Current Opportunities at Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA)

Overall, Purpose of the Job

•  The SACAA-AIID’s function is to improve safety and public confidence in the aviation transport through excellence in: Independent investigation of transport accidents and incidents and other safety occurrences, Safety data recording, analysis and research, and fostering safety awareness, knowledge and action.

Investigation Management 

• The role of a Aircraft Accidents and Serious Incidents Investigator (AASII) is multifaceted and therefore more encompassing than just attending aviation accidents and incidents sites. Whilst having a credible level of specialist knowledge based on appropriate qualifications and relevant industry experience is desirable, AASIIs must be able to demonstrate: 
• Personnel management and leadership skills capable of leading a team of like-minded professionals within a collaborative environment.
• Analytical and written skills capable of producing a final published safety investigation report.
• Project management skills capable of achieving a defined outcome, with agreed resources and within a prescribed time period. 
• Communication and stakeholder management skills capable of professionally representing the SACAA-AIID’s interests with a range of government and private sector organizations and the general public. 
• An ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively and recognize/respect the work preferences and different views of others. 
• An ability to apply industry knowledge and experience impartially.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and supporting regulations
• An ongoing commitment to self-development and the maintenance of industry awareness 
• Communication skills, analytical, project management and technical written skills.
• As Investigator In-Charge (IIC), lead, manage and participate in the investigation of accidents, incidents and safety issues that have the greatest potential to influence safety outcomes, 
• As Investigator IIC, lead and oversee all aspects of the planning and delivery of an investigation project plan, including resource and workload allocation, regular and clear communication with managers, team members and key stakeholders, staying within the scope of the investigation and achieving outcomes within the prescribed period, 
• As an investigation team member, work collaboratively with others to collect and evaluate evidence and provide high quality analysis to consolidate investigation safety factors,
• As Investigator IIC, prepare timely, well-reasoned and written robust investigation reports and correspondence, 
• Effectively communicate the findings and safety issues flowing from investigative work and advocate for timely and appropriate safety action,
• Work with your Manager, team and other internal stakeholders to respond to safety occurrences and other immediate/time critical demands, 
• Build and maintain productive relationships with industry bodies, Commonwealth and State agencies to deliver quality safety outcomes. 
• Ensure all workplace risks within your area of control are captured, assessed and appropriately controlled consistent with the AIID risk management framework,
• Work in accordance with prescribed AIID processes and procedures and adhere to legislative requirements, including the Civil Aviation Act of 2022,
• Contribute to a range of organizational responsibilities, including major investigation preparedness, Professional and Work, Health and Safety (WH&S) Committees, learning and development (peer coaching/mentoring or sharing knowledge/expertise), 
• Exemplifying and promoting the culture, Code of Conduct and SACAA-AIID principles/values

Relationship Management 

• Effectively communicate and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders throughout the investigation process. Continuously provide updates on investigation progress as per the agreed timelines

Requirements

Requirements 

• Qualification

Minimum

• Grade 12/N3, NCV and Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME), or Private Pilot License (PPL); Commercial Pilot License (CPL) or Engineering degree or Engineering Diploma

Ideal

• CPL or ATPL or AME license on aircraft above 5700kg
• NQF Level 7 Qualification / Advanced Diploma / bachelor’s degree coupled or a Project Management qualification.
• Quality Officer or Safety Officer Training
• Aircraft investigation course
• Specialty courses, e.g. Gas Turbine Engine Investigations, Safety Management Systems, and human factors

Experience

• 5 Years - AME or Pilot or Qualified Engineer, or SACAA Inspectorate

Closing Date: 10 July 2023

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The SACAA is taking applications for the 12 months graduates internship program in the following departments: -

• Finance
• Corporate Services
• Internal Audit
• Aviation Security
• Aviation Safety Operations
• Aviation Infrastructure
• Legal and Aviation Compliance
• Company Secretary Office
• Office of the DCA

Graduates will be afforded an opportunity to gain work experience in the following areas: -

General Administration

• Prepare documents
• Collate information for reporting
• Package documentation required for meetings and other departmental engagements
• Circulate required information and documentation throughout the department and keep accurate record thereof
• Receive and relay documentation and information to applicable recipients in the department
• Develop and maintain a proper filing system to ensure accurate retrieval of information as and when required
• Screen, classify and record documents for easy access and tracking
• Coordinate functions and meetings for the department
• Ensure all documents are properly filed
• Any adhoc duties as required from time to time

Requirements

Minimum Requirements 

• Grade 12, with a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Internal Audit, LLB, Public Governance, Marketing, Business Administration or related qualification

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OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE JOB

• To offer professional support at the Executive level in terms of all office management requirements.

PLANNING

• Participate in divisional planning of activities.
• Assist in the development of project specific action plans.
• Manage both manual and electronic diaries.
• Arrange and set up workshops/seminars/team building initiatives.

PROCUREMENT

• Undertake all logistical arrangements in support of meetings, workshops or other divisional activities.
• Draft minutes of meetings and feedback to relevant persons.
• Assist manager in the preparation of presentations. Procure requirements.
• Typing of minutes.

INFORMATION PROVISION

• Collect and consolidate data.
• Source information quotes.
• Assist manager in compiling information.

STAKEHOLDER PROVISION

• Implement high quality written and verbal communication with stakeholders.
• Customer liaison and support (locally and internationally).
• Arrange for gift selection and wrapping.

FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION

• Obtain quotes.
• Prepare the relevant documentation.
• Obtain the invoices and forward to finance for payment in accordance with financial procedures policy.

OFFICE ADMINISTRATION

• Provide all administrative support.
• Coordinate all logistical arrangements for local and international travel, car hire and accommodation.
• Procure office requirements.
• Coordinate IT related issues.

Requirements

Minimum Qualification:

• Grade 12 plus Secretarial Diploma

Ideal Qualification:

• Bachelor of Business Administration

Experience:

• 3 years Executive Secretary or Office Management

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OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE JOB

• The Internal Auditor (ICT and Compliance ) conducts assigned internal audit engagements and special ad hoc projects under the supervision of the Senior Internal Auditor in accordance with the risk based internal audit plan. 

Internal Audit Project Planning

• Participate by making inputs to the preparation and development of the Audit Project Plan.
• Conduct preliminary survey on allocated audit engagements. a break-down in a control for understanding the business environment and all aspects of the audit area with respect to information flows, policies and procedures.
• Interview personnel of audit area to obtain relevant audit information.
• Draft system description and / or flowchart.
• Identify key controls within the audit area.
• Identify critical control points in a system flowchart
• Compile a control gap analysis identifying audit objectives, risks and controls.

Internal Audit Execution/Audit Testing

• Develop audit program and testing procedures relevant to risks and test objectives identified.
• Prepare working papers documenting work performed in line with the audit methodology.
• Perform audit test as per approved audit programme.
• Evaluate measures instituted by management to ensure that resources have been acquired economically, utilised efficiently and effectively.
• Perform compliance tests (tests of the operation controls)
• Document audit test results on working papers.
• Conclude on working papers in line with the audit objectives.

Reporting

• Compile exceptions based on working papers, test results and conclusions and submit to the Senior Internal Auditor for review.

Follow-Up on Findings

• Perform relevant follow-up of previous audit findings.
• Gather evidence to support the conclusion reached for follow-ups.

Quality Assurance

• Prepared all manual and electronic files/working papers in line with the audit methodology.
• Ensures that all audits are conducted within the agreed budget, hours and timeframes.

Requirements

Minimum Qualification: 

• NQF Level 7 qualification i.e., Bachelor of Commerce Degree or Bachelor of Technology in Audit or ICT or equivalent.

Ideal Qualification:

• Must hold or be studying towards a CIA, CRMA, and CCSA.
• A registered member with the appropriate professional body (IIA SA)

Experience:

• 5 years Financial management or Internal Auditing Experience

Closing Date: 10 July 2023

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Overall, Purpose of the Job

• To maintain the building facilities and grounds of SACAA building. Initiate, monitor, and perform buildings repairs, and maintenance requirements /improvements. Ensure the client adherences to Health & Safety Regulations.

Maintenance of building facilities and grounds

• Proactively inspect SACAA building, plumbing, and electrical on a regular basis
• Ensure any concerns are highlighted to determine priorities for subsequent maintenance or are upgraded where necessary
• Arrange and oversee all repairs/installations/ maintenance done by external suppliers are done to acceptable standards
• Perform basic electrical work, plumbing; aircon repairs and carpentry
• Execute such work to ensure minimum disruption to the business and where necessary schedule disruptive work for after hours.
• Accompany external maintenance service provider, and sign off  worksheet/invoices of maintenance work completed
• Respond, when necessary to emergencies
• Maintain basic filing system of any instruction manuals/ maintenance job card
• Oversee cleaning of yards, including gutters and ground maintenance work
• Conduct Health and Safety Inspection and act as OHS Representative

Office Maintenance

• Install all internal fixtures and fittings such as pictures, perform minor repairs on shelving etc
• Keep all office furniture in functional order
• Replace burnt-out lights as and when required
• Schedule day-to-day maintenance, encompassing cyclical services & maintenance requirements
• Carry out fault-finding walkabouts around SACAA building
• Carry out basic repair of any electrical, plumbing, masonry, carpentry, etc

 Office moves and events setup

• Carry out movement of movable assets, boxes any other heavy objects around /within the building
• Assist with setting up internal events

General

• Disposal of recycling of paper
• Collect staff consumables on a regularly basis or for functions purposes
• Ensure compliance with OHS Act in your area and report to the OHS committee
• Ad hoc driving i.e. delivery/ collection/ source physical quotes
• Perform messenger task to conduct a drop-off and pick up of office use material.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 and
• NQF Level 4 technical related Qualifications / related to Electrical or Plumbing or General Technical Maintenance
• Computer Literacy Certificate

Ideal Requirements

• Samtrac Certificate

Experience

• 2 Years - Maintenance Officer

Closing Date: 10 July 2023

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OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE JOB

• To plan, manage and execute where applicable, compliance, regulatory and performance internal audits in accordance with SACAA Audit policy and procedures and Institute of Internal Audit Standards; providing key input to development of the annual audit plan; and providing training and coaching to internal audit staff.
• To ensure adequate and quality output to clients and other stakeholders; and
• To manage relationships with client management and other stakeholders.

Developing an annual audit plan in line with the Public Finance Management Act, 1999 (Act No. 1 of 1999) and the Treasury Regulations.

• Developing and full Execution of 3 Year Internal Audit Rolling Plan
• Managing the identification and evaluation of the organisation’s risk areas and providing major input to the development of the annual audit plan;
• Managing the performance of audit procedures, including identifying and defining issues, developing criteria, reviewing and analyzing evidence, and documenting client processes and procedures. 

Advisory Services

• Developing and/or reviewing the internal audit charter. 
• Identify areas where internal audit may be of further assistance to management in the achievement of goals and objectives of the organization.
• Conduct all special requests from management as communicated by the CAE and ensure delivery at agreed timeframes
• Assist the CAE to achieve IA Strategy
• Continuous monitoring of the implementation of management action plans as per the Findings Register
• Providing inputs in the development of the risk assessments / registers by the Risk Management Unit;
• Compliance monitoring i.e. PFMA, Treasury Regulations, BBBBEE  Act, Labour Act, Tax Act, ICAO, SACAA Act etc and all other relevant legislations.
• Quality Assurance

Financial Management

• Project Management by ensuring that project budgets and actual time spent on projects doesn’t exceed the budget allocated  
• Ensure that units cost on projects do not exceed budget.

Resource management and planning

• Ensure that planning is done quarterly in advance and resources are correctly allocated based on skills required and availability.
• Ensure that the operation of the audit team is effective, efficient and timeous by facilitating formal meetings with the team and relevant specialist and comparing the reported progress against standards and budgets
• Resource Management and planning to be done on a quarterly basis to maximise productivity
• Ensure that where external resources are utilised, resources are managed in line with the agreed quality, milestones, deadlines and budget

Communication and customer management

• Ensure that audit clients are regularly and timeously informed regarding audit commencement and progress.
• Ensure that communication (written and verbal) with clients, subordinates, peers and superiors are factual, regular, timeous and accurate
• Manage relationships with auditees and other stakeholders with the objective of achieving overall satisfaction ratings of no less than 70%.
• Ensure that all manual and electronic filing within your area complies with CAA policy and are maintained on a daily basis.

Performance management, training and development

• Co-ordinating and conducting training programmes for staff on induction, audit methodology, internal audit function, professional development, management, legislation and any other relevant focus areas
• Substantially execute own personal agreed training and development actions and demonstrate tangible outcomes from these initiatives

Requirements

Minimum Qualification: 

• Bachelor of Commerce degree in Audit or Finance or equivalent qualification and at least ten (8) years’ experience in the internal audit field (three years at least at managerial or supervisory level).

Ideal Qualification:

• Completed Articles and a CIA or studying towards a Certification as a Certified Internal Auditor CIA, CA (SA) or MBA / MBL.

Experience:

• 4 years Internal Auditing Experience
• 4 years Management Experience 

Closing Date: 30 June 2023

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Overall, Purpose of the Job

• The administrative Officer is the contact point for both internal and external clients, whose purpose is to provide administrative and clerical support to both employees and management. The ultimate goal of the administrator is to ensure the daily administrative processes of the division or department run smoothly and efficiently. 

General Administrative Functions

• Assist Management and the Department in managing the diary, coordinate and schedule department meetings and events using the organization's electronic tools.
• Prepare departmental documents and reports.
• Collate information for reports preparation.
• Package documentation required for meetings and other departmental engagements.
• Circulate required information and documentation throughout the department and keep accurate record thereof. 
• Develop and maintain a proper filling system to ensure accurate retrieval of information as and when required.
• Screen, classify and record documents for easy access and tracking.
• Coordinate functions and meetings for the department.
• Provide administrative support with meetings and other departmental functions.
• Prepare and circulate minutes for departmental meetings.
• Update and circulate for approval information on departmental documentation as provided by the Subject Matter experts. 
• Coordinate budget preparation and reporting on expenditure. 
• Process operation manuals and amendments.
• Arrange domestic and international travel by organizing submission approval, allowances, and all travel related logistics. 

Office and Stakeholder Management

• Manage the control of all consumables and liaise with the Procurement Department regarding stock. 
• Organize requests for assets, their delivery, allocation and management for the department.
• Track and monitor progress on projects and prepare reports thereon.
• Ensure appropriate communication with SACAA and with external clients.
• Promptly deal with telephonic, mailed enquiries or personal interactions.

Requirements

Education

• Minimum
• Grade 12, with a certificate in Office Administration as an advantage

Ideal

• Diploma in Office Administration/Secretary or Office Management 

Experience

• 1-3 Years in Office Administration or Secretary

Closing date: 30 June 2023

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OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To perform avionics expertise during certification processes:

• making recommendations regarding the issuance or amendment of approvals
• making recommendations concerning any special conditions that, in light of the investigation, may need to be imposed
  informing the relevant party of any deficiencies needing rectification
• making recommendations concerning appropriate enforcement action

SITE AND ORGANISATION INSPECTIONS

• Conduct routine inspections such as the inspection of aircraft and organisations and carry out oversight or checks considered necessary at prescribed intervals.
• Assess the effectiveness of the organisation’s SMS and the level of resources allocated to it.
• Conduct such inspections or oversight in accordance with an established work programme and applicable standard procedures and instructions.
• Advise the organisation, 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 aviation law or related safety operating regulations and rules.
• Continuously review the aircraft of organisation’s pertinent documentation (e.g., manuals, company policies, 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 organisation and projected developments in the company including changes in executive personnel, in assigned responsibilities and in the organisation in general and aircraft safety.

MAINTENANCE AND ACQUISITION OF SPECIALIST SKILLS

• Keep abreast and remain proficient in specialist skills, human factors and new developments of technology.

PROPOSALS AND REVISION OF STANDARDS

• Proposals and revision of standards.

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 relevant requirements.

Requirements

Minimum Qualification:

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

Ideal Qualification:

• National Diploma in Engineering or an equivalent NQF level 6 qualification

Experience:

• 5 years Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

Closing Date: 30 June 2023