Manager : General Aviation Organisations (Centurion)

Civil Aviation Authority; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A national aviation authority in Centurion seeks a Manager for General Aviation Organisations. This role includes overseeing safety oversight plans, managing budgets, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Candidates must hold a Commercial Pilot License, have 5 years of relevant experience, and possess strong management skills. Apply before October 3, 2025 for this critical position.

Qualifications

• 5 years experience in General Aviation or Aviation Regulation Environment needed.
• 3 years experience at management level preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage Safety Oversight Plans for General Aviation Organisations.
• Compile and manage the section’s budget.
• Directly support regulations and safety standards for general aviation.

Skills

Management in Aviation

Safety Oversight

Budget Management

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Commercial Pilot License with 500 Flying Hours

NQF Level 6 Qualification in Management

Job description

Overview

Job title: Manager : General Aviation Organisations (Centurion)

Job Location: Gauteng, Centurion

Deadline: October 03, 2025

Responsibilites

• Management of Safety Oversight Plans for General Aviation Organisations (Part 93, Part 149 and certain Part 96 Organisations)
• Determine the safety objectives for the general aviation sector
• Draw up and implement Master Oversight and Surveillance Plans / programmes for safety oversight
• Determine and allocate the resources to execute the safety and oversight plans; manage the resources that conduct the safety oversight plans
• Continuously review operational performance against the MOSP and the progress of other technical and operational programs
• Make relevant recommendations pertaining to safety management systems for general aviation organisations

Budgeting and Control

• Compile and manage the section’s budget; control budget expenditure
• Implement budget control procedures

Operational Management

• Manage all inspectors to ensure that safety is not being compromised
• Schedule inspectors to ensure timely response to operational demands; ensure all inspectors are trained accordingly to perform their duties
• Monitor and measure departmental performance
• Oversee the operational process according to ICAO and ISO standards; respond to tactical and operational issues arising from day-to-day general aviation organisation

Safety and Quality Standards

• Directly support the creation of regulations and safety standards for general aviation organisations
• Through the CAA Regulation, ensure that safety is maintained for all general aviation organisations
• Identify latent failures in the operator’s safety management systems
• Guide the industry on according to safety standards to ensure safety is not being compromised
• Act on behalf of the SACAA to advocate safety and efficiency of general aviation organisations

Regulatory Compliance

• Establish operational framework for general aviation organisations in line with regulations
• Provide entry support to the legal system on enforcement issues through the Enforcement Committee
• Update and amend all documents, checklists, and procedures to ensure compliance with regulations
• Provide consistent advice on compliance with regulations and policies to the industry and the Director of Civil Aviation in line with best practice

Management of Direct Reports

• Develop, lead, discipline, supervise and foster human relationships to motivate and manage a team of personnel within the general aviation to ensure maximum staff efficiency and performance
• Manage key performance areas of directly reporting staff members to ensure achievement of their agreed objectives
• Monitor performance of staff against agreed performance standards and ensure attainment of departmental deliverables
• Provide operational support and direction to staff members; ensure direct reports are adequately trained

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION :

• Commercial Pilot License with 500 Flying Hours
• NQF Level 6 Qualification in Management or related field

EXPERIENCE :

• 5 Years experience in General Aviation OR in an Aviation Regulation Environment
• 3 Years experience at management or supervisory level as an added advantage

Closing date : 03 October 2025