SOUTH AFRICAN CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY (SACAA) VACANCIES

SOUTH AFRICAN CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY (SACAA)

MAINTENANCE OFFICER (MIDRAND)
Reference Number SA-305

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 Qualification

Grade 12 and
NQF Level 4 technical related Qualifications / related to Electrical or Plumbing or General Technical Maintenance

Ideal Qualification

National Diploma in Engineering, Plumbing or Related degree and Samtrac Certificate.

Experience

3 Years Office Maintenance experience

Closing Date: 19 February 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 Midrand

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AVSEC STAKEHOLDER RELATIONS SPECIALIST (MIDRAND)
Reference Number SA-304

Description
OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE JOB
•To coordinate the activities of the AVSEC stakeholder relations, including the Facilitation Committee as well as the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and the African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC) related engagements.
•To provide a secretariat function to the National Aviation Security Committee.
Committee Management
- National Aviation Security Committee (NASC), Facilitation Committee, ICAO/ AFCAC/ AVSEC Panels and Workgroups.

Communication to stakeholders:
• Dissemination of decisions and other communication
• Act as liaison between SACAA and the Stakeholder Committees and Workgroups.
Reporting:
• Collate meeting reports from the Local Aviation Security Committee for submission to the National Aviation Security Committee
• Collate meeting reports from the Local Airport Facilitation Committee for submission to the National Airport Facilitation Committee
Secretarial Service and administration:
• Schedule all NASC meetings in the corporate diary.
• Prepare agendas and meeting documentation and distribute them to NASC.
• Coordinate logistical arrangements for NASC meetings, workshops, seminars, conferences, teleconferences and videoconferences.
• Record meetings, and prepare minutes for the NASC.
• Manage decisions and actions from NASC meetings.
• Coordinate the participation of RSA representatives in the ICAO/ AFCAC/ AVSEC Panels and Workgroups.
• Maintain files of minutes, records of documentation and reports for all Stakeholder Committee and ICAO Workgroup activities.
Administration
• Perform job-related administration tasks
• Maintain a database for NASC members
Compile reports, draft letters and collate research information for the Committee and Workgroup Chair, as required.
• Maintain proper files and records following ISO records management policies
Management of State Letters
• Maintain a register for tracking of State Letters
• Distribute State Letters to appropriate internal and external stakeholders
• Track and coordinate progress on actions and responses stipulated in AFCAC and ICAO State Letters
• Maintain a SARPS implementation tracking register.
Liaison and Consultation
• Organise stakeholder workshops and Aviation security forums and coordinate logistical arrangements for the events.
• Provide industry feedback to the Authority.
Review of Regulations and procedures
• Provide input to improve operational requirements for Aviation Safety and Security.
• Participate in the drafting and review of legal instruments, such as NASP and regulations.
• Provide input to the development, review and continuous improvement of secretariat procedures and the broader function.

Requirements
Education
Minimum

National Diploma or Relevant NQF 6 Tertiary qualifications.
Aviation Security Course(s).

Ideal

Relevant Degree or Diploma in Aviation Security.

Experience

3-5 Years in Stakeholder Relations experience OR Aviation Committee experience (Aviation Security
Aviation regulatory related experience would be advantageous.

Closing date: 19 February 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 Midrand

PLEASE APPLY HERE

APPLICATION SUPPORT SPECIALIST (3 YEARS FIXED TERM CONTRACT) (MIDRAND)
Reference Number SA-303

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 related qualification

Ideal Qualification:

Degree in IT and Java programming certificate

Experience

3 Years IT Technician or Application Maintenance & Support

Closing Date: 19 February 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 Midrand

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ATO INSPECTOR PILOT/FSTD (GAUTENG)
Reference Number SA-294

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.

Provide direct entry support to the legal system on enforcement issues

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 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

Requirements
Commercial Pilot License with Grade II Instructor Rating or equivalent SA Air Force Flight Instructor Rating Category B
300 hours - 500 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: 13 February 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 Gauteng

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FLIGHT OPERATIONS INSPECTOR: QC&AMP; AIIR (MIDRAND)
Reference Number SA-302

Description
OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE JOB
To ensure that all processes and procedures are followed and that audit results are compliant with the requirements of the Civil Aviation Regulations, ICAO Standards and Recommended practices and internal policies controls, by examining records, reports, operating practices, and documentation prior to the issuance of any certificate, licence and/or approval. To interrogate and investigate all safety related reports and make recommendations in regard to the necessary corrective action and/or regulatory amendments as may be required. A risk-based approach is to be utilised when performing all evaluations in determining the operational level of safety.

Strengthened Safety and Security Oversight system

Categorise, allocate, validate and review all submitted safety occurrence reports utilising the Centralised Occurrence reporting system (CORs).
Investigate the identified and allocated safety occurrences and verify compliance to Part 140 of the regulations.
Monitor and provide feedback on trends identified from the Centralized Occurrence reporting system data and liaise with the SSP Office for safety promotion and awareness.
Ensure timeous quality control review of files submitted to CSD by the divisions as per CSD SLA.
Support the implementation of Risk Based performance.
Recommend or suggest improvements to the SACAA technical departments to develop and maintain their regulations, guidance material, procedures and relevant forms.
Contribute to the development and maintenance of the National State Safety Programme and the National Aviation Safety Plan on an ongoing basis and implementation of approved national objectives and safety enhancement initiatives.
Perform additional task as assigned by manager.

Planning

Timeously manage daily, weekly, monthly allocated tasks.
Manage own career development plans.

Financial Sustainability

Provide input to the development of annual budgets, control of expenditure and implementation of control procedures by providing annual plans.

Operational Management

Maintain all QA standards in compliance with the QMS ISO 9000.
Implement High-level tasks as assigned by the manager.

Liaison and Policy

Represent the Authority in engagements and liaise with stakeholders and industry bodies.
Represent the Authority at International Civil Aviation Organisation platforms.

Improved Stakeholder Management and Service Excellence

Technical engagement at the national level.
To project a satisfactory image of the SACAA to all stakeholders.
To engage with and provide feedback to industry on technical and regulatory amendments regarding Safety management.
To provide support to the divisions and the industry to implement the Safety management systems.
Participate and coordinate as required in the regional cooperation plan.

Enhance Human Capital

Adhere to formal and informal training requirements.
Manage own performance areas to ensure the achievement of agreed objectives.

Sustain Good Corporate Governance

Closure of internal and external audit findings.
Implementation of recommendations emanating from audit findings
Concise and accurate reporting on strategic and operational deliverables.

Requirements
Minimum Requirement

Grade 12 (Matric) and Hold or have held Commercial Pilot Licence

Ideal Qualification

Hold or has held Airline Transport Pilot Licence
Safety Management Systems Diploma
Qualification in Safety Management Systems, Quality Control or Aircraft Incident and Accident Investigation

Experience

500 hours as a pilot or pilot-in-command of civil or military air transport aircraft

Closing Date: 13 February 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 Midrand

PLEASE APPLY HERE

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