Analyst NORM Job at National Nuclear Regulator

Job Description

• To perform technical review and assessments of nuclear activities regulated by the NNR in the areas of radiation safety for workers, radioactive waste management, transport safety, environmental and public safety assessments to ensure safety and reliable design and operation.

Requirements

• NQF Level 7 in Physics or Radiation Science
• Minimum of 3 years regulatory or industry related experience 

Knowledge of the following:

• Radiation Protection
• Safety assessment methodologies
• Nuclear Safety
• Radioactive Waste management
• Transport of Radioactive material
• Radiological Environmental protection
• Computer Codes Modelling

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough technical review and assessment of new applications and assigned authorisation matters
• Conduct detailed evaluations of authorisation change requests from authorisation holders in line with regulatory requirements
• Provide contributions during drafting or revision of authorisation conditions
• Utilisation of tools including computer codes and calculation methodologies
• Carry out pre-approval site verification visits, where appropriate 
• Contribute to the development of the operational goals, strategic plans, budgets and risk assessments
• Participate in the working groups associated with co-operative agreements between the NNR and relevant organs of state and other forums.

Skills and Competencies

• Technical review and Report writing skills
• Critical data review, scenario-based reasoning, and multidisciplinary integration
• Planning and coordination
• Good Communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Interpersonal relations skills
• Analytical skills
• Teamwork

Closing Date09/29/2026