South African Civil Aviation Authority (Sacaa) Vacancies

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Here is the job description rewritten into the mandatory structure: **Job Title:** SMS Technical Officer (Centurion) **Company:** South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) **Overview** This role at the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) is for an SMS Technical Officer based in Centurion (Reference Number SA-500). The primary purpose of this position is to implement and monitor international safety requirements (such as ICAO SARPS and GASP), assess and analyse the local aviation environment for safety deficiencies, and develop local civil aviation regulations and guidance material to ensure alignment with international standards. The officer will recommend strategic interventions to address safety management deficiencies. Additionally, the role involves developing and coordinating safety management activities, including South Africa's State Safety Programme and National Aviation Safety Plan, as well as other initiatives pertinent to Safety Management Systems (SMS) for all certificate and approval holders, aiming for a performance-based approach to improving aviation safety levels. The role also requires conducting activities to entrench a Safety Culture among internal and external stakeholders, acting as a resident technical aviation safety expert to support SACAA technical areas and the industry in SMS implementation and oversight, and managing the safety occurrence data system. The position ensures the development of standards and recommendations for improving aviation safety and proposing best industry standards for adoption. This role combines business process improvement, regulatory intelligence analysis, development, transposition, and recommending compliance standards that span the authority and national level, integrating safety management systems with accident and incident investigation and review outcomes. **What you will do** * Implement and monitor international safety requirements (e.g., ICAO SARPS, GASP) and assess the local environment to identify safety deficiencies. * Develop local civil aviation regulations and guidance material to ensure alignment with international standards and recommend strategic interventions for safety management. * Develop and coordinate safety management activities, including South Africa's State Safety Programme (SSP) and National Aviation Safety Plan (NASP), and other safety initiatives pertinent to Safety Management Systems (SMS). * Conduct activities to entrench a Safety Culture with internal and external stakeholders. * Act as a resident technical aviation safety expert, supporting SACAA technical areas and the industry in SMS implementation and oversight. * Manage the safety occurrence data system, ensuring accurate validation, distribution, and conversion of occurrence reports into reliable data for analysis and decision-making. * Ensure South Africa’s compliance with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs) contained in Annex 19 – Safety Management, through the development, implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of the SSP. * Develop, implement, and maintain the National/Civil Aviation Safety Plan in accordance with the Global/Regional Aviation Safety Plan. * Develop and maintain guidance material, procedures, and oversight tools for effective SMS implementation to support the aviation industry and SACAA technical divisions. * Identify, analyse, review regulatory changes, and draft amendments as required to Part 140 of Civil Aviation Regulations and technical standards. * Manage and maintain the Centralized Occurrence Reporting System (CORS) to ensure its continuous functionality and accessibility. * Proactively identify safety deficiencies through safety risk management activities in collaboration with SACAA technical areas and industry stakeholders. * Manage, coordinate, and collaborate with the Safety Action Group and the State Safety Programme Implementation Committee to identify trends and recommend risk mitigation and safety promotion initiatives. * Provide technical advice and serve as secretariat to the Safety Action Group and the State Safety Programme Implementation and Monitoring Committee. * Promote aviation safety through strategic initiatives, including training and workshops within SACAA, the industry, and the region. * Participate in international, regional, and national safety management platforms as a subject matter expert. * Develop and implement annual internal/industry Safety Management workshops/training engagement and safety promotion plans, including the State Safety Program Plan and Civil Aviation Safety Plan. * Contribute to the development of annual budgets, control of expenditure, and implementation of control procedures by providing annual plans. * Determine and define the scope of SMS, SSP, and Civil Aviation Safety Plan (CASP) implementation, and maintain all Quality Assurance (QA) standards in compliance with QMS ISO 9000. * Represent the Authority in engagements and liaise with stakeholders and industry bodies. * Engage with and provide feedback to internal and external stakeholders on technical and regulatory amendments regarding Safety Management. * Provide support to divisions and the industry for the implementation of Safety Management Systems. * Participate and contribute to the Regional Cooperation Plan. * Adhere to formal and informal training requirements and manage own key performance areas. * Ensure the closure of audit findings, implementation of recommendations, and concise and accurate reporting on strategic and operational deliverables. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * **Minimum Qualification:** * Commercial Pilot License with 500 flying hours **OR** * Air Traffic Control License **OR** * Aircraft Maintenance Engineer License * **Added Advantage:** * Relevant Bachelor’s Degree at NQF Level 7 * Quality Management Qualification * Assurance Qualification * Accident Investigation Qualification * Project Management Qualification * Exposure to regulatory inspections * **Experience:** * 500 Flying Hours **OR** * 3 Years as an Air Traffic Controller **OR** * 3 Years as an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer **OR** * 3 years Aviation Safety management experience * **Work Level:** Skilled * **Job Type:** Permanent * **Salary:** Market Related * **EE Position:** Yes * **Location:** Centurion * **Other Conditions:** * All SACAA appointments are subject to S98 of the Civil Aviation Act, 13 of 2009. * 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. **Who should apply** The ideal candidate is an aviation safety professional with a strong background in implementing and monitoring international safety requirements and developing local civil aviation regulations. They should be an expert in coordinating safety management activities, including State Safety Programmes and National Aviation Safety Plans, and capable of acting as a technical aviation safety expert. The role requires someone adept at managing safety occurrence data systems, promoting a safety culture, and providing technical advice. Candidates should demonstrate the ability to contribute to regulatory changes, maintain compliance with international standards, engage effectively with stakeholders, and ensure quality management and good corporate governance. **Deadline** 03 November 2026 **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/south-african-civil-aviation-authority-sacaa-vacancies-15 Source: govpage

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