Executive Aviation Security at Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA)

POSITION DETAIL

Strategic Support and Alignment to the SACAA Commissioner and Board

• Provide support to the Commissioner for Civil Aviation and SACAA Board through the identification of Aviation Security operations and programmes required to establish and maintain efficient, effective, and comprehensive division in line with the SACAA’s mandate.
• Develop the Aviation Security strategy and ensure execution.

Translate the SACAA vision and strategic objectives into Aviation Security Operation imperatives for the following departments within the Division:

• Airports and Airlines
• Cargo Security and Dangerous Goods
• Training and Personnel Certification
• Integration with other departments to effectively support the achievement of SACAA’s strategic priorities.
• Establish and maintain Security Standards in compliance with the legislative mandate of the SACAA.
• Develop and implement an annual business plan that will effectively meet both the short and long-term goals as well as the strategic requirements of the Division and the organisation.
• Monitor aviation security risks globally to ensure effective strategies are implemented.
• Liaison with relevant external stakeholders responsible for national security to ensure effective aviation security.
• Represent SACAA in national and international forums as and when directed by the Commissioner.
• Provide secretariat support to the National Aviation Security Committee.
• All tasks and responsibilities as directed by the Commissioner for Civil Aviation.

Financial Management

• Compile the Aviation Security operations annual budget for approval by Exco and the Board, in line with the PFMA and other appropriate legislation, policies and procedures and ensure management thereof.
• Manage expenditure in line with approved parameters, and report variances as required in line with the PFMA and other appropriate legislation, policies, and procedures.
• Manage mechanisms to ensure accurate revenue costing and planning.

People Management

• Manage and ensure the implementation of development interventions for Aviation Security operations that are aimed at institutionalising a high-performance culture and establishing a cohesive and positive working environment within SACAA to improve staff morale and increase productivity.
• Oversee the mentoring and coaching of staff on an ongoing basis to ensure an effective and efficient Aviation Security Division.
• Manage and ensure the implementation of governance development interventions aimed at institutionalising a high-performance culture and establishing a cohesive and positive working environment within SACAA to improve staff morale and increase productivity.

Policy Development

• Lead and manage regulatory reviews and submissions in terms of Aviation Security developments.
• Serve as international representation of SA interests in standards development for Aviation Security operations.
• Develop relevant SACAA policies for approval by the Board.
• Ensure consultation during policy development.
• Conduct research and development to establish the specified standards for application in the area of oversight, approval, evaluation, and issuance of Aviation Security licenses and certification.

Aviation Security Regulations Pertaining to Airports, Airlines, Cargo, Training Providers and Human Elements

• Define and manage the scope of oversight and investigation requirements, scope of work, and resources required to ensure efficient and effective work scheduling programmes.
• Manage and review operational performance against the business plan to ensure maximum integration of programmes and projects.
• Manage and oversee the development, review, and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure validity and compliance to ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs) and legislative policies and procedures by the departments within the Division in terms of Aviation Security as well as the maintenance of Security Standards.
• Ensures adherence to regulations, technical standards and security programmes including certification requirements and approvals of operators, as it relates to airports and airlines security, training and certification of personnel, cargo security and the safe transportation of dangerous goods.
• Manage and ensure effective enforcement processes in an event of violation of regulations, to prevent security threats, breaches and incidents .
• Promote Aviation Security Operations to industry stakeholders.
• Ensure optimum internal and external communication on issues related to Aviation Security Operations.

Cyber Security

• Ensure effective monitoring of cyber security threats and develop effective policies and plans to mitigate any risks.
• Develop policies and plans pertaining to threats to air navigation systems (radars), aircraft systems and aerodrome systems. 

Requirements

Minimum Qualification:

• NQF7 qualification in Security/ Risk Management or relevant equivalent.

Added Advantage:

• ICAO Certification as an Aviation Security Manager

Experience:

• Senior Management Experience: 10 years 
• Aviation Security Operations: 10 years

Closing Date: 20 November 2026