As pioneers in mining, we produce materials essential to human progress. Our talented workforce uses industry-leading mining processes and technology to ensure our operations are safe, low cost and efficient. We have an opportunity available:
Purpose of the Role
An exciting opportunity exists for an Advisor Radiation Safety, reporting to the Specialist Radiation Safety. The primary purpose of this role is to support the Specialist Radiation Safety in the implementation of radiation management programmes at Rössing to ensure compliance with legal requirements, RUL standards and related international standards.
Key Performance Areas
- Maintaining HSE standards with the commitment to reduce injuries and implement HSE improvement plans.
- Liaises with the section heads and foremen in the relevant departments to provide and coordinate technical support and advise through face-to-face interactions and area inspections.
- Uses appropriate communication mediums to ensure the effective dissemination of Radiation and Health information and messages.
- Ensures that systems are in place to measure, prevent and mitigate health impacts through continuous support and improvement of health management performance.
- Applies and appropriate level of technical knowledge in the management of Health and Radiation Risks.
- Ascertains new and applicable equipment needed to be purchased to monitor identified Radiation hazards.
- Commissions Radiation monitoring instruments.
- Conducts research to identify better and improved work practices that guarantee the collection of high-quality data.
- Responsible for conducting technical, system and performance audits across all areas of the mine to ensure alignment with Rössing Uranium standards and policies, National and International regulations, and standards relevant to radiation safety.
- Initiate cost saving ideas aimed at reducing overall area and mine costs.
- Conducting surveys, monitoring radiation levels, documenting measurements and analysing data.
Minimum Qualifications & Experience
- A recognised Bachelor’s degree at NQF Level 7 / 8 or in a relevant field such as Radiation Protection, Health Physics, Nuclear Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related discipline, with a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in radiation safety, monitoring, compliance or shipment quality control in a mining environment.
OR
- A recognised (three) 3 Year’s National Diploma in a relevant field such as Radiation Protection, Health Physics, Nuclear Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field with a minimum of seven (7) years’ experience in radiation safety, monitoring, compliance or shipment quality control in a mining environment.
- Valid B (Code 08) Driver’s Licence
- Certification in Radiation Safety officer (RSO) is an added advantage.
- A Police certificate of conduct of not older than six months is required. A record will not automatically disqualify candidates.
Required Skills
- Radiation Safety Procedures and Regulations
- Emergency Response and Crisis Management
- Radiation Monitoring and Measurement
- Radiation Exposure Control and ALARA Principle
- Radiation Data Analysis and Interpretation
- Collaboration and Teamwork
Application closing date – 17 September 2026
Preference is given to candidates from designated groups in line with Company policy on employment equity.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
