Jobs Available at Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA)

Description

• Responsible for Licensing standards and regulations for all aircrew licenses, oversight of designated flight examiners, approval and oversight of examination centres. 
• CATS and CAR development
• Develop and implement CARs and CATS for Part 141 and Part 64 in compliance to the standards and recommended practices of ICAO Annex 1

Operational Management

• Approve and conduct audits on all Part 141 Certificate holders conducting aviation training as per the Master Surveillance Plan to establish compliance.
• Qualify FSTDs regulated by Part 60 and conduct audits as per the Master Surveillance Plan to establish compliance.
• Conduct audits and inspections as per SACAA Procedures to establish compliance
• Provide oversight the activities of designated
• Make relevant recommendations pertaining to safety management systems.
• Recommend enforcement measures with respect to regulatory non-compliances
• Provide factual reports of audits and inspections conducted on the training organisations.
• Monitor and follow up on the implementation of corrective action and the closure of action within allocated time frames.
• Facilitate approval, and their maintenance with respect to Training and Procedures Manuals
• Support the Licensing Administration function within SACAA, including the assessment of applications, against legal requirements in accordance with the provisions of the Civil Aviation Regulations 2011, Parts 60,61, 62, 63, 64, 68, 69, 71 and 101
• Investigate and recommend action to the Director on any deviations to the requirements.
• Introduce adequate control measures to enable SACAA to effectively carry out its mandate of Safety and Security Oversight
• Update and amend all documentation, checklists and procedures to ensure compliance with the regulations.
• Recommending the approval/denial/withdrawal of exemptions and special approvals.
• Provide direct entry support to the legal system on enforcement issues

Communications and Safety Promotion

• Project a professional and positive image of the CAA to all stakeholders.
• Provide industry feedback to the Manager
• Industry Liaison and Client Service Standards
• Participate with industry through workshops and conferences in the development of:
• ­Practical examination/testing/training standards
• ­The oversight system to portray a positive image of the SACAA.
• Liaise with industry to record problem-solving solutions and convey knowledge to the industry to allow for the improvement of standards.
• Resolve customer issues while abiding by regulations and internal policies

Requirements

• Commercial Pilot License plus SA Air Force Category B Flight Instructor rating or Grade 2 Flight Instructor rating issued under Part 61 or Part 62 of the Civil Aviation Regulations 2011
• 300 hours - 500 hours flight instructor training experience

Closing Date:

• 28 January 2025

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Description
ICAO Compliance Monitoring

• Monitors and evaluates aeronautical meteorological information, products, facilities, and systems to ensure continuous compliance with safety standards.
• Continuously monitors and evaluates the capacity and capability of the Air Navigation Service Provider (ANSP) to meet use requirements and safety objectives.
• Monitors and evaluates the corrective action plans implemented by the ANSP to effectively resolve safety concerns. 
• Monitors and evaluates the performance of aeronautical meteorological observing, communication, and remote sensing infrastructure networks.  
• Monitors and evaluates the performance of weather observation and remote sensing systems, such as weather radars, lightning detection networks, automatic weather observing systems, and web cameras.
• Strengthened Safety, Security and Environmental Safety Oversight System
• Conducts routine and occasional inspections of aeronautical meteorological information, products, and services.
• Conducts regular and ad-hoc inspections of procedures, processes, and policies related to the provision of aeronautical meteorological products and services.
• Conducts regular and ad-hoc inspections of the infrastructure, systems, and tools used to provide aeronautical meteorological information, products, and services.
• Oversee the implementation of a competency assessment program for aeronautical meteorological personnel.
• Assesses aeronautical meteorological personnel qualifications and competencies against the set standards.
• Generates inspection reports based on the results of inspections conducted according to the master oversight surveillance plan (MOSP).
• Conducts post-inspection activities including writing reports and coordinating the development and implementation of corrective action plans.
• Assists in reviewing proposals for amendments to Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs) and regional air navigation plans.
• Develops and continuously reviews inspection and audit tools, such as technical guidance materials, checklists, forms, procedures, and processes, to ensure effective oversight of aeronautical meteorological information, products, and services.
• Provides technical input to assist with responses to ICAO state letters received through the Department of Transport (DoT).
• Provides technical input to safety-related queries about aeronautical meteorological-related incidents and or accidents.
• Monitors safety risks in critical safety areas of aeronautical meteorological information, products, and service provision including related facilities, and systems.
• Makes recommendations to the aerodrome licensing forum regarding issues related to the oversight of aeronautical meteorology.
• Performs safety risk assessments for various facilities and operational activities related to aeronautical meteorology.
• Stakeholder Engagement and safety promotion
• Works collaboratively with other departments within the CAA to enhance efficiency, quality, and safety.
• Conducts investigations into safety incidents to determine their root causes and implement measures to improve safety.
• Promotes safety by participating in safety awareness campaigns, programs, and projects.
• Delivers presentations to the aviation industry, service providers, and regulatory authorities as needed.
• Sustained Good Governance and Organisational Effectiveness
• Maintains the QMS within the MET Department to ensure consistency and standardization with SACAA.
• Assists in addressing internal and external audit findings within the specified timeframes.
• Assists in preparing the quarterly and annual reports for the department. 

Requirements
Minimum Requirements

Education:

• BTech, BSc degree in Atmospheric/Meteorology Science or Engineering 

Ideal:

• BSc (Hons) degree in Meteorology or Atmospheric Sciences

Experience:

• 5 Years' experience as a:
• Senior Aeronautical Meteorological Forecaster or
• Senior Meteorological Technician, or 
• Weather Radar Technologist.    

Closing Date:

• 28 January 2025