Executive Director | NCAA

The Organisation

The Namibia Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) is a parastatal established by section 8 of the Civil Aviation Act of 2016 (Act No. 6 of 2016). One of the objectives of the Authority (section 9) is to control, regulate and promote civil aviation safety and security in Namibia. An additional function is the provision of Air Navigation Services (section 10(2).

The Role

The Executive Director is the chief executive officer of the NCAA, who is solely and directly accountable to the Board of Directors for the NCAA’s performance in achieving its strategic priorities and operational objectives whilst creating a culture of excellence within the NCAA. The Executive Director is also accountable for aviation safety and security oversight, ensuring regulation of air transport and service provision to all relevant stakeholders of the aviation industry in Namibia. The Executive Director must set and ensure the effective execution of the business operations of the Authority with the aim to deliver the NCAA’s statutory mandate, ensure the sustainable growth of the Authority and promote communication with all interested parties on aviation safety and security.

Minimum Qualifications Requirements:

University degree in one or more of the major fields in aviation industry such as Aeronautical Engineering, Aviation Safety and Security, Law, or equivalent, plus a post graduate diploma in Aviation management.

Minimum Experience Requirements

Minimum of 12 years’ experience in a civil aviation industry of which 7 years must have been at senior management level. Completion of a Senior Management Leadership development programme, or equivalent, will be an added advantage.

Key Performance Indicators:

KPA 1: Strategic Leadership

KPA 2: Regulatory Compliance

KPA 3: Financial Sustainability

KPA 4: Customer Service Delivery

KPA 5: People and Culture

Competencies Required:

• Knowledge of the civil aviation industry and its regulatory aspects
• Long term thinking
• Business Acumen
• Emotional Intelligence
• Visionary leadership
• Stakeholder Engagement

FIT AND PROPER – This will also include that the successful candidate shall subject him-/herself to security vetting and obtain a security clearance before appointment.

For an application to be valid, kindly apply via nieis.namibiaatwork.gov.na.

Alternatively, applications may also be sent directly to the NCAA to: [email protected], in case the above website is not accessible.

Kindly ensure that the relevant certified copies of documents as required (e.g, academic records, Namibian citizenship, etc) accompany the application.

Enquiries: For attention Mr. Christoph Seimelo (Int. Corporate secretary), at tel: 0832352112, or 0832352001 (Windhoek).

In terms of the Affirmative Action Plan of the Namibia Civil Aviation Authority, females and previously disadvantaged persons who meet the requirements of the position are encouraged to apply.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted, and hand delivered applications will not be accepted.

CLOSING DATE: Monday, 25th January 2021 (17h00 — GMT +2)