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SOUTH AFRICAN NUCLEAR ENERGY CORPORATION (NECSA)

 

 

 

ELECTRONICS SENIOR TECHNICIAN (INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL ADVERT) HAY LEVEL 15/C4 (NORTH WEST)

Reference Number SNRTECHN11

 

Description

Job Purpose      

Perform routine and ad-hock maintenance activities in accordance with the prescribed management programmes within SAFARI-1. Perform fault finding on instrumentation systems and subsystems relating to the SAFARI-1 Nuclear and Process systems

Continual reporting on the above to the instrumentation section head to evaluate and review the effectiveness of the maintenance programme. Support the FE group with implementation and commissioning of projects.

Assist the instrumentation section head with the management of the instrumentation maintenance personnel and tasks to maintain a high standard of routine and ad-hoc maintenance activities in accordance with the prescribed management programmes within the SAFARI – 1 reactor.

 

Key Performance Areas

 

Job Requirements

  1. MAINTENANCE OF REACTOR AND IRRIDATION FASCILITIES (IPR RIGS,BEAM LINES, PNEUMATICS, RINGAS AND SILICON RIG)  

 

  • Maintenance efficiency and reliability of reactor systems Including irradiation facilities
  • Assist the instrumentation section head with management of the instrumentation maintenance workshop and subordinates (6 artisans/technicians, 2 Students, ±10 contractors and all SAFARI-1 personnel for instrumentation maintenance related tasks), planning and coordinating maintenance activities and job cards as required in accordance with the various specifications of the SAR, maintenance program, legislative and regulatory requirements.
  • The primary task is to ensure that all scheduled maintenance activities, performed during shutdown periods, are attended to and completed in time and accurately. Any breakdowns need to receive immediate attention and often require innovation and original ideas to find solutions for sometimes complex problems. Assist with maintenance and repair work on various Programmable Logic
  • Develop, implement and maintain a maintenance schedule for all systems to ensure regular upkeep and prevent unplanned downtime.
  • Coordinate and prioritise scheduled maintenance, breakdown maintenance, and emergency repairs to minimize production downtime.
  • Responding at all hours of the day and night to ensure that the plant down time is limited to an absolute minimum - providing immediate solutions to keep the plant operational within safe and acceptable limits. The incumbent will be placed on routine standby duty or as needed according to the NECSA overtime and stand-by duty policy.
  • Perform specialized task as requested on the maintenance request program

 

Plan and perform maintenance as per MPR and AD Hoc data base

Ensure that quick and accurate calibrations are performed on an ongoing basis during shutdown periods in conjunction with the various quality and maintenance systems and programmers

Support all members of the maintenance team as required. Support with maintenance on radiation facilities.

Assist with conducting technical investigations and fault-finding plant equipment and or facilities as well as commercial processes.

Ensure that maintenance equipment is in good condition and use calibrated equipment, when required.

Administrate the maintenance store(s) to ensure that critical items are available and controlled as required.

 

Replacement refurbishment and upgrade of reactor plant equipment as per schedule

Addressing ageing management, plant upgrade and modification issues, together with demands for new installations.

Support with modification of reactor components and equipment.

The incumbent is routinely required to assist with solving engineering and facility problems. 

Support the FE group with specialised projects and on development of new facilities

 

Regulatory compliance as per OTS and SAR

Reports non-conformances and incidents on equipment and facilities and ensure that corrective and preventative actions are followed up (including radiological and conventional safety, products, and nuclear incidents on equipment and facilities).

Follow-up preventive and corrective actions as required from the maintenance request program.

 

  1. MAGEMENT SYSTEMS        

SHEQ systems: Up to date and effective implementation of level 3 documents/drawings/critical spare list, FM system and literature system. CR job permit system, quarterly report

Maintain an effective documentation and records system on completed maintenance work including the updating of instrumentation drawings

 

Safety HSE/NNR Audit reports 

Provide support during compliance audits, both internal and external.

 

 

Attendance of SHEQ sessions

Continual support and attendance to the SAFARI-1 SHEQ training.

 

BBS participation

Continual support to the behavioural base safety system of NECSA including ensuring that IM staff commit to good behavioural base safety practises and standards.

 

Budget control YE

Purchasing – Assist with controlling purchasing of materials/spares for all upgrades/modifications and non-routine maintenance. Liaises with suppliers to ensure that the most suitable item or equipment is obtained at the best possible price.

 

Completion and checking of all scheduled check list

Management of checklists and completion of checklist tasks of exceptionally high standard ensuring all weekly, monthly, yearly, 2-Yearly, etc. checklists are handed in accurately and timeously.

 

  1. HR CAPABILITY AND CAPACITY

 

HR control

Adherence to NECSA HR policies and procedures by all IM staff including minimising sick leave misuse.

 

Internal training/programs technical support, Artisans and Technicians)

 

Training in accordance with IDP

Keep abreast of developments in own subject by attending colloquia, courses, training sessions and through literature.

 

Key Knowledge & Skills:

  •  Thorough knowledge of nuclear facilities and the various regulatory requirements.
  • Analytical Skills (Analytical Thinking Skills). The above mentioned require a thorough and wide-ranging knowledge with a view to analysing, interpreting problems or faults and implementing maintenance activities w.r.t. the prescribed requirements in a nuclear environment.
  • Organizational Alertness.
  • (Self)-Motivation (Locus of Control).

The incumbent must be medically fit as it is required of him/her to be registered as a radiation, chemical and noise worker.

 

Behavioral Competencies

·       Electronic engineering.

·       Process control.

·       Organizing skills.

·       Communication skills.

·       Professional attitude.

·       High integrity and consequent.

·       Planning and documentation skills.

·       Dedicated.

·       Customer Orientation.

·       Time Management.

·       Stress Management.

·       Adaptability.

 

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

  • National Diploma in Electronics.

 

Minimum Experience

  • At least 5 years applicable experience in an electronic circuit’s trouble shooting environment with a thorough knowledge regarding functioning, capabilities, programming, maintenance and repair of PLC’s (Programmable Logic Controllers).
  • Pc board level repair work.
  • Pc board repair and soldering.
  • Electronic, computer and process control experience.
  • Computer literate preferably with good programming skills.
  • Good understanding of functioning and capabilities of PLC (Programmable Logic Controllers

 

 

Closing date: 11 August 2026

 

CONTACT PERSON

Ms. Khanyi Maluleke

Tel: 012 305 4708

Building: H Building

Room: 315

Please apply online https://necsa.mcidirecthire.com/External/CurrentOpportunities before the closing date

 

Important: Necsa Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to the principles of the Employment Equity Act. In filling this position, preference may be given to suitably qualified candidates from designated groups, in line with the organization’s Employment Equity objectives.

 

By applying for this position, applicants acknowledge and consent to Necsa Group conducting the necessary pre-employment checks. These may include verification of educational qualifications, employment history, and, where relevant to the position, criminal and credit checks through registered credit bureaus and/or the South African Police Service, particularly for roles involving trust, honesty, or the handling of cash and finances. 

Necsa Group reserves the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time prior to the closing date. Furthermore, the organization reserves the right not to make an appointment should a suitable candidate not be identified

 

Work Level Skilled

Job Type Permanent

Salary Market Related

EE Position Yes

Location North West

 

PLEASE APPLY HERE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INSTRUMENTATION ARTISAN (INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL ADVERT) HAY LEVEL 11/B4 (North West)

Reference Number ARTISAN29

 

Description

Job Purpose      

Perform routine and ad-hock maintenance activities in accordance with the prescribed management programmes within SAFARI-1. Continual reporting on the above to the instrumentation section head in order to evaluate and review the effectiveness of the maintenance programme.

 

Key Performance Areas

 

Job Requirements

  • Assist the instrumentation section head with management of the instrumentation maintenance workshop and subordinates (6 artisans/technicians, 2 Students, ±10 contractors and all SAFARI-1 personnel for instrumentation maintenance related tasks), planning and coordinating maintenance activities and job cards as required in accordance with the various specifications of the SAR, maintenance programmes, legislative and regulatory requirements.
  • The primary task is to ensure that all scheduled maintenance activities, performed during shutdown periods, are attended to and completed in time and accurately. Any breakdowns need to receive immediate attention and often require innovating and original ideas in order to find solutions for sometimes complex problems.
  • Ensure that quick and accurate calibrations are performed on an ongoing basis during shutdown periods in conjunction with the various quality and maintenance systems and programmes.
  • Support all members of the maintenance team as required. Support with maintenance on radiation facilities.
  • Support with modification of reactor components and equipment.
  • Ensure that maintenance equipment is in good state and use calibrated equipment, when required.
  • Follow-up preventive and corrective actions as required from the maintenance request programme.
  • Support the FE group with specialised projects and on development of new facilities.
  • Maintain an effective documentation and records system on completed maintenance work including the updating of instrumentation drawings.
  • Administrate the maintenance store(s) to ensure that critical items are available and controlled as required.

 

Key Knowledge & Skills:

  • Knowledge of nuclear facilities and the various regulatory requirements.
  • Organizational Alertness.
  • (Self)-Motivation (Locus of Control).
  • The incumbent must be medically fit as it is required of him/her to be registered as a radiation, chemical and noise worker

 

Behavioral Competencies

  • Process control.
  • Planning and documentation skills.
  • Professional attitude.
  • High integrity and consequent.
  • Dedicated.
  • Customer Orientation.
  • Time Management.
  • Adaptability.
  • Excellence Orientation.

 

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

  • N6 and Trade test in Instrumentation.
  • At least 2 years’ experience with a thorough knowledge regarding nuclear instrumentation and or systems as well as aspects related to quality assurance and environmental control systems (regulatory and legislative requirements) in a nuclear facility.
  • Computer literate
  • Drivers Licence

 

Closing date: 11 August 2026

 

CONTACT PERSON

      Ms. Khanyi Maluleke

 

Tel: 012 305 4708

Building:    H Building

Room: 313

 

Please apply online https://necsa.mcidirecthire.com/External/CurrentOpportunities before the closing date

 

Important: Necsa Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to the principles of the Employment Equity Act. In filling this position, preference may be given to suitably qualified candidates from designated groups, in line with the organisation’s Employment Equity objectives.

 

By applying for this position, applicants acknowledge and consent to Necsa Group conducting the necessary pre-employment checks. These may include verification of educational qualifications, employment history, and, where relevant to the position, criminal and credit checks through registered credit bureaus and/or the South African Police Service, particularly for roles involving trust, honesty, or the handling of cash and finances. Necsa Group reserves the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time prior to the closing date. Furthermore, the organisation reserves the right not to make an appointment should a suitable candidate not be identified

 

Work Level Junior

Job Type Permanent

Salary Market Related

EE Position Yes

Location North West

 

PLEASE APPLY HERE