Senior Aviation Safety Leader: SMS & Compliance Expert

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Comprehensive health benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Opportunity to lead safety initiatives

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Senior Aviation Safety Officer based in Rustenburg to enhance safety management systems across all aviation activities. You will implement policies, conduct risk assessments and lead safety initiatives to uphold regulatory compliance and foster a strong safety culture.

You will develop and deliver safety training, monitor performance metrics, and provide regular reports to management and regulators, acting as the main liaison with authorities and auditors

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of aviation safety management or related regulatory roles.
• In-depth knowledge of ICAO Annex 19 and SA-CAA regulations.
• Experience conducting risk assessments, hazard analysis and investigations.
• Proven leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Relevant aviation safety qualifications or certifications.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and manage the Aviation Safety Management System (SMS) in line with ICAO and local standards.
• Conduct safety audits, risk assessments and hazard identification across operations.
• Investigate incidents and accidents, determine root causes and actions.
• Develop and deliver safety training programs for all staff levels.
• Monitor safety performance metrics and report to senior management and regulators.
• Liaise with aviation authorities and external auditors as primary safety contact.

Skills

SMS development

Risk assessment

Incident investigation

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Communication

Education

Aviation safety certifications

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Senior Aviation Safety Officer based in Rustenburg to enhance safety management systems across all aviation activities. You will implement policies, conduct risk assessments and lead safety initiatives to uphold regulatory compliance and foster a strong safety culture.

You will develop and deliver safety training, monitor performance metrics, and provide regular reports to management and regulators, acting as the main liaison with authorities and auditors