Obstacles Inspector (Centurion) at Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA)

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Oversight 

• Verify and assess aviation obstacle applications submitted to the SACAA against ICAO SARPS, CARs and CATS.
• Verify and assess proposed developments submitted to the SACAA against ICAO SARPS, CARs, CATS and international standards relating to obstacle management and control, before approval.
• Verify and assess proposed alternative energy projects submitted to the SACAA against ICAO SARPS, CARs, CATS and international standards relating to obstacle management and control, before approval.
• Request for additional information, where required
• Forward the outcome of the assessments to the Data Coordinator.
• Plan and execute obstacle inspections and audits on all aerodromes, and heliports to ensure that they comply with civil aviation regulations and technical standards
• Audit the compliance level of personnel training at aerodromes
• 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 Obstacle Limitation Surfaces
• 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 Obstacle Management
• Complete the inspection checklist as per applicable regulation
• Draft inspection reports and submit to the clients
• Compile and submit reports on oversight findings
• Facilitate the safekeeping and evaluation of aerodrome manuals and provide them to stakeholders when required

Enforcement

• Conduct investigations to determine compliance with regulations
• 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

• Provide recommendations on issuance of aerodrome and heliports licenses based on inspections conducted, 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

• Participate in meetings relating to aviation obstacles, developments and alternative energy projects.
• Assist in arranging, coordinating and present safety promotion activities, related to Aerodromes and Heliports
• Liaise with various stakeholders in conducting oversight
• Address Industry stakeholder problems/queries promptly and professionally
• Provide Industry feedback to the Authority.
• Inculcate upon Industry stakeholders the safety prerequisites and procedure

Requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS 

Education:

• Grade 12
• ICAO Annex 14 Obstacle Limitation Surfacs Course

Ideal

• National Diploma in Surveying or GIS or Aerodrome Management training or Aviation Safety

Experience:

• 3 Obstacle Assessment/ Evaluation experience

Closing Date: 13 March 2026