Senior Aviation Safety Leader - SMS & Compliance (Hybrid)

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Life assurance

Hybrid role

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24, on behalf of a major international airline, is seeking a Senior Aviation Safety Manager based in Vereeniging, Gauteng. You will lead the safety management system (SMS), drive regulatory compliance, and champion a proactive safety culture across the organization.

You will oversee risk assessments, audits, training, and incident investigations, mentoring the safety team while balancing on-site meetings with remote analysis to support high safety performance in a hybrid environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aviation Management, Engineering, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in aviation safety management with a senior role.
• In-depth knowledge of ICAO standards, SACAA, EASA, FAA, and SMS principles.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing safety management systems.
• Strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain the SMS in line with ICAO Annex 19 and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee safety risk assessments, hazard identification, and mitigation strategies.
• Lead and mentor the safety department, fostering a strong safety culture.
• Conduct safety audits and inspections for policy compliance.
• Investigate incidents and recommend corrective actions.
• Develop and deliver safety training programs for all personnel.
• Monitor SPIs and KPIs and report safety metrics.
• Liaise with regulatory authorities on safety matters.
• Promote proactive safety reporting culture.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Risk management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aviation Management, Engineering, or related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Placements24, on behalf of a major international airline, is seeking a Senior Aviation Safety Manager based in Vereeniging, Gauteng. You will lead the safety management system (SMS), drive regulatory compliance, and champion a proactive safety culture across the organization.

You will oversee risk assessments, audits, training, and incident investigations, mentoring the safety team while balancing on-site meetings with remote analysis to support high safety performance in a hybrid environment.