Inspector: Meteorology

ICAO Compliance Monitoring

• Monitors and evaluates aeronautical meteorological information products facilities and systems to ensure continuous compliance with safety standards.
• Continuously monitors and evaluates the capacity and capability of the Air Navigation Service Provider (ANSP) to meet userequirements and safety objectives.
• Monitors and evaluates the corrective action plans implemented by the ANSP to effectively resolve safety concerns.
• Monitors and evaluates the performance of aeronautical meteorological observing communication and remote sensing infrastructure networks.
• Monitors and evaluates the performance of weather observation and remote sensing systems such as weather radars lightning detection networks automatic weather observing systems and web cameras.

Strengthened Safety Security and Environmental Safety Oversight System

• Conducts routine and occasional inspections of aeronautical meteorological information products and services.
• Conducts regular and ad-hoc inspections of procedures processes and policies related to the provision of aeronautical meteorological products and services.
• Conducts regular and ad-hoc inspections of the infrastructure systems and tools used to provide aeronautical meteorological information products and services.
• Oversee the implementation of a competency assessment program for aeronautical meteorological personnel.
• Assesses aeronautical meteorological personnel qualifications and competencies against the set standards.
• Generates inspection reports based on the results of inspections conducted according to the master oversight surveillance plan (MOSP).
• Conducts post-inspection activities including writing reports and coordinating the development and implementation of corrective action plans.
• Assists in reviewing proposals for amendments to Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs) and regional air navigation plans.
• Develops and continuously reviews inspection and audit tools such as technical guidance materials checklists forms procedures and processes to ensure effective oversight of aeronautical meteorological information products and services.
• Provides technical input to assist with responses to ICAO state letters received through the Department of Transport (DoT).
• Provides technical input to safety-related queries about aeronautical meteorological-related incidents and or accidents.
• Monitors safety risks in critical safety areas of aeronautical meteorological information products and service provision including related facilities and systems.
• Makes recommendations to the aerodrome licensing forum regarding issues related to the oversight of aeronautical meteorology.
• Performs safety risk assessments for various facilities andoperational activities related to aeronautical meteorology.

Stakeholder Engagement and safety promotion

• Works collaboratively with other departments within the CAA to enhance efficiency quality and safety.
• Conducts investigations into safety incidents to determine their root causes and implement measures to improve safety.
• Promotes safety by participating in safety awareness campaigns programs and projects.
• Delivers presentations to the aviation industry service providers and regulatory authorities as needed.

Sustained Good Governance and Organisational Effectiveness

• Maintains the QMS within the MET Department to ensure consistency and standardization with SACAA.
• Assists in addressing internal and external audit findings within the specified timeframes.
• Assists in preparing the quarterly and annual reports for the department.

Minimum Requirements

Education:

• National Diploma in Electrical Engineering (Light Current) or BSc in Meteorology/Atmospheric Science

Ideal:

• BSc (Hons) degree in Meteorology/Atmospheric Sciences or BTech in Electrical Engineering (Light Current)

Experience:

• 7 Years experience as a:

Aeronautical Meteorological Forecaster or
Meteorological Technician or
Weather Radar Technologist.

Closing Date: 20 June 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.