Jobs at Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA)

OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE JOB

• Manages, plans and implements all aspects of OD and Skills Development that supports the Human Capital strategy.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

ORGANISATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Develop and implement an organizational development intervention that will support the implementation of the Human Capital strategy
• Ensure organisational effectiveness from a people perspective
• Analyse processes and procedures from a people and performance
• Act as a change agent providing the support and mechanism to implement major
• changes to the operations of the business.
• Define and develop a learning and development strategy for the business
• Develop and implement OD interventions and programs
• Develop and implement Leadership competency framework and
• interventions to capacitate SACAA Leadership
• Develop and implement appropriate performance management policies, systems and procedures that will ensure quality performance planning and development practices across the company including the development/recommendation of optimal enabling technologies for the management of performance.
• Develop and implement SACAA competency Framework in line with the organisation’s vision and strategy
• Develop and implement appropriate talent management approach for the organization
• Analyse divisional processes and procedures from a people and performance point of view
• Ensure that all leaders and future leaders have the necessary skills to succeed.
• Develop an approach to communicate and entrench organizational values
• Implement succession management
• Executes engagement and organizational culture initiatives/events/programs for all employees to cultivate a positive SACAA culture.
• Advise and ensure that an appropriate organizational structure is in place to meet organizational goals.

SKILLS DEVELOPMENT

• Manage and ensure Talent Pipeline (Bursaries Programmes, Learnerships and Trainee Programmes) that support CAA

TRANSFORMATION STRATEGY

• Manage and Ensure alignment of Workplace Skills Plan and Annual Training Plans with the business objective of CAA
• Manage and maintain Skills Development Committee
• Develop and drive the implementation of Workplace Skills Plan and audit models to identify competencies, knowledge and talent gaps and develop and recommend specific programs.
• Drive the implementation of the bursary, mentorship and related programmes
• Keep abreast and remain proficient in specialist skills, human factors and developments of technology
• Proposals and revision of standards
• Proactively research, develop and propose the specific standards to be applied in operator operations

MANAGE INTERNAL CONTROLS AND OPERATIONS

• Maintain a sound budget that improves efficiency and effectiveness
• Develop and manage the OD budget in line with the annual HR deliverables and organisational strategy.
• Responsible for the efficient, and effective control and management of the department’s budget and expenditure
• Ensure correct supply chain processes are followed when procuring goods and services
• Report on all aspects relating to budgets for the department
• Overall responsibility for the management, maintenance and safekeeping of the Department’s assets
• Manage department’s risks
• Identify, own and manage risks arising from operational OD & Skills Development interventions
• Improving internal systems and controls within the OD & Skills Development department
• Compile departmental and monthly reports

PEOPLE MANAGEMENT

• Manage direct reports and ensure that performance management processes are implemented
• Conduct reviews on the performance of each employee
• Ensure coaching, mentorship and development of all direct reports
• Ensure safety measures within area of responsibility

MANAGE INTERNAL CONTROLS AND OPERATIONS

• Maintain a sound budget that improves efficiency and effectiveness
• Develop and manage the OD budget in line with the annual HR deliverables and organisational strategy.
• Responsible for the efficient, and effective control and management of the department’s budget and expenditure
• Ensure correct supply chain processes are followed when procuring goods and services
• Report on all aspects relating to budgets for the department
• Overall responsibility for the management, maintenance and safekeeping of the Department’s assets
• Manage department’s risks
• Identify, own and manage risks arising from operational OD & Skills Development interventions
• Improving internal systems and controls within the OD & Skills Development department
• Compile departmental and monthly reports

PEOPLE MANAGEMENT

• Manage direct reports and ensure that performance management processes are implemented
• Conduct reviews on the performance of each employee
• Ensure coaching, mentorship and development of all direct reports
• Ensure safety measures within area of responsibility

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

• NQF level 7 HRM / Industrial Psychology qualification or relevant equivalent qualification

ADDED ADVANTAGE

• Post graduate Degree in Social Sciences/Industrial Psychology or relevant equivalent

EXPERIENCE:

• 8 years Organisational Development, Change Management and Skills Development experience 

ADDED ADVANTAGE

• 5 years Management experience

Closing Date: 21 September 2026

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OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE JOB

• To be trained in conducting obstacle oversight and monitor compliance with safety standards and applicable regulatory framework on Obstacle requirements on and around aerodromes, heliport, and helistop. 

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
• A pilot qualification with an IF rating and/or an ATC/ATSO qualification

Added Advantage

• ICAO Annex 14 OLS Training Course
• Completed PANS-OPS Training Course

Experience

• 5 Years – Qualified Pilot with an IF rating and/or Qualified ATC/ ATSO

Closing Date: 18 September 2026