Description

OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The Aviation Environmental Compliance Trainee will be trained to

Review of Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) reports
Cmplementation 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).
Conduct Risk Performance Based Oversight (RPBO)
Adherence work programs related to International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Annex 16 Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs) on Environmental Protection i.e. aircraft emissions, aircraft noise, CO2 emissions, sustainable aviation fuels (SAF), climate change and global warming.
Assist in process of oversight, auditing and approval of aerodrome and aeroplane operators’ environmental programmes.
Conduct AEP audits
Ensuring the co-ordination ofall aspects of AEP interventions with international stakeholders (ICAO, IATA, AFCAC), national stakeholders (Dept. of Transport/ Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment. (DFFE)/ Treasury/ Rural Development & Land Reform etc) 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.

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.

Work Level

Junior

Job Type

Contract

Salary

Market Related

Duration

1 - 2 Years

EE Position

Location

Centurion

Sacaa

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