Key Performance Output

The successful candidate will be reporting to the Group Manager Aviation Regulatory Standards, and will be responsible but not limited to the following:

• Develop and implement OHS policies, standards, systems for monitoring and communication methods for ACSA.
• Develop frameworks and guidelines for infrastructure, projects, and operations inspection to ensure compliance to airport license requirements, international standards, national and local legislation together with ACSA policies and procedures.
• Monitor and ensure adherence to local and international regulatory requirements, organisational standards, policies, and procedures at network level, OHS Act, Construction Regulations, ICAO and CAA.
• Advising, and reporting to operations and management on procedural and legal requirements in respect of safety, health and environmental functions.
• Ensure remedial actions are implemented timeously to address non-conformances.
• Investigation and reporting of incidents and accidents as well as the design and implementation of remedial actions.
• Regular communication of new statutory regulations, organisational standards and policies to ensure full awareness and compliance amongst stakeholders.
• Ensure SMS, HIRA, EMS procedures are implemented and adhered to approved.
• Manage the legislated OHSACT safety appointments for ACSA.
• Plan, organise, lead and control subordinate’s activities to ensure sub-functional objectives are met or exceeded.
• Manage people development initiatives, succession planning and talent management to meet functional performance standards.
• Develop and implement OPEX budget.
• Track, monitor and report on expenditure.
• Provide technical / professional support to internal and external stakeholders to ensure achievement of functional and organisational objectives.
• Convene and facilitate the safety committees and forums as well as participating in Civil Aviation Regulations Committees.

Technical Skills and Experience

The following skills and experience or the equivalent of such will be required: 

• A Bachelor’s Honours degree in NQF Level 8 in Safety Management or relevant qualification at equivalent level is essential.
• 7 years’ experience in operations within safety and compliance. 
• 3 years’ experience in middle management.
• Knowledge of OHS Act, ICAO, CAA regulations etc.
• Auditing and Report writing skills
• Code B, Motor vehicle license is essential
• MS Office Competency