Latest Jobs at Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA)

Description
Administration

• Filing of documents in the department.
• Document distribution and tracking.
• Attend to procurement of goods and services for LAC, including facilitating payments and managing accounts with creditors.
• Managing of travel logistics.
• Administrative support to the Regulation Development department.
• Stakeholder Management, including hosting stakeholders and delegations on oversight and support missions.
• Preparing legal documents. 

Coordination of CARCom Meetings

• To provide administration support to CARCom secretariat;
• Receiving of and filing of CARCom proposals;
• Keeping and updating of register of Carcom proposals
• Assists; in the scrutiny and interpretation of legal documents
• Compilation and distribution of Carcom packs, including CARCom Agenda, Action Matrix, consolidation of Subcommittee reports;
• Compilation and distribution of Subcommittee packs, including SubCommittee Agenda, Workgroups reports; Management of CARCom membership list and representatives
• Set up and Facilitate Carcom meetings;
• Set up and Facilitate Subcommittee meetings;
• Facilitate meetings for Regulation Development and other stakeholders; Coordinate engagement with the proposer on public comments received.
• Drafting distribution and filing off Carcom minutes; Set up and facilitate workshops and training delivered by LAC
• Maintaining and dealing with high level of confidential documents

Regulation Development and editing/formatting draft regulations and technical standards, and tracking for promulgation

• Maintain a register and update progress status of regulations and technical standards;
• Facilitate the publication of proposals in the Gazette and website; Compiling of Government Gazettes for submission at DOT.
• Transposing content of ICAO SARPS into regulatory provisions across technical areas
• Facilitate the sourcing, the appointment of service provider for translation of regulations (English to Afrikaans);
• Editing and Formatting of draft regulations and technical standards, proposals, and legal documents;
• Facilitating the submission of draft regulations and technical standards to CARCOM Chairperson, Director of Civil Aviation and Minister for approval;
• Tracking of draft regulations and technical standards submitted to the Minister and the DCA for approval;
• Circulation of promulgated regulations and technical standards to all staff and industry members.
• Facilitate submission of approved regulations and technical standards to the technical library

Tracking Regulations and technical Standards for promulgation

• Tracking of draft regulations and technical standards submitted to the Minister and the DCA for approval;
• Circulation of promulgated regulations and technical standards to all staff and industry members.
• Facilitate submission of approved regulations and technical standards to the technical library

Requirements

Minimum Requirements

• National Diploma or Paralegal Diploma

Ideal Requirements

• LLB Degree and Legislative Drafting Course

Experience

• 3 years work experience in Legal administration, preferably in a commercial, public or regulatory environment. 

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OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE JOB

• The Trainee will work under supervision to assist the Forensic Services Department minimise the impact of financial crime and misconduct through timeous high quality investigative interventions and ensure that SACAA’s assets and interests are protected including mitigating exposures and providing a first-class forensic investigatory service to stakeholders within the business

Forensic Pro-active Service

• Assist Identifying areas where fraud risk management may be of further assistance to management in the achievement of goals and objectives of the department.
• Assist in the provision of fraud training, awareness, and campaigns.
• Assist promoting internal audit and forensic services in overall engagements
• Promotes the fraud hotline

Operational Function / Management 

• Conduct allocated forensic investigations according to required methodologies and standards.
• Investigate and follow-up on matters emanating from fraud hotline reports allocated by the management.
• Participate in conducting interviews, obtain statements/affidavits, and gather factual evidence with regards to forensic investigations.
• Analyze information, statements/affidavits, research, and evidence gathered.
• Provide regular feedback on the progress of investigations to the Manager.
• Assist in the Fraud Awareness campaigns to SACAA officials and stakeholders.
• Compile forensic investigation reports.

Document information and transaction flow

• Understands the relevant aspects of the areas that are under investigation.
• Maintains chain of custody.

Assist with the implementation of corrective actions

• Prepares evidence to support recommended corrective actions.
• Investigate and provides evidence in corrective actions tribunals.
• Assist liaising with law enforcement agencies.

Perform unscheduled forensic activities

• Assists the internal audit team as and when requested by management.
• Participates in fraud risk management projects as and when requested or required.

Communication and stakeholder management

• Ensures that investigation clients are regularly and timeously informed regarding commencement and progress of investigations.
• Ensures that communication (written and verbal) with clients, peers and superiors are factual, regular, timeous and accurate.

Requirements
EDUCATION

MINIMUM

• National Diploma in Forensic Investigation, Forensic Auditing or Law or Related equivalent NQF level 6 qualification

IDEAL

• 1 year experience in Forensic Investigation OR Fraud Management OR Fraud Risk Management / Assessments.

Closing date: 11 June 2025

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PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To determine the operational level of safety that the prospective AOC holders can achieve and does in fact achieve in actual operations. Through evaluation (assess), monitor (conduct periodic and unannounced surveillance) of compliance to operations of an aircraft:

• Making recommendations regarding the issuance or amendment of the AOC and the associated operations specifications, and the operator's competence to continue to exercise the privileges of the certificate.
• Making recommendations concerning any special conditions that, considering the investigation, may need to be imposed.
• Informing the operator of any deficiencies needing rectification; and
• Making recommendations concerning appropriate enforcement action.

SITE and AIRLINE INSPECTIONS

• Conduct follow-up on inspection reports to ensure that appropriate action has been taken in a timely manner;
• Submit reports on each inspection or investigation in the manner prescribed, and complete and process the applicable inspection forms;
• Investigate and report, as required, possible violations of the basic aviation law or related safety operating regulations and rules;
• Continuously review the operator's pertinent documentation (e.g. operations and training), company policies, operating instructions and information to staff and system of amendments to determine whether they are accurate and made available in a timely manner to persons requiring their use;
• Keep appropriate CAA inspectorate staff informed on all aspects of the current operation and projected developments in the company including changes in executive personnel, in assigned responsibilities and in the operator's organization in general;
• Conduct qualification, approval and supervisory activities with respect to personnel proposed as designated examiners by an operator; and

PROPOSALS and REVISION of STANDARDS

• Proactively research, develop, and propose the specific standards to be applied in the area of operators' operations.

COMMUNICATIONS and SAFETY PROMOTION

• Project a satisfactory image of the SACAA to all stakeholders.
• Provide industry feedback to the Authority.
• Promote Aviation safety by proposing improvements in operational requirements.

Requirements
Minimum Qualification:

• Grade 12 and a valid Commercial Pilot License or Airline Transport Pilot License

Ideal Qualification:

• Commercial Pilot License with Frozen ATPL

Experience:

• 1500 hours as a pilot or pilot-in-command of civil or military air transport aircraft ATPL (A) for Part 121 OR 
• 1000 hours as a pilot or pilot-in-command of civil or military air transport aircraft CPL (A) for Part 135

Closing Date: 17 June 2025

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Description
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 (with STEM subjects)
• 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: 18 June 2025

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Description
Process Applications

• Receive application package and evaluate the package for completeness.
• The package should specify the design Standards and airworthiness requirements according to which the aircraft type was certified.
• Draw specific aircraft file record and ascertain any outstanding documentation and information, pertinent to application.
• Engages with owner, Aircraft Maintenance Organisation concerning outstanding information, documentation, inspection reports and applicable fees. 
• Develop annual oversight plans and safety promotion plans.

Certificates

• When satisfied that the relevant requirements are met, will issue the C of A.
• Forward completed certificate for checking, authorisation and signature.
• Contact applicant to arrange forwarding or collection of certificates.

Records

• Maintain and update all databases affecting currency fees (i.e. Great Plains, Aircraft Register), Certificates of Airworthiness, payments and aircraft files.

Administrative/Coordination 

• Conduct any administrative and/or coordination function as may be allocated by management from time to time.

Requirements
Minimum Requirements 

• Grade 12 
• Certificate or Diploma in Administration or Office Management

Experience

• 3 Years in Administration role 

Closing Date: 18 June 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:

• National Diploma in Electrical Engineering (Light Current) or BSc in Meteorology/Atmospheric Science 

Ideal:

• BSc (Hons) degree in Meteorology/Atmospheric Sciences or BTech in Electrical Engineering (Light Current)

Experience:

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

Closing Date: 20 June 2025