Inspector Air Cargo Security

OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE JOB

• To regulate, monitor, and enforce Cargo Security standards and ensure compliance with CARS 108.
• To promote aviation security and a culture of secure transportation of cargo by air.

Oversight activities Inspections and audits

• Plan inspections and audits as per laid-down ISO Procedures.
• Conduct oversight activities following set guidelines and submit comprehensive reports.
• Evaluate risk assessment reports and make appropriate recommendations.
• Conduct risk assessments and recommend mitigation measures.

Administration

• Perform job-related administration tasks.
• Compile and submit management reports as required.
• Create and maintain a database of allocated clients.
• Create and maintain a database for non-compliances on the findings register.
• Handle internal and external correspondence through the Manager.
• Maintain the AVSEC Documents management system relating to Air Cargo Security in line with the records management procedures.

Enforcement and Compliance

• Conduct investigations of reported undeclared and mis-declared cargo consignments to determine compliance with Part 108 and associated regulations.
• Perform follow-ups on all noted non-compliance cases investigated to ensure that appropriate corrective action, sanction or penalty is imposed.
• Compile reports of all major and severe to the Enforcement Committee.
• Provide technical expertise during incident and accidents investigations when required.

Development of Regulations

• Make recommendations regarding regulations to address identified gaps in the security system.
• Participate in the process of developing and amending legal instruments related to aviation security.
• Develop of technical guidance materials and promotional materials.

Approvals (Part 141 in terms of SA-CATS-TS)

• Part 141 - Assess applicants' Manual of Procedure and Curriculum as per Part 108 and SA-CATS-CS.
• Cargo Security Manual - Assess Cargo Security Manual in terms of Part 108 and NASP.

Liaison and Communication

• Participate in initiatives to promote cargo security.
• Act as a liaison between stakeholders and SACAA at a local level.
• Provide industry feedback to the pertinent authority and SACAA.

General

• Perform any other function for Cargo Security and Dangerous Goods Department as and when required.

EDUCATION

MINIMUM

• National Diploma in Administration or relevant or equivalent NQF-Level 6 qualification
• Cargo Security Certificate or Aviation Security or Dangerous Goods or Risk Management Certificate

ADDED ADVANTAGE

• Degree in Security or Risk Management or Logistics
• Aviation Security Diploma

EXPERIENCE

• 3 years' experience in Cargo Security or related experience
• Aviation experience would be an added advantage

Closing Date: 24 July 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.