In accordance with the provisions of section 6 of the NNR Act, the NNR is required to enter into co-operative governance agreements with other organs of state that have overlapping functions or responsibilities.

The purpose of the agreements is to;

• Ensure the effective monitoring and control of nuclear hazards;
• Co-ordinate and minimise the duplication and procedures for the exercise of such functions; and
• Promote consistency in the exercise of such functions.

• Department of Health – Directorate Radiation Control
• Department of Minerals and Department of Energy
• Mine, Health and Safety Inspectorate
• Electricity and Nuclear
• Mineral development
• Department of Water Affairs and Forestry
• Department of Transport
• Civil Aviation Authority (CAA)
• Railways Safety Regulator (RSR)
• Road Transport Management Corporation (RTMC)
• South African Maritime Safety (SAMSA)
• Department of South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA)
• Department of Labour