Vacant Jobs at Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA)

Description

Oversight

• Certify Aeronautical Information Service providers according to requirements of Part 175 of CATS and CARs
• Plan and execute inspections and audits on AIS providers to ensure that they comply with stipulated regulations of Annex 15, following internal procedures, civil aviation regulations and technical standards
• Compile findings report according to categories
• Monitor implementation of corrective action plans and continuous improvement of operating standards.
• Follow up on findings and propose enforcement where necessary.
• Ensure compliance in aerodrome safety management & procedure manual

Aeronautical

• Accountable for compliance with Centralised Aeronautical database processes.

Information/Data Management oversight

• Receive, verify, approve, and maintain aeronautical information/data for publication in the Centralised Aviation database.
• Accountable for the overall publication of aeronautical information/data for safety and regularity of air navigation services.
• Process applications for flexible use of airspace.
• Coordinate with data providers in the provision of aeronautical information
• Receive and process applications for the registration of ICAO Radio Telephony call signs and ICAO Location indicators
• Monitor compliance to the AIRAC schedule
• Monitor compliance with ICAO Annex 15 and associated ICAO document standards

Planning and Administration

• Plan for inspections, audits, and surveillance activities of Aeronautical Information Management (AIM).
• Ensure completeness of inspection reports and make appropriate recommendations
• Perform general office administration tasks, including ensuring safekeeping of records.
• Create and maintain a database of allocated certified service providers.
• Create and maintain a database for non-compliances on the findings register.
• Handle internal and external correspondence through the Manager.
• Maintain the departmental Documents management relating to oversight in AIS
• Complete the inspection checklist as per applicable regulation
• Draft inspection reports and submit to the clients
• Compile and submit reports on oversight findings
• Evaluate manuals to ensure that they meet required standards
• Propose amendment to Manual of Procedure and Technical guidance Manual, ISO procedures and applicable forms.

Regulations Research and Development

• Conduct research and make recommendations about applicable national and international requirements
• Provide input to new proposals and amendments to legislation on SARPS and CARS through the Manager
• Propose amendments to CARS/CATS to align with Annex 15 amendments and ICAO documents.
• Propose and submit regulation review to CARCO

Quality Management

• Ensure compliance with ICAO & ISO Standards to be applied in the field of operations of Aeronautical Information Management
• Ensure compliance with QMS

Liaison

• Coordinate with all stakeholders on the functioning of AIM and provide input at any ATM forum where required.
• Provide consultation on AIM matters.
• Monitor client satisfaction regarding services provided and their changing needs.
• Monitor that Service Level Agreements between data providers and AIS service providers are in place

Enforcement

• Conduct investigations to determine compliance with regulations
• Perform follow-ups on all noted non-compliance incidents and cases investigated to ensure that appropriate corrective action, sanction or penalty is imposed
• Compile reports of all major and severe findings for submission to the Enforcement Committee

Requirements

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 with ICAO recognised AIS Course/qualification

 Idea Qualification

• Advanced AIS Course

Experience

• 3 - 5 Years AIS Operational working experience

Closing Date: 19 December 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 
• 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: 19 December 2025