Principal Analyst Nuclear Engineer

National Nuclear Regulator; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

National Nuclear Regulator in Cape Town seeks a seasoned Regulatory Reviewer to perform reviews and assessments of documents submitted by authorisation holders, focused on Nuclear Reactor and Safety Analysis. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and provide technical support to audits, inspections, and regulatory standards development.

The role requires NQF level 7 in Chemical/Electrical/Mechanical/Nuclear Engineering, a minimum of 10 years' regulatory or nuclear industry

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform reviews and assessments of technical submissions for new applications.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on reviews and assessments.
• Review submissions such as plant modifications and licensing changes; update related documents.
• Provide technical support to audits and inspections related to plant changes and procurement quality.
• Represent the organisation in meetings with external stakeholders.
• Mentor junior staff and participate in management discussions.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Self-management

Leadership

Problem-solving

Education

NQF level 7 in Chemical/Electrical/Mechanical/Nuclear Engineering

Job description

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 dedicatedprofessionals united by a shared purpose: protecting people, propertyand the environment through excellence in nuclear and radiation safetyregulation. Here, your knowledge and expertise will be valued, yourgrowth will be supported, and your contribution will make a meaningfulimpact to nuclear safety in South Africa.

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

Job Description

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

Requirements

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

Duties andResponsibilities

• Perform reviews and assessments, based on an in-depth understandingof established legal, regulatory and organisational documents, processesand guides, of technical submissions required for new applications
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams in performing reviewsand assessments
• Review of submissions such as plant modifications, changes to plantclassifications and nuclear procurement specifications, changes tolicensing 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 andprocurement 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
• Meetingswith team members for discussion and presentations with management

Skills andCompetencies

• 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 forpurpose

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

R1 000000.00 to R1 400 000.00 per annum CTC