Inspector: Meteorology (Centurion) at Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA)

Description
ICAO Compliance Monitoring

• Monitors and evaluates aeronautical meteorological information, products, facilities, and systems to ensure continuous compliance with safety standards.
• Continuously monitors and evaluates the capacity and capability of the Air Navigation Service Provider (ANSP) to meet use requirements and safety objectives.
• Monitors and evaluates the corrective action plans implemented by the ANSP to effectively resolve safety concerns. 
• Monitors and evaluates the performance of aeronautical meteorological observing, communication, and remote sensing infrastructure networks.  
• Monitors and evaluates the performance of weather observation and remote sensing systems, such as weather radars, lightning detection networks, automatic weather observing systems, and web cameras.

Strengthened Safety, Security and Environmental Safety Oversight System

• Conducts routine and occasional inspections of aeronautical meteorological information, products, and services.
• Conducts regular and ad-hoc inspections of procedures, processes, and policies related to the provision of aeronautical meteorological products and services.
• Conducts regular and ad-hoc inspections of the infrastructure, systems, and tools used to provide aeronautical meteorological information, products, and services.
• Oversee the implementation of a competency assessment program for aeronautical meteorological personnel.
• Assesses aeronautical meteorological personnel qualifications and competencies against the set standards.
• Generates inspection reports based on the results of inspections conducted according to the master oversight surveillance plan (MOSP).
• Conducts post-inspection activities including writing reports and coordinating the development and implementation of corrective action plans.
• Assists in reviewing proposals for amendments to Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs) and regional air navigation plans.
• Develops and continuously reviews inspection and audit tools, such as technical guidance materials, checklists, forms, procedures, and processes, to ensure effective oversight of aeronautical meteorological information, products, and services.
• Provides technical input to assist with responses to ICAO state letters received through the Department of Transport (DoT).
• Provides technical input to safety-related queries about aeronautical meteorological-related incidents and or accidents.
• Monitors safety risks in critical safety areas of aeronautical meteorological information, products, and service provision including related facilities, and systems.
• Makes recommendations to the aerodrome licensing forum regarding issues related to the oversight of aeronautical meteorology.
• Performs safety risk assessments for various facilities and operational activities related to aeronautical meteorology.

Stakeholder Engagement and safety promotion

• Works collaboratively with other departments within the CAA to enhance efficiency, quality, and safety.
• Conducts investigations into safety incidents to determine their root causes and implement measures to improve safety.
• Promotes safety by participating in safety awareness campaigns, programs, and projects.
• Delivers presentations to the aviation industry, service providers, and regulatory authorities as needed.

Sustained Good Governance and Organisational Effectiveness

• Maintains the QMS within the MET Department to ensure consistency and standardization with SACAA.
• Assists in addressing internal and external audit findings within the specified timeframes.
• Assists in preparing the quarterly and annual reports for the department. 

Requirements
Minimum Requirements

Education:

• National Diploma in Electrical Engineering (Light Current) or BSc in Meteorology/Atmospheric Science 

Ideal:

• BSc (Hons) degree in Meteorology/Atmospheric Sciences or BTech in Electrical Engineering (Light Current)

Experience:

7 Years' experience as a:

• Aeronautical Meteorological Forecaster or
• Meteorological Technician, or 
• Weather Radar Technologist.