Inspector: Dangerous Goods- Cape Town at Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA)

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

• To regulate, monitor, and enforce safe transportation of dangerous goods by air following the ICAO Technical Instructions and the Civil Aviation Regulations.
• To promote aviation safety and a culture of awareness for safe transportation of dangerous goods by air.
• To promote safety and security culture in civil aviation.

Oversight activities – Inspections. Audits

• Plan inspections and audits as per laid-down ISO Procedures
• Conduct oversight activities following set guidelines and submit comprehensive reports
• Evaluate risk assessment reports and make appropriate recommendations
• Conduct risk assessments and recommend mitigation measures
• Assess the competence of Instructors

Administration 

• Perform job-related administration tasks.
• Compile and submit management reports as required.
• 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: Dangerous Goods.
• Maintain the AVSEC Documents management relating to Dangerous Goods as per the SACAA records management procedures.

Enforcement and Compliance

• Conduct investigations of reported undeclared and misdeclared dangerous goods consignments to determine compliance with Part 108 and associated regulations
• Follow-up on all reported non-compliance incidents and cases
• Initiate enforcement action for cases of non-compliances meriting enforcement action in line with the Enforcement procedure
• Compile reports of all major and severe to the Enforcement Committee.
• Provide technical expertise during incident and accidents investigations when required

Development of Regulations

• Make recommendations regarding regulations to address identified gaps in the security system
• Participate in the process of developing and amending legal instruments related to aviation security
• Develop of technical guidance materials and promotional materials

Approval of Part 141 and Flight Operations Manuals

• Part 141 - Assess applicants' Manual of Procedure, Curriculum, and Training Material as per relevant regulations.
• Flight Operations Manual - Evaluate compliance of flight operations manual and make recommendations
• Other entities – evaluate compliance of procedure manuals 

Applications for Exemptions, Special Approval and Foreign Operator permits

• Process applications following ICAO TI and ICAO TI (Supplement).
• Monitor adherence to the requirements of ISO procedures
• Submit recommendations for the Director’s consideration and issue approval letter(s), where applicable

Liaison and Communication 

• Participate in initiatives to promote the safety in relation to Dangerous Goods
• Act as a liaison between stakeholders and SACAA at a local level.
• Provide industry feedback to the pertinent authority and SACAA

General

• Perform any other function for Cargo Security and Dangerous Goods Department as and when required

Requirements
Minimum Qualification:

• National Diploma or NQF Level 6 Tertiary qualification
• Dangerous Goods Certificate

Ideal Qualification:

• Degree
• Assessor and/ or Moderator Certificate(s)
• Train-The-Trainer Course/ Certificate

Experience:

• 3 years Aviation Safety or Dangerous Goods
• 3 years  Dangerous Goods Instructor experience