Aviation Safety Manager — Lead SMS & Safety Excellence

Placements24; Rustenburg; Presencial; ZAR 900 000 - 1 200 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development

Autonomy & impact

Resumo da oferta

Placements24 in Rustenburg, North West, is seeking an Aviation Safety Manager to oversee the Safety Management System (SMS) and ensure compliance with ICAO Annex 19 and SACAA regulations. The role focuses on building a strong safety culture, implementing best practices, and driving continuous improvement across operations.

The ideal candidate will bring 5–7 years in aviation safety management, a degree in Aviation Management or Engineering, and a track record in hazard identification, risk

Qualificações

• Degree or equivalent extensive experience in aviation safety.
• 5–7 years in aviation safety management, preferably with airline or service provider.
• Strong knowledge of SMS, ICAO SARPs, and SACAA regulations.
• Proven ability to conduct hazards, risk assessments, and investigations.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and analytical skills.

Responsabilidades

• Develop, implement, and manage SMS per ICAO Annex 19 and national regs.
• Perform risk assessments, hazard ID, and mitigation planning.
• Oversee incident/accident investigations and timely reporting.
• Design and deliver safety training across all staff levels.
• Promote proactive safety culture and continuous improvement.
• Monitor safety KPIs and drive performance improvements.
• Liaise with regulatory authorities on safety matters.
• Manage Safety Assurance and Safety Promotion within SMS.
• Conduct regular safety audits and inspections of facilities/operations.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of aviation safety standards and best practices.

Conhecimentos

SMS implementation

Hazard identification

Risk assessment

Incident investigation

Safety training

Regulatory liaison

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

Formação académica

Aviation Management/Engineering degree or related field

Aviation Safety Management certification (desirable)

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Placements24 in Rustenburg, North West, is seeking an Aviation Safety Manager to oversee the Safety Management System (SMS) and ensure compliance with ICAO Annex 19 and SACAA regulations. The role focuses on building a strong safety culture, implementing best practices, and driving continuous improvement across operations.

The ideal candidate will bring 5–7 years in aviation safety management, a degree in Aviation Management or Engineering, and a track record in hazard identification, risk