Trainee Inspector : Non-Scheduled Operations and General Aviation (Centurion) at Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA)

OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE JOB

• The trainee will be afforded an opportunity to be trained to regulate and monitor Aviation Security Standards and Practices and ensure compliance with Part 114 of the Civil Aviation Regulations (CARs), the National Aviation Security Programme (NASP) and other relevant Aviation Security Regulations.
• To promote Aviation Security and ensure effectiveness of measures in place, in compliance with Part 114, the NASP and related Aviation Security Regulations.

Oversight and Validation of Programmes

• Perform oversight and surveillance activities to meet requirements as detailed in the SACAA Policies and Procedures, the NASP, CARs and CATS

Reporting 

• Provide recommendations to clients for resolution of security deficiencies identified and for continuous improvement
• Evaluate and validate operator Security Programmes such Air Carrier, Aerodromes/Airports and General Aviation
• Assure quality and accuracy of evaluations, ensuring timeous delivery of security programme
• Enforcement and Compliance within Aviation Security
• Evaluate progress of the implementation of Corrective Action Plans
• Conduct follow-up inspection/audit to validate the effectiveness of corrective measures and ensure closure of oversight process 
• Enforce applicable regulation and pursue legal enforcement when warranted  
• Regulation development and amendment
• Assist the department to develop and amend Aviation Security Regulations, Technical Standards and National Aviation Security Programme (NASP) through Manager
• Ensure that regulations are current, and all gaps identified are closed
• Liaison and Consultation (Air Carrier and Aerodrome/Airports Security)
• Project a satisfactory image of the SACAA to all internal and external clients, and adhere to protocol
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholder regarding aviation security related matters
• Ensure that all requests are attended to and queries are handled in line with the SACAA policies and procedures 
• Liaise with operators and execute monitoring oversight, surveillance activities, and other engagements in line with the SACAA Policies and Procedures

Administration

• Perform general job related and office administration
• Implement and maintain an accurate database for aviation security non-compliances 
• Maintain and accurate repository of AVSEC documents and Information

Requirements
Minimum Requirements

• National Diploma in Administration or relevant equivalent qualification

Added Advantage

• Degree in Risk or Security Management or relevant equivalent degree
• Airline/airport operations or management of aviation security operations Certificate

Minimum Experience

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in Aviation Security or related experience in the Airport or Airline/Air Carrier or Airport or Regulator operations. 

Closing Date: 13 July 2026