South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) Jobs

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Trainee Network Administrator (Centurion)

 2026/07/28

Reference Number

SA-464

Description

OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The Trainee Network Administrator is responsible for supporting and learning the administration, maintenance, monitoring, and troubleshooting of the organization’s ICT infrastructure. The role provides hands-on exposure to cloud, server, networking, collaboration, backup, and end-user support environments while developing the skills required to become a fully competent network administrator. The incumbent will assist with daily operational activities, system monitoring, incident management, vendor coordination, and infrastructure reporting while receiving structured training across Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, virtualization, networking, server administration, and cybersecurity best practices

Microsoft 365 & Azure Administration

• Service Support: Assist with administration and support of Microsoft 365 services.
• Identity Management: Monitor and manage Azure Entra ID user accounts and groups.
• User Access Control: Support provisioning/deprovisioning, password resets, multi-factor authentication (MFA), and group memberships.
• Cloud Infrastructure: Assist with Azure virtual machine deployment, monitoring, and maintenance.
• Resource Monitoring: Monitor Azure resources and report anomalies.
• Governance Support: Support cloud governance and compliance activities.

Server Administration

• Environment Maintenance: Assist in the administration, monitoring, and maintenance of Windows/Linux servers, Active Directory, Exchange Server 2016, and on-premises infrastructure.
• Health Checks: Performing daily server health checks.
• Performance Monitoring: Monitoring CPU, memory, storage, and system performance.
• Log Analysis: Reviewing event logs and system alerts.
• System Maintenance: Assisting with server patching and updates.
• Uptime Tracking: Monitoring service availability and uptime.
• Business Continuity: Supporting disaster recovery activities.

Virtualization Management

• Hypervisor Administration: Assist with management and monitoring of Microsoft Hyper-V Hosts, Windows VMs, and Linux VMs.
• Lifecycle Tasks: VM provisioning and decommissioning.
• Resource Allocation: Resource allocation monitoring.
• Health Tracking: VM health and performance monitoring.
• Data Protection: Snapshot and backup management.
• Disaster Recovery: Disaster recovery testing support.

Network Infrastructure Support

• Hardware Administration: Assist with administration and support of the Aruba Network Environment (Aruba Switches and Aruba Wireless Access Points).
• Monitoring: Execute proactive network monitoring and switch/AP health checks.
• Fault Resolution: Troubleshooting network connectivity issues.
• Configuration: Assisting with VLAN and network configuration changes.
• Wireless Optimization: Supporting wireless network performance optimization.
• Documentation: Maintaining accurate network documentation.

Backup and Recovery Administration

• Platform Oversight: Support the management and monitoring of Azure Backup Services and On-Premises Backup Solutions.
• Operations: Monitoring backup jobs and verifying backup completion status.
• Remediation: Investigating backup failures.
• Validation: Assisting with restore testing.
• Reporting: Maintaining backup reports.
• Business Continuity: Supporting business continuity and disaster recovery procedures.

Printing Services Administration

• Fleet Management: Support and maintain HP Printers, Secure Printing Servers, and Print Management Systems.
• Deployment: Printer deployment and configuration.
• Support: Troubleshooting printing issues.
• Server Health: Monitoring print server health.
• Vendor Relations: Liaising with printer support vendors.
• Assets: Maintaining printer asset records.

Monitoring and Preventative Maintenance

• Operational Checks: Conduct daily, weekly, and monthly infrastructure checks covering Azure, Active Directory, Exchange, Hyper-V, Network Equipment, Backups, Storage, Printing, and AV Systems.
• Risk Minimization: Identifying potential risks and escalating issues proactively.
• Checklists: Maintaining operational checklists.
• Continuous Improvement: Supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

EDUCATION (FORMAL QUALIFICATION REQUIRED)

MINIMUM

• National Diploma in Information Technology, Computer Science, Network Engineering, Information Systems or relevant equivalent qualification

Added Advantage

• Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Network Engineering, Information Systems, Microsoft Fundamentals (AZ-900 / MS-900), Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104), CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Server+, Linux Essentials,

EXPERIENCE (MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED)

1 year experience as IT Support / Server Administrator/ Cloud Administrator

Closing Date: 11 August 2026

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Testing Standards Pilot (Licensing) (Centurion)

 2026/07/27

Reference Number

Testing Standards Pilot (Part61)

Description

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

Responsible for licensing standards and regulations for all aircrew licenses; oversight of Designated flight examiners, Radio telephony Examiners and Language proficiency examiners; approval and oversight of examination centres. Monitor the conduct of pilot instructors and designated examiners.

CATS and CAR Development

In co-operation with Managers: Licensing and Examinations
Develop
and implement Civil Aviation Regulations (CARs) and Civil Aviation Technical Standards (CATS) for the Civil Aviation Regulations Part 61, 62, 63, 68, 69 ,71,72 in compliance with the Standards and Recommended Practices of ICAO Annex 1,

Operational Management

Conduct audits and inspections as per SACAA Procedures to establish compliance.
•Conduct oversight on the activities of designated flight examiners, Radiotelephony examiners, Language Proficiency examiners and flight instructors
•Make relevant recommendations pertaining to safety management systems.
•Investigate regulatory non-compliances and recommend remedial or enforcement measures.
•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 ,61, 62, 63, 68, 69 and 71.
•Investigate and recommend action to the Director on any deviations from requirements.
•Introduce adequate 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.
•Review applications for the accreditation of military experience.
•Review applications for the conversion of validation for foreign licenses where directed.

Requirements

Minimum Qualification:

• Grade 12
• CPL (H) with Grade II Flight Instructor rating issued under Part 61 or SA SA Airforce instructor rating
  

Ideal Qualification:

Airline Transport Pilot License with Grade I Flight instructor rating or SA Air Force Flight instructor rating.

Experience required:

Flight Instructor rating (Part 61 or 62) or SA Air flight instructor rating with 300 hours instructor experience

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ATO Inspector Pilot (Gauteng)

 2026/07/27

Reference Number

ATO 0726

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 60 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

Qualifications

Commercial Pilot License with Grade II Instructor Rating or equivalent SA Air Force Flight Instructor Rating Category

Experience

300 hours – 500 hours flight instructor training experience

Closing Date: 07 August 2026

All SACAA appointments are subject to S98 of the Civil Aviation Act, 13 of 2009 and all successful candidates will be subjected to security vetting. Employment Equity candidates will be prioritised in line with Employment Equity Plan. If you have not heard from the SACAA 90 days after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.

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