Executive Safety Standards and Assurance 5-year Contract (Gauteng) needed at Civil Aviation Authority

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 perform 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
• Contract Duration: 5 years