Principal Analyst Nuclear Engineer

Cape Town, South Africa | Posted on 09/01/2026

As the National Nuclear Regulator (NNR), your career is more thanthe work you do - it's the impact you make. Join the team of dedicated professionals united by a shared purpose: protecting people, property and the environment through excellence in nuclear and radiation safety regulation. Here, your knowledge and expertise will be valued, your growth will be supported, and your contribution will make a meaningful impact to nuclear safety in South Africa.

If you are driven by purpose, inspired by innovation and committed to the highest standards of professional excellence, we invite you tobuild a career at the NNR that leaves a lasting legacy.

To perform reviews and assessments of documents submitted by authorisation holders, as assigned, based on an in-depth understanding of established legal, regulatory and organisational documents,processes and guides, in the area of Nuclear Reactor and Safety Analysis

• NQF level 7 in Chemical or Electrical or Mechanical or Nuclear Engineering
• Minimum of 10 years professional experience in a regulatory and/ornuclear industry environment
• Knowledge of the principles and requirements for Nuclear Reactor and Safety Analysis

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform reviews and assessments, based on an in-depth understanding of established legal, regulatory and organisational documents, processes and guides, of technical submissions required for new applications
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams in performing reviews and assessments
• Review of submissions such as plant modifications, changes to plant classifications and nuclear procurement specifications, changes to licensing and design bases documents and changes to related processes
• Provide technical support to the audits and inspection function,with respect to issues related to plant changes, classifications,specifications, equivalencies, commercial dedications, manufacturing and procurement quality assurance
• Represent organisation in meeting with external stakeholders
• Handle both simple and complex systems reviews and assessments
• Provide input into the development of regulatory standards, guidesand internal processes
• Participate in national and international forums
• Participate in other NNR work outside the department, as requirede.g. emergency exercises etc.
• Mentoring of junior staff members and trainees; and
• Meetings with team members for discussion and presentations with management

Skills and Competencies

• Good Communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Teamwork
• Self-management
• Proven leadership skills
• Identifies problems and recommends solutions that are fit purpose
• Ability to manage small group to achieve goals
• Handle both simple and complex systems reviews and assessments
• Capability to participate in complex negotiations
• Ability to work under pressure
• Identifies problems and recommends solutions that are fit for purpose

Preference will be given to candidates from under-represented designated groups in line with the NNR'sEmployment Equity Plan

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