AVSEC Testing Standards Officer at Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA)

Description
ADMINISTRATION OF EXAMINATIONS/ASSESSMENTS

• Develop review and maintain existing certification examinations for all training conducted under SACAR-PART Part 109 in collaboration with the inspectors
• Develop an annual examination schedule and share with the screening organisations
• Plan and oversee certification examinations (i.e., theoretical examinations and competency assessments)
• Participate in workshops for screening organisations regarding assessment procedures
• Record and maintain work procedures as required
• Review and manage the risks associated with the administration of the examinations
• Develop communication plan concerning examinations and liaise with the stakeholders
• Maintain a database of screening organisations and screening statistics
• Compile monthly and quarterly management reports
• Maintain ongoing communication with the Certification Inspector to ensure proper logistical arrangements (e.g., examination scripts and equipment for competency assessments, etc.) and clear instructions regarding scheduled examinations
• Determine suitability criteria/standards for examination venues and review regularly
• Coordinate the collection and safe return of examination scripts
• Reconcile examination scripts with attendance registers
• Conduct moderation of examinations
• Conduct remarking of assessments as applicable

ISSUANCE OF THE CERTIFICATES/CARDS

• Generate certificates for the signature by the Manager: AVSEC Personnel Certification
• Distribute certificates to the screening organisations

RECORD KEEPING

• Maintain proper records of certificates, scoresheets, reports, invoices, applications and related attachments

OVERSIGHT OF THE OUTLINE EXAMINATION CENTRES

• Provide support to the online examination centres

RESEARCH FOR CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

Conduct research and make recommendations about applicable national and international trends regarding examinations 
Requirements
Minimum Qualification:

• National Diploma or NQF level 6 Qualification in Administration or related qualification

Ideal Qualification:

• Instructor/Facilitator Training/Assessor and Moderator certificate(s)
• Basic Aviation Security certificate(s)
• Inspectors certificate
• Familiarity with online assessments and examinations systems 

Experience:

• 2 years Administration experience, including planning, coordination and scheduling of examinations