South African Civil Aviation Authority

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1. CREDITORS OFFICER
2. PERSONAL ASSISTANT TO DCA 
3. FLIGHT OPERATIONS INSPECTOR
4. CSD CERTIFICATION ENGINEER- QCAIIR
5. 2024 INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME
6. INSPECTOR: MECHANICS 
7. AIRWORTHINESS INSPECTOR: GENERAL AVIATION ORGANISATIONS

CREDITORS OFFICER

Reference Number

SA-228

Description

OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To accurately process, maintain and report on all creditors transactions.

Manage Suppliers Payments

• Accurately and timeously process invoices onto the financial system daily.
• Obtain and ensure that supporting documents are provided by various departments.
• Ensure invoices from departments are authorised as per the delegation of authority.
• Ensure creditors statements are provided monthly.
• Timeously investigate unmatched purchase orders monthly.
• Ensure foreign creditors are paid timeously via telegraphic transfer.
• Prepare the payment checklist and ensure accurately completed.
• Ensure all subsistence and travel allowances are paid to travelling employees timeously.
• Import payment batch from financial system to the bank or perform manual payment online, present for release on time and follow up and resolve any queries

Reconciliations

• Prepare monthly creditors reconciliations to ensure correct amounts are paid or accurate amounts are accrued.
• Prepare general journals for accruals monthly and ensure month end and year end deadlines are met.
• Ensure that reconciling items are resolved or corrected timeously.
• Ensure that supplier enquiries are handled in a professional manner.
• Ensure that payments are made frequently and within 30 days of documents being received in finance.

Manage Reports

• Prepare monthly reports.
• Collate information for monthly reports

Filing

• Ensure that all documents are properly filed regularly.
• Ensure that all filed documents are easily retrievable.

Requirements

Minimum Requirement:

• National Diploma in Finance / Financial management or related NQF Level 6 qualification.

Ideal Qualification:

• Degree in Finance or related Degree

Experience:

• 3 Years Accounts Payable
• Great Plains, Processing of Accounts Payable, Greenfields (POP) experience would be an added advantage

Closing Date: 05 July 2024

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

PERSONAL ASSISTANT TO DCA 

Reference Number

SA-227

Description

Administrative/Personal Assistant Support

• Proactively manage and coordinate the diary of the DCA prioritising and arranging internal and external meetings, ensuring appropriate briefing papers are prepared and provided.
• Provide full personal assistant support by dealing with all correspondence and calls, drafting routine letters to a high standard, minute meetings, taking messages and other administrative tasks as required to support the DCA.
• Quality check all documents for DCA’s signature
• Plan and coordinate logistics for the DCA’s participation to internal and external events.
• Procure office supplies when required
• Write and prepare minutes of meetings
• Manage the office of the DCA’s budget.
• Undertake any other appropriate duties as required to support the DCA.
• Proactively attend to all DCA’s responsibilities through prioritization of tasks and activities requiring the attention of the DCA
• Be prepared to travel when necessary

Stakeholder Relations

• Serve as the primary liaison between the DCA and both internal and external clients
• Manage all meeting requests and queries appropriately

Coordinate Travel

• Co-ordinate the Director of Civil Aviation’s travel and accommodation nationally and internationally.
• Partner with Supply Chain to ensure that the most cost-effective travel options are sourced

Submissions and Deadlines

• Assist in compiling the Director of Civil Aviation Reports.
• Format all reports and board submissions by Quality checking all documents to ensure that they are in line with policy requirements.
• Assist in ensuring that the Director of Civil Aviation deadlines are adhered to (submissions to Board Meetings, DoT, and Minister).

Confidentiality

• Perform all the duties with complete discretion and a high regard for confidentiality.
• Undertake responsibilities as appropriate which will fulfil the purpose of the role and support the success of the organisation.

Correspondence Management

• Process all communications and correspondence for the office of the DCA and ensure they are dealt with and responded to timeously.
• Anticipate, and prepare briefing papers in advance of appointments and presentations.
• Facilitate the signing of documents for DCA’s attention.
• Maintain effective filling and data storage including emails and retrieval systems ensuring the needs of the DCA are met

Requirements

Minimum Qualification:

• NQF Level 6 Formal qualification in Secretarial or Administration or equivalent

Ideal Qualification:

• Related Degree or equivalent

Experience:

• 5 – 7 Years Personal Assistant to an Executive or CEO

Closing Date: 02 July 2024

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

Reference Number

SA-205

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 plus hold or have held an Airline Transport Pilot License or Commercial 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: 24 May 2024

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

CSD CERTIFICATION ENGINEER- QCAIIR

Reference Number

SA-222

Description

Overall, Purpose of the Job

• This role is responsible for contributing to the continuous development and implementation of a comprehensive cross-cutting system, through quality control by identifying any short comings on certification or approval document packages for issue, re-issue, renewals and amendments. This is to ensure that processes, policies and procedures are followed and complied with the requirements of Civil Aviation Regulations, ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices as well as internal policies prior issuance of approvals.
• Continuously participate in support and upkeep of the National State Safety Programme and the National Aviation Safety Plan, while implementing endorsed national goals and safety improvement endeavours. This involves scrutinising and probing all safety-related reports (CORS), issuing recommendations for corrective actions or regulatory adjustments as needed. 
• The objective is to improve safety and quality beyond current levels, continuously laying the foundations for the implementation of risk-based decision-making practices and initiatives in the South African Aviation Industry.

Strengthened Safety and Security Oversight system

• Perform quality control by identifying any short comings on certification or approval document packages for issue, re-issue, renewals and amendments from approved departments through a list of remarks informing the submitter of corrections required before any final approval or certificates by the appropriate manager.
• By utilising the Centralized Occurrence Reporting system (CORs). –
• Categorise and allocate submitted safety occurrence reports through the validation process.
• Review allocated safety occurrence reports and identify which occurrences require investigation or further review.
• Perform occurrence investigations as required to identify the risk grading and possible safety recommendations for the closure of the occurrence.

*Occurrences mentioned above, include incidents and accidents not investigated by the Aircraft Accident and Incident Investigation Division.

• Assist owners/operators/approval holders to improve their safety management system as well as their own mitigation processes.
• Monitor and provide feedback on trends identified from the Centralized Occurrence reporting system data and liaise with the SSP Office for safety promotion and awareness.
• Contribute to the identification, analysis, and amendment of regulatory changes required to Part 140 of Civil Aviation Regulation, whether onerous or as a consequence of changes to Annex 19 of the International Civil Aviation standards and recommended practices and ensure transposition of such into National Regulation.
• Support the implementation of Risk Based performance.
• Recommend or suggest improvements to the SACAA technical departments to develop and maintain their regulations, guidance material, procedures and relevant forms.
• Contribute to the implementation of approved national objectives and safety enhancement initiatives, by making recommendations in regard to the necessary corrective action and/or regulatory amendments as may be required.
• Perform Safety Investigations, as assigned by the manager and make recommendations as required.
• Provide technical expertise to relevant departments as requested which could include the review of AIID Accident Investigation Report Recommendations.
• Collaborate on tasks and projects with other groups/sections across SACAA and other regulatory agencies as assigned by the manager.
• Provide Introductory and On-The-Job Training (OJT) to new QC & AIIR team members on processes and procedures as required by manager.

Planning

• Timeously manage daily, weekly, monthly allocated tasks.
• Manage own career development plans

Financial Sustainability

• Provide input to the development of annual budgets, control of expenditure and implementation of control procedures by providing annual plans.

Operational Management

• Maintain all QA standards in compliance with the QMS ISO 9000.
• Implement High-level tasks as assigned by the manager.

Liaison and Policy

• Represent the Authority at International Civil Aviation Organisation platforms.

Improved Stakeholder Management and Service Excellence

• Technical engagement at the national level.
• To project a satisfactory image of the SACAA to all stakeholders.
• To engage with and provide feedback to industry on technical and regulatory amendments regarding Safety management.
• To provide support to the divisions and the industry to implement the Safety management systems.
• Participate and coordinate as required in the regional cooperation plan.

Enhance Human Capital

• Adhere to formal and informal training requirements.
• Manage own performance areas to ensure the achievement of agreed objectives.

Sustain Good Corporate Governance

• Closure of internal and external audit findings.
• Implementation of recommendations emanating from audit findings
• Concise and accurate reporting on strategic and operational deliverables.

Requirements

EDUCATION

Minimum

• Engineering degree in Aeronautical or Electrical or Mechanical

Ideal

• Qualification in Safety Management Systems, Quality Control or Aircraft Incident and Accident Investigation

EXPERIENCE

• 3 years in SACAA Certification or Manufacture Engineer
• Experience in aircraft maintenance or aircraft design or manufacturing of Aircraft or Aircraft components

Closing Date:  25 June 2024

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.

2024 INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME

Reference Number

SA-208

Description

SELECTION CRITERIA 

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

• Accounting
• Business Management and Administration
• Communications 
• Engineering
• International Relations
• Law
• Marketing 
• Project Management
• Public Relations
• Supply Chain Management
• Transport and Logistics

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

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

Requirements

Minimum Qualification:

• Grade 12
• National Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in the following: Accounting; Business Management and Administration; Communications; Engineering; International Relations; Law; Marketing; Project Management; Public Relations; Supply Chain Management; Transport and Logistics

Closing Date: 24 May 2024

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.

INSPECTOR: MECHANICS 

Reference Number

SA-204

Description

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, SMS, Quality, Maintenance Control Manuals and Aircraft Maintenance Programmes), 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

Maintenance and Acquisition of Specialist Skills

• Keep abreast and remain proficient in specialist skills, human factors and new developments of technology.

Proposals and Revision of Standards

• Proactively research, develop and propose the specific standards to be applied in operator 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

 Qualification

• Minimum

Grade 12 (Matric) and Hold or has held Aircraft Maintenance Engineers License

• Ideal

Relevant National Diploma equivalent to NQF level 6

• Experience

5 years as an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer of civil or military air transport aircraft

• Ideal

Experience with the problems of operating or maintaining transport aircraft

Closing date: 23 May 2024

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.

AIRWORTHINESS INSPECTOR: GENERAL AVIATION ORGANISATIONS

Reference Number

SA-191

Description

Assessment, Inspections and Oversight

1. 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;
2. 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;
3. Evaluation and making recommendations for the initial issue or amendment of an air service license for a Part 96 operator;
4. Evaluation and making recommendations for the approval and acceptance of operators and organisations documentation.
5. Conduct inspections, oversight and surveillance considered necessary to determine safety standards and compliance.
6. 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.
7. Making recommendations concerning appropriate enforcement action.
8. Investigate and report, as required, possible violations of the South African civil aviation law, regulations and technical standards.

Maintenance and Acquisition of Specialist Skills

1. Keep abreast and well informed on matters concerning the safe operation of aircraft and associated legal and policy matters.
2. 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

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

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Grade 12 (Matric) and hold or has held appropriate Aircraft Maintenance Engineers licence

Minimum Experience:

• 5 Years experience as Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

Ideal

• Experience with commercial operation of aircraft 
• Aviation Safety Officer experience 
• Quality Management experience
• Project Management experience

Closing Date: 03 May 2024

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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