Job Ref #: Exec Training Standards 2026
Industry: Aviation
Job Type: Contract
Positions Available: 1

Job Description

Strategic Support to the SACAA Director of Civil Aviation and Board

Provide support to the Director of Civil Aviation through the implementation of Training Standards and Personnel Licensing programs required to ensure an efficiency and effectiveness in line with the SACAA’s mandate. This role focuses on establishing licensing of personnel, overseeing designated functions, conducting safety promotions, and international operations. 

Strategic Alignment

• Manage and ensure the development of the overall Training Standards and strategy and management philosophy for SACAA.
• Translate the SACAA vision and strategic objectives into - Safety Standards and Assurance imperatives and ensure oversight for the following Departments and the associated ICAO Annexes: 
•  Aviation Medicine Department
• Personnel Licensing Department

Ensure integration with other SACAA departments to effectively support the achievement of SACAA’s strategic priorities.

Manage and ensure the development and implementation of an annual operational plan that will effectively meet both the short and long-goals and strategy requirements of the division & organisation.

Manage and review operational performance against the plan 

Financial Management

Compile and manage the Safety Standards & Assurance budget annually for approval by Exco and the Board in line with the PFMA and other appropriate legislation, policies & procedures.

Manage expenditure and revenue in line with approved parameters, and report variances as required in line with the PFMA and other appropriate legislation, policies & procedures.

People Management

• Manage and ensure the implementation of Safety Standards and Assurance development interventions aimed at institutionalising a high-performance culture and establishing a cohesive and positive working environment within SACAA to improve staff morale and increase productivity. 
• Oversee the mentoring and coaching of staff on an ongoing basis as required to ensure effective and efficient Training Standards and Personnel Licensing

Policy Development

• Lead and manage regulatory reviews and submissions in terms of - Safety Standards and Assurance developments.
• Serve as international representative of SA’s interests in standards development
• Ensure consultation regarding policy development.

Proactively research, develop and establish the specified standards to be applied in planning, oversight, approval, evaluation, and issuance of aviation safety licenses & certification.

Operational Management

Ensure effective operational oversight of Training Standards & Personnel Licensing Division. Planning, establishing training standards and perform oversight for the following functions:

• medical standards,
• Licensing of personnel,
• Oversee training organisations & FSTDs
• Oversee designated and associated delegated functions,
• Conduct safety promotions,
• Investigate safety occurrences, and
• Ensure representation on international forums
•  Manage and ensure effective implementation and enforcement of - Training Standards & Personnel Licensing
• Oversee international operations and relations.

Aviation Safety

To promote - Training Standards and Personnel Licensing to industry stakeholders.

Operations Promotion and Communication

Constantly ensure optimum internal and external communication on issues of - Training Standards and Personnel Licensing.

 

 

Job Requirements

 

MINIMUM

Pilot Licence (ATPL) or CPL plus commensurate aviation training or qualification 

 

ADDED ADVANTAGE

Relevant Post Graduate Qualification plus above-mentioned licenses

 

EXPERIENCE

Senior Management Experience or relevant 10 YEARS OR

Aviation Safety Operations or similar experience 10 YEARS