SOUTH AFRICAN CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY (SACAA)

BUSINESS CONTINUITY MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST (3 YEARS FIXED TERM CONTRACT) (CENTURION)

Reference Number SA-493

Description

OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To support the development, implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the SACAA's Business Continuity Management (BCM) programme, ensuring the resilience of critical business operations against disruptions. The role is responsible for business continuity planning, risk assessments, business impact analyses, crisis preparedness, incident response coordination, and compliance with regulatory and industry standards to minimise operational, financial, and reputational impact.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Policy Review and Implementation

• Develop and implement organisational BCM policy, procedures and processes.
• Keep up to date with effective policy and practice execution strategies.
• Develop and implement BCM framework and annual plans. 

BCM planning and governance

• Assess risks interrupting service delivery and availability and draw up the SACAA business continuity plans (Pandemic, Water Crisis, Power outages) to mitigate the impact.
• Facilitate the business impact analysis workshops annually or when there is strategic change to the business, for all business processes.
• Support senior management in aligning all BC planning, initiatives and goals with organisational goals and Infrastructure capabilities.
• Facilitate and coordinate the development of the business continuity management (BCM) plans in consultation with the business and other key stakeholders, and documentation of business continuity procedures. Prepare a ICT disaster recovery plan (DRP) in consultation with ICT and other key stakeholders.
• Safeguard data processing operations by identifying potential problem areas and single points of failure that may result in interruptions to critical data processing operations.
• Co-ordinate the tactical response to managing crisis as per the Crisis Management Plan.
• Facilitate the drafting of the crisis management plan (CMP) in consultation with the departments and other key stakeholders.
• Maintain Business Continuity best practice standards within the SACAA and regularly update templates on policies, standards, and systems from trend analyses.
• Revisit BCM documents annually and update accordingly to maintain best practice.
• Prepare and submit the BCPs and Recovery Strategies for review by the Senior Manager.
• Collaborate with the Project Management Office and Change Management functions on BCM related projects.
• Plan, conduct, and debrief regular BC related exercises to test the adequacy of existing plans and strategies, updating procedures and plans regularly.
• Documenting the results of all tests and exercises and identifying and implementing any recommended enhancements to the Business Continuity plans and procedures.
• Support all departments in the organisation to exercise, update and maintain their specific BC plans and procedures including revision of specific BIA and risk assessment.

Compliance, monitoring and evaluation

• Compliance of BCM to principles of King V, BCM international standards and other best practices.
• Analyse service level agreement, perform third party risk analysis and develop appropriate strategies to manage business continuity of critical suppliers / vendors.
• Audit supplier / vendor contracts to identify gaps and recommend amendment of existing service level agreements to comply with the contractual standards.
• Support internal and external audits, regulatory assessments, and assurance reviews related to business continuity and operational resilience.
• Raise the profile of Business Continuity across the organisation and ensure that information is available to staff (with the aim of embedding BCM into the activities of the organisation).
• Monitor the implementation of the SACAA BCM Plans.
• Drive awareness of Business Continuity Management policies, strategies, and frameworks throughout the SACAA through physical engagements, training, and consultation sessions.
• Report on the performance of the BCM section.

BCM Testing, Exercises and Crisis Management

• Aid Coordinate/assist in the development of departmental recovery processes and procedures in support of the organisation’s Business Continuity Plan.
• Conduct scheduled dry runs in respect of BCM implementation with business and teams.
• Prepare scenarios for testing and document these scenarios for testing.
• Update scenarios / test schedules / reports based on dry runs.
• Report any major deviations to Senior Manager.
• Where necessary, update relevant policies/ strategies/ documents/ templates.
• Ensure that the organisation’s plans/arrangements are regularly reviewed and tested.
• Act as a coordinator for continuity efforts after a disruption event by coordinating with the emergency and crisis management teams as required.
• Continuously liaise with the ICT Disaster Recovery Team to ensure business and ICT recovery is aligned.

Risk Management

• Report to Senior Manager: Risk and Compliance on any pertinent risks.
• Conduct quarterly risk assessment in respect of BCM.
• Prepare and maintain a BCM risk register together with mitigation strategies.
• Monitor BCM risks and communicate to relevant risk owners.

Reporting       

• Prepare and submit reports as and when required to provide progress updates and/or inform management decisions.
• Develop reports/ policies/ procedures and guide the process through the alignment of the documents to the overall SACAA’s Strategy.
• Develop functional reporting systems, for management, projects or performance reporting.
• Prepare proposals, briefings, presentations, reports, and other documentation and provide management information both verbally and in report format.

Stakeholder Management  

• Participation in forums such as the Risk, Legal Compliance and Governance, and Forensic Champions forum, Risk Committee and BCM Steering Committee
• Act as Secretariat to the BCM Steering Committee
• Facilitate and manage communication with relevant internal and external stakeholders.
• Build trusting working relationships with stakeholders.
• Manage relationships with vendors, service providers or procurement teams and ensure that all relevant procured items are invoiced and paid on time
• Communicate with all levels of stakeholder contact.
• Represent the SACAA in relevant external activities and events.

Requirements

Education

• National Diploma in Business Administration / Risk Management / Business Continuity / Business Information Systems or relevant equivalent qualification.

Added Advantage

• Bachelor's Degree or Post-graduate Diploma in Business Administration / Risk Management / Business Continuity / Business Information Systems or related qualification.
• Certification in ISO 22301 Lead Implementer, CBCI, AMBCI, MBCI, MBCP 

Experience

• 5-7 Year(s) experience in Business Continuity Management
• 5-7 Year(s) experience in Risk Management

Closing date: 23 October 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 Contract

Salary Market Related

Duration 2 - 3 Years

EE Position No

Location Centurion

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TESTING STANDARDS PILOT (LICENSING) (CENTURION)

Reference Number Testing Standards Pilot (Part61)

Description

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

Responsible for licensing standards and regulations for all aircrew licenses; oversight of Designated flight examiners, Radio telephony Examiners and Language proficiency examiners; approval and oversight of examination centres. Monitor the conduct of pilot instructors and 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,

Operational Management

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 licenses where directed.

Requirements

Minimum Qualification:

• Grade 12
• CPL (H) with Grade II Flight Instructor rating issued under Part 61 or SA SA Airforce instructor rating
  
  

Ideal Qualification:

Airline Transport Pilot License with Grade I Flight instructor rating or SA Air Force Flight instructor rating.

Experience required:

Flight Instructor rating (Part 61 or 62) or SA Air flight instructor rating with 300 hours instructor experience

Closing Date: 22 October 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

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TSO: (PILOT) (GAUTENG)

Reference Number Testing Standards Officer (62/68)

Description

·       Responsible for licensing standards and regulations for all aircrew licenses; oversight of designated flight examiners; radio telephony examiners and language proficiency examiners. As well as monitor the conduct of pilot instructors and designated examiners. 

·       Submit memos for further investigation or enforcement action against instructors and examiners.

·       Participate in review boards for the designation and re-designation 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 licensing office. Participate in national seminars, conferences and workgroups related to flight instructors, designated examiners and inspectorate function.

·       Maintain procedure documents related to TSO inspectors for flight crew instructors or designated examiners.

Requirements

Minimum Qualification:

National Pilot License or Commercial Pilot license or Remote Pilot License with Flight instructor rating.

 Experience required:

Flight instructor with 100 hours or more

Closing Date: 22 October 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 the SACAA’s Transformation and 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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AIRWORTHINESS INSPECTOR (CENTURION)

Reference Number SA-494

Description

Site Visits and Inspections

• Completion of allocated C of A/ATF inspection applications as per approved procedure
• Provide clients with the required feedback during the completion of all tasks.
• Review AW records of TC and NTCA aircraft as per procedure during C of A, ATF and RLA Renewal process
• Address industry stakeholder problems/queries in and exemplary manner
• Use of the EBS system for completion of all tasks as assigned by M: AR &I
• Enforcement (Grounding) actions taken as sanctioned by Manager Aircraft Inspection & Registration
• Enforcement actions recommended to the Enforcement. Department to be inline as assigned by M: ARI
• Analyse and investigate significant defects discovered in aircraft and determine corrective action to be taken where airworthiness may be affected and correct any trends, where necessary.
• Monitor the implementation of the ADs and/or related SBs issued by the manufacturer (both foreign and domestic) to ensure air operator’s compliance to the continuing airworthiness of aeronautical products with an established procedure to avoid or correct service difficulties.
• Investigate possible violation of the regulations regarding airworthiness and take appropriate enforcement action, when necessary.
• Participate in aircraft review board activities.

Reports

• Report with recommendations on outcome of safety audits and inspections.
• Research, develop and propose specific standards to be applied in certification, airworthiness, and maintenance of aircraft.
• Issue special flight permits. 

Communication and Safety Promotion

• Address Industry stakeholder problems/queries in an exemplary manner.
• Provide Industry feedback to the Authority.
• Inculcate upon Industry stakeholders’ safety prerequisites and procedures.

Proposal and Revision of Standards

• Proactively research, develop and propose specific standards to be applied in airworthiness and maintenance of aircraft.

Requirements

EDUCATION

Minimum

• Grade 12 
• Trade Certificate and a valid Aircraft Maintenance Engineers License in Mechanical Engineering

Ideal

• National Technical Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

EXPERIENCE

• 5 years aircraft airworthiness or experience in a aviation regulatory or civil/military environment

Closing Date: 20 October 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

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MECHANIC INSPECTOR (CENTURION)

Reference Number SA-495

Description

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 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 and Hold an Aircraft Maintenance Engineers License in Mechanical Engineering

• Added Advantage

Relevant National Diploma equivalent to NQF level 6

• Experience

5 years as an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer of civil or military air transport aircraft

Closing date: 20 October 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

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