Aviation Compliance Manager

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonus

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Career development

Leadership role

Regional aviation hub

Job summary

Placements24 in Upington is seeking an experienced Aviation Compliance Manager to oversee regulatory adherence for operations. You will lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of robust compliance programs across national and international aviation standards.

The role requires audits, risk assessments, and liaison with SACAA and other authorities, plus delivering training and guiding leadership to ensure ongoing legal and safe operations in a growing aviation environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum extensive experience in aviation compliance or safety management.
• Solid knowledge of South African aviation law and international standards (ICAO).
• Proven ability to design and implement effective compliance programs.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and reporting skills.
• Excellent leadership and communication abilities with stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive aviation compliance programs.
• Ensure adherence to safety, security, and operational aviation regulations.
• Conduct internal audits and risk assessments to identify gaps.
• Liaise with SACAA and other regulators; prepare for inspections.
• Deliver compliance training to staff across the organization.

Skills

Aviation compliance experience

Regulatory affairs

ICAO/SA aviation law knowledge

Compliance strategy development

Analytical and reporting skills

Leadership and stakeholder comms

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for an experienced and proactive Aviation Compliance Manager to oversee regulatory adherence for their operations based near Upington . This senior role is responsible for ensuring that all aspects of the company's aviation activities comply with national and international aviation laws, regulations, and standards. You will lead efforts to develop, implement, and maintain robust compliance programs, conduct internal audits, and act as the primary liaison with regulatory authorities like the SACAA. This is a critical position for maintaining the integrity and legality of our aviation services .

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage comprehensive aviation compliance programs .


• Ensure adherence to all applicable aviation regulations, including safety, security, and operational standards.


• Conduct internal audits and risk assessments to identify potential compliance gaps.


• Manage relationships with aviation regulatory bodies, preparing for and responding to inspections.


• Develop and deliver compliance training to relevant personnel across the organization.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in aviation compliance, regulatory affairs, or safety management.


• In-depth understanding of South African aviation law and international aviation standards (e.g., ICAO).


• Proven ability to develop and implement effective compliance strategies.


• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and report-writing skills.


• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance bonus structure.


• Comprehensive medical aid, retirement fund, and other executive benefits.


• Significant opportunities for career advancement and professional development.


• A leadership role shaping the compliance framework of an important aviation entity .


• Work in a region known for its clear skies and growing aviation activity.