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SOUTH AFRICAN CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY (SACAA)
 
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SENIOR MANAGER AIRWORTHINESS (MIDRAND)
Reference Number SA-206
 
Description
LEGISLATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Exercise the powers delegated in terms of the legislation; authorise, vary, or withdraw certificates, licenses, permits and approvals in respect of aircraft, its operation and flight operations.
  • Initiate regulatory review and submission to CARCOM.
PLANNING
  • Develop annual oversight plans and safety promotion plans.
  • Develop and monitor mentoring plans.
  • Scope to include both local and foreign based organisations.
FINANCIAL PLANNING AND CONTROL
  • Develop accurate activity revenue and costing, planning and budgets.
OPERATIONAL MANAGEMENT
  • Define the scope of oversight requirements, scope of work, and resources required, schedule work program and control performance.
LIAISON AND POLICY
  • Compile an effective and realistic Manual of Procedure.
  • Represent the Authority in negotiations and liaise with stakeholders and industry bodies.
MANAGEMENT OF DIRECT REPORTEES
  • Manage key performance areas of directly reporting personnel to ensure achievement of their agreed objectives.
COMMUNICATIONS AND SAFETY PROMOTION
  • To project a satisfactory image of the SACAA to all stakeholders.
 
Requirements
Minimum Qualification: 
  • NQF Level 7 qualification/Bachelor’s degree with related Trade qualification e.g., Aircraft Mechanic or Structural Worker or Avionic or Radiotrician or Electrician
Ideal Qualification:
  • Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
Experience:
  • 5 - 7 years Management Experience
  • 10 years relevant Aviation Technical Experience in Maintenance/Engineering 
 
 
Closing Date: 24 May 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 Senior Management
Job Type Permanent
Salary Market Related
EE Position Yes
Location Midrand
 
PLEASE APPLY HERE
 
 
 
 
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FLIGHT OPERATIONS INSPECTOR (MIDRAND)
Reference Number SA-205
 
Description
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
To determine the operational level of safety that the prospective AOC holders can achieve and does in fact achieve in actual operations. Through evaluation (assess), monitor (conduct periodic and unannounced surveillance) of compliance to operations of an aircraft:
  1. making recommendations regarding the issuance or amendment of the AOC and the associated operations specifications, and the operator's competence to continue to exercise the privileges of the certificate.
  2. making recommendations concerning any special conditions that, considering the investigation, may need to be imposed.
  3. informing the operator of any deficiencies needing rectification; and
  4. making recommendations concerning appropriate enforcement action.
SITE and AIRLINE INSPECTIONS
  • Conduct routine inspections such as the inspection of a station facility, apron, en-route operation and base and carry out oversight or checks considered necessary at prescribed intervals;
  • Assess the effectiveness of the operator’s SMS and the level of resources allocated to it;
  • 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 the applicable inspection forms;
  • Investigate and report, as required, possible violations of the basic aviation law or related safety operating regulations and rules;
  • Continuously review the operator's pertinent documentation (e.g. operations, training and MCMs), company 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 the current operation and projected developments in the company including changes in executive personnel, in assigned responsibilities and in the operator's organization in general;
  • Conduct qualification, approval and supervisory activities with respect to personnel proposed as designated examiners by an operator; and
  • Facilitate the qualification, oversight, and the approval over the operator's designated examiners.
PROPOSALS and REVISION of STANDARDS
  • Proactively research, develop, and propose the specific standards to be applied in the area of operators' operations.
COMMUNICATIONS and SAFETY PROMOTION
  • Project a satisfactory image of the SACAA to all stakeholders.
  • Provide industry feedback to the Authority.
  • Promote Aviation safety by proposing improvements in operational requirements.
 
Requirements
Minimum Qualification:
  • Grade 12 plus hold or have held an Airline Transport Pilot License or Commercial Pilot License
Ideal Qualification:
  • Commercial Pilot License with Frozen ATPL
Experience:
  • 1500 hours as a pilot or pilot-in-command of civil or military air transport aircraft ATPL (A) for Part 121 OR 
  • 1000 hours as a pilot or pilot-in-command of civil or military air transport aircraft CPL (A) for Part 135
 
Closing Date: 24 May 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 No
Location Midrand
 
 PLEASE APPLY HERE
 
 
 


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FLIGHT OPERATIONS INSPECTOR (MIDRAND)
Reference Number SA-205
 
Description
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
To determine the operational level of safety that the prospective AOC holders can achieve and does in fact achieve in actual operations. Through evaluation (assess), monitor (conduct periodic and unannounced surveillance) of compliance to operations of an aircraft:
  1. making recommendations regarding the issuance or amendment of the AOC and the associated operations specifications, and the operator's competence to continue to exercise the privileges of the certificate.
  2. making recommendations concerning any special conditions that, considering the investigation, may need to be imposed.
  3. informing the operator of any deficiencies needing rectification; and
  4. making recommendations concerning appropriate enforcement action.
SITE and AIRLINE INSPECTIONS
  • Conduct routine inspections such as the inspection of a station facility, apron, en-route operation and base and carry out oversight or checks considered necessary at prescribed intervals;
  • Assess the effectiveness of the operator’s SMS and the level of resources allocated to it;
  • 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 the applicable inspection forms;
  • Investigate and report, as required, possible violations of the basic aviation law or related safety operating regulations and rules;
  • Continuously review the operator's pertinent documentation (e.g. operations, training and MCMs), company 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 the current operation and projected developments in the company including changes in executive personnel, in assigned responsibilities and in the operator's organization in general;
  • Conduct qualification, approval and supervisory activities with respect to personnel proposed as designated examiners by an operator; and
  • Facilitate the qualification, oversight, and the approval over the operator's designated examiners.
PROPOSALS and REVISION of STANDARDS
  • Proactively research, develop, and propose the specific standards to be applied in the area of operators' operations.
COMMUNICATIONS and SAFETY PROMOTION
  • Project a satisfactory image of the SACAA to all stakeholders.
  • Provide industry feedback to the Authority.
  • Promote Aviation safety by proposing improvements in operational requirements.
 
Requirements
Minimum Qualification:
  • Grade 12 plus hold or have held an Airline Transport Pilot License or Commercial Pilot License
Ideal Qualification:
  • Commercial Pilot License with Frozen ATPL
 
Experience:
  • 1500 hours as a pilot or pilot-in-command of civil or military air transport aircraft ATPL (A) for Part 121 OR 
  • 1000 hours as a pilot or pilot-in-command of civil or military air transport aircraft CPL (A) for Part 135
 
 
Closing Date: 24 May 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 No
Location Midrand
 
PLEASE APPLY HERE
 
 
 
 




INSPECTOR: FLIGHT OPERATIONS- AERIAL WORKS (MIDRAND)
Reference Number SA-203
 
Description
Site and Airline Inspections
• conduct routine inspections such as the inspection of a station facility, apron, en-route operation and base and carry out oversight or checks  considered necessary at prescribed intervals;
• assess the effectiveness of the operator’s SMS and the level of resources allocated to it;
• 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 the applicable inspection forms;
• investigate and report, as required, possible violations of the basic aviation law or related safety operating regulations and rules;
• continuously review the operator's pertinent documentation (e.g. operations, training and MCMs), company 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 the current operation and projected developments in the company including changes in executive personnel, in assigned responsibilities and in the operator's organization in general; and
• conduct qualification, approval and supervisory activities with respect to personnel proposed as designated examiners by an operator
Maintenance and Acquisition of Specialist Skills
• Keep abreast and remain proficient in specialist skills, human factors and new developments aviation technology.
Proposals and Revision of Standards
• Proactively research, develop and propose the specific standards to be applied in the area of operator operations.
Communications and Safety Promotion
• Project a satisfactory image of the SACAA to all stakeholders.
• Provide industry feedback to the Authority.
• Promote aviation safety by proposing improvements in operational requirements.
 
Requirements
Minimum Qualification:
  • Grade 12 (Matric) and Hold or has held Helicopter Pilot License
Ideal Qualification:
  • National Diploma equivalent to NQF level 6

Experience:
  • 500 hours as a helicopter pilot or pilot-in-command
Ideal
  • Experience with the problems of operating or maintaining transport aircraft, general aviation aircraft, helicopters
  • Meteorological and climatological knowledge and experience
  • Experience in technical training including visual aids, training devices and aircraft flight simulation training devices
 
Closing Date: 23 May 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









INSPECTOR: MECHANICS (MIDRAND)
Reference Number SA-204
 
Description
Site and Airline Inspections 
  • conduct routine inspections such as the inspection of a station facility, apron, en-route operation and base and carry out oversight or checks considered necessary at prescribed intervals.
  • assess the effectiveness of the operator’s SMS and the level of resources allocated to it.
  • 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 the applicable inspection forms;
  • investigate and report, as required, possible violations of the basic aviation law or related safety operating regulations and rules;
  • continuously review the operator's pertinent documentation (e.g. Operations, Training, SMS, Quality, Maintenance Control Manuals and Aircraft Maintenance Programmes), company 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 the current operation and projected developments in the company including changes in executive personnel, in assigned responsibilities and in the operator's organization in general
Maintenance and Acquisition of Specialist Skills
  • Keep abreast and remain proficient in specialist skills, human factors and new developments of technology.
Proposals and Revision of Standards
  • Proactively research, develop and propose the specific standards to be applied in operator operations.
Communications and Safety Promotion 
  • Project a satisfactory image of the SACAA to all stakeholders.
  • Provide industry feedback to the Authority.
  • Promote aviation safety by proposing improvements in operational requirements.
 
Requirements
 Qualification
  • Minimum
Grade 12 (Matric) and Hold or has held Aircraft Maintenance Engineers License
  • Ideal
Relevant National Diploma equivalent to NQF level 6
  • Experience
5 years as an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer of civil or military air transport aircraft
  • Ideal
Experience with the problems of operating or maintaining transport aircraft
 
Closing date: 23 May 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