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SOUTH AFRICAN NUCLEAR ENERGY CORPORATION (NECSA)
 
DIVISION: Power and Industry
VACANCY: Group Executive: Power and Industry
(5-year fixed term contract)
SALARY BAND: Market-related remuneration and benefits
REF NO: GROUPEXEC13V2
 
NECSA is a Schedule 2 using IFRS State Owned Company (SOC) in terms of the Companies Act and derives its mandate from the Nuclear Energy Act of 1999 responsible for undertaking and promoting research and development in the field of nuclear energy and radiation sciences and for the commercial exploitation of nuclear technology. NECSA engages in commercial business mainly through its two 100% owned commercial subsidiaries NTP Radioisotopes (Pty) Ltd. and Pelchem (Pty) Ltd.  NTP is responsible for a range of radiation-based products and services for health care, life sciences and industry, whilst Pelchem supplies fluorine and fluorine-based products. Further information on NECSA can be obtained from the website www.necsa.co.za
 
The position of Group Executive: Power and Industry reports directly to the Necsa Group Chief Executive Officer. 
 
JOB PURPOSE
To develop, implement and maintain a Necsa Group Power and Industry strategy as a market facing entity for the Necsa Group. 
 
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KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
  • Strategically lead and market the Power and Industry services and capabilities in: Nuclear Fuel development, manufacturing, consulting, laboratory services and other Necsa industrial services. 
  • Enable and position Necsa to be a host of future power stations (nuclear, solar, etc.) as an Independent Power Producer (IPP) in the electricity industry. 
  • Ensure the leveraging on ASME capability in component supply. 
  • Strategically advise in the production and operation of existing facilities.
  • Provide strategic support for Nuclear power and technology programs in Africa. 
  • Collaborate and establish strategic partnerships with various players in the Power Industry locally and internationally. 
  • Compile the budget of the Division for approval by the Group Chief Executive Officer and manage expenditure in line with approved budget parameters. 
  • Strategically manage the performance of individual staff members according to approved KPA's and with due consideration of qualitative measures.
 
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Key knowledge and skills 
  • Strategic leadership capacity. 
  • Technology management. 
  • Knowledge of the global nuclear industry. 
  • Knowledge of power and related technology and the applications thereof.
  • In-depth knowledge of relevant legislative and regulatory frameworks and legal processes.
 
Competencies
  • Strategic and analytical thinking 
  • Leadership skills. 
  • Judgement and Decision making 
  • Integrity 
  • Excellence orientation 
  • High performance output. 
  • Institutional Statutes 
  • Resilience & Stress Management 
  • Assertiveness 
  • Relationship Building 
  • Problem Solving 
  • Trust & Credibility 
  • Communication 
  • Anticipating & Managing Change
 
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
  • BEng or BSc Engineering or equivalent. (NQF level 8) 
  • Post Graduate qualification in Leadership. 
  • At least 15 years’ experience in a multidisciplinary technology and engineering environment of which a minimum of 5 years must be in an Executive Management role. 
  • Proven track record of experience on Executive Management level in diverse areas of management.
 
 
 
 
Closing date:  10 February 2023.
 
ENQUIRIES
For more information about the position, you can contact Mr. John Nkwana on 066 293 4486.
 
Interested candidates are invited to forward their updated CVs with certified copies of educational qualifications via e-mail to Power.Industry@necsa.co.za
 
The appointment of a candidate is subject to the outcome of medical and security checks. Necsa Group is committed to Employment Equity when recruiting, therefore, priority will be given to African Females, African Males and people with disabilities, in support of achieving our Employment Equity targets. 
 
GENERAL: Should you not hear from us within 30 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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