Job Description

OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE JOB

• The Aviation Environmental Compliance Trainee will be trained to
• review of Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) reports
• implementation of Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA)
• managing the regulatory oversight of Civil Aviation Regulations (CARs) and Civil Aviation Technical Standards (CATS) related to Aviation Environmental Protection (AEP).
• adherence work programs related to ICAO Annex 16 Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs) on Environmental Protection i.e. aircraft emissions, aircraft noise, CO2 emissions, climate change and global warming.
• Assist in process of oversight, auditing and approval of aerodrome and aeroplane operators’ environmental plans.
• conduct AEP audits
• ensuring the co-ordination of, all aspects of AEP interventions with international stakeholders (ICAO, IATA, ACI), national stakeholders (Dept. of Transport/ Environmental. Affairs/ Treasury/ Rural Development & Land Reform) and industry, e.g. Air Traffic Service Providers (ATSPs), Aerodrome operators, Airlines, etc.

AEC Operations

• Develop Master Surveillance Plan to ensure comprehensive industry oversight and surveillance in line with the set objectives/performance indicators.
• Plan and execute inspection schedules regarding compliance with aerodrome environmental management in accordance with ISO procedures
• Plan the implementation of CORSIA-related requirements for aircraft operators
• Facilitate training on ACT-CORSIA
• Assess Emissions Monitoring Plan and Emissions reports for international aircraft operators
• Review Environmental Impact Assessment reports in relation to Civil Aviation Regulations for comments

Administration

• Handle AEC administrative duties
• Plan AEC Inspections including travel arrangements
• Assist with maintenance of Aviation Environmental Protection (AEP)-related documentation

Policy Management

• Assist in the development of Regulations (CARS and CATS)
• Assist in Programmes related to ICAO Annex 16 on Environmental Protection
• the development and drafting of new or amendment proposals of regulations and technical standards related to Annex 16 and develop guidance material, where necessary.
• Learn the regulatory process on evaluation of related Government Departments/ Provincial/ Municipal laws, such as land use planning, noise abatement operating procedures, emission control through operational practices, etc.
• adhere to all Quality Assurance standards in compliance with ISO 9001/2000 within the area of AEC

Liaison and Consultation

• Assist in coordinating activities with the industry in relation to technical/ scientific bodies on AEC through SACAA approved processes
• Learn to engage in SACAA AEC partnerships and cooperation with national stakeholders, international, regional and industry organisations.
• Assist in addressing public enquiries on AEC issues.
• Participate in AEP awareness training with the industry

Communications and Safety Promotion

• Participate in AEP workshops, Environmental Compliance Committee with affected parties and learn to develop material required by stakeholders to communicate AEP matters.
• Learn to develop guidance material to promote environmental standards and objectives to industry stakeholders.

Job Requirements

EDUCATION

Minimum

• National Diploma in Environmental Science/Management or Relevant Equivalent qualification

Added Advantage

•      Degree in Environmental Science/ Management or related
•      Knowledge of National Environmental Act and EIA regulations will be added as an advantage

EXPERIENCE

• 1 year Environmental Compliance
• Aviation Environmental Compliance would be an added advantage

Closing Date: 28 October 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.