Trainee Inspector : Non-Scheduled Operations and General Aviation

OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The trainee will be afforded an opportunity to be trained to regulate and monitor Aviation Security Standards and Practices and ensure compliance with Part 114 of the Civil Aviation Regulations (CARs), the National Aviation Security Programme (NASP) and other relevant Aviation Security Regulations.
To promote Aviation Security and ensure effectiveness of measures in place, in compliance with Part 114, the NASP and related Aviation Security Regulations.

Oversight and Validation of Programmes

Perform oversight and surveillance activities to meet requirements as detailed in the SACAA Policies and Procedures, the NASP, CARs and CATS

Reporting

Provide recommendations to clients for resolution of security deficiencies identified and for continuous improvement

Evaluate and validate operator Security Programmes such Air Carrier, Aerodromes/Airports and General Aviation

Assure quality and accuracy of evaluations, ensuring timeous delivery of security programme

Enforcement and Compliance within Aviation Security

Evaluate progress of the implementation of Corrective Action Plans

Conduct follow-up inspection/audit to validate the effectiveness of corrective measures and ensure closure of oversight process

Enforce applicable regulation and pursue legal enforcement when warranted

Regulation development and amendment

Assist the department to develop and amend Aviation Security Regulations, Technical Standards and National Aviation Security Programme (NASP) through Manager

Ensure that regulations are current, and all gaps identified are closed

Liaison and Consultation (Air Carrier and Aerodrome/Airports Security)

Project a satisfactory image of the SACAA to all internal and external clients, and adhere to protocol

Communicate with internal and external stakeholder regarding aviation security related matters

Ensure that all requests are attended to and queries are handled in line with the SACAA policies and procedures

Liaise with operators and execute monitoring oversight, surveillance activities, and other engagements in line with the SACAA Policies and Procedures

Administration

Perform general job related and office administration

Implement and maintain an accurate database for aviation security non-compliances

Maintain and accurate repository of AVSEC documents and Information

Minimum Requirements

National Diploma in Administration or relevant equivalent qualification

Added Advantage

Degree in Risk or Security Management or relevant equivalent degree
Airline/airport operations or management of aviation security operations Certificate

Minimum Experience

Minimum 2 years’ experience in Aviation Security or related experience in the Airport or Airline/Air Carrier or Airport or Regulator operations

Closing Date:

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.