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NATIONAL RADIOACTIVE WASTE DISPOSAL INSTITUTE (NRWDI)
 
 
 
SCIENCE, ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY INTERN
Division: Science, Engineering and Technology Division
Position Type: Intern Position: 12 months
Stipend: R 8 500 per month
Reports To: Science, Engineering and Technology Services
 
Required Minimum Qualifications
  • Candidates must be in possession of a Science Engineering/ Related National Diploma or Degree.
  • Candidates must be between the ages of 18 – 35.
 
Required years of related experience:
  • Not Applicable
 
Job Description
The Science, Engineering and Technology Programme unit is looking for a dynamic graduate to join the team as an intern. This opportunity provides exposure to the Science, Engineering and Technology Programme.

N.B. Background verification, including criminal record, credit checks, security clearances, qualification and citizenship checks, as well as competency assessment, will form part of the selection process for all the above positions.
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NRWDI subscribes to the principles of Employment Equity, including welcoming applications from persons with disabilities. Communication will only be conducted with short-listed candidates. If applicants have not heard from NRWDI within 4 weeks after the closing date, they must assume that their applications were unsuccessful.
 
Job Features
Job Category SET Intern
Closing Date 20/10/2025 | 16H00
 
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OFFICE OF THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER INTERN
Division: Office of the CEO
Position Type: Intern Position: 12 months
Stipend: R 8 500 per month
Reports To: Office of the CEO
 
Required Minimum Qualifications
  • Candidates must be in possession of a National Diploma in or a Degree in Business Administration/Public Management in related fields.
  • Candidates must be between the ages of 18 – 35.
 
Required years of related experience:
  • Not Applicable
 
Job Description
The Office of the CEO invites applications from suitably qualified graduates for an internship opportunity. The successful candidate will gain insight into executive administration, strategy coordination, risk management support and communication and stakeholder relations.
 
N.B. Background verification, including criminal record, credit checks, security clearances, qualification and citizenship checks, as well as competency assessment, will form part of the selection process for all the above positions.
 
NRWDI subscribes to the principles of Employment Equity, including welcoming applications from persons with disabilities. Communication will only be conducted with short-listed candidates. If applicants have not heard from NRWDI within 4 weeks after the closing date, they must assume that their applications were unsuccessful.
 
Job Features
Job Category Office of the Chief Executive Officer Intern
Closing Date 20/10/2025 | 16H00
 
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FINANCE/SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT INTERN
Division: Finance Division
Position Type: Intern Position: 12 months
Stipend: R 8 500 per month
Reports To: Finance Division
 
Required Minimum Qualifications
  • Candidates must be in possession of a Finance /Supply Chain Management National Diploma or Degree.
  • Candidates must be between the ages of 18 – 35.
 
Required years of related experience:
  • Not Applicable
 
Job Description
The SCM unit is looking for a dynamic graduate to join the team as an intern. This opportunity provides exposure to procurement processes, asset management, and compliance within a public sector environment.
 
N.B. Background verification, including criminal record, credit checks, security clearances, qualification and citizenship checks, as well as competency assessment, will form part of the selection process for all the above positions.
 
NRWDI subscribes to the principles of Employment Equity, including welcoming applications from persons with disabilities. Communication will only be conducted with short-listed candidates. If applicants have not heard from NRWDI within 4 weeks after the closing date, they must assume that their applications were unsuccessful.
 
Job Features
Job Category  Finance/Supply Chain Management Intern
Closing Date 20/10/2025 | 16H00
 
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​HUMAN RESOURCES/LEGAL INTERN
Division: Corporate Services
Position Type: Intern Position: 12 months
Stipend: R 8 500 per month
Reports To: HR/LEGAL BUSINESS UNITS
 
Required Minimum Qualifications
  • Candidates must be in possession of a HR /Legal National Diploma or Degree.
  • Candidates must be between the ages of 18 – 35.
 
Required years of related experience:
  • Not Applicable
 
Job Description
The National Radioactive Waste Disposal Institute (NRWDI) invites applications from suitably qualified and motivated graduates to join our Human Resources team as an HR/Legal Intern. This internship provides an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in both general human resources functions and employee relations/legal support within a dynamic public sector environment.
 
N.B. Background verification, including criminal record, credit checks, security clearances, qualification and citizenship checks, as well as competency assessment, will form part of the selection process for all the above positions.
 
NRWDI subscribes to the principles of Employment Equity, including welcoming applications from persons with disabilities. Communication will only be conducted with short-listed candidates. If applicants have not heard from NRWDI within 4 weeks after the closing date, they must assume that their applications were unsuccessful.
 
Job Features
Job Category Human Resources/Legal Intern
Closing Date 20/10/2025 | 16H00
 
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​CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER
Division: Science, Engineering and Technology
Position Type: Fixed Term Contract: 5 Years
Reports To: The role reports to the Chief Executive Officer.
 
Required Minimum Qualifications
  • Honours degree in engineering sciences or equivalent (or relevant qualification at NQF Level 8)
  • Professionally registered.
 
Required years of related experience:
  • At least 10 years in nuclear management.
  • At least 5 years at a senior management level. Experience in nuclear engineering management, nuclear project management or radioactive waste management would be an advantage.
 
Minimum Requirements
  • Executive management & leadership
  • Site selection and investigations
  • Technology design and project installation
  • Safety and environmental assessments
 
Location
Elias Motsoaledi Street Extension R104,
Pelindaba Brits, Magisterial District,
Madibeng Municipality North West Province, 0240
 
Job Description
The Chief Technology Officer will develop and implement, on a national basis and in a sustainable manner, programmes for safe management, storage and disposal of radioactive waste and spent nuclear fuel generated from nuclear operations within the boundaries of South Africa. Investigate the need for any new radioactive waste disposal facilities and site, design and construct such new facilities as may be required. Conduct research and develop plans for the long-term management of radioactive waste storage and disposal.
 
Key Areas of Responsibility
  • Set strategic direction for the Division, and lead and manage the execution of plans.
  • Provide leadership on applicable Annual Performance Plan (APP) deliverables.
  • Contribute to Corporate strategic planning.
  • Develop and implement Divisional Integrated Operational Plan (IOP).
  • Manage Divisional finances, human resources, and governance, risk and compliance.
  • Facilitate stakeholder engagement and networking.
  • Develop and implement site selection strategy, process and methodology.
  • Develop public/stakeholder involvement and information programme.
  • Establish quality assurance for siting and implementation.
  • Coordinate the technical and scientific support for siting of facilities.
  • Comply with regulatory requirements and licensing process.
  • Develop, cost, schedule and execute project plans for siting of facilities.
  • Provide training and develop skills for this KPA (by establishing and implementing training and development programmes for personnel).
  • Develop storage and disposal facility design requirements, criteria and characteristics.
  • Investigate, benchmark and select storage and disposal technologies.
  • Establish quality assurance for design, construction and operation of facilities.
  • Coordinate the technical and scientific support for storage and disposal operations.
    Comply with regulatory requirements and licensing processes.
  • Develop, cost, schedule and execute project plans for design, construction and operation of facilities.
  • Provide training and develop skills for this KPA (by establishing and implementing training and development programmes for personnel).
  • Develop and implement R&D plans for siting and installation of technologies/facilities.
  • Establish local and international technical collaborations and partnerships on R&D.
  • Develop and/or acquire technologies/methods for the characterisation of sites.
  • Perform feasibility studies for siting, construction and operation of facilities.
  • Build and enhance the confidence of the scientific community and the general public in the understanding and modelling of facility designs and performances.
  • Provide training and develop skills for this KPA (by establishing and implementing training and development programmes for personnel).
 
Knowledge, Skills & Attributes
Required Skills, Knowledge and Attributes:
 Skills:
  • Leadership / management skills (strategic management, change management, people management, planning and organising, risk management).
  • Analytical skills (analysing complex information, concepts and ideas, applying theoretical and conceptual knowledge, dealing with ambiguity, creativity and innovation).
  • Communication skills (active listening, effective writing, presenting, providing feedback, mentoring, coaching, mediating, negotiating).
  • Business skills (project management, financial management, performance management and development, problem-solving, decision-making).
 
Knowledge:
  • Knowledge and understanding of radioactive waste management requirements.
    Previous design experience, ideally in the nuclear industry.
  • Managing and delivering projects in complex, technical and highly regulated environments.
  • Experience of Nuclear Decommissioning or Radwaste project management or related technical disciplines.
  • Experience procurement for large construction projects
    Knowledge and understanding of corporate governance principles applicable within South African state-owned entities.
  • Knowledge of financial management prescripts within the public sector (PFMA knowledge required).
  • Knowledge and/or application of strategic and business planning methodologies.
  • Risk management (how to identify and control risks that fall within the realm of Technology and Siting functions).
  • Working knowledge of policies and legal frameworks related to nuclear waste disposal and management.
 
Attributes:
  • Initiative
  • Self-starter
  • Innovative
  • Solution-oriented
  • Flexibility
  • Concern for quality and order
  • Information seeking
  • Results focused and professionalism
  • Organisational commitment
  • Integrity
  • Customer focus
 
N.B. Background verification, including criminal record, credit checks, security clearances, qualification and citizenship checks, as well as competency assessment, will form part of the selection process for all the above positions.
 
NRWDI subscribes to the principles of Employment Equity, including welcoming applications from persons with disabilities. Communication will only be conducted with short-listed candidates. If applicants have not heard from NRWDI within 4 weeks after the closing date, they must assume that their applications were unsuccessful.
 
Job Features
Job Category Chief Technology Officer
Closing Date 17/10/2025 | 16H00
 
PLEASE APPLY HERE