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SOUTH AFRICAN CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY (SACAA)
 
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TRAINEE INSPECTOR: PANS-OPS/ CARTOGRAPHY (MIDRAND)
Reference Number TRAINEEPANSOPS24
 
Description
Overall, Purpose of the Job
  • To train in the oversight of instrument flight procedures and aeronautical cartography as per ICAO SARPS.
  • To train in the validation and approval (where necessary design) of instrument flight procedures and aeronautical charts.
  • To train in the oversight of instrument flight procedure design and aeronautical cartography organizations as per ICAO SARPS. 
Oversight – Instrument Flight Procedures and Aeronautical Cartography organizations 
  • Participate in the inspection, auditing and certification of procedure design organisations and aeronautical chart service providers. 
  • Participate in monitoring the compliance of certified procedure design organization and aeronautical chart service providers as per ICAO SARPS, SACARs and CATS.
  • Participate in external compliance obligations that the SACAA is subjected to.
Validation – Instrument Flight Procedures and Aeronautical Cartography 
  • Be trained in validating and approving instrument flight procedures and aeronautical charts submitted by certified Procedure Design organisations and aeronautical chart service providers as per ICAO SARPS, SA-CARs and CATS.
  • Be trained in validating and maintaining information for publication in AIP SUPs, AICs and the AIP. 
  • Be trained in verifying, validating, approving and certifying aeronautical information printed on the South African WAC charts. 
Design Instrument Flight Procedures 
  • Be trained in designing Instrument Flight Procedures aeronautical charts as per ICAO SARPS, SA-CARs and CATS. 
Regulation Development and Review 
  • Participate in the development and review of local regulations and technical standards in line with ICAO SARPS.
  • Participate in providing input and recommendations to the SACAA, CARCOM, NASCOM and external clients.
  • Participate in the development and review the technical guidance material utilised to guide procedure design organisations and aeronautical chart service providers. 
Research
  • Conduct research and benchmark the standards utilised to certify procedure design organisations and aeronautical chart service providers 
  • Conduct research and provide input into the development of specific proposals for standards to be applied in the design of flight procedures, aeronautical charts and airspace planning. 
Liaison and Consultation 
  • Participate in all safety initiatives in the PANS-OPS section. 
  • Be trained in liaising with certified procedure design organisations and aeronautical chart service providers, on behalf of SACAA
  • Be an observer in activities of relevant ICAO regional structure and local workgroups (e.g. meetings, symposiums, etc.) on behalf of SACAA 
 
Requirements
Minimum Requirements
  • Grade 12
  • A pilot qualification with an IF rating and/or an ATC/ATSO qualification 
Ideal Requirements
  • Completion of a PANS-OPS Basic course.  
Experience
  • 2 Years - Qualified Pilot with an IF rating and/ or Qualified ATC/ATSO 
 
 
Closing Date: 03 February 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 Junior
Job Type Contract
Salary Market Related
Duration 1 - 2 Years
EE Position Yes
Location Midrand
 
PLEASE APPLY HERE
 
 
 
 



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FLIGHT OPERATIONS INSPECTOR (GAUTENG)
Reference Number FlightOps23
 
Description
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 making recommendations concerning appropriate enforcement action.
 
Site and Airline Inspections
  • Conduct routine inspections on station facility, apron, en-route operation, and base, etc
  • Carry out oversight or checks considered necessary at prescribed intervals as per the risk and performance-based orientation
  • Assess the effectiveness of the operator’s SMS and the level of resources allocated to it.
  • Conduct inspections or oversight in accordance with an established work programme and applicable standard procedures and instructions.
  • 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, staff, systems and governance frameworks
  • 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 (capture the relevant information on the applicable database / administration system) complete and process the applicable inspection forms.
  • 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
  • (Facilitate the qualification, oversight and approval over the operator’s designated examiners.)
Proactively research, develop and propose the specific standards to be applied in the area of operator operations
Proposals and Revision of Standards
Proactively research, develop and propose the specific standards to be applied in operator operations.
Communication 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.
 
Closing date: 27 October 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. Preference will be given to Employment Equity candidates in line with Employment Equity Targets. If you have not heard from the SACAA 90 days after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.
 
Requirements
1500 hours as a pilot or pilot-in-command of civil or military air transport aircraft with 2 – 4 Years
Grade 12 plus hold or have held an Airline Transport Pilot License (fixed wing) or Frozen ATPL
 
Work Level Skilled
Job Type Permanent
Salary Market Related
EE Position Yes
Location Gauteng
 
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INSPECTOR: AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES (MIDRAND)
Reference Number SA-161
 
Description
Oversight 
  • Prepare annual schedules for inspections of ATSUs
  • Plan and conduct initial, renewal and surveillance inspections of air traffic service providers
  • Conduct inspections, follow up on findings and propose enforcement when necessary.
  • Regulate airspace activities including NASCOM Secretariat duties.
Approvals
  • Assess service provider documents (e.g. SMS, MOP)
  • Process applicable certification/ approval
  • Assess safety assessments and make recommendations
  • Assist PEL Review Board with assessing Designated Examiner applications
  • Convene ATS Review Board for evaluation of investigation reports and other ATS-related matter
  • Process Flexible Use of Airspace applications and respond to CAMU
Administration
  • Compile monthly reporting
  • Maintain the ATS Document management system and in line with the records management procedures
  • Perform job-related administration duties
  • Handle queries and adhere to SLAs.
  • Collect traffic movements and incidents statistics for trend analysis and records.
Communications and Safety Promotion
  • Participate in safety promotion activities (such as workshops, publications and seminars) and SACAA initiatives.
  • Provide industry feedback to the Manager
  • Publish safety enhancement information
  • Maintain up-to-date aeronautical information
Enforcement 
  • Initiate enforcement action(s) for ATS licensing/certification non-compliances and infringements in line with the Enforcement procedure 
Liaison and Consultation
  • Lead the coordination of all stakeholders in respect of the functioning of NASCOM and provide input to the respective ATS forums.
  • Participate in international and regional meetings and provide feedback to SACAA
  • Act as a champion for ATS in assigned projects or working groups.
General
Perform any other duties for ANS Department as assigned by the Authority from time to time.
Technical Assistance
  • Provide training and other assistance to other Aviation Infrastructure sections and SACAA divisions
  • Provide training to other Inspectors, including from other aviation departments and regional entities
 
Requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
  • Grade 12 (with STEM subjects)
  • Air Traffic Control License with Aerodrome and Approach (Procedural & Surveillance) rating, or
  • Air Traffic Control License with Aerodrome and Area (Procedural & Surveillance) Rating.
Ideal Qualification:
  • Instructor’s rating, Designated Examiner; Internal Auditing Certificate
 
EXPERIENCE
  • 7 Years Air Traffic Operations experience
  • 2 Years Experience in Aviation Committees and/or working groups Regulation development/ input, Internal auditing/oversight, Incident investigation and analysis would be an advantage 
 
OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
  • All tasks and responsibilities as specified by the SACAA
  • Drivers’ license
  • Required to travel for business purposes
  • Required to work after hours on occasion
  • Required to hold a security clearance appropriate to the requirements of the position  
 
 
CLOSING DATE: 1 FEBRUARY 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
 
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ASSET VERIFICATION OFFICER (MIDRAND)
Reference Number SA-160
 
Description
ASSET VERIFICATION
  • Inspect all goods receive, make note of any damaged and discrepancies and ensure the goods delivered match the order.
  • Record fixed assets acquisition and disposals.
  • Ensure maintenance and verification of all SACAA assets.
  • Process stores accounts.
  • Assign barcode to all fixed assets purchased and invoices.
  • Locate newly purchased assets on the floor to determine the barcode number of the assets and allocate to the current year additions.
  • Conduct assets verification of SACAA assets, assets condition assessment.
 
Requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION
  • Matric 
Ideal Qualification:
  • Diploma in Assets Management or Auditing
 
EXPERIENCE
  • 1 Year Assets Management experience 
 
 
CLOSING DATE: 24 JANUARY 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 Junior
Job Type Temp
Salary Market Related
Duration Short Term
EE Position Yes
Location Midrand
 
PLEASE APPLY HERE