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Page 1: BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES IN THE ENERGY SECTOR … · • The Nuclear Sector currently provides nuclear career opportunities to a number of women employed at various companies. • The

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES IN THE ENERGY SECTOR WORKSHOP FOR WOMEN

ON NUCLEAR ENERGY

24 – 25 FEBRUARY 2016 Windmill Casino: Bloemfontein (Free State)

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• Legislation governing the Nuclear Sector in SA • Existing SA Nuclear Infrastructure • Career Opportunities • Future Nuclear Plans in SA • Conclusion

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CONTENT

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Nuclear Sector within South Africa is governed by relevant legislation and International Obligations

Legislation: • Nuclear Energy Act (Act 46 of 1999) • National Nuclear Regulator Act (Act 47 of 1999) • National Energy Regulator (NERSA) Act, 2004 (Act No. 40 of 2004) • Radioactive Waste Management Policy (2005) • National Nuclear Disaster Management Plan (2005) • Nuclear Energy Policy (2008) • National Radioactive Waste Disposal Institute Act (Act 53 of 2008) • Integrated Resource Plan 2010-2030 (2011)

International Obligations in utilization of nuclear energy • Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty • Pelindaba Treaty

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Legislation governing the Nuclear Sector in RSA (1/2)

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Main objectives for the expansion of nuclear programme/nuclear new build programme as part of the energy mix [Nuclear Energy Policy, 2008]:

• Attainment of global leadership and self-sufficiency in the nuclear energy sector in the long-term;

• Contribution to the country’s national programme of social and economic transformation, growth and development;

• Improvement of the quality of human life and support the advancement of science and technology

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Legislation governing the Nuclear Sector in RSA (2/2)

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SA NUCLEAR INFRUSTRUCTURE KOEBERG NUCLEAR POWER STATION

ITHEMBA LABS - ACCELERATOR VAALPUTS NUCLEAR WASTE DISPOSAL FACILITY

NECSA – SAFARI 1 RESEARCH REACTOR

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Careers in Nuclear Energy

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SKILLS NEEDED FOR THE SUCCESS OF NUCLEAR NEW BUILD PROGRAMME

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SKILLS NEEDED FOR THE SUCCESS OF NUCLEAR ENERGY

Source: Larkin, et. al IAEA International Conference on HRD 14-16 May 2014

UniversityGraduate Skills Required

Other skills Required

Confidential

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FUTURE NUCLEAR PLANS

• As part of the Energy Mix, Nuclear to contribute an additional capacity of 9 600 MW by 2030 [IRP2010-2030];

• This nuclear capacity to be deployed in a manner that seeks to attain global leadership and self-sufficiency on entire nuclear fuel cycle value chain;

• Full implementation of country strategies on localisation, industrialisation, human resource development, font and back end fuel cycle development, job creation, etc.

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South African Industry Opportunity example Opportunities vary in nature with some considered to be of soft nature, however the bulk of job opportunities created remain those from a non-technical background such as:

- Maintenance - Security - Laundry - Pest control - Gardening & landscaping - Catering - Stationery - Transport - Apparel - Recruitment - Cleaning - Parking

Most of such business have been shown to be Black Women Owned.

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• The Nuclear Sector currently provides nuclear career opportunities to a number of women employed at various companies.

• The deployment of the Nuclear New Build Programme will provide an added impetus towards nuclear career opportunities at a much larger scale covering both technical and non-technical jobs

• Join us in this fascinating industry! Thank You

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CONCLUSION

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NUCLEAR FUEL CYCLE VALUE CHAIN APPROACH