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SOUTH AFRICAN NUCLEAR ENERGY CORPORATION (NECSA)
 
INTERNAL/EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT
DIVISION: Research and Technology Development
DEPARTMENT:  Radiation Science
VACANCY: SHEQ Officer
SALARY BAND:C1G                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
REF NO: C2G11NE021V2
 
Job Purpose
To implement and maintain the Integrated Management System (IMS) in Radiation Science, ensuring the compliance of the IMS to the NECSA SHEQ-INS system, the relevant SHE acts and the applicable licences.
 
 
Key Performance Areas
  • Maintain and enhance the BPMS (IMS)  by evaluating whether all applicable requirements in the SHE-INS system, the Occupational Health and Safety Act, the Quality and Safety Management Requirements for Nuclear Installations (RD-0034), Requirements for Quality management Systems (ISO9001), and other regulatory requirements (e.g. pressure vessels, etc.) have been addressed, to resolve the identified shortcomings to ensure compliance and effective processes.
  • Prepare and present training on the use of the BPMS procedures, forms, templates and registers by means of group sessions or individual sessions to ensure effective implementation.
  • Prepare and present training regarding total quality management, safety, health and environment aspects and the implementation of the SHEQ-INS documents to ensure that all staff complies with the requirements of the SHEQ procedures.
  • Ensure the proper implementation of all the BPMS processes by conducting internal audits and taking actions to resolve shortcomings identified in the audits.
  • Represent the applicable group at internal (e.g. S&LD, NLM) and external audits (e.g. NNR, SABS, S&LD) to ensure that corrective actions are implemented to resolve shortcomings identified in the audits.
  • Monitor and coordinate the completion of improvement actions and reporting of the progress at management reviews to ensure continuous improvement.
  • Ensure compliance to regulatory requirements by developing applicable checklists and registers for inspections and coordinating the execution of all SHE inspections. Ensure the cost effective implementation of this.
  • Monitor and ensure the proper control of non-conforming materials in line with relevant BPMS and SHEQ-INS requirements.
  • Monitor and ensure the continued access to the applicable procedures, work instructions, templates, etc, of the BPMS on the R&D Nucleus to ensure compliance.
 
 
Job Requirements:
Key Knowledge & Skills 
  • Knowledge of relevant Necsa policies and SHEQ-INS system requirements.
  • Knowledge of relevant ISO 9001, ISO 18000, ISO 14000 quality management requirements and the application thereof in a business / research environment.
  • Knowledge of relevant statutory and regulatory requirements, i.e. OHS Act, Nuclear Energy Act, NNR regulations.
  • Knowledge of implementing and maintaining safety, health, environment and quality systems.
  • Knowledge of system auditing.
  • Knowledge of the danger of radioactive substances and hazardous chemical materials.
  • Knowledge of Hazard Analysis in projects and laboratories. 
  • Knowledge of project and laboratory management.
 
Competencies (Job Specific and Behavioral)
  • Analytical Thinking & Attention to Detail *
  • Regulation Orientation 
  • Safety Orientation 
  • Problem Solving 
  • Communication
  • Customer Service Orientation
  • Teamwork
  • Excellence / Quality Orientation
  • Relationship Building 
  • Judgement & Decision Making
  • Assertiveness
 
Minimum Qualifications & Experience:
  • Grade 12 with Science and Maths.
  • National Diploma OR BTech in Safety/Quality Management.
  • Formal safety management courses such as SAMTRAC and ITIS.
  • Formal quality management training to enable understanding, implementing and auditing of QMS 9001:2008.
  • Minimum 3 years’ experience in the implementation and maintenance of SHEQ systems.
 

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Closing date: 26 August 2020.
 
CONTACT PERSON
Ms. Lydia Lebona
Tel: 012 305 4150
Building: G1
Room: 0116 (first floor)
 
Please forward your updated CV with certified copies of your educational qualifications to lydia.lebona@necsa.co.za
 
GENERAL:
Should you not hear from us within 30 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.  
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.