Manager HighLow-Capacity AOC Holders

Centurion - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 18 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Planning and Surveillance

As an authorised officer of the SACAA responsible for conducting audits on all Air Operators as per Master Surveillance Plan to establish compliance to the Regulations.
Make relevant recommendations pertaining to safety management systems.
Conduct audits and inspections as per the Manual of Procedures.
Identify draft and recommend regulatory changes.
Recommend enforcement measures.
Responsible for recommending the approval/denial/withdrawal of exemptions and special approvals.
Responsible for recommending the accreditation of all Air Operators.
Provide factual reports of audits and inspections conducted on the training organisations.
Monitor and follow up corrective action and the implementation and closure of the action within negotiated time scales.
Provide direct entry support to the legal system on enforcement issues though the Enforcement Committee.
Plan and conduct route checks and base checks.

Budgeting and Control

Control of expenditure and implementation of control procedure.

Operational Management

Manage all inspectors to ensure that safety is not being compromised.
Issuance of Air Operating Certificate.
Schedule Inspectors to ensure timeous response to operational demands.
Train all inspectors accordingly to perform tasks.
Update and amend all documentation checklists and procedures.

Quality Standards

Through the CAA Regulation (Volumes 1 2 and 3) ensure safety is maintained for all aviation operators.
Identify latent failures in the operators management systems.

Communication and Safety Promotion

Project a satisfactory image of the SACAA to all stakeholders.
Provide Industry feedback to the Authority.
Maintain guide and advise the industry according to the safety standards to ensure that safety standards are not being compromised.
Establish and maintain a professional relationship with the organisations by supplying consistent advice in compliance with SACAA regulations policies and with international best practice.

Management of Direct Reportees

Develop lead discipline supervise and foster human relationships to motivate and manage a team of personnel within the Medium-High Capacity & Foreign Air Operator to ensure maximum staff efficiency and performance.
Manage key performance areas of directly reporting staff members to ensure achievement of their agreed objectives.
Provide operational support and direction to staff members.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements

Qualification:

Hold an Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL) with flying hour between 1500 hrs and 2000 hrs andRatings on one or more modern large aircraft.

Ideal

National Diploma (NQF Level 6 Qualification) or Degree(NQF Level 7 Qualification)in Management or Administration with an Airline Transport Pilot License

Experience:

4 Years experience as Air Transport Pilot OR
4 Years experience in an Aviation regulatory Environment OR
3 Years experience Supervisory or Management experience will be an added advantage

Closing Date: 11 March 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

Mid-Level

Job Type

Permanent

Salary

Market Related

EE Position

Yes

Location

Centurion

Required Experience:

Manager

DescriptionPlanning and SurveillanceAs an authorised officer of the SACAA responsible for conducting audits on all Air Operators as per Master Surveillance Plan to establish compliance to the Regulations.Make relevant recommendations pertaining to safety management systems.Conduct audits and inspect...