Job Ref #: SA-485
Industry: Aviation
Job Type: Contract
Positions Available: 1

Job Description

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

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.
• Assist the administrator with certification related queries

Enforcement and Compliance

• Conduct investigations of reported undeclared and misdeclared dangerous goods consignments to determine compliance with Part 92 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

• Participate in the process of developing and amending legal instruments related to aviation safety
• Develop technical guidance materials and promotional materials

Certification of training organisation to train dangerous goods 

• Review Applications
• Review relevant manuals in compliance with Part141 and Part 92
• Conduct facility check and Demonstration.
• Compile final report and certification pack 

Personnel certification for Dangerous Goods instructors

• Formulate and revise examination papers.
• Deal with administration related to examinations.
• Conduct examinations
• Conduct instructor practical assessments
• Follow up on certification.

Documentation review and approvals 

• Review and approval of operators and other entities manuals as per service level agreement (Airport authorities, Cargo handling organisations, Couriers, Packers, Airline operators, training organisations)
• Maintain communication with clients.
• Follow up on fees and certification. 

Certification of organisations to handle or transport dangerous goods 

• Certification of the operators to transport dangerous goods as cargo
• Certification of Dangerous Goods Packing organisations to pack dangerous goods for air transport.
• Certification for cargo handling organisations to handle dangerous goods for final acceptance for transportation by air.

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 exemption recommendations for the Director’s consideration through legal and ensure the approval letter(s) is received by client, where applicable
• Ensure timeous work is done on the foreign operator permits 

Liaison and Communication 

• Participate in initiatives to promote the safety in relation to Dangerous Goods
• Develop DG and Security related promotional material for events/campaigns.
• Initiate and participate in DG/Security awareness campaigns.
• Actively participate in other events requested by the Comms department such as career promotions and airshows. 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.

Job Requirements

Minimum Qualification:

• National Diploma in Administration or Relevant Equivalent Qualification
• Dangerous Goods Certificate(s) Current Group A

Added Advantage:

• Degree in Safety Management  or relevant equivalent qualification
• Assessor and/ or Moderator Certificate(s)
• Train-The-Trainer Course/ Certificate

Experience:

• 3 years Aviation Security or Dangerous Goods experience or relevant experience
• Experience as an Instructor in Dangerous Goods would be an added advantage

Closing Date: 30 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.