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SOUTH AFRICAN CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY (SACAA)
 
 
 
MANAGER: AVIATION MEDICINE (MIDRAND)
Reference Number SA-355
 
Description
OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE JOB
To provide strategic and operational support for the Aviation Medicine division aligned to legislative requirements. Oversee the planning and conducting of safety oversight and surveillance on all medical certification processes, public health events in civil aviation, air ambulances, and Cabin Crew First Aid Training procedures as well as evaluating and assessing medical conditions of flight safety significance.
 
OVERSIGHT OF THE MEDICAL CERTIFICATON PROCESSES AND PROCEDURES
  • Participate in the management of identifying and initiating regulatory revision in line with ICAO State Letters and International Best Practice through workshops and submit to CARCOM for approval and promulgation.
  • Assist in the development and facilitate implementation of the Master Surveillance Plan.
  • Manage the duties of Medical Assessors, Senior Medical Assessors, and Professional Nurses to ensure they exercise the powers delegated to them under the legislation, authorizing matters related to medical certification processes.
  • Manage the accredited medical conclusions are reached and ensure that the terms of reference and procedure of the Aeromedical Committee are met. Identify gaps in the Aeromedical committee procedures and processes, and compliance with the Terms of Reference and propose solutions.
  • Manage the medical appeals processes to ensure that they are implemented in line with the Act, procedures, terms of references, and that appropriate research is conducted, and specialist service level agreements are valid and appointed by the Director.
  • Manage and ensure compliance of the safety management processes in the medical certification processes are complied with by the Medical Department and Designated Aviation Medical Examiners to ensure that they identify areas of increased medical risk, analysis and identify interventions.
  • Manage and continuously re-evaluate the medical assessment process to focus on identified areas of increased medical risk, conducted by aviation medical examiners, medical assessors, and professional nurses. Ensure operators report in-flight medical incapacitations, routinely collect and analyse in-flight incapacitation and active-duty data, and enforce processes related to non-compliance.
  • Conduct continuous ad hoc auditing of the verification processes carried out by Medical Assessors and Professional Nurses to ensure compliance with the Regulations, CATS, Code of Conduct, and SMS prescribed for aviation medical examiners.
  • Conduct ad hoc audits of the functions of the authorized officers.
  • Manage and analyse queries to ensure that the department meets the service level agreement.
OPERATIONAL MANAGEMENT OF THE OVERSIGHT FOR THE PREVENTION AND MANAGEMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH EVENTS OF INTERNATIONAL CONCERN
  • Identify and manage gaps in legislation related to ICAO Annex 6,9,11,14,18 and other International Health Regulations (2005).
  • Develop a Master Surveillance Plan for Airlines, Charter Operators and Airports and conduct audits and ensure compliance by authorized officers.
  • Evaluate procedures for airlines, charter, and airport operators to ensure compliance to the spread of communicable disease by air travel.
  • Develop guidance material and conduct table-top/live exercises to ensure adequate response and improvement of preparedness plans.
  • Participate in training and consultation forums with industry.
  • Participate at the National Department of Health and Facilitation Committee of the NDOT.
OPERATIONAL MANAGEMENT OF THE OVERSIGHT FOR AIR AMBULANCE OPERATIONS AND FIRST AID CABIN CREW TRAINING
  • Identify gaps in legislation, conduct research, and review according to best practices, and propose suitable solutions.
  • Ensure that authorized officers evaluate and approve the Manual of Procedures in line with the regulations.
  • Conduct inspections of air ambulance operations and Cabin Crew First Aid ATOs in accordance with the Master Surveillance Plan.
  • Participate in the revision of Part 64 First Aid training content applicable to cabin crew.
  • Continuously provide training through consultation with the aviation industry.
  • Plan and conduct route and base checks for air ambulance operations.
  • Create a schedule for inspectors to ensure a timely response to operational demands.
MANAGEMENT OF DIRECT REPORTS
  • Develop, lead, discipline, supervise, and foster human relationships within the department.
  • Motivate and manage a team of personnel within the Aviation Medical Department to work in a manner that ensures maximum staff efficiency and compliance with performance management policy.
  • Manage key performance areas of directly reporting personnel to ensure achievement of their agreed objectives.
  • Train all Medical Assessors and Professional Nurses accordingly to perform their tasks in line with Technical Guidance Material.
  • Manage all Medical Assessors to ensure that safety is not being compromised.
COMMUNICATION AND SAFETY PROMOTION
  • Represent the Authority in negotiations and liaise with stakeholders and industry bodies.
  • Liaise with relevant stakeholders on changes in policy, regulations, processes, etc.
  • Communicate, promote, and sustain safety measures for departmental clients and stakeholders.
BUDGETING AND CONTROL
  • Control of expenditure and implementation of control procedures.
QUALITY STANDARDS
  • Identify gaps in the procedures, amend and monitor adherence to quality standards in all Aviation Medicine work processes. Update and amend all documentation, checklists, and procedures to ensure compliance with ICAO international regulations.
 ICAO WORKING GROUPS, COMPLIANCE WITH STATE LETTERS, STATE ASSISTANCE MISSIONS, AND INNOVATION
  • Ensure compliance with ICAO SARPs and monitor State Letters and State Assistance Missions.
  • Participate in ICAO Working Groups.
  • Participate in the company's research and innovation processes.
 ADMINISTRATIVE DELIVERABLE
  • Provide quality monthly reports on submissions and operational delivery on time.
  • Ensure that authorized officers, staff, and designated aviation medical examiners comply with conflict of interest policies, ethics, and other relevant guidelines.
  • Ensure the closure of Internal Audit Findings and Quality Assurance Audit Findings.
  • Drive a performance culture.
MANAGE RISK AND ENFORCEMENT
  • Ensure that authorized officers initiate enforcement action where necessary for non-compliance in the medical certification processes, air ambulances, public health in aviation (airports, airlines, others), and first aid training organizations.
 
Requirements
Minimum Qualification:
MBChB with a Postgraduate Diploma in Aviation Medicine / Public Health / Occupational Health / Commercial Pilot License, or other relevant equivalent qualification.
Ideal Qualification:
MBChB with a Postgraduate Diploma in Aviation Medicine / Public Health / Occupational Health / Commercial Pilot License, or other relevant equivalent qualification, including a management qualification.
Experience:
  • 4 years Aerospace Medical Advisor / Or Regulatory Oversight Experience / Military or Management experience
 
Closing Date: 27 September 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 Senior
Job Type Permanent
Salary Market Related
EE Position No
Location Midrand
 
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​TESTING STANDARDS ATS (CENTURION)
Reference Number Exams 2025
 
Description
Responsible for licensing standards and regulations for all ATS licenses; oversight of ATS designated examiners. To conduct oversight and surveillance of training standards and ensure the effective and correct administration of aviation training organisations conducting ATS training in accordance with Part 141 of the South African Civil Aviation Regulations 2011, (As amended), ICAO Annex 1 and internal company policy and standards.
CATS and CAR Development
  • Conduct research and 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 141 and Parts 65 in compliance with the Standards and Recommended Practices of ICAO Annex 1
Operational Management
  • Conduct audits on all Part 141 Certificate holders conducting ATS training as per the Master Surveillance Plan.
  • Establish compliance to the Regulations and conduct audits and inspections as per SACAA Procedures.
  • 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
  • Conduct oversight on the activities of designated ATS examiners.
  • 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, Part 65.
  • Investigate and recommend action to the Director on any deviations to the requirements.
  • Develop and implement standards for licensing administration that ensures adherence to requirements.
  • Introduce adequate control measures to enable SACM 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.
  • Recommend 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
Industry Liaison and Client Service Standards
  • Participate with industry through workshops and conferences in the develop
  •  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
 
Requirements
Minimum Qualification:
  • Air Traffic Control License with Aerodrome or Approach/Area rating issued in terms of Part 65 with Instructor rating
IDEAL Qualification:
  • Training Developer
  • Assessor
 
Experience
  • Air Traffic Operations  3 - 5 years OR
  • ATS Instructor  3 - 5 years
 
Work Level Skilled
Job Type Permanent
Salary Market Related
EE Position Yes
Location Centurion
 
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​ADMINISTRATION OFFICER – FINANCE (CENTURION)
Reference Number SA-387
 
Description
Overall, Purpose of the Job
  • The administrative Officer is the contact point for both internal and external clients, whose purpose is to provide administrative and clerical support to both employees and management. The ultimate goal of the administrator is to ensure the daily administrative processes of the division or department run smoothly and efficiently. 
General Administrative Functions
  • Assist Management and the Department in managing the diary, coordinate and schedule department meetings and events using the organization'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. 
  • Develop and maintain a proper filling 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 organizing 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. 
  • Organize requests for assets, their delivery, allocation and management for the department.
  • Track and monitor progress on projects and prepare reports thereon.
  • Ensure appropriate communication with SACAA and with external clients.
  • Promptly deal with telephonic, mailed enquiries or personal interactions.
 
Requirements
Education
Minimum
  • Grade 12, with a certificate in Office Administration or Finance or Office Management or Secretariate or  relevant Certificate 
Ideal
  • Diploma in or Finance or Office Management or Secretariate 
Experience
  • 2 Years in Office Administration or Finance  or Secretariate
 
Closing date: 26 September 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
 
PLEASE APPLY HERE