Jobs at Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA)

Description

WRITING AND CONTENT DEVELOPMENT

Research, develop, write and edit content for various communications platforms namely:

• Website
• Intranet
• Presentations
• Public addresses
• Publications, booklets, brochures, and leaflets
• Editorials
• Advertorials
• DCA communiqués
• Speech writing
• All Staff Memos
• Any other promotional material and company official documentation

IMPLEMENTATION OF EDITING PROCEDURES AND POLICIES

• Initiate and develop the implementation of the official house guide 

• Communicate, inform and educate all employees about the official house style

• Advocate the critical business importance of using the official house style guide and provide support to the organisation in this regard
• Ensure that all written material featured in the various communications platforms above adhere to the official house style guide

EDITING & TRANSLATION

• Edit all written material as listed above as well as Accidents Reports and any other official documentation as and when required by various departments
• Provide proof reading services to various departments as and when required
• Manage the translation of documents from Afrikaans to English or other languages and vice versa
• Assist in the implementation of branding activation including corporate exhibitions, advertising, and publications

Requirements

Minimum Qualification:

• National Diploma or relevant formal qualification in Communications or Public Relations or Journalism

Ideal Qualification:

• Degree in Communications or Public Relations or Journalism

Experience:

• 5-10 years Corporate Communications
• 5-10 years Writing and Editing 

Closing Date: 28 March 2024

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Description

REGULATION DEVELOPMENT AND PROVISION OF LEGAL SUPPORT SERVICES

• Vet proposals for amendment of regulations and adhere to deadlines.
• Draft/vet proposals for amendment of regulations and technical standards.
• Draft regulations and technical standards.
• Review final drafts of regulations and amendment to confirm legality.
• Draft Memorandums for approvals of regulations and technical standards.
• Draft any regulations, notices, publications as assigned by LAC.
• Facilitate and monitor the approval process of the regulations and adhere to deadlines.
• Draft Board and Executive Committee submissions, draft monthly reports, analyse exemptions and provide legal advice thereto.
• Perform any other function for Legal and Aviation Compliance department when delegated to do so by the Manager: Regulation Development; provide any legal advice when assigned to do so.
• Perform Civil Aviation Regulations Committee secretarial functions as assigned.
• Assist technical Divisions in developing legally sound and concise regulations and technical standards. 
• Manage the formulation and approval of regulations and technical standards through a consultative process with the aviation industry.
• Manage Secretarial support services of the Civil Aviation Regulations Committee (CARCom) and associated SubCommittees, 

DRAFTING OF LEGAL OPINIONS

• Research and draft accurate and legally correct legal opinions.
• Recommend the course of action to be taken.
• Draft and vet legal and non- legal documentation 
• Draft monthly  and quarterly reports to contribute to Executive  management reports.
• Perform any other function for Legal and Aviation Compliance Department when delegated to do so.
• Provide  general legal services

LITIGATION PROCESS

• Consider the merits of the matter.
• Research the legalities pertaining to the matter and ensure that SACAA is protected against any legal risk that may arise.
• Coordinate, provide assistance to monitor and guide the attorneys in the litigation matters.
• Deal with Department of Transport and Director of Civil Aviation appeal matters and represent the SACAA in the Civil Aviation Appeals Committee.
• Research the legalities pertaining to the litigation mattersand ensure that SACAA is protected against any legal risk that may arise. 
• Facilitate appointment of legal firms following proper procument processes.
• Coordinate, provide assistance to, monitor and guide the attorneys in the litigation matters.
• Facilitate consultations between SACAA employees and attorneys.
• Ensure appropriate way of finalizing legal matters in the best interest of SACAA.
• Ensure consistent update on progress of litigation matters and proper processing and approval of attorney’s invoices.

DRAFTING OF CONTRACTS

• Draft, vet, interpret, and advise on contracts to ensure compliance and protect the interests of SACAA.
• Draft/scrutinise or vet commercial contracts and service level agreements.
• Provide legal support in the negotiation of commercial contracts and service level agreements.
• Providing legal opinions/advice on risks associated with commercial contracts and recommend course of action to be taken.
• Provide legal services in meetings when requested to do so by SACAA Divisions.
• Draft/scrutinise and finalise international agreements and memoranda of understanding (MOU)

GENERAL

• Perform any other function for Legal and Aviation Compliance Division when required.
• Participate in Enforcement and Exemption activities as and when required to.
• Compile reports

Requirements

Minimum Qualification:

• B Proc or LLB, admitted as an Attorney or Advocate with pupillage

Ideal Qualification:

• Legislative drafting certificate

Experience:

• 3 years Attorney or Advocate with Basic Elementary exposure as Legal Practitioner
• 3 years Legislative Drafting experience