Jobs at Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA)

Description

• making recommendations regarding the issuance or amendment of an AOC and associated operations specifications, and the operator's competence to continue to exercise the privileges of the certificate;
• making recommendations concerning any special conditions that, considering the investigation, may need to be imposed;
•  informing the operator of any deficiencies needing rectification; and
• making recommendations concerning appropriate enforcement action.
• Assesses and make recommendations on the compliance potential and ability of an aircraft for certification and licencing purposes.

Site and Airline Inspections

• Conduct routine inspections on station facility, apron, en-route operation, and base, etc.
• Review, make recommendations and approve various Approval Holder documentation.
• Carry out oversight or checks considered necessary at prescribed intervals as per the risk and performance-based orientation.
• Assess the effectiveness of the operator’s SMS and the level of resources allocated to it.
• Conduct inspections or oversight in accordance with an established work programme and applicable standards, procedures and instructions.
• Investigate and report, as required, possible violations of the aviation law or related safety operating regulations and rules;
• Continuously review the operator's documentation, staff, systems and governance frameworks and make recommendations.
• Advise the operator in writing, of any 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 (capture the relevant information on the applicable database / administration system) complete and process the applicable inspection forms.
• Keep appropriate CAA inspectorate and staff informed on all aspects of the current operation and projected developments at the operator including changes in executive personnel, personnel assigned responsibilities and the operator's organization in general.
• Conduct qualification, approval and supervisory activities with respect to personnel proposed as designated examiners by an operator
• Facilitate the qualification, oversight and approval over the operator’s designated examiners.
• Proactively research, develop and propose the specific standards to be applied in the area of operator operations.

Proposals and Revision of Standards

• Proactively research, develop and propose the specific standards to be applied in operator operations.

Communications and Safety Promotion

• Able to professionally communicate with internal and external stakeholders.
• 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
• Hold an Airline Transport Pilot License (fixed wing) for Part 121 or Commercial Pilot License (fixed wing) for Part 135

Added Advantage:

• Commercial Pilot License with Frozen ATPL

Experience:

Pilot

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

Closing Date: 24 July 2026

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MAIN OUTPUTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE TRAINEE

Forensic Pro-active Service

• Assist Identifying areas where fraud risk management may be of further assistance to management in the achievement of goals and objectives of the department.
• Assist in the provision of fraud training, awareness, and campaigns.
• Assist promoting internal audit and forensic services in overall engagements
• Promotes the fraud hotline.

Operational Function / Management 

• Conduct allocated forensic investigations according to required methodologies and standards.
• Investigate and follow-up on matters emanating from fraud hotline reports allocated by the management.
• Participate in conducting interviews, obtain statements/affidavits, and gather factual evidence with regards to forensic investigations.
• Analyze information, statements/affidavits, research, and evidence gathered.
• Provide regular feedback on the progress of investigations to the Senior Manager.
• Assist in the Fraud Awareness campaigns to SACAA officials and stakeholders.
• Compile forensic investigation reports

Document information and transaction flow

• Understands the relevant aspects of the areas that are under investigation.
• Maintains chain of custody.

Assist with the implementation of corrective actions

• Prepares evidence to support recommended corrective actions
• Investigate and provides evidence in corrective actions tribunals.
• Assist liaising with law enforcement agencies.

Perform unscheduled forensic activities

• Assists the internal audit team as and when requested by management.
• Participates in fraud risk management projects as and when requested or required.

Communication and stakeholder management

• Ensures that investigation clients are regularly and timeously informed regarding commencement and progress of investigations.
• Ensures that communication (written and verbal) with clients, peers and superiors are factual, regular, timeous and accurate.

Requirements

EDUCATION

Minimum

• National Diploma in Forensic Investigation, Forensic Auditing or Law or relevant NQF level 6 qualification

Ideal

• Bachelor’s Degree / Advanced Diploma in Forensic Investigation, Forensic Auditing or Law or relevant NQF level 7 qualification
• Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)

EXPERIENCE

• 1 year in Forensic Investigation or Fraud Management or Fraud Risk Assessments

Closing Date: 24 July 2026

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 KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Oversight 

• Verify and assess aviation obstacle applications submitted to the SACAA against ICAO SARPS, CARs and CATS.
• Verify and assess proposed developments submitted to the SACAA against ICAO SARPS, CARs, CATS and international standards relating to obstacle management and control, before approval.
• Verify and assess proposed alternative energy projects submitted to the SACAA against ICAO SARPS, CARs, CATS and international standards relating to obstacle management and control, before approval.
• Request for additional information, where required
• Forward the outcome of the assessments to the Data Coordinator.
• Plan and execute obstacle inspections and audits on all aerodromes, and heliports to ensure that they comply with civil aviation regulations and technical standards
• Audit the compliance level of personnel training at aerodromes
• 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 Obstacle Limitation Surfaces
• 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 Obstacle Management
• Complete the inspection checklist as per applicable regulation
• Draft inspection reports and submit to the clients
• Compile and submit reports on oversight findings
• Facilitate the safekeeping and evaluation of aerodrome manuals and provide them to stakeholders when required

Enforcement

• Conduct investigations to determine compliance with regulations
• 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

• Provide recommendations on issuance of aerodrome and heliports licenses based on inspections conducted, 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

• Participate in meetings relating to aviation obstacles, developments and alternative energy projects.
• Assist in arranging, coordinating and present safety promotion activities, related to Aerodromes and Heliports
• Liaise with various stakeholders in conducting oversight
• Address Industry stakeholder problems/queries promptly and professionally
• Provide Industry feedback to the Authority.
• Inculcate upon Industry stakeholders the safety prerequisites and procedures

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS 

Education:

• Grade 12
• ICAO Annex 14 OLS Course
• Diploma in Business Administration or Management or relevant equivalent qualification at NQF Level 6

Added Advantage

• National Diploma in Surveying or GIS or Aerodrome Management or Aviation Safety qualification.
• PANS-OPS Basic Flight Procedure Design Course

Experience:

• 2 Years' Obstacles Evaluation or Assessment experience

Closing Date: 24 July 2026

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OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE JOB

• The Trainee Human Capital Business Partner will be provided with an opportunity to gain practical Human Capital experience while supporting Human Business Partners in delivering Human Capital services, implementing SACAA policies and procedures, and contributing to a high-performance culture that supports the organisation’s strategic and legislative mandate.

Payroll and HRIS-System

• Generate new employee numbers.
• Load new employees on SAGE and print-out relevant reports.
• Populate new employee’ information on SAGE Payroll module.
• Capture and reconcile monthly Travel and Subsistence claims.
• Capture and process quotations and invoices on the system.
• Track and monitor HR related queries on the HR Helpdesk platform

Training and Development

• Assist employees and line management in the planning and implementation of training and development interventions.
• Provide administrative assistance to employees and managers on training related queries.
• Assist the Skills and Training department with WSP and ATR submissions.
• Assist OD team with capturing of bursary applications.

Human Resources Administration

• Perform the day-to-day Human Resources administration of SACAA policies and procedures, including quality management of HR templates and forms on ISO9001.
• Attend to queries and follow up with the line managers and employees in line with the time frames as outlined in the HR SLA.
• Assist in the planning and implementation of HR events.

Performance Management

• Download the performance reports for HRBPS and attend to Performance Management System Queries.
• Coordinate Training of Superusers for the Performance Management System.
• Track and monitor the performance contracting and performance reviews for all Divisions to ensure compliance to performance review intervals.

Recruitment and Selection

• Load adverts on the Recruitment portal.
• Assist with the compilation of shortlist of potential candidates in collaboration with the HRBP.
• Prepare interview and recruitment files for HRBPs
• Capture fingerprints of candidates pre or post interviews
• Conduct verification of qualifications on Lexis Nexus
• Prepare for SACAA induction for new employees in line with the Induction policy and procedure

Industrial Relations

• Provide support to employees and managers regarding the implementation of Industrial Relations practices and procedures.
• Participate in engagement forums between line management and the Labour Union.
• Assist in facilitating disciplinary hearings and recording of lodged grievances

Organisational Development

• Organize sessions with Divisional Executives and Managers for all OD engagements with the business.
• Support the OD department with the implementation of all OD initiatives and processes.
• Assist in implementing HR and employee engagement surveys

Requirements

EDUCATION (FORMAL QUALIFICATION REQUIRED)

MINIMUM

• National Diploma in Human Resource Management or relevant equivalent qualification

Added Advantage

• Degree in Human Resources or relevant equivalent qualification

EXPERIENCE (MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED)

• 1 year experience as Human Resources Administrator /Intern/ Coordinator

Closing Date: 24 July 2026