Manager Examinations

Sacaa; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A civil aviation authority in Centurion is seeking a mid-level manager to oversee examination design and standards management. Responsibilities include liaising with industry stakeholders and ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates need a minimum NQF Level 6 qualification and significant experience in aviation safety operations or management. This is a full-time permanent position offering market-related salary.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years Civil Aviation Safety Operations experience or 3 years management experience.
• NQF Level 6 qualification plus relevant licenses preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the design of written examinations in the PEL department.
• Develop a system for practical examination standards.
• Manage key performance areas of reports.
• Liaise with industry and manage the development of training standards.

Skills

Restaurant Experience

Customer Service

Employee Evaluation

Management Experience

Math

Employment & Labor Law

Sanitation

Leadership Experience

P&L Management

Mentoring

Supervising Experience

Restaurant Management

Education

NQF Level 6 qualification in Engineering or Management

CPL or Qualified Air Traffic Controller

Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

NQF Level 7 qualification

Job description

Description

Tooverseeandmanagethedesign and administrative processesofwrittenexaminationsinthePELdepartment and designation of Examiners and Instructors.

Practical Examination Oversight System

Develop and manage a system to oversee the practical examination standards of all aviation personnel licensed under Partsand 72 of the CAR and to ensure this complies with ICAO and international best practice

Examination Standards Development

• Develop implement and review applicable CATS and CAR to ensure that the practical examination standards are up to date.
• Manage any CAR and CATS amendments relating to the practical examination / of aviation personnel.

Management of Direct Reports

• Manage key performance areas of directly reporting personnel to ensure the achievement of their agreed objectives.
• Mentor and monitor employees to fulfil their responsibilities within regulated standards and timeframes
• Develop a culture of high performance that demonstrates SACAA core values and competencies
• Facilitate skills development to ensure retention of staff

Industry Liaison

• Liaise with industry and record problem-solving solutions and convey knowledge to the industry to allow for the improvement of standards.
• Manage the participation of the industry in the development of practical examination / testing / training standards a
• Manage the participation of the industry in the development of the oversight system
• Portray a professional and positive image of the SACAA.

Requirements

Qualifications

Minimum : NQF Level 6 qualification in Engineering or Management plus CPL or Qualified Air Traffic Controller or Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

Ideal : NQF Level 7 qualification plus one of the above listed licenses.

Experience

Civil Aviation Safety Operations experience : 4 years plus

Or Management experience : 3 years plus

• Closing Date : 03 October 2025
• 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.

Work Level

Mid-Level

Job Type

Permanent

Salary

Market Related

EE Position

Yes

Location

Centurion

Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

Restaurant Experience,Customer Service,Employee Evaluation,Management Experience,Math,Employment & Labor Law,Sanitation,Leadership Experience,P&L Management,Mentoring,Supervising Experience,Restaurant Management

Employment Type :

Full-Time

Experience :

years

Vacancy :

1