SOUTH AFRICAN CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY (SACAA) VACANCIES

SOUTH AFRICAN CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY (SACAA)

AIRWORTHINESS INSPECTOR: GENERAL AVIATION OPERATIONS (MIDRAND)
Reference Number SA-187

Description
Assessment, Inspections and Oversight

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

Maintenance and Acquisition of Specialist Skills

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

Project a satisfactory image of the SACAA to all stakeholders.
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: 05 April 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.

Work Level Skilled
Job Type Permanent
Salary Market Related
EE Position Yes
Location Midrand

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AVIONICS INSPECTOR: GENERAL AVIATION OPERATIONS (MIDRAND)
Reference Number SA-186

Description
General, Sport and Recreational Aviation Aircraft Inspections (Part 43, Part 44, Part 91, Part 94, Part 105)

Conduct routine planned and ad-hoc oversight, surveillance, and inspections, such as the inspection of aircraft and continued airworthiness at an airfield apron, site or base and carry out oversight or checks considered necessary at prescribed intervals.
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 on the applicable inspection forms.
Conduct investigations and prepare reports as required on possible unsafe or non -compliance of the basic aviation law or related safety operating regulations and rules.
Continuously review the operator's pertinent documentation (e.g., operations, 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 current operations in general; and
Perform duties delegated and incidental to the SACAA requirements.

Communication

Ensure appropriate communication within SACAA and with external clients.
Conduct and project a satisfactory and positive image of the SACAA to all stakeholders.
Provide industry feedback to the Authority.
Promote public relations and aviation safety and standards by proposing improvements in airworthiness and maintenance requirements.

Customer Interface

Project a satisfactory image of the SACAA to all customers in dealing promptly with telephonic, mailed, or personal interactions

Legislation Administration

• Review and approval of MEL’s, AMP/AMS, RVSM, Special Approvals.
• Conduct compliance oversight, surveillance, and investigations
• Provide administrative support with information data and records.
• Keep abreast of and remain proficient in specialist skills, knowledge human factors, regulations, and new developments of technology.
• Process applications and documents and amendments.

General Administrative Functions

All relevant tasks and responsibilities as specified by the SACAA policies, procedures.
Report with recommendation and outcomes of all oversight, surveillance and inspections.
Proactively research, develop and propose the specific standards to be applied in the area of airworthiness and maintenance of aircraft.
Ensure reports are accurate, detailed and submitted on time as required by department and section managers

Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:

Grade 12 (Matric) and hold or has held Appropriate Aircraft Maintenance Engineers Licence, or an equivalent and related trade in the aviation technical and maintenance environment e.g. Avionic

Ideal

National Diploma equivalent to NQF level 6

Minimum Experience:

3 Years experience in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering
3 Years exposure in Client Services

Closing Date: 05 April 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.

Work Level Skilled
Job Type Permanent
Salary Market Related
EE Position Yes
Location Midrand

PLEASE APPLY HERE

AIRWORTHINESS: AIRCRAFT INSPECTION (GAUTENG)
Reference Number SA-185

Description
Site Visits and Inspections

Completion of allocated C of A/ATF inspection applications as per approved procedure
Provide clients with the required feedback during the completion of all tasks.
Review AW records of TC and NTCA aircraft as per procedure during C of A, ATF and RLA Renewal process
Address industry stakeholder problems/queries in and exemplary manner
Use of the EBS system for completion of all tasks as assigned by M: AR &I
Enforcement (Grounding) actions taken as sanctioned by Manager Aircraft Inspection & Registration
Enforcement actions recommended to the Enforcement. Department to be inline as assigned by M: ARI
Analyse and investigate significant defects discovered in aircraft and determine corrective action to be taken where airworthiness may be affected and correct any trends, where necessary.
Monitor the implementation of the ADs and/or related SBs issued by the manufacturer (both foreign and domestic) to ensure air operator’s compliance to the continuing airworthiness of aeronautical products with an established procedure to avoid or correct service difficulties.
Investigate possible violation of the regulations regarding airworthiness and take appropriate enforcement action, when necessary.
Participate in aircraft review board activities.

Reports

Report with recommendations on outcome of safety audits and inspections.
Research, develop and propose specific standards to be applied in certification, airworthiness, and maintenance of aircraft.
Issue special flight permits.

Communication and Safety Promotion

Address Industry stakeholder problems/queries in an exemplary manner.
Provide Industry feedback to the Authority.
Inculcate upon Industry stakeholders’ safety prerequisites and procedures.

Proposal and Revision of Standards

Proactively research, develop and propose specific standards to be applied in airworthiness and maintenance of aircraft.

Requirements

EDUCATION
Minimum

Grade 12
Aircraft Maintenance Engineers License in a related trade in the Aviation Maintenance Environment E.g., Aircraft Mechanic or Structural Worker or Avionic or Radiotrician and Electrician

Ideal

National Technical Diploma
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) License

EXPERIENCE

5 years in Aircraft Airworthiness or Aviation Regulatory environment or Civil/Military Aviation experience

Closing Date: 05 April 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.

Work Level Skilled
Job Type Permanent
Salary Market Related
EE Position Yes
Location Gauteng

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INSPECTOR: FLIGHT OPERATIONS (GENERAL AVIATION ORGANISATIONS) (MIDRAND)
Reference Number SA-184

Description
Assessment, Inspections and oversight

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

Maintenance and Acquisition of Specialist Skills

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

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

Requirements
EDUCATION
Minimum

Grade 12 (Matric)
Commercial Pilot License

Ideal

Experience with commercial operation of aircraft
Aviation safety officer experience
Quality management experience
Project management experience

EXPERIENCE

500 Hours as pilot of civil or military aircraft

Closing Date: 05 April 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.

Work Level Skilled
Job Type Permanent
Salary Market Related
EE Position Yes
Location Midrand

PLEASE APPLY HERE

ADMINISTRATION OFFICER (MIDRAND)
Reference Number SA-183

GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS

Assist Management and the Department in managing the diary, coordinate and schedule departmental meetings and events using the organisation’s electronic tools.
Prepare departmental documents and reports.
Collate information for reports preparation.
Package documentation required for meetings and other departmental engagements.
Circulate required information and documentation throughout the department and keep accurate record thereof.
Receive and relay documentation and information to applicable recipients in the department.
Develop and maintain a proper filing system to ensure accurate retrieval of information as and when required.
Screen, classify and record documents for easy access and tracking.
Coordinate functions and meetings for the department.
Provide administrative support with meetings and other departmental functions.
Prepare and circulate minutes for departmental meetings.
Update and circulate for approval information on departmental documentation as provided by the Subject Matter experts.
Coordinate budget preparation and reporting on expenditure
Process operation manuals and amendments.
Arrange domestic and international travel by organising submission approval, allowances, and all travel related logistics.

OFFICE AND STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT

Manage the control of all consumables and liaise with the Procurement Department regarding stock.
Organise requests for assets, their delivery, allocation and management for the department.
Track and monitor progress on projects and prepare reports thereon.
Ensure appropriate communication within SACAA and with external clients.
Promptly deal with telephonic, mailed enquiries or personal interactions.

Minimum Qualification:

Grade 12, with a certificate in Office Administration as an advantage

Ideal Qualification:

Diploma in Office Administration/Secretary or Office Management

Experience:

1-3 years Office Administration or Secretary

Closing Date: 02 April 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.

Work Level Skilled
Job Type Permanent
Salary Market Related
EE Position Yes
Location Midrand

PLEASE APPLY HERE

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