Website National Nuclear Regulator
The National Nuclear Regulator (NNR) is a South African public entity responsible for an effective and efficient national regulatory framework for the protection of people, property, and the environment against nuclear damage. The NNR’s primary mandate, established by the National Nuclear Regulator Act (Act No. 47 of 1999), involves monitoring and enforcing regulatory safety standards aligned with international recommendations. It grants authorisations like Nuclear Installation Licences and Certificates of Registration and oversees the safety of nuclear installations and vessels throughout their lifecycle. The NNR ensures compliance through inspections and audits, can take enforcement action, and is involved in emergency preparedness. It also advises the relevant Minister on nuclear damage matters and serves as the national authority for international nuclear safety rules.
Job Description
- This position reports to the Senior Legal Manager and is responsible for provision of legal services to the NNR to ensure that organisational practices, policies and procedures are aligned with legislative and regulatory requirements
Minimum Requirements
- LLB
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in legal administration, governance, legal and regulatory compliance
- Experience in International law, Energy law, Public sector procurement law, Constitutional and administrative law
- Knowledge of the PFMA, Treasury Regulations and PPPFA
- Legislative drafting
- Drafting and negotiations of contracts
- Admitted attorney or advocate
Duties and Responsibilities
- Negotiating and drafting of Service Level Agreements including Non-disclosure agreements & commercial contracts
- Review of Service Level Agreements
- Draft and review bilateral agreements with other international regulatory authorities
- Development of litigation and debt collection processes
- Attend to litigation matters facing the NNR or that needs to be pursued by the NNR
- Advise and manage legal risk exposures
- Manage debt collection process
- Provision of legal opinion on matters referred to Legal Services
- Review organisational policies and processes to ensure legal compliance
- Provide legal guidance and support with labour matters
- Conduct regular review, research and advice on new developments in legislation and regulatory framework related to or impacting on the operations of the NNR
- Prepare affidavits for institution of legal proceedings against anyone who contravened the NNR Act
Skills and Competencies
- Integrity
- Decisiveness
- Communication skills
- Legal drafting skills
- Ability to develop relationship with key internal and external stakeholders
- Time management
- Attention to details
- Negotiation skills
- Evaluation and problem analysis skills
