A management change at Juba International Airport has seen the airport manager replaced over aviation qualification requirements, with the outgoing official offered a scholarship to study aviation management.

Former manager Eng. Mosety Kat Monyjok, who holds a Chemical and Process Systems Engineering qualification, was relieved of his duties under the reshuffle on Tuesday.

The South Sudan Civil Aviation Authority said the adjustment follows preparations for an upcoming audit by the International Civil Aviation Organization, which will assess key safety-critical aviation positions.

In its statement, the Authority said, “Airport management at Juba International Airport is a specialized aviation function involving aerodrome operations, airside safety, regulatory compliance, emergency response, and the implementation of Safety Management Systems (SMS), all in accordance with ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs).”

It added, “The Airport Manager position must be aligned with aviation qualification requirements, which are currently not fully met.”

The Authority said he has been offered a fully funded scholarship, stating, “Eng. Mosety Kat Monyjok has been offered a full funded scholarship opportunity to study Aviation Management.”

Capt. Amel James Ajonga has been appointed as the new General Manager of the airport as part of the changes aimed at aligning leadership with international aviation standards ahead of the audit.