Aviation Safety Manager

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work model

Medical aid

Life insurance

Retirement fund

Professional development

Travel benefits

Job summary

Placements24 in Benoni seeks an experienced Aviation Safety Manager to lead SMS, ensure regulatory compliance with ICAO, IATA and SACAA, and foster a proactive safety culture across operations.

The role combines on-site leadership with remote oversight, conducts risk assessments, incident investigations, CAPA, and delivers safety training, performance reporting, and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• > Bachelor's degree in Aviation Management or a related field.
• < Master&apos;s degree preferred.
• < Minimum of 7 years in aviation safety management.
• < Knowledge of ICAO, IATA and SACAA regulations.
• < Proven SMS development and implementation experience.
• < Strong analytical, investigative and problem-solving skills.
• < Excellent leadership and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

• > Develop, implement, and manage the SMS across operations.
• < Conduct safety audits, risk assessments and hazard identification.
• < Lead incident investigations and CAPA implementation.
• < Develop and deliver safety training programs.
• < Monitor KPIs and prepare safety reports for senior management.
• < Promote a positive safety culture and encourage reporting.
• < Liaise with regulatory authorities on safety matters.

Skills

Aviation safety management

Regulatory knowledge

Risk assessment

Incident investigation

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Training delivery

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aviation Management

Master's degree preferred

Tools

SMS implementation

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for an experienced Aviation Safety Manager to lead and enhance their safety management systems in Benoni. This crucial hybrid role involves developing, implementing, and overseeing safety policies and procedures to ensure compliance with all aviation regulations and industry best practices. You will champion a strong safety culture throughout the organization, conducting risk assessments, incident investigations, and developing mitigation strategies. This position requires a leader with a deep understanding of aviation safety principles, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to foster a proactive safety environment, balancing on‑site strategic planning with remote oversight of safety initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage the organization's Safety Management System (SMS).
• Conduct regular safety audits, risk assessments, and hazard identification across all operational areas.
• Lead and manage incident investigations, root cause analysis, and the implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Develop and deliver safety training programs to all levels of staff.
• Monitor safety performance indicators (KPIs) and prepare regular safety reports for senior management.
• Foster and promote a positive safety culture, encouraging reporting and proactive safety behaviors.
• Liaise with regulatory authorities on safety matters.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Aviation Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in aviation safety management or a related field.
• In‑depth knowledge of ICAO, IATA, and local civil aviation authority (e.g., SACAA) safety regulations.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing Safety Management Systems (SMS).
• Strong analytical, investigative, and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management abilities.

Benefits

• Highly competitive annual salary and performance‑based bonuses.
• Hybrid work model offering a blend of on‑site and remote flexibility.
• Comprehensive medical aid, life insurance, and retirement fund.
• Significant opportunities for professional development and advanced safety training.
• A leadership role in shaping the safety culture of a prominent aviation organization.
• Generous annual leave and travel benefits.