ICAO Compliance Specialist- AvSec at Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA)

OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE JOB

• To monitor compliance with the ICAO USAP CMA MOU, by ensuring that information is consistently audited, and submitted to ICAO on behalf of the State; this includes but not limited to the following;  Facilitate maintenance and updating of: Facilitate maintenance and updating of: • Recommendations on Filing of Differences  • Self-assessment of Protocol Questions (PQs)

Job Description
 Maintain a high standard of PQ response 

• Audit the Audit Area responses and associated evidence. Verify, upload and maintain PQ responses and associated evidence.

Maintain a high standard Compliance Checklist response on ICAO

• Audit the Audit Area responses to ICAO Compliance Checklist (CCs). 
• Verify, upload and maintain CCs responses and associated evidence on SACAA platform.

Maintain a high standard CAP response 

• Monitor that implementation of CAP tasks are addressed as per timeline, providing expert input were required.  
• Review CAP feedback and associated evidence from Audit Areas to resolve audit findings.  
• Upload and maintain CAP responses and associated evidence.

Maintain a high standard SASAQ response on ICAO

• Audit, Audit Area responses to ICAO SASAQ. 
• Verify, upload and maintain verified SASAQ responses and associated evidence on ICAO.

ICAO Compliance Liaison and Oversight

• Provide Continuous Monitoring Approach (CMA) assistance and training as and when required.  
• Participate in SACAA and other civil aviation statutory/consulting bodies.
• Take part in regional assistance technical missions.

General Administration

• Compile ad hoc reports for ICAO Compliance Section related issues/requirements.
• Submit monthly activity statistics/reports.
• Ensure proper filing of documents and records.

Audits by other external entities

• Facilitate preparations for external audits by other Civil Aviation regulators.

Job Requirements
Education

Minimum

• Matric
• ICAO and/or IATA Aviation Security related qualification
• ICAO National Inspectors’ course 

Ideal

• ICAO AVSEC PMC Certificate
• ICAO accreditation/approval as an AVSEC USAP CMA Auditor/Team member will be ideal. 

Experience

• 5 years’ experience in the Aviation Security Inspector role in any of the nine USAP Audit areas i.e (LEG, TRG, QCF, OPS, IFS, PAX, CGO, AUI, and FAL).
• Inspector in Aviation Security and Facilitation role with a strong knowledge of ICAO Annex 9 and 17.
• A clear knowledge and understanding of the ICAO USAP CMA Methodology
• A clear knowledge and understanding of the Civil Aviation Act, NASP, and relevant Regulations would be advantageous.

Closing date: 10 February 2026