Remote Aviation Safety Leader

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work from anywhere in South Afr

Career development opportunities

Access to advanced safety tools

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Aviation Safety Manager to lead the development, implementation, and governance of a robust Safety Management System (SMS) across remote operations in South Africa. You will drive audits, investigations, training, and reporting to management and regulators.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in aviation safety, strong knowledge of SACAA, ICAO, and EASA regulations, and proven ability to lead cross-functional teams remotely while maintaining the highest safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in aviation management or a related field.
• Minimum 7 years of aviation safety experience.
• Experience implementing an SMS in aviation context.
• Strong knowledge of SACAA/ICAO/EASA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage a comprehensive SMS across operations.
• Conduct safety audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations.
• Promote proactive safety culture and training.
• Prepare safety reports for management and regulators.
• Provide strategic safety guidance for new projects remotely.

Skills

SMS management

Aviation safety regulations

Incident investigation

Leadership & communication

Remote work discipline

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aviation Management

Master's degree (advantage)

Tools

Safety management software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Aviation Safety Manager to lead the development, implementation, and governance of a robust Safety Management System (SMS) across remote operations in South Africa. You will drive audits, investigations, training, and reporting to management and regulators.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in aviation safety, strong knowledge of SACAA, ICAO, and EASA regulations, and proven ability to lead cross-functional teams remotely while maintaining the highest safety standards.