Trainee: Obstacles Inspector
SACAA
2026/09/07   Gauteng

Job Ref #: SA-470
Industry: Aviation
Job Type: Contract
Positions Available: 1
The SACAA has an exciting opportunity for a Trainee Obstacles Inspector within the Aviation Safety Infrastructure Division. The Trainee will be afforded an opportunity to be trainee in conducting obstacle oversight and monitor compliance with safety standards and applicable regulatory framework on Obstacle requirements on and around aerodromes, heliport, and helistop.
Job Description

OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To be trained in conducting obstacle oversight and monitor compliance with safety standards and applicable regulatory framework on Obstacle requirements on and around aerodromes, heliport, and helistop. 

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Oversight

  • Verify and assess aviation obstacle applications submitted to the SACAA against ICAO SARPS, CARs and CATS.
  • Verify and assess proposed developments submitted to the SACAA against ICAO SARPS, CARs, CATS and international standards relating to obstacle management and control, before approval.
  • Verify and assess proposed alternative energy projects submitted to the SACAA against ICAO SARPS, CARs, CATS and international standards relating to obstacle management and control, before approval.
  • Request for additional information, where required
  • Forward the outcome of the assessments to the Data Coordinator.
  • Plan and execute obstacle inspections and audits on all aerodromes, and heliports to ensure that they comply with civil aviation regulations and technical standards
  • Audit the compliance level of personnel training at aerodromes
  • Compile findings report according to categories
  • Make recommendations to clients for corrective action and continuous improvement of operating standards.
  • Prepare findings and identify possible trends / high or consistent risk areas and propose interventions to improve Obstacle Limitation Surfaces
  • Propose promotional activities and/or Regulatory change where necessary
  • Propose amendment to Manual of Procedure and Technical guidance Manual, ISO procedures and forms.

Administration

  • Perform general office administration 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 departmental Documents management relating to Obstacle Management
  • Complete the inspection checklist as per applicable regulation
  • Draft inspection reports and submit to the clients
  • Compile and submit reports on oversight findings
  • Facilitate the safekeeping and evaluation of aerodrome manuals and provide them to stakeholders when required

Enforcement

  • Conduct investigations to determine compliance with regulations
  • Perform follow-ups on all noted non-compliance incidents and cases investigated to ensure that appropriate corrective action, sanction or penalty is imposed
  • Compile reports of all major and severe findings for submission to the Enforcement Committee

Regulations Research and Development

  • Provide recommendations on issuance of aerodrome and heliports licenses based on inspections conducted, in full consultation with all role players.
  • Conduct research and make recommendations about applicable national and international requirements
  • Provide input to new proposals and amendments to legislation on SARPS and CARS through the Manager
  • Propose amendments to CARS/CATS to align with Annex 14 amendments and ICAO documents.
  • Propose and submit regulation review to CARCOM.

Liaison and Consultation

  • Participate in meetings relating to aviation obstacles, developments and alternative energy projects.
  • Assist in arranging, coordinating and present safety promotion activities, related to Aerodromes and Heliports
  • Liaise with various stakeholders in conducting oversight
  • Address Industry stakeholder problems/queries promptly and professionally
  • Provide Industry feedback to the Authority.
  • Inculcate upon Industry stakeholders the safety prerequisites and procedures.
Job Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education

  • Grade 12
  • A pilot qualification with an IF rating and/or an ATC/ATSO qualification

Added Advantage

  • ICAO Annex 14 OLS Training Course
  • Completed PANS-OPS Training Course

Experience

  • 5 Years – Qualified Pilot with an IF rating and/or Qualified ATC/ ATSO

 

Closing Date: 18 September 2026

All SACAA appointments are subject to S98 of the Civil Aviation Act, 13 of 2009 and all successful candidates will be subjected to security vetting. Employment Equity candidates will be prioritised in line with Employment Equity Plan. If you have not heard from the SACAA 90 days after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.