SACAA Annual Report 2022_23

PART B I Performance Information

governance structure of the organisation. The committee’s responsibilities include the following: • Overseeing the development and implementation of the ICT strategy, ensuring that it conforms to and supports the strategic priorities of the SACAA. • Advising ExCo and the Board, on strategic ICT projects and any risks that have been identified as they relate to the ICT projects. • Ensuring that ICT policy initiatives are consistent with the strategic objectives of SACAA and to monitor their delivery and benefit realisation.

• Considering initiatives and innovations that will advance the SACAA’s strategy and sustainable growth. • Monitor the redress of all IT Audit findings as per the Internal and External Auditors reports. (iii) CYBERSECURITY No cybersecurity incidents were recorded during the reporting period. The Cybersecurity Strategy and the Information Security implementation plan which were approved by the Board have been implemented successfully.

5.4.5 HIGHLIGHTS No. Details 1 US-FAA Rating

South Africa has maintained its Category 1 status. The significance of the Category 1 status is that South African operators such as the South African Airways can fly directly into the United States, as this achievement recognises that the two countries’ safety systems are on par. 2 Annual salary increases for the 2022/23 financial year were approved by the Board and successfully implemented. 3 The AIID participated in the Aerospace Medicine Course on 5 April 2022 in which the AIID presented a lecture on accident investigation and the responsibilities of aviation medical officers and pathologists. 4 The AIID participated in the AIP annual meeting which was held in Paris-France from 24 to 27 May 2022 in which a number of working papers were discussed. SA was enlisted on three (3) working groups which will have substantial impact on Annex 13. 5 Lesotho Mission The SACAA dispatched two (2) Training & Personnel Certification Inspectors to Lesotho on an ICAO mission from 8 to 20 August 2022 as short-term experts. The purpose was to prepare Lesotho for an upcoming USAP CMA Audit. 6 Women Mentorship Programme A group mentorship session hosted by the Director of Civil Aviation was held on 1 September 2022 and 3 March 2023 as part of the Women’s Mentorship Programme. This was the second session to be conducted since the launch of the programme. The session was held physically for the first time and attended by over 200 SACAA female employees. The topic covered at the session was on “Financial Health for Women”. The session was very well received by the attendees and provided a platform for women at all levels of the organisation to engage and learn together. The DCA hosted a successful group mentorship session for women, which covered the topic “Goal Setting for Success” on 1 September 2022 and 3 March 2023 with both occasions well received by SACAA women. 7 AFCAC Assistance The African Civil Aviation Commission ( AFCAC) was assisted with the drafting of Environmental Related Working Papers related to the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) and also LTAG WP, for the 41st Assembly of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) held in September 2022. 8 Launch of Client Improvement Projects The SACAA launched a series of client care solutions with a Client Contact Centre as well as a revamped website with an e-Services portal, making access to information easier and seamless whenever clients interact or transact with the organisation.

92 I Annual Report 2022/23 I Performance Information