Job Description

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

• Perform oversight and monitor the implementation of the Part 114 and other related Civil Aviation Regulations (CARs) in compliance with the Civil Aviation Act, No. 13 of 2009.
• Promote Aviation Security to strengthen the national aviation systems.

OVERSIGHT ACTIVITIES - INSPECTIONS, AUDITS, AND SURVEILLANCE

• Plan and execute inspections, audits and other types of monitoring activities in line with functional procedures.
• Conduct oversight and other types of monitoring activities as assigned by the manager, make appropriate recommendations, and submit comprehensive reports.
• Conduct follow-up inspections or audits to ensure the resolution of identified non-compliances.
• Process applications for the approval of security programmes or manuals, air operator certificates, and other such applications.
• Evaluate, validate and review security programmes, and other relevant security manuals for Air Carriers, Aerodromes, and General Aviation.
• Process applications for the validation of appointed officials for Aviation Security.
• Participate in development and continuous improvement of procedures and quality management documents.

ADMINISTRATION

• Perform job-related administration tasks.
• Create and maintain a client database.
• Create and maintain a database for non-compliances on the findings register.
• Maintain non-scheduled operations and general aviation data and information repositories on business system(s).
• Maintain the AVSEC documents management system in line with the records management procedures and personal information in compliance with the POPIA.

ENFORCEMENT AND COMPLIANCE

• Follow up and evaluate the implementation of corrective action plans and effectiveness of corrective measures to ascertain resolution of non-compliances.
• Initiate enforcement action for cases of non-compliances meriting enforcement action in line with the enforcement procedure.
• Prepare a memorandum and attach all necessary documents with recommendations to submit to the Enforcement unit.

AMENDMENTS TO REGULATIONS

• Recommend to the manager a review of regulations to address identified gaps in the security system.
• Participate in the process of developing and amending legal instruments related to aviation security.

LIAISON AND CONSULTATION

• Act as liaison with internal and external stakeholder regarding aviation security related matters.
• Attend to all requests and queries in line with the SACAA policies and procedures.
• Provide feedback on queries raised by operators.
• Participate in security awareness programs and SACAA initiatives.

Minimum Qualification:

• National Diploma in Administration or Relevant NQF level 6 qualification
• Aviation Security /Safety or Quality Management Systems Certificate or Certificate in aviation security at airport or airline level.

Ideal:

• National Diploma in Security Risk Management or Quality Management

Experience:

• 3 years Aviation Security experience OR
• 5 years Aviation Safety experience

Closing Date: 22 October 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.

Skills Required