Senior Aviation Safety Leader - Hybrid SMS Expert

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Generous paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Hybrid work arrangement

Retirement savings plan

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Aviation Safety Manager for Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape. You will lead the Safety Management System (SMS) across operations, drive risk-based improvements, and oversee incident investigations.

You will mentor staff, liaise with regulators, deliver safety training, and promote a proactive safety culture while ensuring compliance with ICAO, EASA, and local standards. A hybrid work arrangement is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aviation Management or related field.
• Master's degree or equivalent professional qualification desirable.
• Minimum 7 years of aviation safety management experience.
• Strong knowledge of SMS (ICAO Annex 19, EASA) and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage the SMS across operations.
• Conduct safety risk assessments and mitigation planning.
• Lead incident investigations and root-cause analysis.
• Promote safety culture through training and engagement.
• Monitor safety performance and ensure policy compliance.
• Liaise with regulators and represent the organization.
• Deliver safety training programs to staff.
• Analyze safety data to identify trends and improvements.
• Maintain safety documentation and records.

Skills

SMS risk assessment

Incident investigation

Leadership

Regulatory understanding

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aviation Management

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Safety management software

Data analysis tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Aviation Safety Manager for Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape. You will lead the Safety Management System (SMS) across operations, drive risk-based improvements, and oversee incident investigations.

You will mentor staff, liaise with regulators, deliver safety training, and promote a proactive safety culture while ensuring compliance with ICAO, EASA, and local standards. A hybrid work arrangement is offered.