Job Purpose
The primary purpose of this job is to perform and lead parts of development solutions, procedures, methods and processes encompassing radiation, electronics and computerised automation in the applications X-ray and Neutron imaging (Radiography and Tomography) in accordance with Necsa, SHEQ, regulatory and nuclear licensing requirements on a project basis.
Key Performance Areas:
Technical Services and Support
Supervises technical and support services.
Implements and assembles enhanced systems independently.
Investigates and presents solutions to non-routine technical problems.
Design and Development
Completes the design and commissioning of a subsystem independently.
Contributes to feasibility studies of a fundamental project within specifications.
Human Capital Development
Provides coaching and training to individuals/small technical team.
Guides the development of technical skills of individuals in the field of competence.
SHEQ and Other Audits
Actively utilize the Necsa Business Process Management System.
Integrate all activities and systems to comply with SHEQ requirements.
Financial Management
Responsible for the successful and cost-effective execution of specific tasks relevant to a project.
Perform tasks within defined budget.
Key Knowledge & Skills:
Advanced knowledge of computers and information technology (IT) systems applicable to line of work. These include:
Administer and modernisation of the radiological information systems (RIS), network infrastructure and server-based network applications (Linux and Windows);
Management of scientific data servers including Linux and Microsoft Windows operating systems;
Implementation and maintenance of image processing software across all Imaging infrastructure;
Secure scientific data through server storage and backup strategies;
Implement RIS IT standards according to international best practice;
Develop and safeguard the facility instruments, computer systems, and network documentation;
Training of users on the usage of facility instruments, computer systems, and network;
Basic knowledge of Financial and Project Management.
Advanced technical management report writing skills.
Self-training to attain new skills and knowledge when required.
Supervisory skills.
Competencies (Job Specific and Behavioural)
Knowledge of Database administration;
Knowledge of instrumentation and control (I&C) including at least a basic knowledge of human machine interfaces (HMI) systems;
Working experience in radiological and associated industrial / scientific instrumentation;
Working knowledge of equipment automation through software development, preferably Python, C and C++ development frameworks, as well as open source development tools;
Knowledge of troubleshooting IT systems and equipment;
Knowledge of OHSACT and ISO 9001;
Analytical thinking & attention to detail.
Problem solving.
Creativity/Innovation.
Time & self-management.
Effective communication.
Knowledge sharing.
Teamwork.
Safety orientation.
Minimum Qualifications
BTech/BSc (Electronics or Instrumentation)
MTech/MSc (Electronics or Instrumentation) will be an added advantage.
Experience
Minimum of 4 years' relevant work experience in Programming, Electronics or Instrumentation
Closing date: 11 October 2024.
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