.
• Manage cost reporting in accordance with corporate requirements (SHEQ-INS-0800).
• Develop a team that will deliver the Programme against set objectives, in line with EE requirements;
• Ensure that all project managers are trained, skilled and that their expertise are optimally applied;
• Ensure a positive and productive working environment with healthy staff morale; and Coach, mentor, motivate and supervise Project managers  and contactors to ensure accountability.

Qualifications and Experience:

Education:

• Bachelor degree in Chemical Engineering

Experience: 

• 7 years proven track record of successful delivery of multi-disciplinary programme management.

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Key Performance Areas

System Engineering & Technical Support to improve plant availability

• Provide system engineering and technical expertise to Reactor Operations for the allocated mechanical engineering system related SSC’s
• Assist in designs (i.e. Concept, Basic, etc.) development emanating from engineering changes, upgrades and modifications of mechanical engineering system related SSC’s;
• Provide engineering input to the detail design phases of projects related to mechanical engineering system related SSC’s
• Participate in design reviews, and update design accordingly of mechanical engineering system related SSC’s to ensure that all Reactor Operations SSC’s are designed functionally safe and efficient.
• Development of engineering documents related to engineering change management process (i.e. Facility Change Proposal (FCP), Technical specifications, test procedures, Installation & Commission Plans etc.), project management & other business processes
• Application of internationally acceptable standards during the design process of new installations /upgrades of existing SSCs;
• Ensure adherence to Configuration Management (CM) process by conducting CM audits to identify gaps in order to establish and maintain a design baseline for mechanical engineering system related SSC’s for the facility
• Participate in installation, testing and commissioning of new installations/ upgrades of existing mechanical engineering system related SSC’s;
• Working collaboratively and provide support to design engineers, operations & production, purchasers, reactor support and other internal staff
• Liaising with clients, suppliers, contractors and relevant authorities including Nuclear regulators and Authorities;
• Participate in mechanical engineering system related SSC’s plant incident/failure investigations
• Assist in analysing data and presenting findings in written reports
• Provide input in SSC’s Plant Life cycle management

Personnel & Project Management

• Ensure development towards registration as Professional Engineer (Pr Eng.) with ECSA.
• Assist with new project identification and definition
• Provide input to project feasibility studies for the proposed engineering changes, upgrades and modifications of mechanical engineering system related SSC’s
• Preparation and review of project related licensing documentation
• Participate in Reactor Operations, including Ageing Management Programme projects either as project leader, project member or in a support role.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

Academic

• Bachelor’s degree (B.Eng/ BSc.Eng) in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited University.
• Registered as Candidate Engineer with ECSA 

Minimum experience required

• 1-3 years’ experience in an engineering environment, preferable in nuclear environment or similar (i.e. Power Plant, Oil & Gas etc.)