Job 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.

Co

mmunication 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.

Education

Minimum

National Diploma in Public Relations Communications or Relevant equivalent qualifications. Aviation Security Course(s) would be an added advantage.

Ideal

Relevant Degree and Aviation Security Diploma

Experience

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

Closing date: 20 May 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.