Jobs at Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA)

Key Responsibilities

Operational Management               

• Receive and verify licenses for compliance with the issue and re-issue terms according to SACAR’s and CATS, as prescribed.
• Ensure that all applications are processed, verified for correctness, and dispatched timeously
• Receive and process verification applications for foreign licences
• Receive and process applications for 30-day extensions.
• Participate in ongoing training and development to enhance skills and knowledge.
• Assist with arranging meetings and minutes.

Customer Interface 

• Project and maintain a professional and positive image when dealing with client
• Handle incoming customer calls, emails, and online inquiries with professionalism and courtesy.
• Assist customers with enquiries regarding all applications for personnel licences
• Work closely with other team members to meet service level targets and KPIs
• Escalate complex issues to senior team members or appropriate departments
• Ensure that all customer queries are addressed as per agreed Service Level Agreement (SLS).

Document Handling                           

• Ensure that a document tracking process is in place and monitored by the responsible officers.
• Ensure that all received documents and verified for correctness, with checklist attached.
• Ensure that all received documents are invoiced and issued and directed to the client as prescribed in our procedures.

Financial Processing            

• Verify that all applications for clients are invoiced and have paid the prescribed fee in terms of Part 187.
• Assist clients with refund process

Review and Amendment of Material

• Ensure timeous administration and maintenance of the ISO system and amendment of forms to correspond with ISO requirements.

Requirements

EDUCATION

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• National Diploma in Administration or relevant equivalent qualification

ADDED ADVANTAGE

• Degree in Administration or relevant equivalent qualification

EXPERIENCE

• 1 Year - Administration experience 

IDEAL 

• 2 Years - Aviation Licensing experience

Closing Date: 08 September 2026

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OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE JOB

• To monitor compliance by Air Traffic Service Units, Air Traffic Services (ATS) personnel and Airspace Management to safety regulations in line with Parts 172 and 65 of the CARs. 

Oversight 

• Prepare annual schedules for inspections of ATSUs
• Plan and conduct initial, renewal and surveillance inspections of air traffic service providers
• Conduct inspections, follow up on findings and propose enforcement when necessary.
• Regulate airspace activities including NASCOM Secretariat duties.

Approvals

• Assess service provider documents (e.g. SMS, MOP)
• Process applicable certification/ approval
• Assess safety assessments and make recommendations
• Assist PEL Review Board with assessing Designated Examiner applications
• Convene ATS Review Board for evaluation of investigation reports and other ATS-related matter
• Process Flexible Use of Airspace applications and respond to CAMU

Administration

• Compile monthly reporting
• Maintain the ATS Document management system and in line with the records management procedures
• Perform job-related administration duties
• Handle queries and adhere to SLAs.
• Collect traffic movements and incidents statistics for trend analysis and records.

Communications and Safety Promotion

• Participate in safety promotion activities (such as workshops, publications and seminars) and SACAA initiatives.
• Provide industry feedback to the Manager
• Publish safety enhancement information
• Maintain up-to-date aeronautical information

Enforcement 

• Initiate enforcement action(s) for ATS licensing/certification non-compliances and infringements in line with the Enforcement procedure 

Liaison and Consultation

• Lead the coordination of all stakeholders in respect of the functioning of NASCOM and provide input to the respective ATS forums.
• Participate in international and regional meetings and provide feedback to SACAA
• Act as a champion for ATS in assigned projects or working groups.

General

• Perform any other duties for ANS Department as assigned by the Authority from time to time.

Technical Assistance

• Provide training and other assistance to other Aviation Infrastructure sections and SACAA divisions
• Provide training to other Inspectors, including from other aviation departments and regional entities

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12 
• Air Traffic Control License with Aerodrome and Approach (Procedural & Surveillance) rating, or
• Air Traffic Control License with Aerodrome and Area (Procedural & Surveillance) rating.

Added Advantage 

• Instructor’s rating, Designated Examiner; Internal Auditing Certificate

EXPERIENCE

• 7 Years Air Traffic Operations experience
• 2 Years Experience in Aviation Committees and/or working groups regulation development/ input, Internal auditing/oversight, incident investigation and analysis would be an advantage 

CLOSING DATE: 07 September 2026

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OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE JOB

• To provide strategic financial leadership that ensures the organisation’s financial sustainability, strengthens financial governance and ensures effective management of Finance, Supply Chain and ICT teams while enabling the achievement of the SACAA’s strategic objectives.

Strategic Alignment of Division and Support to the SACAA Director of Civil Aviation and Board

• Provide support to the DCA, SACAA Board and Audit and Risk Committee through efficient management of Financial, Supply Chain and ICT operations and programmes in line with the SACAA’s mandate.
• Develop the Financial, Supply Chain and ICT strategies and guide the execution philosophy thereof.
• Translate the SACAA vision and strategic objectives into Financial, Supply Chain and ICT Operations imperatives and ensure integration with other departments to support the achievement of the organisation’s strategic priorities.
• Develop and implement an annual Divisional plan that will meet both the short and long-goals and strategy requirements of the Finance Division and organisation.
• Ensure the necessary segregation of duties and maintain effective internal controls.

Financial Management

• Compile the SACAA’s annual budget for approval by Exco and the Board, in line with the PFMA and other appropriate legislation, policies and procedures and submission to the DOT and NT as per the prescribed time frames.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Practice), and relevant legislation such as the PFMA (Public Finance Management Act), Companies Act, and Treasury regulations on an ongoing basis.
• Manage expenditure in line with approved budgets, and report variances as required in line with the PFMA and other appropriate legislation, policies, and procedures.
• Manage the capital expenditure budget of the SACAA.
• Manage the implementation and maintenance of budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis and control mechanisms within divisions, and provide guidance and advice to line management.
• Ensure that divisional management receive timeous and accurate budget guidelines for the financial year as well as monthly financial reports.
• Manage and ensure the control of divisional cash flow requirements through accurate monthly forecasting.
• Interpret and analyse financial information for line management to ensure optimal utilisation of funds.
• Manage and ensure the timeous and accurate preparation and reporting of monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting for the SACAA 
• Submit annual financial statements as approved by EXCO and Board for submission to Auditor General at agreed timeframes as per the PFMA for auditing.
• Ensure efficient debt collection and cashflow forecasting.
• Manage cashflow of the organisation through collecting the following fees and charges: Passenger Safety Charge, User fees and Fuel levies from relevant bodies.

People Management

• Manage and ensure the implementation of development interventions for the Finance Divisions operations that are aimed at institutionalising a high-performance culture and establishing a cohesive and positive working environment within SACAA to improve staff morale and increase productivity.
• Oversee the mentoring and coaching of staff on an ongoing basis to ensure an effective and efficient Finance Division.
• Manage and ensure the implementation of governance development interventions aimed at institutionalising a high-performance culture and establishing a cohesive and positive working environment within SACAA to improve staff morale and increase productivity.

Policy Development

• Develop, guide, implement and manage the overall provision of Financial, ICT and Procuement policies and procedures.
• Lead the development, review and implementation of financial policies and frameworks that support the organisation's strategic objectives and governance requirements.
• Ensure policies promote sound financial management, accountability, transparency and effective internal controls.
• Provide strategic guidance on the development and review of policies relating to financial management, budgeting, procurement, revenue, expenditure and risk management. 
• Ensure financial policies remain aligned with applicable legislation, regulatory requirements, accounting standards and governance principles.
• Drive periodic policy reviews and updates to respond to chages in the operating, regulatory and financial environment. 

• Provide oversight and guidance to endure consistent implementation and adherence to approved financial policies across the organisation.
• Advise the Executive Committee and Board on policy implications, emerging financial risks and required policy interventions. 

Risk Management

• Identify and manage all key risks within the finance, supply chain and ICT departments.
• Implement enterprise risk management frameworks.
• Implement and maintain a robust system of internal controls.
• Oversee insurance, compliance, and audit processes.
• Advise the DCA and the board on emerging risks and resilience strategies.
• Comply with SARS and PFMA financial requirements.
• Comply with national and local financial requirements by studying existing and new legislation and taking appropriate action.

Ensure an effective SCM function

• Develop an annual Procurement plan and submit to EXCO, Board for approval and submission to NT on due date.
• Ensure an effective procurement and provisioning service to the SACAA through effective supply chain management in accordance with relevant statutory, regulatory policies, procedures and SACAA requirements.
• Manage, maintain and provide input in the updating and streamlining of procurement systems, processes and procedures for the effective execution of the procurement and provisioning function.
• Monitor and ensure that all procurement activities comply with relevant legislation such as the PFMA, Companies Act, and Treasury regulations.
• Monitor financial efficiency of procurement and logistics.
• Ensure supplier contracts align with cost and risk objectives.
• Support sustainability and ethical sourcing initiatives.

Ensure an effective Information and Communications Technology function             

• Develop an ICT and cyber security strategy for approval to EXCO and Board.
• Oversee and manage the provision of an up to-date ICT service to ensure the delivery of an accurate, efficient and timeous information service to all clients (internal and external).
• Align ICT objectives and programmes to the organisation’s objectives and strategies.
• Align ICT risk management with Enterprise Wide Risk Management.
• Co-ordinate ICT across the organisation.
• Ensure proper ICT Governance in line with King 4.
• Ensure cybersecurity and data protection in financial operations.
• Drive digital transformation in the organisation (automation, analytics, AI tools).                                                                                
• Align ICT investments with strategic and financial priorities.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements

• B Com Hons in Accounting / Financial Management; CA (SA)

Added Advantage

• M. Com (CA SA) or MBA

Experience

• 10 Years – Senior Management Experience
• 10 Years – Financial Management

Added Advantage

• 5 Years – Chief Financial Officer

Closing Date: 04 September 2026