ICAO Compliance Specialist & AvSec

Civil Aviation Authority; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 350 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A national aviation regulatory body seeks an Aviation Security Inspector in Centurion. This role involves ensuring compliance with ICAO regulations and conducting audits. Candidates should have a background in aviation security with at least 5 years of experience, knowledge of ICAO standards, and relevant qualifications. The position aims to enhance the safety and security standards as per international aviation guidelines. Strong analytical skills and experience with external audits are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Must have 5 years of experience as an Aviation Security Inspector.
• ICAO AVSEC PMC Certificate is ideal.
• Familiarity with Civil Aviation Act and relevant regulations is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Monitor compliance with ICAO regulations.
• Audit and maintain ICAO Compliance Checklist responses.
• Participate in external audit preparations.

Skills

Aviation Security Inspector experience

Knowledge of ICAO Annex 9 and 17

Compliance monitoring

Auditing experience

Strong analytical skills

Education

Matric

ICAO and/or IATA Aviation Security related qualification

ICAO National Inspectors’ course

Job description

Job Location: Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa

Application Deadline: February 11, 2026

OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE JOB

• To monitor compliance with the ICAO USAP CMA MOU, by ensuring that information is consistently audited, and submitted to ICAO on behalf of the State; this includes but not limited to the following; Facilitate maintenance and updating of: Facilitate maintenance and updating of: • Recommendations on Filing of Differences • Self‑assessment of Protocol Questions (PQs)

Job Description

Maintain a high standard of PQ response

• Audit the Audit Area responses and associated evidence. Verify, upload and maintain PQ responses and associated evidence.

Maintain a high standard Compliance Checklist response on ICAO

• Audit the Audit Area responses to ICAO Compliance Checklist (CCs).
• Verify, upload and maintain CCs responses and associated evidence on SACAA platform.

Maintain a high standard CAP response

• Monitor that implementation of CAP tasks are addressed as per timeline, providing expert input were required.
• Review CAP feedback and associated evidence from Audit Areas to resolve audit findings.
• Upload and maintain CAP responses and associated evidence.

Maintain a high standard SASAQ response on ICAO

• Audit, Audit Area responses to ICAO SASAQ.
• Verify, upload and maintain verified SASAQ responses and associated evidence on ICAO.

ICAO Compliance Liaison and Oversight

• Provide Continuous Monitoring Approach (CMA) assistance and training as and when required.
• Participate in SACAA and other civil aviation statutory/consulting bodies.
• Take part in regional assistance technical missions.

General Administration

• Compile ad hoc reports for ICAO Compliance Section related issues/requirements.
• Submit monthly activity statistics/reports.
• Ensure proper filing of documents and records.

Audits by other external entities

• Facilitate preparations for external audits by other Civil Aviation regulators.

Job Requirements

Education

• Matric
• ICAO and/or IATA Aviation Security related qualification
• ICAO National Inspectors’ course

Ideal

• ICAO AVSEC PMC Certificate
• ICAO accreditation/approval as an AVSEC USAP CMA Auditor/Team member will be ideal.

Experience

• 5 years’ experience in the Aviation Security Inspector role in any of the nine USAP Audit areas i.e (LEG, TRG, QCF, OPS, IFS, PAX, CGO, AUI, and FAL).
• Inspector in Aviation Security and Facilitation role with a strong knowledge of ICAO Annex 9 and 17.
• A clear knowledge and understanding of the ICAO USAP CMA Methodology
• A clear knowledge and understanding of the Civil Aviation Act, NASP, and relevant Regulations would be advantageous.

Closing date: 10 February 2026