Careers

Necsa is an equal opportunity employer and is destined to play an important research and development and technical support role in South Africa’s nuclear renaissance, which will be driven by Eskom’s intended nuclear build and by exciting developments in the field of uranium mining.

 

The Necsa group of companies currently employs over 1500 professionals and support staff and its main operations are located in an attractive environment 30 kilometres from Pretoria in the hills near Hartbeespoort Dam, on a 2500 hectare site which has been converted into a nature reserve!

The South African Nuclear Energy Corporation (Necsa) is embarking on exciting new Nuclear Research and Development initiatives which include the following:

  • Nuclear Fuel Cycle,
  • Applications of Radiation (such as production of radioisotopes),
  • Radiochemistry,
  • Reactor Engineering,
  • Research Reactor Operation,
  • Nuclear Liabilities Management,
  • Nuclear Safety, and
  • Nuclear Safeguards.
VACANCY:
INVITATION FOR SUITABLE CANDIDATES TO SERVE ON THE BOARD OF THE SOUTH AFRICAN NUCLEAR ENERGY CORPORATION (NECSA)

The Minister of Electricity and Energy, Hon. Dr Kgosientsho Ramakgopa, MP, hereby
invites suitable candidates to be considered for appointment to the Board of the South African Nuclear Energy Corporation (“NECSA”).
NECSA is a State Owned Company (SOC) established in terms of the Nuclear Energy Act 46 of 1999 and is responsible for undertaking and promoting research and development in the field of nuclear energy and radiation sciences and for the commercial exploitation of nuclear technology. NECSA engages in commercial business mainly through its wholly owned commercial subsidiaries NTP Radioisotopes (Pty) Ltd (NTP), which is responsible for a range of radiation-based products and services for healthcare, life sciences and industry, and Pelchem (Pty) Ltd (Pelchem), which supplies fluorine and fluorine-based products.

Interested candidates possessing extensive qualifications and/or experience in any one, or more, of the following disciplines or areas of expertise, particularly candidates with executive level experience, preferably in the Energy Sector, are encouraged to submit their applications:-

a) Nuclear Science, Nuclear Engineering and Nuclear Medicine;
b) Nuclear Safety, Emergency preparedness / responses and Nuclear Waste Management; c) Radiation Sciences, Radiation Technology and Radiation Protection;
h) Radiation Protection
i) Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mining and Environmental Management;
j) Finance, Audit, Risk and Compliance, Information technology and/or Risk Management;
d) Nuclear Regulation locally and Internationally;
e) Nuclear Waste Management and Radiation Sciences and Technology
f) Nuclear Analytical and Calibration Services;
g) Nuclear Manufacturing Principles;
k) Corporate governance, Company Law and/or Nuclear Law;
l) Corporate Governance; m) Strategic leadership, and
n) Human Resources and/or Labour Relations


Applicants must submit a comprehensive cover letter indicating (amongst other things) the following

VACANCY:
ADVERTISEMENT FOR CODED WELDING SKILLS PROGRAMME (2025-27)

Necsa Learning Academy Coded Welding Skills Programme Opportunities.
Necsa Learning Academy would like to invite unemployed youth to apply for the Coded Welding
Skills Programme.
Necsa Learning Academy (NLA) is a nationally recognised and accredited Skills Development Provider focused on professional and technical skills development.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

  • NQF Level 4 (Grade 12) with Maths and Science, or
  • N2-6 with 4 subjects and relevant trade theory included, or
  • Technical Matric with Maths, Science and relevant trade theory included, or
  • NCV Level 3/4 Engineering Certificate with 7 subjects and relevant trade theory included.
VACANCY:
ADVERTISEMENT FOR APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMME (2025-27)


Necsa Learning Academy Apprenticeship Vacancies
Necsa Learning Academy would like to invite unemployed youth to apply for the Apprenticeship
Training Programme in following Occupational Certificates/Trades:

  • OC: Boilermaker
  • OC: Electrician
  • OC: Fitter & Turner
  • OC: Welder
  • OC: Instrumentation
  • OC: Mechanical Fitter
  • OC: Toolmaker
  • OC: Millwright
  • OC: Metal Machinist

Necsa Learning Academy (NLA) is a nationally recognised and accredited skills development provider
focused on professional and technical skills development.

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