New Jobs at Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA)

Description
Assessment, Inspections and oversight

• Evaluation and making recommendations regarding the issuance, amendment and renewal of a Part 96 OC and Part 93 CAOC and the associated operations specifications, and the operator's competence to exercise the privileges of the certificate;
• Evaluation and making recommendations regarding the issuance, amendment and renewal of a Part 149 approval, and the competence to continue to exercise the privileges of the approval holder;
• Evaluation and making recommendations for the initial issue or amendment of an air service license for a Part 96 operator;
• Evaluation and making recommendations for the approval and acceptance of operators and organisations documentation.
• Conduct inspections, oversight and surveillance considered necessary to determine safety standards and compliance.
• Conducting station facility, ramp and base inspections of operators, and any other form of inspection or check considered necessary to determine safety standards and compliance.
• Making recommendations concerning appropriate enforcement action
• Investigate and report, as required, possible violations of the South African civil aviation law, regulations and technical standards.

Maintenance and Acquisition of Specialist Skills

• Keep abreast and well informed on matters concerning the safe operation of aircraft and associated legal and policy matters.
• To be conversant with the area of specialization and seek ways of keeping abreast with developments in the role and associated tasks.

Proposals and Revision of Standards

• Proactively research, develop and propose amendments to regulations, technical standards and procedures to ensure safe operation of aircraft.

Communications and Safety Promotion

• Project a satisfactory image of the SACAA to all stakeholders.
• Promote aviation safety by participating in various forums and proposing improvements to aviation safety.

Requirements
EDUCATION

Minimum

• Grade 12 (Matric) and a
• Valid Commercial Pilot License

Ideal

• Experience with commercial operation of aircraft
• Aviation safety officer experience
• Quality management experience
• Project management experience

EXPERIENCE

• 500 Hours as pilot of civil or military aircraft

Closing Date:

• 03 June 2025

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Description
REGULATION DEVELOPMENT AND PROVISION OF LEGAL SUPPORT SERVICES.

• Vet proposals for amendment of regulations and technical standards.
• Draft regulations and technical standards
• Facilitate and monitor the approval process of the regulations and adhere to deadlines.
• Review the final drafts of regulations and amendment to confirm legality,
• Determine the effect of such an amendment and the impact the Regulations or proposal will have on other existing legislation and ensure conformity with constitutional principles.
• Draft Memorandums for approvals of regulations and technical standards
• Draft any regulations, notices, publications as assigned by LAC.
• Perform Civil Aviation Regulations Committee secretarial functions
• 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.
• 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

• 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 matters and ensure that SACAA is protected against any legal risk that may arise.
• Facilitate appointment of legal firms following proper procurement 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, and admission as an Attorney or Advocate with pupillage
• Legislative drafting certificate

Ideal Qualification:

• LLM degree 

Experience:

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

Closing Date:

• 03 June 2025

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Description
SELECTION CRITERIA 

Please apply if you have recently graduated with one of the following fields of study.

• Accounting
• Administration
• Business Management
• Business Administration
• Communication Science
• Computer Sciences
• Customer Service Management
• Finance
• Forensic Audit
• Human Resources Management
• Organisational Psychology
• Information Technology
• Internal Audit
• International Relations
• Law
• Marketing
• Office Administration/Management
• Public Administration/Management
• Project Management
• Public Relations Management
• Social Sciences

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Basic to intermediate skills in MS Office
• Good Communication Skills
• Action Orientation
• Attention to Details
• Initiative

Requirements
Minimum Qualification:

• Grade 12 and 
• National Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in the following: Administration; Business Management; Business Administration; Communication Science; Computer Sciences; Customer Service Management; Human Resources Management; Organisational Psychology; Information Technology; International Relations; Law; Marketing; Office Administration/Management; Public Administration/Management; Project Management; Public Relations management; Social Sciences or related field.

Closing Date:

• 27 May 2025