Inspector: Airports and Airlines Security (2 Years Contract)

Inspector: Airports and Airlines Security (2 Years Contract)

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

• To monitor the implementation of the National Aviation Security Program (NASP) and other related Civil Aviation Regulations (CARs) in compliance with the ICAO SARPs
• To promote Aviation Security and strengthen the national aviation systems

OVERSIGHT ACTIVITIES – INSPECTIONS AND AUDITS (RISK-BASED)

Time & Calendars

• Plan and execute inspections and audits following laid down ISO Procedures
• Conduct oversight activities as assigned by the Manager, make appropriate recommendations and submit comprehensive reports
• Conduct inspections/ audits follow-ups to ensure that identified security gaps are closed
• Evaluate, validate and review security programs and manuals for Airport Operators, , Air Carriers, Air Navigation Service Providers, and Catering Service Providers
• Process applications for the designation of Officials for Aviation Security at the airports and airlines
• Participate in development and continuous improvement of functional procedures and quality management documents

ADMINISTRATION

• Intern
• Perform job-related administrative tasks
• Create and maintain a database of allocated clients
• Create and maintain a database for non-compliances on the findings register
• Handle internal and external correspondence through the Manager
• Maintain the AVSEC Documents management system in line with the Records Management Procedure and personal information in compliance with the POPIA

ENFORCEMENT AND COMPLIANCE

• Follow up on and evaluate corrective action plans.
• Initiate enforcement by alerting the manager of non-conformances, in line with the Enforcement procedure.
• Initiate enforcement action for cases of non-compliances meriting enforcement action in line with the Enforcement Procedure.

AMENDMENTS TO REGULATIONS

• Learn the regulation development process within the department.
• Recommend to the Manager a review of regulations to address identified gaps in the security system
• Participate in the process of amending legal instruments related to aviation security

LIAISON AND CONSULTATION

• Monitor and observe Local Airport Security Committee meetings as and when assigned and provide feedback to SACAA through the Manager
• Attend to all requests and queries in line with the SACAA policies and procedures
• Provide feedback on queries raised by operators
• Participate in security awareness programs and SACAA initiatives.

Requirements

• Minimum Qualification
• National Diploma in Administration or Security or relevant equivalent qualification
• Basic aviation security Certificate or other relevant certificates

Added Advantage:

• Degree in Security Risk Management or relevant Degree

Experience

• 3 years Aviation Security or relevant experience

• Closing Date: 30 September 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.