Flight Operations Trainee (2 Years Fixed Term Contract) (Centurion)

Flight Operations Trainee (2 Years Fixed Term Contract) (Centurion)

2026/10/19

Reference Number

SA-499

Description

• OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE JOB

• The Trainee Aerial Work Inspector operates under the supervision of an authorised officers to determine the operational level of safety that the prospective and approval holder can achieve.

• Through evaluation (assess), monitoring (conduct periodic and unannounced surveillance) of compliance to operations of an aircraft:

• making recommendations to the authorised officers concerning any special conditions that, considering the investigation, may need to be imposed.

• making recommendations to the authorised officers regarding any deficiencies that need rectification of the operator; and

• making recommendations to the authorised officers concerning appropriate enforcement action

THE PROGRAMME WILL ENTAIL BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Certification of air operators (AOC/UASOC).
• Special approvals evaluation.
• Operators document evaluation:
• Minimum equipment list
• Flight operations manuals
• Standard operating procedures
• Safety Management System manuals
• Quality Management Systems
• Air service license
• Foreign operators permits
• Keep abreast and remain proficient in specialist skills, human factors, and new developments of technology.

Requirements

Education

• Minimum

• Commercial Pilot License (CPL) (Aeroplane)

• Added Advantage

• Remote Pilot Certificate (RPC)

Experience

• 200 Total flying hours

• Closing date: 02 November 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.

• Aviation Environmental Compliance (AEC) Trainee (2 Years Fixed Term Contract) (Centurion)

• 2026/10/14

• Reference Number

• SA-497

Description

• OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE JOB

• The Aviation Environmental Compliance Trainee will be trained to

• Review of Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) reports

• Cmplementation of Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA)

• managing the regulatory oversight of Civil Aviation Regulations (CARs) and Civil Aviation Technical Standards (CATS) related to Aviation Environmental Protection (AEP).

• Conduct Risk Performance Based Oversight (RPBO)

• Adherence work programs related to International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Annex 16 Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs) on Environmental Protection i.e. aircraft emissions, aircraft noise, CO2 emissions, sustainable aviation fuels (SAF), climate change and global warming.

• Assist in process of oversight, auditing and approval of aerodrome and aeroplane operators’ environmental programmes.

• Conduct AEP audits

• Ensuring the co-ordination ofall aspects of AEP interventions with international stakeholders (ICAO, IATA, AFCAC), national stakeholders (Dept. of Transport/ Forestry and the Environment. (DFFE)/ Treasury/ Rural Development & Land Reform etc) and industry, e.g. Air Traffic Service Providers (ATSPs), Aerodrome operators, Airlines, etc.

• AEC Operations

• Develop Master Surveillance Plan to ensure comprehensive industry oversight and surveillance in line with the set objectives/performance indicators.

• Plan and execute inspection schedules regarding compliance with aerodrome environmental management in accordance with ISO procedures

• Plan the implementation of CORSIA-related requirements for aircraft operators

• Facilitate training on ACT-CORSIA

• Assess Emissions Monitoring Plan and Emissions reports for international aircraft operators

• Review Environmental Impact Assessment reports in relation to Civil Aviation Regulations for comments

• Administration

• Handle AEC administrative duties

• Plan AEC Inspections including travel arrangements

• Assist with maintenance of Aviation Environmental Protection (AEP)-related documentation

• Policy Management

• Assist in the development of Regulations (CARS and CATS)

• Assist in Programmes related to ICAO Annex 16 on Environmental Protection

• the development and drafting of new or amendment proposals of regulations and technical standards related to Annex 16 and develop guidance material, where necessary.

• Learn the regulatory process on evaluation of related Government Departments/ Provincial/ Municipal laws, such as land use planning, noise abatement operating procedures, emission control through operational practices, etc.

• adhere to all Quality Assurance standards in compliance with ISO 9001/2000 within the area of AEC

• Liaison and Consultation

• Assist in coordinating activities with the industry in relation to technical/ scientific bodies on AEC through SACAA approved processes

• Learn to engage in SACAA AEC partnerships and cooperation with national stakeholders, international, regional and industry organisations.

• Assist in addressing public enquiries on AEC issues.

• Participate in AEP awareness training with the industry

• Communications and Safety Promotion

• Participate in AEP workshops, Environmental Compliance Committee with affected parties and learn to develop material required by stakeholders to communicate AEP matters.

• Learn to develop guidance material to promote environmental standards and objectives to industry stakeholders.

Requirements

Education

• Minimum

• National Diploma in Environmental Science/Management or Relevant Equivalent qualification

• Added Advantage

• Degree in Environmental Science/ Management or related

• Knowledge of National Environmental Act and EIA regulations will be added as an advantage

Experience

• 1 year Environmental Compliance

• Aviation Environmental Compliance would be an added advantage

• Closing Date: 28 October 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.

• Flight Operations Inspector – High/Low (Centurion)

• 2026/10/13

• Reference Number

• SA-496

Description

• Site and Airline Inspections

• Conduct routine inspections on station facility, apron, en-route operation, and base, etc.

• Review, make recommendations and approve various Approval Holder documentation.

• Carry out oversight or checks considered necessary at prescribed intervals as per the risk and performance-based orientation.

• Assess the effectiveness of the operator’s SMS and the level of resources allocated to it.

• Conduct inspections or oversight in accordance with an established work programme and applicable standards, procedures and instructions.

• Investigate and report, as required, possible violations of the aviation law or related safety operating regulations and rules;

• Continuously review the operator’s documentation, staff, systems and governance frameworks and make recommendations.

• Advise the operator in writing, of any deficiency requesting a proposal for remedial action.

• Conduct follow-up on inspection reports to ensure that appropriate action has been taken in a timely manner.

• Submit reports on each inspection or investigation in the manner prescribed, and (capture the relevant information on the applicable database / administration system) complete and process the applicable inspection forms.

• Keep appropriate CAA inspectorate and staff informed on all aspects of the current operation and projected developments at the operator including changes in executive personnel, personnel assigned responsibilities and the operator’s organization in general.

• Conduct qualification, approval and supervisory activities with respect to personnel proposed as designated examiners by an operator

• Facilitate the qualification, oversight and approval over the operator’s designated examiners.

• Proactively research, develop and propose the specific standards to be applied in the area of operator operations.

• Proposals and Revision of Standards

• Proactively research, develop and propose the specific standards to be applied in operator operations.

• Communications and Safety Promotion

• Able to professionally communicate with internal and external stakeholders.

• Project a satisfactory image of the SACAA to all stakeholders.

• Provide industry feedback to the Authority.

• Promote aviation safety by proposing improvements in operational requ