Jobs at Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA)

OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE JOB

• To monitor compliance with the ICAO USAP CMA MOU, by ensuring that information is consistently audited, and submitted to ICAO on behalf of the State; this includes but not limited to the following;  Facilitate maintenance and updating of: Facilitate maintenance and updating of: • Recommendations on Filing of Differences  • Self-assessment of Protocol Questions (PQs)

Job Description
 Maintain a high standard of PQ response 

• Audit the Audit Area responses and associated evidence. Verify, upload and maintain PQ responses and associated evidence.

Maintain a high standard Compliance Checklist response on ICAO

• Audit the Audit Area responses to ICAO Compliance Checklist (CCs). 
• Verify, upload and maintain CCs responses and associated evidence on SACAA platform.

Maintain a high standard CAP response 

• Monitor that implementation of CAP tasks are addressed as per timeline, providing expert input were required.  
• Review CAP feedback and associated evidence from Audit Areas to resolve audit findings.  
• Upload and maintain CAP responses and associated evidence.

Maintain a high standard SASAQ response on ICAO

• Audit, Audit Area responses to ICAO SASAQ. 
• Verify, upload and maintain verified SASAQ responses and associated evidence on ICAO.

ICAO Compliance Liaison and Oversight

• Provide Continuous Monitoring Approach (CMA) assistance and training as and when required.  
• Participate in SACAA and other civil aviation statutory/consulting bodies.
• Take part in regional assistance technical missions.

General Administration

• Compile ad hoc reports for ICAO Compliance Section related issues/requirements.
• Submit monthly activity statistics/reports.
• Ensure proper filing of documents and records.

Audits by other external entities

• Facilitate preparations for external audits by other Civil Aviation regulators.

Job Requirements
Education

Minimum

• Matric
• ICAO and/or IATA Aviation Security related qualification
• ICAO National Inspectors’ course 

Ideal

• ICAO AVSEC PMC Certificate
• ICAO accreditation/approval as an AVSEC USAP CMA Auditor/Team member will be ideal. 

Experience

• 5 years’ experience in the Aviation Security Inspector role in any of the nine USAP Audit areas i.e (LEG, TRG, QCF, OPS, IFS, PAX, CGO, AUI, and FAL).
• Inspector in Aviation Security and Facilitation role with a strong knowledge of ICAO Annex 9 and 17.
• A clear knowledge and understanding of the ICAO USAP CMA Methodology
• A clear knowledge and understanding of the Civil Aviation Act, NASP, and relevant Regulations would be advantageous.

Closing date: 10 February 2026

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Job Description
Overall Purpose of the Job

• To investigate aircraft accidents and incidents independently with the objective to prevent their re-occurrence by proposing safety recommendations and prevention programmes.

Investigation Management 

• Accurately collect, document, record and secure all evidence in accordance with AIID MOP policies and procedures.
• Applies relevant legislation, regulations, procedures, and other requirements that guides investigation processes and their application in accident and incident investigation.
• Conducts appropriate due diligence on accident and incident investigations.
• Ensure timely dispatch to the accident/incident site to avoid loss of critical evidence and witness from engaging with each other.
• To collect supporting evidence/data, analyse the evidence/data, develop findings from the analysis, determine cause of the accident or incident and develop safety recommendation with the aim to prevent the same/similar causes.

Data Analysis and Reporting

• Review and analyse all evidence using appropriate analytical tools (event checklist and report writing template) and processes as per AIID MOP and ISO procedures.
• Conducts an in-depth analysis of problems presented during investigation processes.
• Ensure drafting and release of a quality and technically sound:
• Accident/incident notification
• Preliminary accident/incident report
• Draft and Final accident/incident report
• Ensure that all reports are captured on ECCAIRS.
• Ensure the submission of ADREP reports to ICAO for all accident involving aircraft above the MTOW of 2250kg and incidents above 5700kg as prescribed in the AIID MOP.
• Ensure that safety data recording is properly analysed and researched.

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.

Job Requirements
Requirements 

Qualification
Minimum

• Grade 12 and Aircraft Maintenance Engineer License; or Private Pilot Licence; or NQF Level 6 Engineering qualification.

Ideal

• CPL or ATPL or AMEL with licence on aircraft above 5700kg.

Experience

• 5 Years - Aircraft Maintenance Engineer OR,
• 500 - 1000 hours – Pilot OR,
• 5 Years - Aviation Engineer OR,
• 3 Years - SACAA Inspectorate

Closing Date: 11 February 2026