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SOUTH AFRICAN NUCLEAR ENERGY CORPORATION (NECSA)
CHIEF RESEARCHER-GMP FORMULATION (HAY LEVEL 18/D3) (NORTH WEST)
Reference Number CHIEFRESEARCHER-v4
Description
Job Purpose
To lead and provide support to the Necsa research environment, to execute and manage larger scale and complex projects with multiple specialists, support personnel and team members.In the GMP environment, the main purpose of the job is to provide technical leadership and steer projects in the field of radiopharmaceuticals to enable clinical testing thereof and the signing off of preparations that are ready for use in clinical trials. This requires a well-developed knowledge base regarding the principles of good manufacturing practices as well as an understanding of radiopharmaceuticals and radiochemistry. The incumbent will also take the lead in ensuring that the GMP clean room is accredited with a cGMP licence from SAHPRA and that it is maintained to use radiopharmaceuticals in Phase I-III clinical studies.
An important aspect of this job is to define proposed solution approaches and translate them into project plans. It is expected that the incumbent keep abreast of and contribute to latest developments in radiopharmaceuticals.
Key Performance Areas:
Knowledge Dissemination
- Capture research work done in written format; as initiator and primary author, and co-author via regular progress reports, annual progress reports, international conference papers and contributions, journal publications, substantial research and contract client reports, etc.
- Consistently report research results orally at international conferences/meetings.
- Lead in various national and international bodies as part of contributing to the scientific peer-review process.
- This could include duties on editorial panels and workshop OR conference organization on national or international level. Maintain consistent record.
- Initiate publications, through supervision or project leader, in the field of expertise.
- Represent Necsa at conferences, seminars and workshops; both domestically and internationally.
- Collaborate with other experts on projects, workshops or international nuclear bodies both locally and internationally.
- Show formal level of national recognition in field of expertise e.g. NRF rating, Honorary Researchers, Member in Science Committees, Invited Speakers, etc.
- Perform work at the level of achieving international recognition in field of expertise via collaborative projects, involvement in workshops and/or international nuclear bodies.
Human Capital Development Local and International
- Mentor staff members in areas of specialization.
- Participate as study leader or co-supervisor of postgraduate students in programs such as university collaborations and NRF PDP.
- Lead research teams.
- Maintain a track record of supervision and graduation of MSc and PhD level students and mentor colleagues to higher levels of career progression.
- Supervise and Graduate post-graduate students at Masters and/or Doctoral levels.
- Establish strategic partnerships and collaborate with academia to further the image of Necsa and enhance the technology development pipeline.
Contribution to Necsa Business Processes
- Initiate and execute research tasks with no supervision.
- Initiate and lead large scale research programs/projects.
- Project scope at this level should include large research programs spanning at least 2 – 3 years.
- Create know-how that is of commercial and or strategic value to Necsa and which can be further exploited by the relevant Necsa structures.
- Establish strategic partnerships with industry and scientific bodies that add clear value to Necsa business and the National System of Innovation (NSI).
- Contribute to research funding applicable to Necsa projects.
- Projects at this level should span at least 3 years and include a notable human and scientific infrastructure management.
SHEQ and Other Audits
- Maintain compliance to Business Process Management System.
- Engage in processes aimed at improving safety, quality and security, e.g. Building Head, Behaviour Based Safety (BBS) Management Sponsor, Research & Innovation (R&I) Representative on Skills Development Committee (SDC), etc.
- Ensure that safety and quality processes are adhered to in directed projects.
- Manage processes aimed at improving safety, quality and security, e.g. Discipline Manager and its Associated Responsibilities, Licencing an Operational Compliance for NNR and SAHPRA.
- Take the lead in the resolving of audit findings and improvement actions.
- Contribute to the development of appropriate requirements and standards at national and international level with respect to area of expertise.
- Advise Departmental and Necsa Management on strategic matters related to licensing and SHEQ requirements in area of expertise.
Financial Management
- Develop project budget as project leader and stay within project budget or portion of assigned budget.
- Take initiative to increase income and reduce expenditure.
- Contribute notably to the meeting of section/group income and revenue targets by targeting potential funds from industrial partnerships, contract research and/or research funding mechanisms like the NRF, TIA seed fund or the IAEA.
- Contribute notably to the meeting of Necsa/Departmental Strategic and Revenue Targets.
Job Requirements
Key Knowledge & Skills
Necsa Group expert in Radiopharmacy.
- Excellent working knowledge of Regulatory Guidelines related to radiopharmaceutical activities
- Proven applicable Soft skills
- Provide education and training related to radiopharmacy for GMP personnel
- Technical/professional competence.
- Competently perform a quality assurance role for the facility.
Competencies (Job Specific and Behavioural)
- Scientific report writing and communication.
- Risk management.
- Project budget drafting, forecasting and management.
- Able to work in a research team as leader.
- Anticipating and Managing Change.
- Interpersonal communication skills.
- Holistic/big picture thinking.
- Judgement and decision-making
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
- MSc (Chemistry/Biochemistry/Biology) or MPharm.
Experience:
- 6-8 years’ experience in a chemistry/pharmacy field of which
- 2 years must be in a radiopharmaceutical laboratory and
- 3 years demonstrated experience in facilitating the operation, maintenance and compliance of a GMP facility.
Closing date: 31 July 2026
HR CONTACT DETAILS
064 036 5248
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.
GENERAL:
Should you not hear from us within 30 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Work Level Mid-Level
Job Type Permanent
Salary Market Related
EE Position No
Location North West
SWITCHBOARD OPERATOR ADMIN (HAY LEVEL 10 INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL) (NORTH WEST)
Reference Number CHIFSWTCOPR03
Description
Job Purpose
- Operate the telecommunications system in compliance with all relevant policies and procedures, and in line with required protocol for upholding Necsa’s image, as well as general office administration to Strategic Exco and NVC.
Key Performance Areas
Operate the telephone exchange in a professional manner.
- Speedy answering, exchange and transfer of calls to receiver.
- Assist external callers to get hold of the correct person, if uncertain.
- Handling of difficult clients.
- Record keeping of private calls (internally).
- Keep records of all numbers that is not authorised by management.
- Assist employees to get hold of land and cell lines.
Strategic Exco Communication Support.
- Agenda management.
- Coordinate presentations according to final agenda and screen it during Strategic Exco meeting.
- Meeting administration.
- Action tracking.
General office administration while supporting educational and outreach activities.
- Assist in coordination of logistics for tours, events and outreach programmes.
- Handle filing, data entry and general office administration.
- Support staff with reports, correspondence and documentation.
Competence & Knowledge Sharing
- Memory
- Organisational Alertness
- Communication
- Judgement and Decision Making
- Diversity Awareness
- Teamwork
- Trust and Credibility (Ethical Behaviour
- Computer literate in MS Office
Job Requirements
Key Knowledge & Skills
- Knowledge of Corporate
- Communication and other relevant policies, processes and procedures.
- Knowledge of the Siemens and Intranet systems.
- Understanding of the required communications protocol in upholding Necsa’s image.
- Knowledge of the organisation’s various divisions and departments, and key individuals and contact persons.
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office programme e.g Word, Excel & Outlook.
- An essential requirement is the ability to deal with conflict and crises management skills. Ability to work independently.
Competencies (Job Specific and Behavioral)
- Analytically orientated
- Service and Client orientated Systems and compliance orientated
- Pragmatism and professionalism
- Problem-solving
- Working with minimal supervision
- Demonstrate excellent organization skills
- Ability to prioritize tasks and solve problems while working under pressure and meet deadlines
- Creates a strong spirit of teamwork and co-operation
- Capable to effectively communicate and liaise with all levels of staff and management
Requirements
Qualifications and Experience:
Minimum Qualifications:
Grade 12 with Certificate in Reception / Front Office studies / Generic or Office Management.
Minimum Experience:
Minimum 3 years’ experience in telecommunications, specifically operation of a switchboard in a corporate environment and/or administrative duties.
Closing date: 03 August 2026.
CONTACT PERSON
Mr. Kemisetso Digama
Tel: 066 156 8987
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.
GENERAL:
Should you not hear from us within 30 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Work Level Junior
Job Type Permanent
Salary Market Related
EE Position Yes
Location North West
SHIPPING & COSTING COORDINATOR - HAY LEVEL 12/C1 (INTERNAL & EXTERNAL) (MIDRAND)
Reference Number AECAM-SHI-COS-2026/03
Description
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
Ordering of stock and placing of orders
- Placing orders for both local and foreign suppliers.
- Ensure special prices are applied to suppliers as agreed.
- Monitoring stock requirements/minimum and reorder levels.
- Completing order recommendations for all suppliers.
- Tracking shipments via courier or chosen forwarders.
- Goods-in-transit documents supplied to the necessary clearing agents.
- Import permit requirements with customs submission.
- Permit applications with ITAC.
- Freight estimates in line with PPPFA.
- Evaluation forms completed.
- Freight shipments order placing and routing, monitoring ETA's of all orders.
- Ensuring accurate GP's on all non-stock orders.
Goods Receiving/Costing of Shipments
- Incoming shipment schedule.
- Completing landed cost/inventory cost in SAP.
- Inspection of customs SAD500 documents.
- Monitoring manifest dates on SAD500.
Stock control
- Splitting of stock into broken codes
- Stock transfers to branches
- Assist with stock taking
- Stock adjustments
- Finalise stock recon - Stock listing to trial balance
- Reserve Invoicing costing/deliver
Accounts payable
- Ensure AP invoices are captured timeously for all deliveries.
- Prepare A/P reconciliations to supplier statements.
- Proper record keeping for related documents.
Other responsibilities and reporting
- Ad hoc and monthly reporting as required.
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
- Good knowledge of market analysis, planning and coordination.
- Good business acumen.
- Strategic and creative thinking, good at execution.
- Hardworking, ambitious, self-motivated, deadline-driven and works well under pressure.
- Good communication skills (verbal and written), able to build good relationships with business partners.
Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
- National Diploma (Logistics/Supply Chain Management) or equivalent.
- At least 3 years' experience in a similar environment/experience.
- SAP Experience (preferable)
- Knowledge of MS Excel
Closing date: 07 August 2026
HR CONTACT DETAILS 012 305 4342/ 082 513 9460
Please forward your updated CV with certified copies of your educational qualifications to https://necsa.mcidirecthire.com/Internal/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.
Necsa Group reserves the right to remove the advertisement at any time before the stated closing date and it further reserves the right not to appoint if a suitable candidate is not identified.
GENERAL:
Should you not hear from us within 30 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Work Level Skilled
Job Type Permanent
Salary Market Related
EE Position Yes
Location Midrand
DEBTORS ASSISTANT - HAY LEVEL 12 (INTERNAL & EXTERNAL) (MIDRAND)
Reference Number AECAM-DBT-AST-2026/04
Description
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Focus on collections of local, regional and international customers.
- Allocation of funds received.
- Completion of debtor reconciliations.
- Identify and escalate accounting/related discrepancies.
- Processing of credit notes.
- Sending invoices to customers and uploading invoices onto client portals.
- Sending out customer statements monthly.
- Updating and loading client details on SAP.
- Filing
- Assist in preparation and collating information for External and Internal Audits.
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
- Strong Quantitative, Problem Solving/Analytical, Numerical and Quality Control Skills.
- Ability to Collaborate Effectively and Work as Part of a Team.
- Strong Attention to Detail.
- General Business Acumen.
- Deadline and performance-driven.
- Strong Professional Ethics.
PERSON PROFILE
- To behave in a professional manner at all times, reflecting and maintaining the values and ethos of the organisation and generating a positive image of the organisation, and to adhere to all the organisation’s policies and procedures.
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND KEY COMPETENCIES
- Sound knowledge and understanding of the completion of administrative tasks according to procedures.
- Sound Knowledge and understanding of the business objectives and interpretation thereof to achieve business success.
- Sound knowledge of the different business systems, associated applications and the interrelationship between the business systems.
- Sound knowledge and understanding of the charging process, average period of payment and the impact on the commercial viability.
- Knowledge of the organisational behavioural requirements that govern business conduct.
- Sound knowledge and understanding of the work methods and techniques applied in the execution of outputs.
- Sound knowledge and understanding of the working procedures and technical instructions pertaining to the outputs performed.
THE PERSON SHOULD DISPLAY THE FOLLOWING ATTRIBUTES
- The ability to attend to multiple tasks at the same time and to be able to perform each task competently.
- The ability to act within the code of conduct and maintain a professional image at all times.
- The ability to behave in a controlled and calm way even in a difficult or stressful situation.
- The ability to pursue the achievement of an output/objective by internal locus of control without external motivation.
- The ability to act independently and start processes without any external motivation.
- The ability to operate within a soundly managed team whilst respecting the diversity of the team members.
- The ability to maintain work rate according to standards whilst operating under severe time and delivery constraints.
Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Grade 12
- Certificate/Diploma in Accounting or relevant qualification
- Good Computer Literacy and working knowledge of MS Office software;
- SAP Experience will be an added advantage
- 2 years' experience in a debtors, accounts receivable, or finance administration role.
Closing date: 07 August 2026
HR CONTACT DETAILS 012 305 4342/ 082 513 9460
Please forward your updated CV with certified copies of your educational qualifications to https://necsa.mcidirecthire.com/Internal/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.
Necsa Group reserves the right to remove the advertisement at any time before the stated closing date and it further reserves the right not to appoint if a suitable candidate is not identified.
GENERAL:
Should you not hear from us within 30 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Work Level Skilled
Job Type Permanent
Salary Market Related
EE Position Yes
Location Midrand
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS (KOEBERG NUCLEAR POWER STATION) QC INSPECTOR LEVEL 2 (WESTERN CAPE)
Reference Number INDCONTR-12
Description
Invitation For Independent Contractors Services
Necsa is currently executing the HWECP Unit 2 project at Koeberg Nuclear Power Station. The services of suitably qualified Independent Contractors are required in the area listed below. The Independent contractor’s services are required immediately and will continue until the 31 August 2026.
QC Inspector Level 2
Duration of the Contract: August 2026
Requirements
Please note that the services of the independent contractors required are based in Koeberg Nuclear Power Station. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as Necsa reserve a right to close this invitation should a sufficient number of applications be received.
Closing date: 27 July 2026
HR CONTACT DETAILS 064 036 5248
Work Level Skilled
Job Type Contract
Salary Market Related
Duration
EE Position No
Location Western Cape
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS (KOEBERG NUCLEAR POWER STATION) QC INSPECTOR LEVEL 3 (WESTERN CAPE)
Reference Number INDCONTR-13
Description
Invitation For Independent Contractors Services
Necsa is currently executing the HWECP Unit 2 project at Koeberg Nuclear Power Station. The services of suitably qualified Independent Contractors are required in the area listed below. The Independent contractor’s services are required immediately and will continue until the 31 August 2026.
QC inspector Level 3
Duration of the Contract: August 2026
Requirements
Please note that the services of the independent contractors required are based in Koeberg Nuclear Power Station. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as Necsa reserve a right to close this invitation should a sufficient number of applications be received.
Closing date: 27 July 2026
HR CONTACT DETAILS 064 036 5248
Work Level Skilled
Job Type Contract
Salary Market Related
Duration
EE Position No
Location Western Cape
