Current Opportunities at Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA)

Overall Purpose of the Job

• Interface between assigned air operators and other aviation entities, and the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA). Has responsibility to assure that assigned organisations meet South African Civil Aviation Regulations with respect to avionics programmes. Determines the need for and establishes work programmes for surveillance and inspection of assigned organisations within manpower and budget limitations to assure adherence to the applicable regulations.

Technical Administration 

• Assures on a continuing basis that assigned organisations are properly and adequately organized, staffed, and equipped; have and conduct an adequate training programme, including an acceptable record keeping system; and have facilities and procedures that meet all regulatory requirements. Chairs joint SACAA-industry meetings; maintains regular contact with organisations assigned; and coordinates with top management officials. Requires or directs correction of any deficiencies/discrepancies and refuses or withdraws approval if they cannot be resolved.
• Develops avionics programme requirements through participation on Maintenance Review boards. Coordinates Minimum Equipment List (MEL) approvals with the principal operation inspector. Takes enforcement action in instances of non-compliance with the MEL.
• Is responsible for the conduct of enforcement investigations and preparation of final reports and recommendations. Performs or supervises the emergency suspension of certificates or cancellation of operations specifications. Conducts or directs the re-examination of certificated airmen or re-certification of an approval holder/operator or aircraft maintenance organisation.
• Conducts investigations of public complaints, government inquiries, and aircraft incidents and accidents.
• Provides verbal and/or written technical assistance to legal counsel, testifies at court trials and formal hearings, and gives depositions.
• Coordinates with other inspectors as required to accomplish additional air operator surveillance.

Certification

• Has responsibility for initial and ongoing certification of approval holder/air operator, aircraft, airmen and aircraft maintenance organisation.
• Evaluates requests for an approval holder/ air operator to operate under conditions not previously specified in the maintenance portion of the operations specifications. Approves or disapproves requests and provides additional conditions and limitations as needed.
• Provides guidance to assigned air operators in the development of required maintenance manuals and record keeping systems. Reviews and determines adequacy of manuals associated with the approval holder/air operator’s avionics programmes and revisions. Assures that manuals and revisions comply with regulatory requirements, prescribe safe practices, and furnish clear and specific instructions governing avionics programmes. Approves operations specifications and amendments.
• Determines if air operator avionics facilities and contract avionics arrangements are satisfactory. Reviews changes and negotiates with air operator management to resolve problems.
• Determines if avionics-oriented inspection time limitations warrant revision.
• Evaluates an operator’s proposed avionics reliability programmes for compliance with national policies. Advises approval holder/operator of deficiencies and required changes.  Approves/disapproves avionics portions of reliability programmes.
• Determines if the approval holder/air operator’s training programme meets the requirements of the Civil Aviation Regulations, is compatible with the avionics programme, is properly organised and effectively conducted, and results in trained and competent personnel.
• Directs or participates in proving flight evaluations to determine compliance with the Civil Aviation Regulations. Recommends changes that will be required prior to approval.

Surveillance

• Directs the inspection and surveillance of the approval holder/air operator’s avionics programme. Monitors all phases of the air operator’s or approval holder avionics operation.
• Analyses trends to detect deterioration in the avionics programme.
• Analyses reports submitted by an air operator or approval holder to ensure compliance with the avionics programme and assures the air operator or approval holder has an effective continuing analysis and surveillance programme to meet the requirements of the Civil Aviation Regulations.
• Is responsible for monitoring the activities of air operators/approval holder and other industry personnel.

Other

• May be assigned other duties and responsibilities as required.
• The inspector, when so directed, is required to keep an appropriate control point informed as to his/her whereabouts and the telephone number at which he/she can be reached in the event of an aviation incident/accident requiring SACAA investigation.

Requirements

Qualifications

Minimum

• Grade 12 (Matric) and hold or has held Appropriate Aircraft Maintenance Engineers License

Ideal

• National Diploma in Aircraft Maintenance equivalent to NQF level 6

Training

• Government Safety Inspector, Safety Management System, Human Factors

Experience 

• Aircraft Maintenance Engineer - 5 Years as Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer of civil or military air transport aircraft

Closing date: 22 June 2023

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Overall, Purpose of the Job

• Receive and efficiently direct the clients accessing the SACAA to the required service area. 

Front line

• To provide a friendly and efficient front-line service for the SACAA and its clients, by greeting, directing and assisting them get service.

Administrative Duties

• Receiving and recording of all documentation, mail and parcels delivered at the reception. 
• Ensure that documentation received is dispatched daily through the normal processes. 
• Review and record any documentation that is not collected for action within 24 hrs and report it to the Manager: Customer Relationship Management for further action

Emergency and Security Protocols

• Notify appropriate personnel of emergency/crisis situations or unusual behaviour or condition of clients in terms of OHS Act and Security protocols.

Training of Entry level Client Services Officers

• Train entry-level front-line receptionist to enable them to perform all aspects required in terms of their key performance areas. 

Requirements
Education

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12

Ideal

• Post Matric Certificate in Customer Relationship Management / Public Relations / Communications / Frontline

Experience

• 2-5 Years in Client Services or Receptionist experience

Closing date: 21 June 2023

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Site and Airline Inspections

• conduct such inspections or oversight in accordance with an established work programme and applicable standard procedures and instructions.
• advise the operator, in writing, of any significant deficiency, requesting a proposal for remedial action.
• conduct follow-up on inspection reports to ensure that appropriate action has been taken in a timely manner.
• submit reports on each inspection or investigation in the manner prescribed, and complete and process the applicable inspection forms.
• investigate and report, as required, possible violations of the basic aviation law or related safety operating regulations and rules.
• continuously review the operator's pertinent documentation (e.g., operations, training and MCMs), company policies, operating instructions and information to staff and system of amendments to determine whether they are accurate and made available in a timely manner to persons requiring their use.
• keep appropriate CAA inspectorate staff informed on all aspects of the current operation and projected developments in the company including changes in executive personnel, in assigned responsibilities and in the operator's organization in general; and conduct qualification, approval and supervisory activities with respect to personnel proposed as designated examiners by an operator.
• Maintenance and Acquisition of Specialist Skills
• Keep abreast and remain proficient in specialist skills, human factors and new developments aviation technology.
• Proposals and Revision of Standards
• Proactively research, develop and propose the specific standards to be applied in the area of operator operations.
• Communications and Safety Promotion
• Project a satisfactory image of the SACAA to all stakeholders.
• Provide industry feedback to the Authority.
• Promote aviation safety by proposing improvements in operational requirements.

Requirements

• Grade 12 (Matric) and Hold or has held a Commercial Pilot/ Remote Pilot License
• 5 00 hours as a pilot-in-command of civil or military air transport aircraft or helicopter or RPAS

Closing Date: 12 June 2023

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Overall Purpose of the Job

• The post holder will be responsible for configuration, development and customization of SharePoint applications in line with technical and business requirements specifications, and support and maintenance of the organizational website.

Systems Development 

• Develop Web Applications Architectural Design and Integration
• Build and modify wed applications using the required Web Application Languages
• Configuring the company SharePoint systems to specified requirements.
• Eradicate tedious workflow and duplication within existing workflows.
• Enhance system controls in existing web applications.
• Review and refine existing web application architectural design.
• Oversee service providers who provides web applications development services.
• Extending SharePoint functionality with forms, web parts, and application technologies.

Business Solution Delivery

• Deliver Business Solutions to agreed quality, time, and cost scales.
• Deliver well-tested and quality assured Business Solutions
• Debug software for client applications to ensure that it is fit for purpose.
• Resolve web application issues raised during User Acceptance Testing
• Providing end-user training on developed and improved Web Applications

Liaison and Coordination

• Oversee architectural design and integration content management, portals, collaboration, business process or other solutions.
• Liaise with services providers and internal stakeholders to coordinate services
• Work with Business Analyst to interpret requirements for application enhancements and development.
  Providing support for projects during installation and post implementation

System Maintenance and Support

• Investigate and resolve application issues within the agreed SLA
  Respond to system issues, end-user queries and maintenance requests.
• Provide user training to staff as and when requested
• Plan and implement software version upgrade in line with software releases roadmap
• Review website interface and software stability.
• Maintain, support, and improve web applications.
• Support and maintain the Website.
• Oversee service providers who are supporting and maintaining web applications

Requirements

Minimum Requirement

• National Diploma in IT or related NQF 6 qualification 

Ideal

• IT related Degree and MOSS and WSS certification

Experience

• 5 Years - SharePoint Configuration
• 5 Years - Code using C#, ASP.NET, and .NET Frameworks.
•  The following will be an added advantage: JavaScript, HTML5, CSS, XML, jQuery, SQL Server

Closing date: 13 June 2023

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Description

Champion Talent Management Initiatives

• Implement initiatives to attract and retain talent in the organization
• Implement employer branding and positioning projects
• Design frameworks for employee on-boarding and support implementation
• Consult with leadership and the organization on initiatives to drive employee effectiveness
• Develop methods to ensure that performance management aligns with organizational goals

Maintain Talent Management Administration

• Keep up to date information related to Talent Conversations
• Compile Talent Management Reports
• Guide management on Succession planning and
• Keep records related to Talent Management activities

Staffing

• Provide line managers with advice and support pertaining to the acquisition of staff within the boundaries of the relevant policies, practices and procedures.
• Assist with the compiling of a shortlist of potential candidates together with the line manager.
• Prepare the required reports for approval and offers for prospective employees.
• Conduct induction for every new employee in line with the Induction policy and procedure.
• Work closely with the Senior HR Manager, Senior Management and Mid Management to plan and implement company talent acquisition strategy.
• Work alongside Senior HR Manager to update the company’s policy for talent benchmarking, talent assessment and interviewing.
• Conduct sourcing activities in order to fill open positions.
• Work with HR and Management to anticipate future employment needs.
• Design and manage recruitment and selection processes (resume screening, screening calls, assessments, interviews etc.)
• Conduct interviews and relevant recruitment assessments.
• Review employment applications and complete all relevant background checks
• Represent company internally and externally at events with a goal of networking and relationship building with potential candidate communities.
• Build long-term relationships with past and potential candidates.
• Manage respective candidate pools to ensure qualified candidates remain engaged in current or future opportunities.
• Administer and submit all recruitment paperwork for new employees.
• Generate monthly updates for the company's Management about upcoming talent acquisition initiatives.
• Create monthly reports on key recruitment metrics.
• Communicate regularly with the Senior HR Manager to get a clear view of the company's hiring needs and organizational goals.
• Work closely with the marketing department to develop creative ways for attracting talent
• Suggest new ideas for improving talent acquisition activities.
• Any other ad hoc tasks that might be assigned to you from time to time by Senior HR Manager.

Human Resources Policies

• Provide input into the development of Human Resources policies and procedures in partnership with Management.

Human Resources Administration

• Perform the day-to-day Human Resources administration of SACAA policy and procedures.
• Attend to queries and follow up with the line managers and employees in line with the time frames as outlines in the HR SLA.
• Assist in the planning and implementation of HR events.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Grade 12, and Degree in Human Resources / Industrial Psychology or equivalent NQF level 7 qualification

Experience:

• 3-5 years in Talent Management or OD/ HR related environment.
• 3-5 years Recruitment experience in a fast-paced environment 

Closing Date: 07 June 2023

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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