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NECSA LABORATORY SERVICES
- Necsa Laboratory Services (NLS) exists within Necsa Group and is one of many sub-divisions of NECSA SOC Ltd specialising in analytical, calibration and consulting services and is organized into the following business units: (1) Chemical, Biological & Forensics (CBF) Business Unit; (2) Radio-analytical and Calibration (RAC) Business Unit; (3) Technical Consulting Services; and (4) Customer Relations & Business Development.
- NLS is proud of having served industry for more than 20 years and will continue to do so. The majority of the test methods used in LS facilities are accredited by SANAS. The scope of accreditation can be downloaded from the SANAS website with the testing laboratory number T0111 and T0168.
- We perform testing protocols according to standard methodologies (ISO, ASTM, EPA, etc.) and are experts in developing tailored analytical methods and performing method validation for specific testing applications. Our wide scope of ISO 17025 accredited methods is extended on an ongoing basis to provide for the needs of customers. Our laboratory technical staff are certified by competent accreditation and certification bodies such as SANAS, SACNASP, SARPA and NLA.
- The laboratory participates in various IAEA coordinated research projects exemplified by the International Atomic Energy (IAEA) Nuclear Security Programme Nuclear Forensics and the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test Ban Treaty. The laboratories also host training on behalf of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to build capacity amongst African Countries.
- NLS has participated in various Environmental Management Studies (e.g. IEA, Water Use License, Air Quality, Public Safety Assessments, etc.) in South Africa and in neighboring countries.
EXCELLENCE. We commit to deliver our products and services to the satisfaction of our customer’s quality and reliability requirements. Constantly assessing our own achievements against peers, continuous improvement in performance and standards, pursuit of optimal safety, and being recognized by others as being exceptional.
ACCOUNTABILITY. We commit to remain accountable to all our stakeholders, responsive to their needs and use our resources, and nuclear and other materials capabilities in the most responsible and sustainable way.
SAFETY FIRST. We commit in ensuring ourselves co-workers, consumers of our products, customers, visitors to our sites and all other stakeholders who come into contact with our products or sites are safe through our responsible behaviours, actions and management of nuclear waste, and by complying with all prescribed safety and environmental requirements.
INTEGRITY. We commit to continuously measure our behaviours, actions and decision-making using moral judgement compass of ‘right or wrong’, ‘good or bad’, ‘just or unjust’, ‘fair or unfair’ and ‘acceptable or unacceptable’ in dealing with all our stakeholders whilst acknowledging the importance of legal compliance
INNOVATION. We commit to continue to research and search for best methods and practices of improving our products or product mix, technology and services, and take into consideration all suggestions received as base for improvement on our product and service offerings. Being open to new ideas and approaches that lead to practical solutions and products.
To be a global nuclear and related technology leader, positively touching people’s lives socio-economically.
To develop and safely utilize nuclear, radiation and related technologies to make socio-economic impact in diverse global markets through commercial and non-commercial technologies, in an environmentally responsible manner.




LAB CAPABILITIES
EFFICIENT TURN AROUND TIME
TECHNICAL EXPERTS
COMPLIANCE AND CONFORMITY
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENTS
DATA SECURITY AND CONFIDENTIALITY
INTERNATIONAL STANDARD TEST METHODS
ONE-STOP-SHOP
STAFF COMPLEMENT
INTERNATIONAL RECOGNITION
CUSTOMER RETENTION
CORPORATE SOCIAL INVESTMENTS
CERTIFIED EQUIPMENT DISTRIBUTOR
CUSTOMERS UTILISING OUR SERVICES
MINING & MINERAL PROCESSING Gold Mines, Copper Mines, Scrap Metals, Coal, Fertilizer, etc. |
GOVERNMENT Government Departments, Municipalities, Water Services Boards, Regulatory Bodies, Law Enforcement Agencies, Policy Makers. |
INSTITUTES OF HIGHER LEARNING Universities, Colleges, SETA Accreditation Training Centres |
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HEALTH CARE SECTOR Hospitals (public and provide), Radiopharmaceuticals, Doctors, Clinics |
MANUFATURING SECTOR Cosmetic manufactures, Chemical Manufacturers; Instrument OEMs; Instrument Distributors |
OTHER LABORATORIES Private Business Labs, Public Business Labs |
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ENERGY & TRANSPORT SECTOR Transnet, Logistic, Eskom |
CONSULTING FIRMS Environmental Consultants, RP Consulting Companies |
FOOD AND AGRIC SECTOR Food processors, Food Beverages, Importers and Exporters; Farmers; Fruit Producers |

