South African Civil Aviation Authority Jobs

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Specialist: AVSEC Stakeholder Support (Midrand)

Reference Number

SA-344

Description

OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE JOB

•To coordinate the activities of the AVSEC stakeholder relations, including the Facilitation Committee as well as the International Civil Aviation     Organization (ICAO) and the African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC) related engagements. 

•To provide a secretariat function to the National Aviation Security Committee.

Committee Management

– National Aviation Security Committee (NASC), Facilitation Committee, ICAO/ AFCAC/ AVSEC Panels and Workgroups.

Communication to stakeholders:
• Dissemination of decisions and other communication
• Act as liaison between SACAA and the Stakeholder Committees and Workgroups.
Reporting:
• Collate meeting reports from the Local Aviation Security Committee for submission to the National Aviation Security Committee
• Collate meeting reports from the Local Airport Facilitation Committee for submission to the National Airport Facilitation Committee
Secretarial Service and administration:
• Schedule all NASC meetings in the corporate diary.
• Prepare agendas and meeting documentation and distribute them to NASC.
• Coordinate logistical arrangements for NASC meetings, workshops, seminars, conferences, teleconferences and videoconferences. 
• Record meetings, and prepare minutes for the NASC.
• Manage decisions and actions from NASC meetings. 
• Coordinate the participation of RSA representatives in the ICAO/ AFCAC/ AVSEC Panels and Workgroups.
• Maintain files of minutes, records of documentation and reports for all Stakeholder Committee and ICAO Workgroup activities.

Administration 

• Perform job-related administration tasks
• Maintain a database for NASC members

Compile reports, draft letters and collate research information for the Committee and Workgroup Chair, as required. 

• Maintain proper files and records following ISO records management policies

Management of State Letters

• Maintain a register for tracking of State Letters 
• Distribute State Letters to appropriate internal and external stakeholders
• Track and coordinate progress on actions and responses stipulated in AFCAC and ICAO State Letters 
• Maintain a SARPS implementation tracking register.

Liaison and Consultation 

• Organise stakeholder workshops and Aviation security forums and coordinate logistical arrangements for the events.
• Provide industry feedback to the Authority.

Review of Regulations and procedures

• Provide input to improve operational requirements for Aviation Safety and Security.
• Participate in the drafting and review of legal instruments, such as NASP and regulations.
• Provide input to the development, review and continuous improvement of secretariat procedures and the broader function.

Requirements

Education

Minimum

• National Diploma in Public Relations Communications or Relevant equivalent qualifications.
• Aviation Security Course(s) would be an added advantage.

Ideal

• Relevant Degree and Aviation Security Diploma

Experience

• 3-5 Years in Stakeholder Relations experience OR Aviation Committee experience (Aviation Security)
• Aviation regulatory related experience would be advantageous.

Closing date: 20 May 2025

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.

ATO Inspector Pilot/FSTD (Gauteng)

Reference Number

SA-350

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 64 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

Commercial Pilot License with ATPL subjects or Frozen ATPL with Grade II Instructor Rating or equivalent SA Air Force Flight Instructor Rating Category B

300 hours – 500 hours flight instructor training experience

Applicants are to include a table indicating all flight experience by day and night including flight instructor experience and should also indicate experience flown as pilot or flight instructor on aircraft class, model or type.

Closing Date: 20 May 2025

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.

Trainee Inspector Pans-Ops/Cartography (Gauteng)

Reference Number

SA-351

Description

OVERALL, PURPOSE OF THE JOB

• To train in the oversight of instrument flight procedures and aeronautical cartography as per ICAO SARPS.
• To train in the validation and approval (where necessary design) of instrument flight procedures and aeronautical charts.
• To train in the oversight of instrument flight procedure design and aeronautical cartography organisations as per ICAO SARPS.

Oversight – Instrument Flight Procedures and Aeronautical Cartography organisations

• Participate in the inspection, auditing and certification of procedure design organisations and aeronautical chart service providers.
• Participate in monitoring the compliance of certified procedure design organisation and aeronautical chart service providers as per ICAO SARPS, SA-CARs and CATS.
• Participate in external compliance obligations that the SACAA is subjected to

Validation – Instrument Flight Procedures and Aeronautical Cartography

• Be trained in validating and approving instrument flight procedures and aeronautical charts submitted by certified Procedure Design organisations and aeronautical chart service providers as per ICAO SARPS, SA-CARs and CATS.
• Be trained in validating and maintaining information for publication in AIP SUPs, AICs and the AIP.
• Be trained in verifying, validating, approving and certifying aeronautical information printed on the South African WAC charts.

Design Instrument Flight Procedures

• Be trained in designing Instrument Flight Procedures aeronautical charts as per ICAO SARPS, SA-CARs and CATS.

Regulation Development and Review

• Participate in the development and review of local regulations and technical standards in line with ICAO SARPS.
• Participate in providing input and recommendations to the SACAA, CARCOM, NASCOM and external clients.
• Participate in the development and review the technical guidance material utilised to guide procedure design organisations and aeronautical chart service providers.

Research

• Conduct research and benchmark the standards utilised to certify procedure design organisations and aeronautical chart service providers
• Conduct research and provide input into the development of specific proposals for standards to be applied in the design of flight procedures, aeronautical charts and airspace planning.

Liaison and Consultation

• Participate in all safety initiatives in the PANS-OPS section.
• Be trained in liaising with certified procedure design organisations and aeronautical chart service providers, on behalf of SACAA
• Be an observer in activities of relevant ICAO regional structure and local workgroups (e.g. meetings, symposiums, etc.) on behalf of SACAA

Requirements

EDUCATION (FORMAL QUALIFICATION REQUIRED)

MINIMUM

• Grade 12
• A pilot qualification with an IF rating and/or an ATC/ATSO qualification

IDEAL

• Completion of a PANS-OPS Basic course, Safety Management System course, State Safety Programme course

EXPERIENCE

• 5 Years – Qualified Pilot with an IF rating and/ or Qualified ATC/ ATSO

Closing Date: 20 May 2025

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.

ATO Inspector Pilot/FSTD (Gauteng)

Reference Number

SA-294

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 64 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

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

300 hours – 500 hours flight instructor training experience

Applicants are to include a table indicating all flight experience by day and night including flight instructor experience and should also indicate experience flown as pilot or flight instructor on aircraft class, model or type.

Closing Date: 14 May 2025

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.

Flight Operations Inspector – High/Low (2 Years Contract) (Midrand)

Reference Number

SA-337

Description

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:

1. 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.
2. making recommendations concerning any special conditions that, considering the investigation, may need to be imposed.
3. informing the operator of any deficiencies needing rectification; and
4. making recommendations concerning appropriate enforcement action.

SITE and AIRLINE INSPECTIONS

• Conduct routine inspections such as the inspection of a station facility, apron, en-route operation and base and carry out oversight or checks considered necessary at prescribed intervals;
• Assess the effectiveness of the operator’s SMS and the level of resources allocated to it;
• Conduct such inspections or oversight in accordance with an established work programme and applicable standard procedures and instructions;
• Advise the operator, in writing, of any significant deficiency, requesting a proposal for remedial action;
• 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, training and MCMs), 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
• Facilitate the qualification, oversight, and the approval over the operator’s designated examiners.

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: 9 May 2025

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

Testing Standards Officer Pilot (Midrand)

Reference Number

SA-310

Description

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

• Responsible for ATO approval and oversight.
• Responsible for FSTD oversight and approval.
• Review and approval of Syllabi and Curricula.
• 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 centers.
• Monitor the conduct of pilot instructors and designated examiners.
• Submit memos to LAC for further investigation or enforcement action against instructors and examiners.
• Conduct and participate in review boards for the designation and redesignation of pilot instructors and designated examiners.
• Respond to queries regarding crew licensing, instructors, designated examiners, training or assessment from industry and the Authority.
• Provide technical assistance to other states, industry and licensing office.
• Participate in national seminars, conferences and workgroups related to flight instructors, designated examiners or inspector duties.
• Maintain procedure documents related to TSO inspectors for flight crew instructors or 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 licences where directed.

Support to PEL Sections and Departments

• Provide technical and investigation support to LAC department on enforcement issues.
• Recommending the approval /denial/ withdrawal of exemptions, AMOCs and special approvals.
• Provide technical design support to PEL FSTD and ATO inspectors.
• Provide technical design support to the Exemptions and Regulatory Development section.
• Provide technical support to AIID regarding the investigation of accidents and incidents.
• Provide technical support to the General Aviation department.
• Provide other technical support as directed by the relevant line manager.

Design of Training and Testing Standards

• Design and develop test standards and examination items for flight crew training and testing.
• Design and periodically review the curricula and syllabi of flight crew licence and rating training and examinations.
• Develop and implement standards for licensing administration that ensures adherence to requirements.
• Develop technical guidance material for flight crew training and testing.

Communications and Safety Promotion

• Project a professional and positive image of the SACAA 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.
• Communicate with industry participants by publishing AIS document and PEL notices.
• Contribute to the content of the PEL web pages.

Requirements

Minimum Qualification:

• Grade 12
• Commercial Pilot License with Grade II Instructor Rating issued under Part 61 or equivalent SA Air Force Flight Instructor Rating Category B

Ideal Qualification:

• Airline Transport Pilot Licence with Grade I Flight instructor rating or SAAF Grade A Instructor with sound knowledge of training and training administration.

Experience:

• 300 hours

Closing Date: 24 February 2025

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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