SANParks is Recruiting for Junior Aircraft Maintenance Engineer position
Applications from suitably qualified persons are invited for the Junior Aircraft Maintenance Engineer position based in Skukuza at Kruger National Park (KNP). The position will report to the Chief Pilot for South African National Parks (SANParks) and operate throughout SANParks.
Closing date: 01 October 2025
Location: Kruger National Park
Requirements
- Valid SACAA AME TYPE License
- Driver’s License Code 08
- 3 years of qualification as a SACAA AME
- 2 years of SACAA logged experience with AS350 type as AME
- Should have tracking experience
- Dangerous Goods Group E
Responsibilities
- Ensure strict compliance with approved maintenance procedures, executing tasks accurately, efficiently, and within specified timelines to maintain aircraft airworthiness standards.
- Identify, diagnose, and resolve maintenance issues. Make sound and timely decisions related to aircraft maintenance tasks, considering safety, efficiency, and compliance with regulations and procedures.
- Perform inspections, assess maintenance needs, troubleshoot, and verify the completion of tasks to maintain the integrity and safety of aircraft systems and uphold the highest quality standards.
- Plan and coordinate maintenance activities, ensuring proper sequencing, resource allocation, and efficient utilisation of time and manpower to minimise aircraft downtime.
- Collaborate with team members, technicians, and other stakeholders to achieve shared maintenance goals and objectives.
- Communicate technical information, observations, and findings to colleagues and relevant stakeholders for efficient coordination and decision making.
- Communicate critical and maintenance-related information to aircrew members, conveying technical details and task progress in a clear and concise manner, and foster open communication channels.
- Assist in maintaining up to date maintenance records in accordance with regulatory requirements and organisational guidelines. Data entry, record keeping and documentation must be accurate and precise. Maintenance-related documents, both physical and digital must facilitate easy retrieval, proper storage, and confidentiality.
- Prioritise safety in all maintenance operations; adhere to safety regulations, and actively promote a safety culture among the maintenance team and aircrew members.
- Demonstrate an understanding of potential risks involved in aircraft maintenance operations and remain vigilant in identifying and assessing risks. Assist senior personnel in implementing risk mitigation strategies, following established protocols, and taking appropriate actions to address identified risks.
- Demonstrate commitment to continuous professional development and stay updated with industry advancements.
Salary
R328 559.78 – R506 311.22
Paterson Grade
C5
How To Apply
Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should forward their applications accompanied by the required documentation listed below to the following:
- Email: [email protected]
Documents Required
Interested candidates who meet the above criteria should forward their applications, which should consist of a covering letter, detailed Curriculum Vitae, certified copies of qualification(s) and Identity Document (certified within the past 3 months) to the following address:
Human Capital Management Division
Kruger National Park
Att: Simon Marutha
Prívate Bag X402
SKUKUZA
1350
Tel. 013 735 4175
E-mail: [email protected]
