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SOUTH AFRICAN CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY (SACAA)
 
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FINANCE TRAINEE (CENTURION)
Reference Number SA-403
 
Description
OVERALL, PURPOSE OF THE JOB
To accurately process, maintain and report on all creditors / debtors’ transactions.
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.
• Perform debt collection functions on allocated debtors to ensure outstanding debt is minimized.
• Draw debtor historical aged analysis for allocated debtors 
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.
• 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
• Ensure all subsistence and travel allowances are paid to travelling employees timeously.
Petty Cash expense & Local S&T 
• Processing, administration and reconciliation of:
• Petty cash, 
• Expense claims and 
• Local S&T in line with applicable internal policies and procedures.
Filling & Ad-hoc admin duties
• Ensure that all documents are properly filed regularly.
• Ensure that all filed documents are easily retrievable.
• Ad-Hoc Admin duties
 
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
  • National Diploma in Finance / Financial management or relevant NQF Level 6 qualification.
IDEAL
  • BCOM Finance or Accounting
Minimum Experience:
1- 2-years Finance Intern
 
 
Closing Date: 12 November 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 Student/Graduate
Job Type Contract
Salary Market Related
Duration 1 - 2 Years
EE Position Yes
Location Centurion
 
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MAINTENANCE OFFICER (CENTURION)
Reference Number SA-405
 
Description
Overall purpose of the Job
To maintain the building facilities and grounds of SACAA building. Initiate, monitor, and perform buildings repairs, and maintenance requirements /improvements. Ensure the client adherences to Health & Safety Regulations.
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  Qualifications in Electrical or Plumbing or General Technical Maintenance or relevant nqf level 4 qualification
Ideal Qualification
National Diploma in Engineering Plumbing or Related diploma and Samtrac Certificate 
Experience
  • 3 Years - Office Maintenance Experience
 
 
Closing Date: 11 November 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 Junior
Job Type Permanent
Salary Market Related
EE Position Yes
Location Centurion
 
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FORENSIC SERVICES TRAINEE (CENTURION)
Reference Number SA-398
 
Description
OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE JOB
To assist the Forensic Services Department minimise the impact of financial crime and misconduct through timeous high quality investigative interventions and ensure that SACAA’s assets and interests are protected including mitigating exposures and providing a first-class forensic investigatory service to stakeholders within the business.
 
MAIN OUTPUTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THIS POSITION
Forensic Pro-active Service
  • Assist Identifying areas where fraud risk management may be of further assistance to management in the achievement of goals and objectives of the department.
  • Assist in the provision of fraud training, awareness, and campaigns.
  • Assist promoting internal audit and forensic services in overall engagements
  • Promotes the fraud hotline.
Operational Function / Management 
  • Conduct allocated forensic investigations according to required methodologies and standards.
  • Investigate and follow-up on matters emanating from fraud hotline reports allocated by the management.
  • Participate in conducting interviews, obtain statements/affidavits, and gather factual evidence with regards to forensic investigations.
  • Analyze information, statements/affidavits, research, and evidence gathered.
  • Provide regular feedback on the progress of investigations to the Senior Manager.
  • Assist in the Fraud Awareness campaigns to SACAA officials and stakeholders.
  • Compile forensic investigation reports
Document information and transaction flow
  • Understands the relevant aspects of the areas that are under investigation.
  • Maintains chain of custody.
Assist with the implementation of corrective actions
  • Prepares evidence to support recommended corrective actions
  • Investigate and provides evidence in corrective actions tribunals.
  • Assist liaising with law enforcement agencies.
Perform unscheduled forensic activities
  • Assists the internal audit team as and when requested by management.
  • Participates in fraud risk management projects as and when requested or required.
Communication and stakeholder management
  • Ensures that investigation clients are regularly and timeously informed regarding commencement and progress of investigations.
  • Ensures that communication (written and verbal) with clients, peers and superiors are factual, regular, timeous and accurate.
 
Requirements
EDUCATION
Minimum
National Diploma in Forensic Investigation or  Forensic Auditing or Law  or relevant  NQF level 6 qualification.
Ideal
  • Bachelor’s Degree / Advanced Diploma at NQF level 7
  • Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
EXPERIENCE
1 year experience in Forensic Investigation or Fraud Management or Fraud Risk Management / Assessments
 
 
Closing Date: 11 November 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 Contract
Salary Market Related
Duration 1 - 2 Years
EE Position Yes
Location Centurion
 
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AIRWORTHINESS INSPECTOR: AIRCRAFT INSPECTION (CENTURION)
Reference Number SA-404
 
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 
  • Trade Certificate and a valid Aircraft Maintenance Engineers License in Avionics 
Ideal
  • National Technical Diploma 
EXPERIENCE
  • 5 years in Aircraft Airworthiness or Aviation Regulatory environment or Civil/Military Aviation experience
 
 
Closing Date: 07 November 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
 
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APPLICATION SUPPORT SPECIALIST (3 YEARS FIXED TERM CONTRACT) (CENTURION)
REFERENCE NUMBER SA-402
 
Description
OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE JOB
To provide technical application support to all users within the SACAA and to various applications, enhancements of applications and analysis of application requirements and carry out system testing and upgrades
SOFTWARE ANALYSES & TESTING
  • Investigate and analyse existing system and recommend improvements.
  • Ensure that software applications are tested.
  • Ensure that application is testing done prior moving to production.
  • Participate in business requirements gathering sessions.
SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT & CONFIGURATION
  • Implement application improvements on existing systems within the organisation.
  • Conduct configuration of systems to ensure that the clients’ needs are met.
  • Eradicate tedious workflows and duplication on existing applications or systems.
  • Develop data flows.
  • Participate in automation of business processes.
  • Develop business reports and templates.
SOFTWARE UPGRADES
  • Manage and monitor software upgrades.
  • Test and implement new software releases.
  • Conduct end user training as and when required.
SYSTEM ENHANCEMENTS
  • Enhance existing systems as per user requests.
  • Conduct system performance improvements.
SYSTEM MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT
  • Provide efficient system maintenance and support.
  • Analyse and provide solutions for recurring production issues.
  • Respond to systems issues, end-user queries and maintenance requests within ICT service level agreement.
  • Extract data and reports as and when requested.
SYSTEMS INTEGRATION
  • Assist with Integration of various systems in the organisation.
  • Participate in system integration testing.
 
Requirements
Minimum Qualification: 
  • National Diploma in IT or relevant NQF Level 6 qualification
Ideal Qualification:
  • IT Degree and Java programming certificate
Experience
  • 3 Years IT Technician or Application Maintenance & Support
 
 
Closing Date:07 November 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 Contract
Salary Market Related
Duration 2 - 3 Years
EE Position Yes
Location Centurion
 
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CERTIFICATION ENGINEER (CENTURION)
Reference Number SA-400
 
Description
Site Visit and Organisation Inspections
  • Plan and execute site visits/audits and organisation inspections as demanded by the project to verify and ensure compliance with design and certification standards.
Communication and Safety Promotion
  • To project a satisfactory image of the SACAA to all stakeholders.
  • To provide industry feedback to the Authority.
  • Promote aviation safety by ensuring compliance with design and production requirements.
Modification and Repairs
  • Client applies for a modification or repairs.
  • Inspect aircraft and witness ground or flight test.
  • Evaluate and approve the application against certification standards for compliance.
Issuance of Certificates
  • Customer applies for certification and submits all substantive data.
  • Evaluate and verify the application against certification standards for compliance.
  • Approve all plans.
  • Inspect product.
  • Witness tests.
  • Issue certificates:
    - Type Certificates
    - STCs
    - PMAs
    - Qualification Approvals
Type Acceptance Validation
  • Validation of foreign Type Acceptance.
 
Requirements
Qualification
  • Minimum
Engineering diploma (Electrical, Mechanical, Aeronautical)
  • Ideal
Engineering degree (Electrical, Mechanical, Aeronautical)
  • Experience
5 Years experience in Aircraft Systems or Flight Test Engineer or Airworthiness or Manufacturing Inspector or in an Aircraft design or manufacturing environment.
 
Closing date: 31 October 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
 
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​ICAO COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST- AVSEC (CENTURION)

Reference Number SA-401
 
Description
Maintain a high standard of PQ response 
• Audit the Audit Area responses and associated evidence. Verify, upload and maintain PQ responses and associated evidence.
Maintain a high standard Compliance Checklist response on ICAO
Audit the Audit Area responses to ICAO Compliance Checklist (CCs). 
• Verify, upload and maintain CCs responses and associated evidence on SACAA platform.
Maintain a high standard CAP response 
• Monitor that implementation of CAP tasks are addressed as per timeline, providing expert input were required.  
• Review CAP feedback and associated evidence from Audit Areas to resolve audit findings.  
• Upload and maintain CAP responses and associated evidence.
Maintain a high standard SASAQ response on ICAO
Audit, Audit Area responses to ICAO SASAQ. 
• Verify, upload and maintain verified SASAQ responses and associated evidence on ICAO.
ICAO Compliance Liaison and Oversight
• Provide Continuous Monitoring Approach (CMA) assistance and training as and when required.  
• Participate in SACAA and other civil aviation statutory/consulting bodies.
• Take part in regional assistance technical missions.
General Administration
• Compile ad hoc reports for ICAO Compliance Section related issues/requirements.
• Submit monthly activity statistics/reports.
• Ensure proper filing of documents and records.
Audits by other external entities
  • Facilitate preparations for external audits by other Civil Aviation regulators.
 
Requirements
Education
Minimum
  • Matric
  • ICAO and/or IATA Aviation Security related qualification
  • ICAO National Inspectors’ course 
Ideal
  • ICAO AVSEC PMC Certificate
  • ICAO accreditation/approval as an AVSEC USAP CMA Auditor/Team member will be ideal. 
 
Experience
  • 5 years’ experience in the Aviation Security Inspector role in any of the nine USAP Audit areas i.e (LEG, TRG, QCF, OPS, IFS, PAX, CGO, AUI, and FAL).
  • Inspector in Aviation Security and Facilitation role with a strong knowledge of ICAO Annex 9 and 17.
  • A clear knowledge and understanding of the ICAO USAP CMA Methodology
  • A clear knowledge and understanding of the Civil Aviation Act, NASP, and relevant Regulations would be advantageous.
 
Closing date: 31 October 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








​AIRWORTHINESS INSPECTOR: GA OPERATIONS (CENTURION)

Reference Number SA-399
 
Description
Responsibilities:
      Conduct all duties, application review, approvals and oversight surveillance and inspections in relation to mechanical functions and with regards to with General aviation and aviation recreational aircraft incl NTCA
  • Review and make recommendations regarding the approval, issuance, or amendment of Part 91, Part 94 applications related to aircraft mechanical and continued airworthiness;
  • Conduct oversight and inspect GA aircraft incl NTCA mechanical systems and related airworthiness. 
  • Review applications for the avionics portions of supporting documents and manuals of aircraft in related to;
a) MEL’s (Part 91)
b) Lease agreements (Part 91)
c) AMP’s (Part 91)
  • Review special conditions related to aircraft incl NTCA mechanical airworthiness and make recommendations regarding enquiries that may need to be imposed.
  • Informing aircraft incl NTCA operators of any mechanical deficiencies needing rectification.
  • Conduct investigations following reports and concerns raised of hazardous or non-compliant mechanical systems of GA aircraft incl NTCA. 
  • Make recommendations concerning appropriate enforcement action.
  • Perform planned and ad-hoc oversight and inspections on aircraft mechanical and airworthiness documentation of GA aircraft and NTCA used for sport and aviation recreational operations at recreational sites, airfields and drop zones.
  • Conduct routine planned and ad-hoc oversight, surveillance, and inspections, such as the inspection of aircraft mechanical systems and airworthiness documents at an aerodrome apron, or base and carry out oversight or checks considered necessary at prescribed intervals
  • Ensure inspections and oversight is conducted in accordance with an established work programme (MOSP) and applicable standard procedures and instructions.
  • Advise the operator, in writing, of any significant deficiency related to avionics, requesting a proposal for remedial action.
  • Conduct follow-up on inspection reports to ensure that appropriate action has been taken in a timely manner.
  • Prepare and submit detailed reports with photos on each oversight, surveillance, inspection or investigation in the manner prescribed, and complete and process on the applicable inspection forms.
 
Communication
  • Always communicate often and early (ahead of schedule) with manager, colleagues, and clients to inform and keep clients abreast of the progress and development of all their applications and enquiries.
  • Provide industry feedback to the Authority and colleagues on GA and RA matters, concerns, and risks.
  • Promote aviation safety and standards by standing firm on regulations, procedures and proposing improvements in mechanical airworthiness and maintenance requirements.
 
      Customer Interface
  • Always present and maintain a firm yet fair position on all safety and regulatory matters with decorum and courtesy to maintain and improve positive public relations.
  • Project a professional and satisfactory image of the SACAA to all clients in dealing promptly with telephonic, mailed, and personal interactions.
 
    Legislation Administration
  • Review and approval of applications or requests in lines with current regulations technical standards and approved procedures.
  • Conduct oversight, surveillance, and investigations to promote compliance.
  • 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.
 
   Proposals and Revision of Standards
  • Proactively research, develop and propose amendments to regulations, technical standards and procedures to ensure safe operation of aircraft.
 
    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 mechanical airworthiness and maintenance of GA aircraft incl NTCA engines, airframes and propellors.
  • 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 (Mechanical) 
Ideal
  • National Diploma equivalent in Mechanical Engineering at NQF level 6
 
Minimum Experience:
  • 5 Years experience as Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
Ideal
  • Experience with commercial operation of aircraft 
  • Aviation Safety experience 
  • Quality Management experience
  • Project Management experience
 
Closing Date: 31 October 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