{"id":92367,"date":"2026-04-23T14:18:48","date_gmt":"2026-04-23T14:18:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/south-sudan\/all-news\/south-sudan-clarifies-jia-boss-removal-over-icao-audit"},"modified":"2026-04-23T14:35:25","modified_gmt":"2026-04-23T14:35:25","slug":"south-sudan-clarifies-jia-boss-removal-over-icao-audit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/south-sudan\/all-news\/south-sudan-clarifies-jia-boss-removal-over-icao-audit","title":{"rendered":"South Sudan Clarifies JIA Boss Removal Over ICAO Audit"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; South-Sudan. <\/strong><\/span>The South Sudan Civil Aviation Authority has defended its decision to remove the General Manager of Juba International Airport, saying the move was necessary to meet international aviation standards ahead of a major audit.<\/p>\n<p>The clarification follows public criticism over the removal of Eng. Mosety Kat Monyjok, who had been widely praised for pushing infrastructure reforms at the airport.<\/p>\n<p>In a statement, the authority said the change was made after guidance received during the ICAO Global Implementation Support Symposium 2026, where experts stressed the need for South Sudan to fully comply with international aviation rules before the upcoming audit.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe ICAO audit is mandatory and will specifically assess key leadership and operational positions,\u201d the statement said.<\/p>\n<p>The authority explained that positions such as Director General, Director of Safety and Standards, Director of Air Navigation Services, and Airport Manager are \u201csafety-critical aviation roles\u201d that require \u201cappropriate aviation qualifications, competencies, and relevant operational experience.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>According to the authority, airport management is not only about construction and infrastructure, but also involves aerodrome operations, airside safety, emergency response, regulatory compliance, and the implementation of Safety Management Systems.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAirport management at Juba International Airport is a specialised aviation function,\u201d the statement added.<\/p>\n<p>The authority said Eng. Mosety holds qualifications in Chemical and Process Systems Engineering, which it described as \u201ca respected engineering field,\u201d but said it \u201cis not aligned with the aviation-specific requirements necessary for airport management under ICAO audit expectations.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs part of audit preparedness, the South Sudan Civil Aviation Authority has determined that the Airport Manager position must be aligned with aviation qualification requirements, which are currently not fully met,\u201d it said.<\/p>\n<p>However, the authority praised Mosety\u2019s contribution and said the move should not be seen as a rejection of his work at the airport.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn recognition of his commitment, Eng. Mosety Kat Monyjok has been offered a fully funded scholarship opportunity to study Aviation Management,\u201d the statement said.<\/p>\n<p>The authority also announced the appointment of Capt. Amel James Ajongo as Acting General Manager of Juba International Airport.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIntroducing Capt. Amel James Ajongo, as Acting General Manager of Juba International Airport,\u201d the statement said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Executive and general staff express their full confidence and reiterate unwavering determination to transform Juba International Airport to international standards,\u201d it added.<\/p>\n<p>The authority said it remains committed to promoting qualified South Sudanese aviation professionals and ensuring that \u201cthose with the appropriate aviation background are allowed to lead and strengthen the sector.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">South-Sudan<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; South-Sudan. The South Sudan Civil Aviation Authority has defended its decision to remove the General Manager of Juba International Airport, saying the move was necessary to meet international aviation standards ahead of a major audit. The clarification follows public criticism over the removal of Eng. 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