Job Description

Job Profile:

Reactor Operations require a Mechanical Engineer to support the Chief Design Engineer, the responsibility of the engineer will be to assist in reactor and systems design, contribute to engineering modifications, and ensure that designs meet safety and regulatory standards. The engineer will participate in incident investigations, technical reviews, and configuration management of SSC, developing solutions to complex engineering problems in a highly regulated nuclear environment. The role supports broader engineering initiatives aimed at improving reactor performance, safety and supporting the Ageing Management Programme, which forms part of the Long-Term Operation (LTO) of SAFARI-1 beyond 2030.

Key Performance Areas

System Engineering & Technical Support to improve plant availability

Provide system engineering and technical expertise to Reactor Operations for the allocated mechanical engineering system related SSC's Assist in designs (i.e. Concept, Basic, etc.) development emanating from engineering changes, upgrades and modifications of mechanical engineering system related SSC's; Provide engineering input to the detail design phases of projects related to mechanical engineering system related SSC's Participate in design reviews, and update design accordingly of mechanical engineering system related SSC's to ensure that all Reactor Operations SSC's are designed functionally safe and efficient. Development of engineering documents related to engineering change management process (i.e. Facility Change Proposal (FCP), Technical specifications, test procedures, Installation & Commission Plans etc.), project management & other business processes Application of internationally acceptable standards during the design process of new installations /upgrades of existing SSCs; Ensure adherence to Configuration Management (CM) process by conducting CM audits to identify gaps in order to establish and maintain a design baseline for mechanical engineering system related SSC's for the facility Participate in installation, testing and commissioning of new installations/ upgrades of existing mechanical engineering system related SSC's; Working collaboratively and provide support to design engineers, operations & production, purchasers, reactor support and other internal staff Liaising with clients, suppliers, contractors and relevant authorities including Nuclear regulators and Authorities; Participate in mechanical engineering system related SSC's plant incident/failure investigations Assist in analysing data and presenting findings in written reports Provide input in SSC's Plant Life cycle management

Personnel & Project Management

Ensure development towards registration as Professional Engineer (Pr Eng.) with ECSA. Assist with new project identification and definition Provide input to project feasibility studies for the proposed engineering changes, upgrades and modifications of mechanical engineering system related SSC's Preparation and review of project related licensing documentation Participate in Reactor Operations, including Ageing Management Programme projects either as project leader, project member or in a support role.

Job Requirements

Key Knowledge & Skills

Basic understanding of operation of pumps, valves, heat exchangers, fans and piping system Basic knowledge of Nuclear Engineering Fundamentals Basic knowledge of mechanical engineering standards & design codes Basic knowledge of materials science, Knowledge of Licensing and statutory requirements Knowledge of System Engineering and Project Management. Technical report writing

Competencies (Job Specific and Behavioural)

Ability to communicate at all levels Integrity and Creativity Good planning and organizational skills Analytical Thinking and Assertiveness Problem Solving and Time & Self-Management Drive (Results Orientation) Excellence / Quality Orientation Able to work in a team (project team member) Attention to detail Identify inconsistencies

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

Academic

Bachelor's degree (B.Eng/ BSc.Eng) in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited University. Registered as Candidate Engineer with ECSA

Minimum experience required

1-3 years' experience in an engineering environment, preferable in nuclear environment or similar (i.e. Power Plant, Oil & Gas etc.)

Closing date: 23 September 2025.

CONTACT PERSON

Ms. Brenda Berries



Tel: 012 305 4676 3099



Please apply online https://necsa.mcidirecthire.com/External/CurrentOpportunities before the closing date.

Important:

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.