Job Description

• Overall development and execution of the Safety Standards and Assurance Divisional Strategy.
• To effectively and efficiently oversee and manage Safety Standards and Assurance Division work programmes in alignment with the organisation’s Strategy to ensure compliance in the Safety Standards and Assurance, Personnel Licensing, and Aviation Medicine departments, within the legislative mandate of the SACAA and ICAO regulations.

Strategic Support to the SACAA Director of Civil Aviation and Board

• Provide support to the Director of Civil Aviation through the implementation of Safety Standards and Assurance programs required to ensure an efficient and effective Safety Standards and Assurance in line with the SACAA’s mandate.

Strategic Alignment

• Manage and ensure the development of the overall Safety Standards & Assurance strategy and management philosophy for SACAA.
• Translate the SACAA vision and strategic objectives into Safety Standards and Assurance imperatives and ensure oversight for the Safety Standards and Assurance Departments and the associated ICAO Annexes.

Financial Management

• Compile and manage the Safety Standards & Assurance budget annually for approval by Exco and the Board in line with the PFMA and other appropriate legislation, policies & procedures.

People Management

• Manage and ensure the implementation of Safety Standards and Assurance development interventions aimed at institutionalising a high-performance culture and establishing a cohesive and positive working environment to improve staff morale and increase productivity.

Policy Development

• Lead and manage regulatory reviews and submissions in terms of Safety Standards and Assurance developments.
• Serve as an international representative of SA’s interests in standards development.

Operational Management

• Ensure effective operational oversight of Safety Standards & Assurance Division. Planning, establishing safety standards and performing oversight.
• Manage and ensure effective implementation and enforcement of Safety Standards & Assurance.

Aviation Safety Promotion and Communication

• Promote Safety Standards and Assurance to industry stakeholders.
• Constantly ensure optimum internal and external communication on issues of Safety Standards and Assurance.

Requirements

Minimum:

• Pilot Licence (ATPL) or CPL plus commensurate aviation training or qualification.

Ideal:

• Pilot license (ATPL) Or CPL plus Relevant Post Graduate Qualification.

Experience:

• Senior Management Experience or relevant 10 years.
• Aviation Safety Operations or similar experience 10 years.