Senior Manager Airworthiness at Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA)

Description

LEGISLATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Exercise the powers delegated in terms of the legislation; authorise, vary, or withdraw certificates, licenses, permits and approvals in respect of aircraft, its operation and flight operations.
• Initiate regulatory review and submission to CARCOM.

PLANNING

• Develop annual oversight plans and safety promotion plans.
• Develop and monitor mentoring plans.
• Scope to include both local and foreign based organisations.

FINANCIAL PLANNING AND CONTROL

• Develop accurate activity revenue and costing, planning and budgets.

OPERATIONAL MANAGEMENT

• Define the scope of oversight requirements, scope of work, and resources required, schedule work program and control performance.

LIAISON AND POLICY

• Compile an effective and realistic Manual of Procedure.
• Represent the Authority in negotiations and liaise with stakeholders and industry bodies.

MANAGEMENT OF DIRECT REPORTEES

• Manage key performance areas of directly reporting personnel to ensure achievement of their agreed objectives.

COMMUNICATIONS AND SAFETY PROMOTION

• To project a satisfactory image of the SACAA to all stakeholders.

Requirements

Minimum Qualification: 

• NQF Level 7 qualification/Bachelor’s degree with related Trade qualification e.g., Aircraft Mechanic or Structural Worker or Avionic or Radiotrician or Electrician

Ideal Qualification:

• Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

Experience:

• 5 - 7 years Management Experience
• 10 years relevant Aviation Technical Experience in Maintenance/Engineering