Looking for a career in nuclear energy, scientific research, or financial management? The South African Nuclear Energy Corporation (NECSA) is hiring! NECSA is currently inviting applications for several strategic roles including Financial Accountant and Postdoctoral Researcher positions. Whether you are a finance professional or a PhD holder in nuclear engineering or chemistry, now is the time to apply and make your mark in South Africa’s leading nuclear science institution.
Vacancy Details
| Employer: | South African Nuclear Energy Corporation (NECSA) |
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| Closing Date: | 23 May 2025 (Financial Accountant & Radiolabelling Researcher) 30 May 2025 (Radiation and Reactor Theory Researcher) |
| Location: | Pretoria & North West, South Africa |
Post Title: Financial Accountant (Internal & External)
Reference Number: FINACC04
Location: Pretoria
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: Market Related
Requirements:
- National Diploma in Accounting or Financial Management
- 5 years’ experience in an accounting environment
- ERP knowledge (e.g., SAP or Microsoft Dynamics)
- Strong knowledge of IRFS and general ledger systems
Key Responsibilities:
- Financial reconciliations and reporting
- Budget support and expense allocation
- Monthly trial balance and ledger maintenance
- Asset and supplier payment management
- Analytical review and support for audits
Contact Person: Ms. Lebogang Mokwena
Tel: 012 305 5577
Post Title: Postdoctoral Researcher – Radiation and Reactor Theory
Reference Number: CONTRW568
Location: North West
Job Type: Contract
Salary: R450 000 per annum (renewable)
Requirements:
- PhD in Nuclear Engineering, Nuclear Physics, Applied Mathematics, or Operations Research (obtained within the last 5 years)
- Under age 45 at time of application
- Proficiency in Python and reactor codes (MCNP, Serpent, etc.)
- Strong publication record
Key Responsibilities:
- Development of computational methods for reactor science
- Implementation in OSCAR-5 framework
- Involvement in optimization and data science tools
- Publication and presentation of research
Application Deadline: 30 May 2025
HR Contact: 012 305 4307 / 4354
Post Title: Postdoctoral Researcher – Radiolabelling Organic Chemistry
Reference Number: CONTRW571
Location: North West
Job Type: Contract
Salary: R450 000 per annum (renewable)
Requirements:
- PhD in Synthetic Organic Chemistry or Medicinal Chemistry (past 5 years)
- Strong knowledge of organic synthesis reactions and analytical methods
- Advantageous: experience in radiochemistry and molecular modeling
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and synthesis of bioactive and radiolabelled compounds
- Analytical characterization (NMR, HPLC-MS, FT-IR)
- Cell uptake and stability studies
- Minimum two peer-reviewed papers per year
Application Deadline: 23 May 2025
HR Contact: 012 305 4307 / 4354
How to Apply
To apply and for more details, visit the NECSA official website:
South African Nuclear Energy Corporation (NECSA) Vacancies