Inspector: Airports and Airlines

**INTRODUCTION**

The South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) has an exciting opportunity in our Aviation Security department. We are looking for a talented individual with the relevant skills and experience who will:

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

**OVERSIGHT ACTIVITIES - INSPECTIONS AND AUDITS (RISK-BASED)**
- 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, Aircraft Operators, Air Navigation Services, Aircraft Operator, and Catering Service Providers.

**ADMINISTRATION**
- File inspection and audit reports.
- 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.

**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.
- Submit reports of all major and severe non-conformances for the Manager to submit to the Enforcement Committee.

**AMENDMENTS TO REGULATIONS**
- 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**
- Participate in Local Airport Security Committee as and when assigned and provide feedback to SACAA through the manager.
- Provide feedback on queries raised by operators.
- Participate in security awareness programs and SACAA initiatives.

**Minimum Qualification**:

- Relevant National Diploma or NQF 6 qualification
- Basic aviation security Certificates and other related certificates

**Ideal Qualification**:

- NQF Level 6 Diploma in Security Risk Management, Quality Management or other relevant qualification

**Experience**:

- 3 years Aviation Security or related experience

**Closing Date**: