Jobs Available at Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA)

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

• Perform oversight and monitor the implementation of the Part 114 and other related Civil Aviation Regulations (CARs) in compliance with the Civil Aviation Act, No. 13 of 2009.
• Promote Aviation Security to strengthen the national aviation systems.

OVERSIGHT ACTIVITIES - INSPECTIONS, AUDITS, AND SURVEILLANCE

• Plan and execute inspections and oversights and other types of monitoring activities in line with functional procedures.
• Conduct oversight and other types of monitoring activities as assigned by the manager, make appropriate recommendations, and submit comprehensive reports.
• Conduct follow-up inspections or audits to ensure the resolution of identified non-compliances.
• Process applications for the approval of security programmes or manuals, air operator certificates, and other such applications.
• Evaluate, validate and review security programmes, and other relevant security manuals for Air Carriers, Aerodromes, and General Aviation.
• Process applications for the validation of appointed officials for Aviation Security.
• Participate in development and continuous improvement of procedures and quality management documents.

ADMINISTRATION

• Perform job-related administration tasks.
• Create and maintain a client database.
• Create and maintain a database for non-compliances on the findings register.
• Maintain non-scheduled operations and general aviation data and information repositories on business system(s).
• Maintain the AVSEC documents management system in line with the records management procedures and personal information in compliance with the POPIA.

ENFORCEMENT AND COMPLIANCE

• Follow up and evaluate the implementation of corrective action plans and effectiveness of corrective measures to ascertain resolution of non-compliances.
• Initiate enforcement action for cases of non-compliances meriting enforcement action in line with the enforcement procedure.
• Prepare a memorandum and attach all necessary documents with recommendations to submit to the Enforcement unit.

AMENDMENTS TO REGULATIONS

• Recommend to the manager a review of regulations to address identified gaps in the security system.
• Participate in the process of developing and amending legal instruments related to aviation security.

LIAISON AND CONSULTATION

• Act as liaison with internal and external stakeholder regarding aviation security related matters.
• Attend to all requests and queries in line with the SACAA policies and procedures.
• Provide feedback on queries raised by operators.
• Participate in security awareness programs and SACAA initiatives.

Requirements

Minimum Qualification:

• National Diploma in Administration or Relevant Equivalent Qualification and Aviation Security and Air carrier/ Airline certificates

Added Advantage:

• NQF Level 6 Diploma in Security Risk Management  or other relevant degree

Experience:

• 3 years Aviation Security  experience

Closing Date: 08  April 2026

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Description

Planning and Surveillance

• As an authorised officer of the SACAA, responsible for conducting audits on all Air Operators, as per Master Surveillance Plan, to establish compliance to the Regulations.
• Make relevant recommendations pertaining to safety management systems. 
• Conduct audits and inspections as per the Manual of Procedures.
• Identify, draft and recommend regulatory changes.
• Recommend enforcement measures.
• Responsible for recommending the approval/denial/withdrawal of exemptions and special approvals.
• Responsible for recommending the accreditation of all Air Operators.
• Provide factual reports of audits and inspections conducted on the training organisations.
• Monitor and follow up corrective action and the implementation and closure of the action within negotiated time scales.
• Provide direct entry support to the legal system on enforcement issues though the Enforcement Committee.
• Plan and conduct route checks and base checks.

Budgeting and Control

• Control of expenditure and implementation of control procedure.

Operational Management

• Manage all inspectors to ensure that safety is not being compromised.
• Issuance of Air Operating Certificate.
• Schedule Inspectors to ensure timeous response to operational demands.
• Train all inspectors accordingly to perform tasks.
• Update and amend all documentation, checklists and procedures.

Quality Standards

• Through the CAA Regulation (Volumes 1, 2 and 3) ensure safety is maintained for all aviation operators.
• Identify latent failures in the operators' management systems.

Communication and Safety Promotion

• Project a satisfactory image of the SACAA to all stakeholders.
• Provide Industry feedback to the Authority.
• Maintain, guide and advise the industry according to the safety standards to ensure that safety standards are not being compromised.
• Establish and maintain a professional relationship with the organisations by supplying consistent advice in compliance with SACAA regulations, policies and with international best practice.

Management of Direct Reportees

• Develop, lead, discipline, supervise and foster human relationships to motivate and manage a team of personnel within the Medium-High  Capacity & Foreign Air Operator to ensure maximum staff efficiency and performance.
• Manage key performance areas of directly reporting staff members to ensure achievement of their agreed objectives.
• Provide operational support and direction to staff members.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements

Qualification:

• Hold an Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL) with flying hour between 1500 hrs and 2000 hrs and Ratings on one or more modern large aircraft.

Ideal

• National Diploma (NQF Level 6 Qualification) or Degree (NQF Level 7 Qualification) in Management or Administration with an Airline Transport Pilot License

Experience:

• 4 Years' experience as Air Transport Pilot OR 
• 4 Years experience in an Aviation regulatory Environment OR
• 3 Years experience Supervisory or Management experience will be an added advantage

Closing Date: 25 March 2026

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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.

Ideal Qualification:

• 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: 31 March 2026