Analyst: NPP Assessments
Cape Town, South Africa | Posted on 10/12/2026
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
Toperform reviews and assessments, as assigned, based on an in-depthunderstanding of established legal, regulatory and organisational documents andprocesses and guides, in the area of Seismology; Ground analysis; CivilStructures; Emergency Preparedness and Response and Transport Safety
Requirements
- NQFlevel 7 in Civil Engineering
- Minimumof 3 years relevant nuclear or relevant industry related experience
- CivilEngineering with specialization in Geotechnical Engineering (advantageous)
Knowledge and experience related to
- Understandingof the relevant legislation governing the nuclear regulation industry inSouth Africa
- Indepth knowledge of the relevant engineering/science codes and standards(ASME, SANS, SABS, RCCM etc.), that govern the design, manufacturing,procurement and related activities within the nuclear industry; as well assafety, structural integrity and environmental compliance.
- Workingknowledge of the current licensing bases (SAR, KSSR, OTS etc.) at anuclear powerplant.
- Workingknowledge of design principles including, procurement quality assurance,plant classifications, component specification development and plantconfiguration control.
- Workingknowledge of various engineering change processes (modifications,temporary alterationsand equivalencies).
Duties and Responsibilities
- Basedon in-depth comprehension of established legal, regulatory andorganisational documents, processes and guides required for assessment andreview of technical submissions
- Conductassessments as assigned
- Perform structural analyses,oversee maintenance, manage waste disposal infrastructure, and ensure safetystandards, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to support plantoperations and decommissioning.
- Handleboth simple and complex systems assessments
- Provideinput into the development of regulatory standards, practices and guides
- Participatein national and international forums
- Representorganisation in meetings with external stakeholders
- Createinput into the development of regulatory standards, practices and guides
- Participatein other NNR work outside departmental as required e.g emergency exerciseetc
- Mentoringof interns
- Performanceof audits and inspections
Skills and Competencies
- GoodCommunication skills (both verbal and written)
- Teamwork
- Self-management
- Handleboth simple and complex systems as assessments
- Capabilityto participate in complex negotiations
- Abilityto work in a demanding regulatory environment
Preference will be given to candidates from under-represented designated groups in line with the NNR's Employment Equity Plan
R650 000 - R820 000 per annum CTC
Appointment will be subjected to a positive securityand medical assessment being obtained. Applications should indicate in theapplication whether they agree to being subjected to a security vetting andmedical assessment process. The Appointment of candidates is at sole discretionof the National Nuclear Regulator in accordance with its Employment Equity, theNational Nuclear Regulator takes cognizance of affirmative action in itsselection and appointment processes. Should you not hear from us within 30 daysafter the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
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