Jobs at NECSA

Job Purpose             

• Decontamination and general cleaning of all radiologically controlled areas.

Key Performance Areas

Position Description

Decontamination of contaminated areas, articles and equipment. Add Hoc tasks to be performed as needed.

• RPO clearance of contaminated area
• Efficient removal of contamination

Assisting the waste operator in compacting radio-active waste in red drums and Erection of red areas as needed by operational personnel and maintenance personnel.

• Safe and efficient radioactive waste management RR-OPR-0066, RR-OTR-0017
• RR-OTR-0017. Ensuring that the correct equipment is used

General cleaning/household of pre-determined areas in building P-1800.Delivery of mail and fetching supplies from stores.

• General hygiene and cleanliness of building
• Prompt and faultless performance
• General hygiene and cleanliness of building

HR capability and capacity

• Training in accordance with IDP
• Participation in BBS and Good TIR & DIIR
• HR control (sick leave, attendance, etc.)
• Internal training/programmes

COMPETENCIES (Job Specific and Behavioural)

• Compacting radio-active waste in red drums
• Decontamination of contaminated articles,
• Equipment or areas
• Erection of red areas
• General cleaning of building P-1800
• Delivery of mail and fetching supplies from stores

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Matric/Grade 12 or equivalent

Minimum Experience

• In-house training on the job and registration as a radiation worker

Closing date: 13 February 2026

go to method of application »

Job Purpose

• The primary purpose of this job is to perform and lead parts of development solutions, procedures, methods and processes encompassing radiation, electronics and computerised automation in the applications X-ray and Neutron imaging (Radiography and Tomography) in accordance with Necsa, SHEQ, regulatory and nuclear licensing requirements on a project basis.

 Key Performance Areas:

Technical Services and Support

• Supervises technical and support services.
• Implements and assembles enhanced systems independently.
• Investigates and presents solutions to non-routine technical problems.

Design and Development

• Completes the design and commissioning of a subsystem independently.
• Contributes to feasibility studies of a fundamental project within specifications.

Human Capital Development

• Provides coaching and training to individuals/small technical team.
• Guides 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.
• Perform tasks within defined budget.

Key Knowledge & Skills:

Advanced knowledge of computers and information technology (IT) systems applicable to line of work. These include:

• Administer and modernisation of the radiological information systems (RIS), network infrastructure and server-based network applications (Linux and Windows);
• Management of scientific data servers including Linux and Microsoft Windows operating systems;
• Implementation and maintenance of image processing software across all Imaging infrastructure;
• Secure scientific data through server storage and backup strategies;
• Implement RIS IT standards according to international best practice;
• Develop and safeguard the facility instruments, computer systems, and network documentation;
• Training of users on the usage of facility instruments, computer systems, and network;
• Basic knowledge of Financial and Project Management.
• Advanced technical management report writing skills.
• Self-training to attain new skills and knowledge when required.
• Supervisory skills.

Competencies (Job Specific and Behavioural)

• Knowledge of Database administration;
• Knowledge of instrumentation and control (I&C) including at least a basic knowledge of human machine interfaces (HMI) systems;
• Working experience in radiological and associated industrial / scientific instrumentation;
• Working knowledge of equipment automation through software development, preferably Python, C and C++  development frameworks, as well as open source development tools;
• Knowledge of troubleshooting IT systems and equipment;
• Knowledge of OHSACT and ISO 9001;
• Analytical thinking & attention to detail.
• Problem solving.
• Creativity/Innovation.
• Time & self-management.
• Effective communication.
• Knowledge sharing.
• Teamwork.
• Safety orientation.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• BTech/BSc (Electronics or Instrumentation)
• MTech/MSc (Electronics or Instrumentation) will be an added advantage.

 Experience

• Minimum of 4 years' relevant work experience in Programming, Electronics or Instrumentation 

Closing date: 15 February 2026