Inspector Civil Infrastructure - Midrand at Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA)

Overall Purpose of The Job

• Conduct safety oversight and monitor compliance with safety standards and applicable regulatory framework on civil infrastructure on aerodromes and heliport/helistop infrastructure. 

Oversight 

• Plan and execute inspections and audits on all civil infrastructure on aerodromes, helistops, and heliports infrastructure to ensure that they comply with stipulated regulations of Annex 14, following internal procedures, civil aviation regulations and technical standards
• Audit the compliance level of personnel training in the aerodrome’s civil infrastructure
• Compile findings report according to categories
• Make recommendations to clients for corrective action and continuous improvement of operating standards.
• Prepare findings and identify possible trends / high or consistent risk areas and propose interventions to improve safety in the aerodrome’s infrastructure
• Propose promotional activities and/or Regulatory change where necessary
• Propose amendment to Manual of Procedure and Technical guidance Manual, ISO procedures and forms.

Administration

• Perform general office administration tasks.
• Create and maintain a database of allocated clients.
• Create and maintain a database for non-compliances on the findings register.
• Handle internal and external correspondence through the Manager.
• Maintain the departmental Documents management relating to oversight in civil infrastructure
• Complete the inspection checklist as per applicable regulation
• Evaluate manuals to ensure that they meet required standards

Enforcement

• Perform follow-ups on all noted non-compliance incidents and cases investigated to ensure that appropriate corrective action, sanction or penalty is imposed
• Compile reports of all major and severe findings for submission to the Enforcement Committee

Regulations Research and Development

• Proactively research, develop and establish the specific standards to be applied for approval, evaluation and issuance of aerodrome licenses and heliports in full consultation with all role players.
• Conduct research and make recommendations about applicable national and international requirements
• Provide input to new proposals and amendments to legislation on SARPS and CARS through the Manager
• Propose amendments to CARS/CATS to align with Annex 14 amendments and ICAO documents.
• Propose and submit regulation review to CARCOM

Liaison and Consultation

• Assist in arranging, coordinating and present safety promotion activities, related to Aerodromes infrastructure
• Liaise with various stakeholders in conducting oversight
• Address Industry stakeholder problems/queries promptly and professionally
• Provide Industry feedback to the Authority.
• Inculcate Industry stakeholders on the safety prerequisites and procedures.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements 

• National Diploma in Civil Engineering or Related NQF 6 Qualification

Ideal

• A degree in Civil Engineering
• Aviation courses

Experience 

• 3 Years experience in Construction  Industry or Aviation Environment

Closing date: 08 June 2023