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SOUTH AFRICAN CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY (SACAA) VACANCIES
SOUTH AFRICAN CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY (SACAA)
TESTING STANDARDS OFFICER PILOT (MIDRAND)
Reference Number SA-291
Description
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
Responsible for licensing standards and regulations for all aircrew licenses; oversight of designated flight examiners Radio Telephony Examiner oversight; approval and oversight of examination centres. Monitor discipline and ethics of pilot instructors and designated examiners. Submit memos to LAC for further investigation or enforcement action against instructors and examiners. Conduct and participate in review boards for the designation and redesignation of pilot instructors and designated examiners. Respond to queries regarding crew licensing, instructors, designated examiners, training or assessment from industry and the Authority. Provide technical assistance to other states, industry and licencing office. Participate in national seminars, conferences and workgroups related to instructors, designated examiners or inspector duties. Maintain procedure documents related to TSO inspectors for flight crew instructors or designated examiners
CATS and CAR Development
Requirements
Minimum Qualification:
Experience:
Closing Date: 20 February 2026
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
TESTING STANDARDS OFFICER PILOT (MIDRAND)
Reference Number SA-291
Description
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
Responsible for licensing standards and regulations for all aircrew licenses; oversight of designated flight examiners Radio Telephony Examiner oversight; approval and oversight of examination centres. Monitor discipline and ethics of pilot instructors and designated examiners. Submit memos to LAC for further investigation or enforcement action against instructors and examiners. Conduct and participate in review boards for the designation and redesignation of pilot instructors and designated examiners. Respond to queries regarding crew licensing, instructors, designated examiners, training or assessment from industry and the Authority. Provide technical assistance to other states, industry and licencing office. Participate in national seminars, conferences and workgroups related to instructors, designated examiners or inspector duties. Maintain procedure documents related to TSO inspectors for flight crew instructors or designated examiners
CATS and CAR Development
- In co-operation with Managers: Licensing and Examinations- Develop and implement Civil Aviation Regulations (CARs) and Civil Aviation Technical Standards (CATS) for the Civil Aviation Regulations Part 61, 62, 63, 68, 69 ,71,72 in compliance with the Standards and Recommended Practices of ICAO Annex 1.
- Conduct audits and inspections as per SACAA Procedures to establish compliance.
- Conduct oversight on the activities of designated flight examiners, Radiotelephony examiners, Language Proficiency examiners and flight instructors.
- Make relevant recommendations pertaining to safety management systems.
- Investigate regulatory non-compliances and recommend remedial or enforcement measures.
- Provide factual reports of audits and inspections conducted on the training organisations.
- Monitor and follow up on the implementation of corrective action and the closure of action within allocated time frames.
- Facilitate approval, and their maintenance with respect to Training and Procedures Manuals.
- Support the Licensing Administration function within SACAA, including the assessment of applications, against legal requirements in accordance with the provisions of the Civil Aviation Regulations 2011, Parts ,61, 62, 63, 68,69 and 71.
- Investigate and recommend action to the Director on any deviations from requirements.
- Introduce adequate measures to enable SACAA to effectively carry out its mandate of Safety and Security Oversight.
- Update and amend all documentation, checklists, and procedures to ensure compliance with the regulations.
- Review applications for the accreditation of military experience.
- Review applications for the conversion of validation for foreign licences where directed.
- Provide technical and investigation support to LAC department on enforcement issues.
- Recommending the approval /denial/ withdrawal of exemptions, AMOCs and special approvals.
- Provide technical design support to PEL FSTD and ATO inspectors.
- Provide technical design support to the Exemptions and Regulatory Development section.
- Provide technical support to AIID regarding the investigation of accidents and incidents.
- Provide technical support to the General Aviation department.
- Provide other technical support as directed by the relevant line manager.
- Design and develop test standards and examination items for flight crew training and testing.
- Design and periodically review the curricula and syllabi of flight crew licence and rating training and examinations.
- Develop and implement standards for licensing administration that ensures adherence to requirements.
- Develop technical guidance material for flight crew training and testing.
- Project a professional and positive image of the SACAA to all stakeholders. Provide industry feedback to the Manager
- Participate with industry through workshops and conferences in the development of:
- - Practical examination/testing/training standards
- - The oversight system to portray a positive image of the SACAA
- Liaise with industry to record problem-solving solutions and convey knowledge to the industry to allow for the improvement of standards.
- Resolve customer issues while abiding by regulations and internal policies.
- Communicate with industry participants by publishing AIS document and PEL notices.
- Contribute to the content of the PEL web pages.
Requirements
Minimum Qualification:
- Grade 12
- Commercial Pilot License with Grade II Instructor Rating issued under Part 61 or equivalent SA Air Force Flight Instructor Rating Category B
- Airline Transport Pilot Licence with Grade I Flight instructor rating or SAAF Grade A Instructor with sound knowledge of training and training administration.
Experience:
- 300 hours Grade 2 Flight instructor
Closing Date: 20 February 2026
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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ATO INSPECTOR PILOT/FSTD (GAUTENG)
Reference Number SA-350
Description
Responsible for Licensing standards and regulations for all aircrew licenses, oversight of designated flight examiners, approval and oversight of examination centres.
CATS and CAR development
Develop and implement CARs and CATS for Part 141 and Part 64 in compliance to the standards and recommended practices of ICAO Annex 1
Operational Management
Communications and Safety Promotion
The oversight system to portray a positive image of the SACAA.
Requirements
Minimum Qualification
Commercial Pilot License with ATPL subjects or Frozen ATPL with Grade II Instructor Rating or equivalent SA Air Force Flight Instructor Rating Category B
Minimum Experience
300 hours flight instructor training experience
Applicants are to include a table indicating all flight experience by day and night including flight instructor experience and should also indicate experience flown as pilot or flight instructor on aircraft class, model or type.
Closing Date: 20 February 2026
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
PLEASE APPLY HERE
ATO INSPECTOR PILOT/FSTD (GAUTENG)
Reference Number SA-350
Description
Responsible for Licensing standards and regulations for all aircrew licenses, oversight of designated flight examiners, approval and oversight of examination centres.
CATS and CAR development
Develop and implement CARs and CATS for Part 141 and Part 64 in compliance to the standards and recommended practices of ICAO Annex 1
Operational Management
- Approve and conduct audits on all Part 141 Certificate holders conducting aviation training as per the Master Surveillance Plan to establish compliance.
- Qualify FSTDs regulated by Part 60 and conduct audits as per the Master Surveillance Plan to establish compliance.
- Conduct audits and inspections as per SACAA Procedures to establish compliance
- Provide oversight the activities of designated
- Make relevant recommendations pertaining to safety management systems.
- Recommend enforcement measures with respect to regulatory non-compliances
- Provide factual reports of audits and inspections conducted on the training organisations.
- Monitor and follow up on the implementation of corrective action and the closure of action within allocated time frames.
- Facilitate approval, and their maintenance with respect to Training and Procedures Manuals
- Support the Licensing Administration function within SACAA, including the assessment of applications, against legal requirements in accordance with the provisions of the Civil Aviation Regulations 2011, Parts 60,61, 62, 63, 64, 68, 69, 71 and 101
- Investigate and recommend action to the Director on any deviations to the requirements.
- Introduce adequate control measures to enable SACAA to effectively carry out its mandate of Safety and Security Oversight
- Update and amend all documentation, checklists and procedures to ensure compliance with the regulations.
- Recommending the approval/denial/withdrawal of exemptions and special approvals.
Communications and Safety Promotion
- Project a professional and positive image of the CAA to all stakeholders.
- Provide industry feedback to the Manager
- Participate with industry through workshops and conferences in the development of:
The oversight system to portray a positive image of the SACAA.
- Liaise with industry to record problem-solving solutions and convey knowledge to the industry to allow for the improvement of standards.
Requirements
Minimum Qualification
Commercial Pilot License with ATPL subjects or Frozen ATPL with Grade II Instructor Rating or equivalent SA Air Force Flight Instructor Rating Category B
Minimum Experience
300 hours flight instructor training experience
Applicants are to include a table indicating all flight experience by day and night including flight instructor experience and should also indicate experience flown as pilot or flight instructor on aircraft class, model or type.
Closing Date: 20 February 2026
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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INVESTIGATOR: ACCIDENTS AND INCIDENTS (MIDRAND)
Reference Number SA-236
Description
Overall Purpose of the Job
- To investigate aircraft accidents and incidents independently with the objective to prevent their re-occurrence by proposing safety recommendations and prevention programmes.
- Accurately collect, document, record and secure all evidence in accordance with AIID MOP policies and procedures.
- Applies relevant legislation, regulations, procedures, and other requirements that guides investigation processes and their application in accident and incident investigation.
- Conducts appropriate due diligence on accident and incident investigations.
- Ensure timely dispatch to the accident/incident site to avoid loss of critical evidence and witness from engaging with each other.
- To collect supporting evidence/data, analyse the evidence/data, develop findings from the analysis, determine cause of the accident or incident and develop safety recommendation with the aim to prevent the same/similar causes.
- Review and analyse all evidence using appropriate analytical tools (event checklist and report writing template) and processes as per AIID MOP and ISO procedures.
- Conducts an in-depth analysis of problems presented during investigation processes.
- Ensure drafting and release of a quality and technically sound:
- Accident/incident notification
- Preliminary accident/incident report
- Draft and Final accident/incident report
- Ensure that all reports are captured on ECCAIRS.
- Ensure the submission of ADREP reports to ICAO for all accident involving aircraft above the MTOW of 2250kg and incidents above 5700kg as prescribed in the AIID MOP.
- Ensure that safety data recording is properly analysed and researched.
- Effectively communicate and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders throughout the investigation process.
- Continuously provide updates on investigation progress as per the agreed timelines.
Requirements
- Qualification
- Grade 12 and Aircraft Maintenance Engineer License; or Private Pilot Licence; or NQF Level 6 Engineering qualification.
- CPL or ATPL or AMEL with licence on aircraft above 5700kg.
Experience
- 5 Years - Aircraft Maintenance Engineer OR,
- 500 - 1000 hours – Pilot OR,
- 5 Years - Aviation Engineer OR,
- 3 Years - SACAA Inspectorate
Closing Date: 11 February 2026
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
ICAO COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST- AVSEC (CENTURION)
Reference Number SA-420
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
- 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: 10 February 2026
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