Aviation SMS Specialist: Lead Safety & Compliance

Placements24; Vereeniging; Vor Ort; ZAR 600.000 - 900.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 in Vereeniging, Gauteng, is seeking an experienced Aviation Safety Management Systems (SMS) Specialist to develop, implement, and maintain a robust SMS across operations. You will analyze safety data, identify risks, and drive proactive mitigation while embedding safety into daily activities.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Aviation Management or Engineering (or equivalent), at least 5 years in aviation safety, and strong knowledge of ICAO Annex 19 and SMS best

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Aviation Management, Engineering, or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of aviation safety experience with a focus on SMS.
• Proven experience in hazard identification, risk management, and incident investigation.
• In-depth knowledge of ICAO Annex 19, ICAO Doc 9859 (SMS Manual), and national regulations.
• Familiarity with safety performance monitoring and measurement techniques.

Aufgaben

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve the organization's SMS.
• Conduct hazard identification, risk assessment, and develop mitigation strategies.
• Monitor and analyze safety performance indicators (SPIs) and safety performance targets (SPTs).
• Investigate safety occurrences, incidents, and accidents, determining root causes and recommending corrective actions.
• Facilitate safety meetings, risk workshops, and safety action groups.
• Develop and deliver safety training programs to all levels of personnel.
• Ensure compliance with aviation safety regulations and standards (ICAO, SACAA).
• Maintain accurate safety records and documentation.
• Promote a positive safety culture throughout the organization.
• Act as the primary point of contact for safety-related matters and audits.

Kenntnisse

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Report writing

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Aviation Management

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Equivalent industry experience

Tools

Safety software

Data analysis tools

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 in Vereeniging, Gauteng, is seeking an experienced Aviation Safety Management Systems (SMS) Specialist to develop, implement, and maintain a robust SMS across operations. You will analyze safety data, identify risks, and drive proactive mitigation while embedding safety into daily activities.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Aviation Management or Engineering (or equivalent), at least 5 years in aviation safety, and strong knowledge of ICAO Annex 19 and SMS best