Job Opportunities in South Africa
October 19, 2024
SACAA
Midrand
FULL TIME
Manager: Dangerous Goods
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
Administration and Annual Planning
- To manage the operations of the Dangerous Goods Section through regulation, monitoring, enforcement, and promotion of aviation safety to ensure safe transportation of dangerous goods by air in accordance with applicable regulatory framework (namely, Annexure 18, ICAO Technical Instructions, ICAO Technical Instructions Supplement and CARS of 2011).
- To ensure compliance with aviation safety and security standards and recommended practices for dangerous goods in line with policy and procedures, regulations, and subsequent surveillance activities and the resolution of safety concerns.
- Develop and monitor the implementation of an annual Master Oversight Plan for Dangerous Goods based on risk assessments
- Develop guidelines and procedures for approval of the transportation of dangerous goods by commercial air transport operators.
- Oversee inspections for the conformity by operations regarding dangerous goods.
- Approve dangerous goods training programmes by training organisations and instructors
- Ensure audits and inspections are conducted for regulated agents and known consignors and recommendations are provided to improve on operating standards.
- Ensure corrective actions plans are followed-up and findings are closed
- Participate in the investigations of dangerous goods incidents and accidents, when required
- Plan and lead the attainment of set objectives for the Section.
- Manage key performance areas of direct reports to ensure achievements of agreed deliverables.
- Oversee the mentoring and coaching of staff on an ongoing basis.
- Manage and ensure the implementation of development interventions for the respective Dangerous Goods operations aimed at institutionalising a high-performance culture and establishing a cohesive and positive working environment within SACAA to improve staff morale and increase productivity
- Manage day-to-day operations by the Dangerous Goods Section, while keeping on top of continuous regulatory development
- Manage resources for the Section and ensure proper utilisation thereof
- Ensure that staff comply with Health and Safety legislation and related regulations and policies
Administration and Annual Planning
- Develop an operational plan for Dangerous Goods section
- Develop a safety and security promotions plan for Dangerous Goods safety and security promotions.
- Develop and monitor On-The-Job Training and (Succession) plans.
- Develop and approve training development plans.
- Develop and monitor the implementation of the inspectorate plans
- Provide input to the annual budget, control expenditure, and implementation of control procedures for the team.
- Compile monthly and quarterly management reports
- Monitor trends of reported undeclared & mis-declared consignments
- Ensure follow-up on all reported non-compliance cases are investigated and appropriate sanction or penalty is imposed
- Ensure compliance of the Dangerous Goods function within the parameters of ICAO Technical Instructions, CARS Part 92, CATS Part 92, and Civil Aviation Act.
- Represent SACAA in negotiations and act as liaison with stakeholders and industry bodies.
- Participate in and act as liaison with pertinent Government Safety and Security structures at a local level.
- Develop capacity-building programmes and assist with development initiatives on applicable regulations within the industry.
- Act as liaison with relevant Law Enforcement agencies
- Provide industry feedback to SACAA
- Plan and execute national Dangerous Goods programmes.
- Participate in activities of identified national Dangerous Goods structures, on behalf of SACAA.
- Maintain an efficient and effective Dangerous Goods Aviation Safety Oversight System
- Conduct research on national and international trends and assist with the drafting of policy, regulations, and procedures related to Dangerous Goods.
- Initiate regulatory review and coordinate submission to the Senior Manager: Dangerous Goods and Cargo Security.
- Monitor risk trends and develop mitigation strategies, policy, regulations, and procedures related to Dangerous Goods
- Perform any other function for the Dangerous Goods & Cargo Security Department when required.
Minimum Qualification
Closing date: 31 October 2024
All SACAA appointments are subject to S98 of the Civil Aviation Act, 13 of 2009 and all successful candidates will be subjected to security vetting. Employment Equity candidates will be prioritised in line with Employment Equity Plan. If you have not heard from the SACAA 90 days after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.
- NQF level 6 or National Diploma
- Dangerous Goods Group A (CAT 6) Certificate
- Relevant NQF level 7 qualification or equivalent aviation safety qualification.
- Dangerous Goods and safety related certificates.
- 5 Years Dangerous Good Environment experience
- 2 Years Dangerous Goods Instructor experience
Closing date: 31 October 2024
All SACAA appointments are subject to S98 of the Civil Aviation Act, 13 of 2009 and all successful candidates will be subjected to security vetting. Employment Equity candidates will be prioritised in line with Employment Equity Plan. If you have not heard from the SACAA 90 days after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.
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