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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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
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