Jobs at NECSA

Job Requirements

Systems Integration & Technical Leadership

• Define system architecture, boundaries, and interfaces
• Align URS, FDS, and detailed engineering design across disciplines
• Lead technical integration between internal teams and external partners

Process Engineering & Plant Lifecycle Oversight

• Lead concept, basic, and detailed design of process systems
• Oversee construction, commissioning, optimisation, and operation of pilot and commercial plants
• Drive continuous improvement and production optimisation initiatives

Safety, Risk & Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with nuclear safety, environmental, and statutory regulations
• Lead and review HAZOP, FMEA, SIL, and other safety assessments
• Integrate ALARA principles into process and system design
• Support licensing, audits, and regulatory submissions
• Configuration & Change Management
• Manage engineering change processes and configuration control
• Ensure integrity and traceability of technical documentation

Project & Stakeholder Interface

• Provide technical leadership and advisory support to project teams
• Interface with operations, maintenance, procurement, and quality functions
• Represent Engineering Services in technical governance forums

Leadership & Mentorship

• Mentor and guide junior engineers and technical teams
• Provide oversight to multi-disciplinary teams during project execution and plant operation

Minimum Qualifications:

• BEng / BSc Engineering (Chemical Engineering)
• Professional Engineer (PrEng)

Minimum Experience:

• Minimum 3+ year’s post-graduate experience in chemical/process engineering environment.

Proven experience in:

• Design, construction, commissioning, and operation of pilot and commercial plants
• Implementation of engineering changes and plant optimisation strategies
• Technology and engineering support to operational production plants

Closing date: 12 June 2026

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Key Performance Areas

Knowledge Dissemination

• Capture research and development work done in written format; at least as co-author in regular progress reports, annual progress reports, technical reports, local and international conference contributions and journal publications.
• Publish in the relevant field.
• Report research results orally at Necsa wide colloquia and national conferences/ meetings/workshops.
• Independently perform research and generate outputs in accordance with the role of expert in the relevant technical field of specialisation within the organization.
• Contribute to publications as primary author of peer-reviewed published works.

Human Capital Development Local and International

• Provide training to colleagues and students in identified subjects/skills. Provide academic supervision to post-graduate students.
• Contribute as a member or lead a research team with specific responsibilities.
• Contribute to capacity building, outreach events, and other community services. e.g. science week, science expo, etc.
• Co-supervise graduate projects and MSc/BEng level students, and train colleagues in area of expertise.

Contribution to Necsa Business Processes

• Execute research and development tasks with no supervision.
• Create know-how or process development that is of commercial and/or strategic value to Necsa, e.g. Innovation Disclosures.
• Contribute to preparation of client reports e.g. calculation or experiment.
• Coordinate defined activities as researcher in projects visible at section/group level.
• Contribute to project design and planning.
• Support the establishment of strategic partnerships with industry and scientific bodies that meet Necsa’s strategic and academic goals.
• Coordinate technical research projects spanning at least 1 – 2 years.
• Develop proposals for new projects.

SHEQ and Other Audits

• Participate and contribute to Business Process Management (e.g. document management and timesheet) Systems.
• Perform activities aimed at improving safety, quality and security, e.g. Building Head, BBS Management Sponsor, R&I representative on SDC, etc.
• Take the lead in processes aimed at improving safety, quality and security, e.g. Building Head, BBS Management Sponsor, R&I Representative on SDC, etc.
• Assist in the resolving of audit findings and improvement actions.

Financial Management

• Support achievement of budget goals and/or develop project budgets as project leader.
• Increase income (e.g. Research grants like NRF Thuthuka) and reduce wasteful expenditure of research projects.
• Control cost of managed projects. Contribute to increasing research project funding and income availability by leveraging against potential funding streams like the NRF (NEP), TIA Seed Fund, IAEA (TC), Contract Research, etc., in conjunction with reducing wasteful expenditure of research projects.

Qualifications and Experience:

Academic

• A minimum of a B.Eng in Mechanical Engineering is required; an M.Eng will be considered an added advantage.

 Minimum experience required

• Minimum 5 – 7 years’ experience in a relevant specialised engineering field of which 1 – 2 years in scientific project coordination.

Closing date: 05 June 2026

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Key Performance Areas

• Execution of dedicated projects in adherence to project plans, budgets and schedules.
• Perform change request management, project tracking and document control activities.
• Develop project scope, plan, deliverables, budget and milestones.
• Develop project reports for management and clients.
• Monitor project schedules regularly to determine any delays or deviations.
• Prepare necessary presentations and updates as required.
• Provide inputs and support in the preparation of all applicable contracts in accordance with the supply chain management and legal process.
• Review contracts when required and issue amendments when applicable.
• Assign tasks to internal teams and assist with schedule management.
• Make sure that client's needs are met as projects evolve.
• Oversee project procurement management.
• Monitor project progress and handle any issues that arise.
• Act as the point of contact and communicate project status to all participants.
• Work with the Technical lead to eliminate scope creep.
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation, plans and reports.
• Ensure that all project management standards and requirements set by the project assurance and clients are met during project execution.
• Ensure alignment and coordination with all internal and external stakeholders.
• Chair and facilitate project meetings where appropriate and ensure that minutes are distributed to relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure that project scope and objectives are clearly defined
• Comply with all applicable SHEQ-INS requirements in order to implement relevant and effective systems throughout the project lifecycle.
• Advise and manage the implementation of configuration management within the projects/programmes

Qualifications and Experience:

• BSc Science /BTech engineering or BA/BCOM with Project Management certification.
• Minimum three (3) years’ Project management experience in a multi-disciplinary EPCM environment (Engineering, Procurement and Construction Management) and /or commercial projects.

Closing date: 05 June 2026