The Minister of Electricity and Energy, Hon. Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, MP, hereby invites nominations for suitable candidates to be considered for appointment to the Board of the NRWDI.
NRWDI is a public entity established in terms of section 3 of the National Radioactive Disposal Institute Act, 2008(Act No. 53 of 2008). NRWDI’s functions include, inter alia, the design and implementation of disposal solutions of all classes of radioactive waste and to manage, operate and monitor waste disposal facilities.
Interested candidates must be dynamic, highly competent, possess distinctive and practical leadership qualities and skills; and possess a demonstrated track record as a Non-Executive Director in a large science related and complex organisations.
Furthermore, interested candidates possessing proven years of experience in a senior/executive level leadership/director position, preferably in the nuclear industry, science, engineering and technology fields or the following disciplines or areas of expertise are encouraged to submit their nominations: –
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a) Nuclear Science, Nuclear Engineering and Nuclear Medicine; b) Nuclear Safety, Emergency preparedness/ responses and Nuclear Waste Management; c) Radiation Sciences, Radiation Technology and Radiation Protection; d) Nuclear Regulation locally and Internationally; e) Nuclear Waste Management and Radiation Sciences and Technology; f) Nuclear Analytical and Calibration Services; g) Nuclear Manufacturing Principles; |
h) Radiation Protection; i) Mechanical Engineering Metallurgical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mining and Environmental Management; j) Finance, Audit, Risk and Compliance, Information technology and/or Risk Management; k) Corporate Governance, Company Law and / or Nuclear Law l) Strategic Leadership, and m) Human Resources and / or Labour Relations; and n) Or any other relevant qualification and/or experience |
Nomination forms should be accompanied by a comprehensive curriculum vitae, qualifications, and a certified ID copy (failure of a candidate to submit the required documents will result in automatic disqualification). Applicants must also submit a comprehensive cover letter indicating (amongst other things) the following:-
- a) Whether or not the applicant has a criminal record;
- b) Whether or not the applicant has ever been disqualified, placed on probation or declared a delinquent Director in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 71 of 2008;
- c) Details of any defaults, judgments or legal proceedings instituted by or against the applicant in the last 5 years (including disciplinary proceedings initiated by a current or former employer);
- d) Disclosure of current and/or potential interests in contracts, shareholdings or influence in all registered entities; and
- e) Any other information that may be of assistance to the Minister in considering the
application.
Disclaimer:
The Minister reserves the right to amend, modify or withdraw this advertisement or amend any of the requirements set out herein at any time without prior notice and without liability to compensate or reimburse any party;
- Acknowledgement of the application does not mean acceptance as a candidate; and
- The Minister reserves the right not to select any applicant as a candidate.
Submit nominations to the Department of Electricity and Energy by email to: [email protected].For enquiries only, contact: Mr. W Themba tel 012 406 7883 or email [email protected]
Click here to download the Nomination Form.
Closing date for submitting nominations: 20 March 2026