Examination Officer managing aviation examination administration, candidate verification, and Civil Aviation Regulations compliance across national testing operations. Coordinates bookings, venue preparation, invigilation, results processing, refunds, and irregularity reporting while protecting examination security and confidential material. Supports consistent client service through accurate documentation, stakeholder communication, and operational control.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Examination Officer
SOUTH AFRICAN CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY (SACAA)
08.2013 - Current
Responsible for administering aviation examinations in accordance with SACAA policies and Civil Aviation Regulations while ensuring examination integrity, operational efficiency and exceptional client service.
Key Responsibilities
Verify examination applications, supporting documentation and payments for compliance.
Confirm candidate licence eligibility before examination bookings.
Process examination bookings using examination management systems.
Prepare examination venues, systems, stationery and reference materials.
Register candidates and verify identification before examinations.
Conduct examination briefings and explain examination procedures.
Inspect examination equipment to ensure compliance with approved standards.
Invigilate examinations while maintaining strict examination security.
Protect confidential examination material throughout the examination lifecycle.
Upload examination results and issue coaching reports.
Investigate and report examination irregularities where required.
Process refunds, credit notes and financial reconciliations.
Coordinate examination logistics for national outstation venues.
Prepare annual outstation examination schedules.
Maintain accurate examination records and documentation.
Deliver professional customer service through email, telephone and face-to-face interactions.
Support continuous improvement of examination administration processes.
Key Contributions
Coordinated thousands of aviation examinations across multiple national examination centres.
Maintained 100% confidentiality of examination material throughout examination processes.
Supported successful implementation of examination scheduling and administration improvements.
Built strong working relationships with aviation training organisations, licensing officers and examination candidates.
Recognised for consistently maintaining accuracy in regulatory examination administration.
Office Administrator
NATES AUDIO VISUAL
05.2009 - 07.2013
Managed financial and administrative operations while providing support to management and clients.
Responsibilities
Creditors and debtors administration
Cashbook reconciliations
Petty cash management
Banking and cash deposits
Asset register maintenance
Customer accounts administration
Quotations and purchase orders
Invoicing
Filing and document control
Office Administrator (Contract)
Milzet Consulting Services
01.2008 - 01.2008
Customer service
Lease administration
Data capturing
Quotations
Invoicing
Store Administrator
Woolworths (Pty) Ltd
01.2007 - 01.2008
Cash office administration
Invoice processing
Float control
Customer service
Store Administrator
Orient Cash & Carry
01.2003 - 01.2007
Customer service
Cashier
Claims
Orders
Invoicing
Administration
Education
National Senior Certificate (Matric) - undefined
Jules High School
Higher Certificate - Business Management in Risk Management
University of Johannesburg
Advanced Certificate - Business Management
University of Johannesburg
Advanced Diploma - Management
University of Johannesburg
Bachelor of Commerce Honours - Strategic Management
University of Johannesburg
Skills
Examination administration
Examination security
Candidate verification
Regulatory compliance
Report writing
Stakeholder engagement
Financial administration
Quality assurance
Planning & organising
Microsoft Office Suite
Timeline
Examination Officer
SOUTH AFRICAN CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY (SACAA)
08.2013 - Current
Office Administrator
NATES AUDIO VISUAL
05.2009 - 07.2013
Office Administrator (Contract)
Milzet Consulting Services
01.2008 - 01.2008
Store Administrator
Woolworths (Pty) Ltd
01.2007 - 01.2008
Store Administrator
Orient Cash & Carry
01.2003 - 01.2007
Bachelor of Commerce Honours - Strategic Management
University of Johannesburg
Advanced Diploma - Management
University of Johannesburg
Advanced Certificate - Business Management
University of Johannesburg
Higher Certificate - Business Management in Risk Management