Principal Analyst Mechanical Engineer (INTERNAL ADVERT)

Requirements

• NQF level 7 in Mechanical Engineering
  
• Minimum of 8 years relevant professional experience in a nuclear regulatory environment and/or in the nuclear industry
  
• Working knowledge of relevant ASME codes and experience in assessing their application to a nuclear facility
  
• Experience in nuclear safety assessments, audits, manufacturing oversight and quality assurance
  

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform review and assessment of submissions from applicants and authorisation holders in the area of mechanical engineering based on an in-depth understanding of established legal, regulatory framework and organisational processes;
  
• Perform both simple and complex systems review and assessment
  
• Provide input into the development of regulatory standards, practices and guides
  
• Represent organisation in meetings with external stakeholders
  
• Participate in national and international forums and working groups
  
• Participate in other NNR work outside of the deparmtne, as required e.g emergency exercise etc
  
• Focus on self-development aligned to resposibilities in order to contribute to NNR capacipy building
  
• Mentor other employees and trainees
  
• Performance of audits and site verifications
  
• Meetings with team members for discussions on related engineering submissions
  
• Review of reports from other team members and recommendation to management
  
• Compilation of NNR regulatory and process documents
  

• Good communication skills (both verbal and written)
  
• Teamwork and resolution of differences in technical opinions
  
• Self-management
  
• Proven leadership skills
  
• Identifies problems and recommends solutions that are fit purpose
  
• Ability to manage small group to achieve goals
  
• Capability to participate in complex technical negotiations
  
• Ability to work under pressure
  
  

Preference will be given to candidates from under-represented designated groups in line with the NNR's Employment Equity Plan

Benefits

R1 000 000.00 to R1 400 000.00 per annum CTC

​Appointment will be subjected to a positive security and medical assessment being obtained. Applications should indicate in the application whether they agree to being subjected to a security vetting and medical assessment process. The Appointment of candidates is at sole discretion of the National Nuclear Regulator in accordance with its Employment Equity, the National Nuclear Regulator takes cognizance of affirmative action in its selection and appointment processes. Should you not hear from us within 30 days after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful