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SOUTH AFRICAN CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY (SACAA)
 


​​INSPECTOR: AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES (CENTURION)
Reference Number SA-413
 
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
 
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.
 
Work Level Skilled
Job Type Permanent
Salary Market Related
EE Position Yes
Location Centurion
 
PLEASE APPLY HERE











​INSPECTOR: AERONAUTICAL INFORMATION SERVICES (CENTURION)
Reference Number SA-412
 
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
 
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.
 
Work Level Skilled
Job Type Permanent
Salary Market Related
EE Position Yes
Location Centurion
 
PLEASE APPLY HERE