Trainee Inspector: Airports and Airlines Security (Centurion) at Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA)

OVERALL, PURPOSE OF THE JOB

  • The Trainee will be afforded an opportunity to be trained and gather work experience 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)

  • Learn how inspections and audits are carried out.
  • 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

  • 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.
  • Learn how SS001 and MOP is implemented
  • Read and understand inspection, approval and evaluation checklists for Airports and Airlines
  • Read and internalise in-brief and out-brief meetings checklists

Enforcement and Compliance

  • Learn enforcement process
  • 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

  • Learn the importance of the Local Airport Security Committee.
  • 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 Requirements

  • National Diploma in Security or Relevant Equivalent qualification
  • Aviation Security Certificate

Added Advantage

  • Degree in Security or Risk Management or relevant equivalent degree

Minimum Experience

  • Minimum 2 years’ experience in Aviation Security at an Airport, Air Carrier or ATS.

Deadline:13th July,2026

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