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Senior Physicist Prof Nuclear

Eskom

Senior · Not statedCloses Tuesday, 3 November 2026, 23:59 EATChecked 28 Oct 2026
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Role overview

Introduction

Position: Senior Physicist Prof Nuclear (Generation) Koeberg NPS. Position/Task Grade: P15. Area of specialization: To provide scientific and technical support, assurance and investigation function to ensure radiological and nuclear safety. Department: Radiation Protection & Chemistry Management. Business Unit: Koeberg Power Station. Location: Western Cape.

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Participate and represent Eskom at national and internation forums

Competencies Required

Behavioural

  • Integrity
  • Honesty
  • Trustworthiness
  • Professionalism
  • Safety consciousness

Leadership

  • Build effective relationships and deliver on expectations
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Results and delivery focused, meet deadlines
  • Work as part of a team as well as head a team of professionals

Minimum requirements

Qualification(s):

  • BSc Honours Degree/Postgraduate Diploma in Physics/Mathematics/Applied Radiation Sciences and Technology/Engineering Sciences at NQF8 with 480 credits

Related Minimum Experience

  • 4 years’ experience in Radiation Protection functions which includes as low as reasonably achievable (ALARA) principles, operational, dosimetry, effluent management, radwaste management, plant systems, emergency response and nuclear analysis and reactor physics.

Professional Registration Body

  • South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions (SACNASP)

Disclaimer

“If you have not been contacted within 28 days after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.” “Eskom is committed to equality, employment equity, and diversity. In accordance with the employment equity plan of Eskom and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited, to candidates from under-represented designated groups. Eskom reserves the right not to make an appointment to the posts as advertised. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply for positions.” Eskom is committed to providing a smoke-free environment for its employees and visitors at the workplace.

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