Manager: General Aviation Organisations (Centurion) at Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA)

Description

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Management of Safety Oversight Plans for General Aviation Organisations (Part 93, Part 149 and certain Part 96 Organisations)

• Determine the safety objectives for the general aviation sector
• Draw up and implement Master Oversight and Surveillance Plans/ programmes for safety oversight
• Determine and allocate the resources to execute the safety and oversight plans Manage the resources that conduct the safety oversight plans
• Continuously review operational performance against the MOSP and the progress of other technical and operational programs.
• Make relevant recommendations pertaining to safety management systems for general aviation organisations.

Budgeting and Control

• Compile and manage the section’s budget Control budget expenditure 
• Implement budget control procedures.

Operational Management

• Manage all inspectors to ensure that safety is not being compromised.
• Schedule inspectors to ensure timeous response to operational demands. Ensure all inspectors are trained in accordingly to perform their duties Monitor and measure departmental performance.
• Oversee the operational process according to ICAO and ISO standards Respond to tactical and operational issues arising from day to day general aviation organisation.

Safety and Quality Standards

• Directly support with the creation of regulations and safety standards for general aviation organisations.
• Through the CAA Regulation, ensure that safety is maintained for all general aviation organisations.
• Identify latent failures in the operator’s safety management systems.
• Guide the industry on according to safety standards to ensure that safety is not being compromised.
• Act on behalf of the SACAA to advocate safety and efficiency of general aviation organisations. 

Regulatory Compliance

• Establish operational framework for general aviation organisations in line with regulations.
• Provide entry support to the legal system on enforcement issues through the Enforcement Committee.
• Update and amend all documentations, checklists, and procedures to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Supply consistent advise on compliance with regulations and policies to the industry and the Director of Civil Aviation in line with best practice.

Management of Direct Reports

• Develop, lead, discipline, supervise and foster human relationships to motivate and manage a team of personnel within the general aviation to ensure maximum staff efficiency and performance.
• Manage key performance areas of directly reporting staff members to ensure achievement of their agreed objectives.
• Monitor performance of staff against agreed performance standards and ensure attainment of departmental deliverables.
• Provide operational support and direction to staff members Ensure direct reports are adequately trained.

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

• Commercial Pilot License with 500 Flying Hours.
• NQF Level 6 Qualification in Management or related field.

EXPERIENCE:

• 5 Years experience in General Aviation OR in a Aviation Regulation Environment.
• 3 Years experience at management or supervisory level as an added advantage. 

Closing date: 03 October 2025