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Description
SITE and AIRLINE INSPECTIONS

• Conduct routine inspections such as the inspection of a station facility, apron, en-route operation and base and carry out oversight or checks considered necessary at prescribed intervals;
• Assess the effectiveness of the operator’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 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;
• Conduct qualification, approval and supervisory activities with respect to personnel proposed as designated examiners by an operator; and
• Facilitate the qualification, oversight, and the approval over the operator's designated examiners.
• PROPOSALS and REVISION of STANDARDS
• Proactively research, develop, and propose the specific standards to be applied in the area of operators' 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

Minimum Qualification:

• Grade 12 and a valid Airline Transport Pilot License or Commercial Pilot License

Ideal Qualification:

• Commercial Pilot License with Frozen ATPL

Experience:

• 1500 hours as a pilot or pilot-in-command of civil or military air transport aircraft ATPL (A) for Part 121 OR 
• 1000 hours as a pilot or pilot-in-command of civil or military air transport aircraft CPL (A) for Part 135
   

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Purpose of the job

• To support the delivery of the organisation’s communications strategies aimed at external stakeholders. To manage and create content for the website and various digital platforms

Website and Digital platform Management  

• Assist in the management of the website and digital platforms.
• Develop and implement digital communication strategies.
• Communicate, inform, and advise all relevant stakeholders of the SACAA media policy and procedures.
• Manage social media platforms including regular updates and timeous responses to queries.
• Monitor the relevant coverage, mentions and clips across all media platforms.
• Provide support on any external communication objective derived from the implementation of any other communications strategy employed by the department. For example, branding and corporate social investment strategies/ plans.
• Analyse and compile reports on digital communication activities on a monthly or as and when requested.
• Implementation of Departmental Communication Strategy
• To utilise best practice and emerging digital communications tools.
• Provide support on any external communication objectives. derived from the implementation of any other communication strategy employed by the department. For example, branding and corporate social investment strategies/ plans
• Internal Communications
• Assist in the development of new strategies and content on the Intranet.  
• Content Development for various Communication Channels
• Research, develop and write content for various communications platform such as:
• Social media platforms
• Website and intranet
• Presentations
• Magazines, booklets, brochures, and leaflets
• Editorials and Advertorials
• Any other promotional material and company documentation 

Requirements
EDUCATION

Minimum

• National Diploma in Communications/Public Relations/Media/Journalism or other relevant qualification at an NQF level 6.

Ideal

• Degree in Communications / Public Relations / Media/Journalism or other relevant qualification at an NQF level 7.
• Digital marketing qualifications will be an additional advantage.

EXPERIENCE

• 5-7 Years experience in Corporate Communications or Public Relations