Air Cargo Security Manager at Ellahi Consulting

Main Purpose of the Job:

• To implement and monitor the company's Quality and Security Management Systems to ensure customer and airline partners’ quality expectations are met in accordance with established standards and regulatory requirements.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Security (NQF Level 7) or Equivalent degree in Risk Management or Certified Aviation Security Professional.

Minimum Experience:

• 10 years’ Operational experience in Aviation Operations coordination and management
• 5 years Security Management System in line with the South African Civil Aviation Regulations (SACARs) and Technical Standards (TS)
• 2 years’ experience auditing in aviation operations
• 3 years’ experience in Aviation security, including application of Part 108, 109, and 110 of the SACARs
• Knowledge and proficiency in the Integrated Quality and Safety Management System (IQSMS) or equivalent quality and safety systems
• An in-depth knowledge of the Civil Aviation Regulations and Technical Standards
• Management experience 

Functional Training:

• Security Management System Training
• Auditing Training

Environmental / Other Conditions:

• Understanding of the Health and Safety regulations
• Large Warehouse Environment
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and occasionally loud

Skills and Competencies:

• Report writing
• Leadership
• Problem-solving
• Computer skills
• Confidence
• Knowledge of Aviation regulations
• Auditing skills
• Tactical 

Regulatory Compliance and Auditing:

• Conduct vulnerability assessments of every RA branch.
• Co-ordinate with SACAA during security audits and inspections.
• Co-ordinate with partner airlines during security audits and inspections.
• Develop and implement appropriate Corrective Action Plans to ensure preventive measures are put in place in cases of identified non-conformities.
• Ensure audit findings are closed within the specified timeframes.
• Ensure that the company complies with the CAA and other relevant security requirements.

Security Operations Management:

• Ensure all cargo handling operations comply with the latest aviation security regulations and requirements set by local and international aviation authorities.
• Develop and maintain security policies, procedures, and programs in accordance with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and update the Air Cargo Security Manual of Procedures in accordance with the SACAA Regulations and Technical Standards.
• Develop, implement, and review the Security Culture Programs in accordance with the SACAA regulations and Technical Standards.
• Oversee day-to-day security operations within the cargo handling facilities, including access control, surveillance, and cargo screening processes.
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of security systems, making improvements as needed to enhance operational security.
• Contribute to the Operations budget planning on security-related Capex.

Security Incident Management:

• Lead the response to security incidents and emergencies, ensuring the safety and security of personnel and cargo.
• Conduct thorough investigations of security breaches, pilferages, or any other security-related incidents, and prepare detailed reports.
• Implement corrective actions and preventive measures to minimize the recurrence of security incidents.

Management Reporting:

• Compile the monthly security statistics to highlight operational risks in order for senior management to formulate and implement risk mitigation plans.

Stakeholder Management:

• Regular stakeholder meetings with security service providers, to discuss service level expectations and implement any remedial actions on any identified substandard service.
• Cooperate with other aviation security-related institutions, such as state airport authority, police, customs, immigration office, and others.

Manage Service Level Agreements:

• Ensure that all Service Level Agreements are available and accessible to Management on the IQSMS system for ease of reference.
• Review the validity of the Service Level Agreements in order to ensure Operations are conducted based on the valid SLAs.

Security Risk Management:

• Manage the company’s risk management policy and keep it updated.
• Conduct quarterly risk assessments and implement identified risk mitigation measures within set timelines.
• Oversee the functioning of all the risk management committees by planning meetings and training.
• Identify imminent security threats and negative security trends to minimize the consequences of such security-related events, should they occur.
• Develop, update, and disseminate risk registers to senior management on a regular basis to ensure risk mitigation actions are implemented.
• Compile a report to the Executive Committee on the updated risk registers.

Security Technology and Infrastructure Management:

• Conduct a comprehensive survey of the company’s facilities, equipment, and activities.
• Ensure that security infrastructure and technologies have cyber security in accordance with SACAA Regulations and Technical Standards.
• Ensure 100% uptime of all critical security systems, including CCTV and access control systems.