Analyst Mechanical Engineer x1

Centurion, South Africa | Posted on 09/15/2026

As the National Nuclear Regulator (NNR), your career is more thanthe work you do - it's the impact you make. Join the team of dedicatedprofessionals united by a shared purpose: protecting people, propertyand the environment through excellence in nuclear and radiation safetyregulation. Here, your knowledge and expertise will be valued, yourgrowth will be supported, and your contribution will make a meaningfulimpact to nuclear safety in South Africa.

If you are driven by purpose, inspired by innovation and committedto the highest standards of professional excellence, we invite you tobuild a career at the NNR that leaves a lasting legacy.

Job Description

To review technical safety assessments for the nuclear facilities in the area of designsafety, maintenance and In-service inspection, radiation and nuclear safety

Requirements

• NQF level 7 in Mechanical Engineering
• Minimum of 3 years regulatory or industry related experience

Knowledge of the following:

• Radiation and Nuclear Safety Principles
• Design Safety and Facility Modifications
• Maintenance Programmes and In-Service Inspection (ISI)

Duties and Responsibilities

• To perform technical assessments of nuclear facilities and other nuclear activitiesregulated by the NNR.
• Provide scientific and technical services necessary to assess the adequacy and effective ofhazard assessments and other safety submissions from nuclear facilities.
• Development and utilization of tools including computer codes and calculation methodologiesduring review and assessment work.
• Identify sources of technical information related to specific disciplines and relevant work to theNNR
• To review international standards, and advise management of relevance to the NNR
• Evaluate changes in terms of codes and standards and make decision based on facts toensure nuclear safety.
• Must be able to conduct research and standards and make decision based on facts to ensurenuclear

Skills and Competencies

• Good Communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Knowledge/application of computer and analytical tools
• Critical data review, scenario-based reasoning, and multidisciplinary integration

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

BenefitsR650 000.00 to R820 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 asecurity vetting and medical assessment process. The Appointment of candidates is at solediscretion of the National Nuclear Regulator in accordance with its Employment Equity, theNational Nuclear Regulator takes cognizance of affirmative action in its selection andappointment processes. Should you not hear from us within 30 days after the closing date,please consider your application unsuccessful.

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