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SOUTH AFRICAN CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY (SACAA)
 
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TESTING STANDARDS PILOT (ERD) (MIDRAND)
Reference Number: SA-147
 
Description
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
  • To develop and amend civil aviation regulations in consultation with the technical departments and the Civil Aviation Industry.
  • To ensure compliance with ICAO requirements and national legislation in order to ensure aviation safety, security and regulatory efficacy.
  • Evaluate applications related to Exemptions, Alternate Means of Compliance and Special Approvals, make recommendations in regard to the outcome of the application and ensure consistency in the consideration of all applications. A risk-based approach is to be utilised when performing all evaluations in determining the level of safety.
REGULATORY DEVELOPMENT
  • Review ICAO Annexes and Recommended practices to assess the adequacy and completeness of the South African Civil Aviation Regulations and Technical Standards and develop the appropriate Regulations or Regulatory amendments to ensure SACAA compliance
  • Attend ICAO work group and Flight Training panels, international seminars so as to stay abreast of all applicable Flight Training Regulatory changes, liaise with the South African Aviation Industry to develop the appropriate Regulations or Regulatory amendments as required to ensure SACAA compliance prior to ICAO applicable dates
  • Review International best practice and Regulations to ensure SACAA conforms to International Regulatory Standards
  • Liaise with Industry regarding Regulatory changes to determine the necessity and/or impact of any regulatory changes on the South African Aviation Industry
  • Analyse significant defects reports regarding aircraft and determine if any regulatory changes are required to address where trends show that Flight Training may be affected
  • work with the aviation industry, other governmental organizations, and the public in safety matters;
  • establish relationships with foreign authorities for cooperation on Regulatory developments
  • Attend all CARCOM, ASO and Personnel and Licencing workgroup meetings, prepare and deliver all Regulations, recommendations and research material as required;
EXEMPTIONS, AMOC, SPECIAL APPROVALS ANS REPORTS
  • Assess Personnel and Licencing related Exemptions, AMOC’s and Special Approvals in relation to the risk, hazard and safety impact to the SACAA, lives and the industry;
  • Evaluate the Industry risk assessment of all Exemptions, AMOC’s and Special Approvals to determine if the feasibility of the application;
  • Liaise with the applicable manager and/or area inspector affected by the application regarding the content of the application;
  • Make recommendations to the review board, Legal and Management as per the outcome of the evaluations done. Notify the applicant and the applicable manager of the area affected of the outcome on completion of the process;
  • Compare all applications to previous applications received and ensure consistency of evaluation results taking content and feasibility into account;
  • Record all applications in the register and evaluate any new applications to previous applications to determine any trends that might be developing. Evaluate any trends in applications for Exemptions, AMOC’s and Special Approvals so as to determine the reason for the developing trends;
  • Inform the applicable departments within the SACAA of any trends arising
  • Inform the industry of any trends arising.
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 the area of Flight Operations
 
Requirements
Minimum Qualification:
  • Grade 12
  • Airline Transport Pilot License or Frozen ATPL
  • GR 2 flight instructors rating
Ideal Qualification:
  • Experience in regulation development, participation in ICAO Task teams and work groups
  • Qualified invigilator, examiner and/or moderator
Experience:
  • 8 years Active Pilot in Commercial and flight training environment 
  • 3 years SACAA Personnel and Licensing Inspector
 
Closing Date: 24 November 2023
 
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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LICENSING OFFICER (GAUTENG)
Reference Number: Nov23
 
Description
Operational Management
  • Receive and verify licenses for compliance with the issue and re-issue terms according to SACAR’s and CATS, as prescribed.
  • Ensure that all applications are processed, verified for correctness, and dispatched timeously 
Customer Interface
  • Project and maintain a professional and positive image when dealing with clients
  • Promptly deal with telephonic, post, and courier applications by contacting clients on receipt of documents and telephone inquiries as per published SLA’s.
Document Handling
  • Ensure that a document tracking process is in place and monitored by the responsible officers.
  • Ensure that all received documents and verified for correctness, with checklist attached.
  • Ensure that all received documents are invoiced and issued and directed to the client as prescribed in our procedures.
Financial Processing
Verify that clients are invoiced and have paid the prescribed fee in terms of Part 187
Training and coaching
Train new Licensing Officers to enable them to perform all aspects required in terms of their key performance areas.
Review and Amendment of Material
Ensure timeous administration and maintenance of the ISO system and amendment of forms to correspond with ISO requirements.
 
Closing date: 24 November 2023
 
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 the SACAA’s Transformation and Employment Equity plan. If you have not heard from the SACAA 90 days after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.
 
Requirements
Minimum Qualification required: Grade 12
Ideal Qualification: Relevant National Diploma
Minimum Experience: 2 Years Aviation related experience
 
Work Level: Junior
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: Market Related
EE Position: No
Location: Gauteng
 
PLEASE APPLY HERE
 
 
 
 
 
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REVENUE OFFICER (MIDRAND)
Reference Number: SA-145
 
Description
RECOGNITION OF REVENUE
  • Generate invoices relating to services delivered by SACAA to various individuals and entities.
  • Receipt of payments from applicable individuals and entities
  • Submit credit notes and refund applications following monthly debtors’ reconciliations, where applicable.
  • Follow up on unallocated deposits with a view to recognise revenue.
  • Comply with provisions of relevant policies and procedures.
  • Draw debtor historical aged analysis for allocated debtors
  • Perform debt collection functions on allocated debtors to ensure outstanding debt is minimised.
CONTROL ENVIRONMENT (RECONCILIATION)
  • Conduct monthly completeness of revenue reconciliations between operational data bases and sales accounts.
  • Submit monthly reports to manager on results of completeness of revenue projected and investigate discrepancies.
  • Oversee revenue recognition related activities of support staff of operational areas.
  • Perform monthly general ledger revenue related reconciliations.
CLIENT INTERACTION
  • Handle mailed, telephonic or personal interactions in a manner that it projects a positive and professional image of the CAA.
  • Ensure that internal and external service delivery standards are met.
 
Requirements
Minimum Qualification:
  • National Diploma in Finance/Financial Management or equivalent NQF level 6 related qualifications
Ideal Qualification:
  • Degree in Accounting or Finance
Experience:
  • 2 years Revenue experience
  • Great Plains, Excel, Credit control experience would be advantageous
 
Closing Date: 24 November 2023
 
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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REVENUE OFFICER (MIDRAND)
Reference Number: SA-145
 
Description
RECOGNITION OF REVENUE
  • Generate invoices relating to services delivered by SACAA to various individuals and entities.
  • Receipt of payments from applicable individuals and entities
  • Submit credit notes and refund applications following monthly debtors’ reconciliations, where applicable.
  • Follow up on unallocated deposits with a view to recognise revenue.
  • Comply with provisions of relevant policies and procedures.
  • Draw debtor historical aged analysis for allocated debtors
  • Perform debt collection functions on allocated debtors to ensure outstanding debt is minimised.
CONTROL ENVIRONMENT (RECONCILIATION)
  • Conduct monthly completeness of revenue reconciliations between operational data bases and sales accounts.
  • Submit monthly reports to manager on results of completeness of revenue projected and investigate discrepancies.
  • Oversee revenue recognition related activities of support staff of operational areas.
  • Perform monthly general ledger revenue related reconciliations.
CLIENT INTERACTION
  • Handle mailed, telephonic or personal interactions in a manner that it projects a positive and professional image of the CAA.
  • Ensure that internal and external service delivery standards are met.
 
Requirements
Minimum Qualification:
  • National Diploma in Finance/Financial Management or equivalent NQF level 6 related qualifications
Ideal Qualification:
  • Degree in Accounting or Finance
Experience:
  • 2 years Revenue experience
  • Great Plains, Excel, Credit control experience would be advantageous
 
Closing Date: 24 November 2023
 
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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MAINTENANCE OFFICER (MIDRAND)
Reference Number: SA-143
 
Description
Maintenance of building facilities and grounds
  • Proactively inspect SACAA building, plumbing, and electrical on a regular basis
  • Ensure any concerns are highlighted to determine priorities for subsequent maintenance or are upgraded where necessary
  • Arrange and oversee all repairs/installations/ maintenance done by external suppliers are done to acceptable standards
  • Perform basic electrical work, plumbing; aircon repairs and carpentry
  • Execute such work to ensure minimum disruption to the business and where necessary schedule disruptive work for after hours.
  • Accompany external maintenance service provider, and sign off  worksheet/invoices of maintenance work completed
  • Respond, when necessary to emergencies
  • Maintain basic filing system of any instruction manuals/ maintenance job card
  • Oversee cleaning of yards, including gutters and ground maintenance work
  • Conduct Health and Safety Inspection and act as OHS Representative
Office Maintenance
  • Install all internal fixtures and fittings such as pictures, perform minor repairs on shelving etc
  • Keep all office furniture in functional order
  • Replace burnt-out lights as and when required
  • Schedule day-to-day maintenance, encompassing cyclical services & maintenance requirements
  • Carry out fault-finding walkabouts around SACAA building
  • Carry out basic repair of any electrical, plumbing, masonry, carpentry, etc
Office moves and events setup
  • Carry out movement of movable assets, boxes any other heavy objects around /within the building
  • Assist with setting up internal events
General
  • Disposal of recycling of paper
  • Collect staff consumables on a regularly basis or for functions purposes
  • Ensure compliance with OHS Act in your area and report to the OHS committee=
  • Ad hoc driving i.e. delivery/ collection/ source physical quotes
  • Perform messenger task to conduct a drop-off and pick up of office use material.
 
Requirements
Minimum Requirements
  • Grade 12 and
  • NQF Level 4 technical related Qualifications / related to Electrical or Plumbing or General Technical Maintenance
  • Computer Literacy Certificate
Ideal Requirements
  • Samtrac Certificate
Experience
  • 2 Years - Maintenance Officer
 
Closing Date: 24 November 2023
 
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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FIU FLIGHT INSPECTOR TRAINEE (MIDRAND)
Reference Number: FIU23
 
Description
Overall Purpose of the Job
  • The Flight inspector trainee will be trained to perform flight inspecting and calibrating air navigation systems to ICAO standards and recommended practices in order to ensure flight safety in the air aviation sector.   
Train in-Flight inspection mission planning
  • Preparation of flight inspection missions. 
  • Maintains the flight inspection data base for all air navigation systems. 
 Train and complete all programmes in Flight Inspection of  air navigation systems
  • Execution of flight inspection mission as planned. 
  • Collects flight inspection data for technical analysis and reporting purposes.
  • Adjusts air navigation system parameters to ensure safe operations within the ICAO recommendations. 
  • Conducts surveillance of aeronautical services and associated instrument flight procedures. 
  • Co-ordinates with engineering, maintenance and/or operations personnel in the correction of malfunctions noted during the inspection and rechecking of the radio navigational aid in order to ensure that all unsafe conditions are eliminated. 
  • Makes recommendations for the certification / withdrawal of the operational status of a facility based on the result of the flight inspection to the Senior Flight Inspector
Train in Reporting 
  • Collates flight inspection data for reporting purposes.
  • Compiles accurate flight inspection reports for air navigation systems.
  • Archives mission data and reports into respective database. Prescribes the issuance of NOTAMs and Non-compliance reports as a result of flight inspection.
  • Compile mission summary reports. 
Train and complete all programmes in Flight inspection system. 
  • Calibrates receivers.
  • Maintains and modifies the software and hardware of the CAA Flight Inspection System (FIS) in accordance with ISO, manufacturer’s technical standards, airworthy regulations and the approved Manual of Procedures for flight inspection unit and submits to Manager: Flight Inspection.
Train in Safety and Quality Standards 
  • Conducts all flight inspection activities in compliance with ICAO, ISO, Airworthy regulations and the approved Manual of Procedures for the Flight Inspection Unit. 
  • Applies the ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPS) and ISO standards in order to ensure the facility can support the associated instrument flight procedures.
  • Report hazards encountered during a flight inspection of any type Research and recommend standards for development to be applied in the field of flight inspection of navigational aids. 
Learn about Technical Support
  • Support client’s technological systems upkeep and development via advice and recommendations.
  • Respond to client’s special requests relating to technological systems upkeep and development.
Communications and Safety Promotions
  • Project a satisfactory image of the FIU to all stakeholders through continuous safety awareness programmes 
 
Requirements
Minimum Requirements
  • National Diploma in Electrical Engineering (Light Current) 
Ideal Requirements
  • B Tech in Electrical Engineering (Light Current)
Experience
  • 3 years - Air Communication and Navigational Systems Engineer / CNS Inspector 
 
Closing Date: 23 November 2023
 
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: Junior
Job Type: Contract
Salary: Market Related
Duration: 1 - 2 Years
EE Position: Yes
Location: Midrand
 
PLEASE APPLY HERE
 
 
 
 





LICENSING OFFICER (GAUTENG)
Reference Number: Licensing2023
 
Description
Operational Management
  • Receive and verify licenses for compliance with the issue and re-issue terms according to SACAR’s and CATS, as prescribed.
  • Ensure that all applications are processed, verified for correctness, and dispatched timeously 
Customer Interface
  • Project and maintain a professional and positive image when dealing with clients
  • Promptly deal with telephonic, post, and courier applications by contacting clients on receipt of documents and telephone inquiries as per published SLA’s.
Document Handling
  • Ensure that a document tracking process is in place and monitored by the responsible officers.
  • Ensure that all received documents and verified for correctness, with checklist attached.
  • Ensure that all received documents are invoiced and issued and directed to the client as prescribed in our procedures.
Financial Processing
Verify that clients are invoiced and have paid the prescribed fee in terms of Part 187
Training and coaching
Train new Licensing Officers to enable them to perform all aspects required in terms of their key performance areas.
Review and Amendment of Material
Ensure timeous administration and maintenance of the ISO system and amendment of forms to correspond with ISO requirements.
 
Closing date:  23 November 2023
 
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 the SACAA’s Transformation and Employment Equity plan. If you have not heard from the SACAA 90 days after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.
 
Requirements
Minimum Qualification required: Grade 12
Ideal Qualification: Relevant National Diploma
Minimum Experience: 2 Years Aviation related experience
 
Work Level: Junior
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: Market Related
EE Position: Yes
Location: Gauteng
 
PLEASE APPLY HERE