Senior Analyst: Probabilistic Safety Assessment (PSA) Level 1

Description:

Job description

Perform reviews and assessments of complex technical submissions from applicants for, and holders of an authorisation, on nuclear and radiation safety aspects as assigned, based on in-depth understanding of established legal, regulatory, and organisational documents, process and guides, with specific emphasis to PSA Level 1

Minimum Requirements:

• NQF level 7 in Natural Sciences or Chemical Engineering or Civil Engineering or Electrical Engineering, Mechanical or Nuclear Engineering
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in probabilistic safety assessments level 1, using RiskSpectrum software code, in the regulatory or industry environment

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct complex PSA level 1 reviews and assessments using applicable software codes and regulatory framework and standards
• Handle both simple and complex systems assessments
• Provide input into the development of regulatory standards, practices and guides
• Provide expert opinion and identify emerging topical and regulatory issues on nuclear and radiation safety
• Participate in national and international forums
• Represent the organisation in meetings with external stakeholders
• Participate in organisational work outside the department, as required

Skills and Competencies

• Advanced software skills
• Good communication skills
• Teamwork
• Self-management and work planning
• Capability to participate in negotiations
• Report writing skills
  

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

Requirements:

Job description

Perform reviews and assessments of complex technical submissions from applicants for, and holders of an authorisation, on nuclear and radiation safety aspects as assigned, based on in-depth understanding of established legal, regulatory, and organisational documents, process and guides, with specific emphasis to PSA Level 1

Minimum Requirements:

• NQF level 7 in Natural Sciences or Chemical Engineering or Civil Engineering or Electrical Engineering, Mechanical or Nuclear Engineering
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in probabilistic safety assessments level 1, using RiskSpectrum software code, in the regulatory or industry environment

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct complex PSA level 1 reviews and assessments using applicable software codes and regulatory framework and standards
• Handle both simple and complex systems assessments
• Provide input into the development of regulatory standards, practices and guides
• Provide expert opinion and identify emerging topical and regulatory issues on nuclear and radiation safety
• Participate in national and international forums
• Represent the organisation in meetings with external stakeholders
• Participate in organisational work outside the department, as required

Skills and Competencies

• Advanced software skills
• Good communication skills
• Teamwork
• Self-management and work planning
• Capability to participate in negotiations
• Report writing skills
  

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

• NQF level 7 in Natural Sciences or Chemical Engineering or Civil Engineering or Electrical Engineering, Mechanical or Nuclear Engineering
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in probabilistic safety assessments level 1, using RiskSpectrum software code, in the regulatory or industry environment

• Conduct complex PSA level 1 reviews and assessments using applicable software codes and regulatory framework and standards
• Handle both simple and complex systems assessments
• Provide input into the development of regulatory standards, practices and guides
• Provide expert opinion and identify emerging topical and regulatory issues on nuclear and radiation safety
• Participate in national and international forums
• Represent the organisation in meetings with external stakeholders
• Participate in organisational work outside the department, as required

• Advanced software skills
• Good communication skills
• Teamwork
• Self-management and work planning
• Capability to participate in negotiations
• Report writing skills