Do you want a job where you help provide environmentally safe and technologically innovate radioactive waste disposal solutions for the benefit of current and future generations in South Africa?
If yes, here’s an opportunity! Closing date: 14 June 2024
Top-level job vacancies are open for application at the National Radioactive Waste Disposal Institute (NRWDI) this June 2024
Job openings at NRWDI
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) will be responsible to strategically manage and coordinate the activities of the Institute and be responsible for its day-to-day business.
The role has the authority to carry out these responsibilities in accordance with the direction and policies established by the Board, while ensuring that the Institute performs its functions effectively and in line with the provisions of the NRWDI Act.
The CEO will be accountable to the Board and reports to the Chairperson of the Board and, should have a technical or scientific understanding of the nuclear energy/radioactive waste management field, and credibility with its diverse range of stakeholders.
Minimum Qualification
- Post-graduate qualification in a relevant scientific and/or engineering field at a minimum of NQF level 9, complemented by a strategic leadership qualification (and MBA will be an added advantage).
Manager: Legal Services (Re-Advertisement)
The legal services manager is responsible for the effective and efficient management of the legal services unit, whose role is to provide legal advisory services and ensuring effective management of legal and contractual risks.
Skills:
- Leadership / management skills (strategic management, change management, people management, planning and organizing, risk management).
- Analytical skills (analyzing complex information, concepts and ideas, applying theoretical and conceptual knowledge, dealing with ambiguity, creativity and innovation).
- Communication skills (active listening, effective writing, presenting, providing feedback, mentoring, coaching, mediating, negotiating).
- Business skills (project management, financial management, performance management and development, problem-solving, decision-making).
- Effective interpersonal skills.
- Computer literacy.
Minimum Qualification
- An LLB degree plus nuclear law qualification is a requirement. A Master’s degree will be an added advantage.
Executive Manager: Corporate Services
Executive Manager: Corporate Services is responsible for providing executive management and leadership in the provision of corporate services for operational and strategic human capital management, information and technology management, legal services, and administration & facilities management.
Skills:
- Leadership / management skills (strategic management, change management, people management, planning and organising, risk management);
- Analytical skills (analysing complex information, concepts and ideas, applying theoretical and conceptual knowledge, dealing with ambiguity, creativity and innovation);
- Communication skills (active listening, effective writing, presenting, providing feedback, mentoring, coaching, mediating, negotiating);
- Business skills (project management, financial management, performance management and development, problem-solving, decision-making);
- Effective interpersonal skills;
- Computer literacy.
Minimum Qualification
- A least an Honours Degree in Social Sciences or equivalent.
How to Apply
You apply online for these posts. Click the VIEW FULL ADVERT/ APPLY NOW button below each vacancy above, or visit the NRWDI vacancies page for you to apply.
N.B. Background verification, including criminal record, credit checks, security clearances, qualification and citizenship checks, as well as competency assessment, will form part of the selection process for all the above positions.
NRWDI subscribes to the principles of Employment Equity, including welcoming applications from persons with disabilities.
Communication will only be conducted with short-listed candidates. If applicants have not heard from NRWDI within 4 weeks after the closing date, they must assume that their applications were unsuccessful.
We wish you all the best!
