Manager: Air Cargo Security (Midrand) at Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA)

Description

Oversight – Cargo and Mail

• Develop and ensure the implementation of an annual Master Oversight Plan for Air Cargo Security based on risk assessments.
• Develop guidelines and procedures for air cargo security.
• Approve air cargo security manuals for regulated agents and known consignors.
• Ensure audits and inspections are conducted for regulated agents and known consignors and recommendations are provided to improve on operating standards.
• Ensure corrective actions plans are followed-up and findings are closed.
• Ensure affected air cargo operators implement risk-based security measures.
• Ensure implementation of air cargo security risk mitigation strategies.

Management of Section and People

• Plan and lead the attainment of set objectives for the Section.
• Manage key performance areas of staff to ensure achievements of their agreed deliverables.
• Oversee the mentoring and coaching of staff on an ongoing basis.
• Manage and ensure the implementation of development interventions for the respective Air Cargo Security operations aimed at institutionalising a high-performance culture and establishing a cohesive and positive working environment within SACAA to improve staff morale and increase productivity.
• Manage day-to-day operations by the Air Cargo Security Section, while keeping on top of continuous regulatory development and ensuring adherence to agreed Service Level Agreement(s).
• Manage resources for the Section and ensure proper and optimal utilisation thereof.
• Ensure that staff comply with Health and Safety legislation and related regulations and policies.

Administration and Annual Planning

• Develop an operational plan for the Air Cargo Security Section. 
• Develop a safety and security promotions plan for Air Cargo Security section. 
• Develop and monitor On-The-Job Training and successions plans. 
• Develop and approve training development plans.
• Develop and monitor the implementation of the inspectorate plans.
• Provide input to the annual budget, control expenditure, and implementation of control procedures for the team.

Enforcement and Compliance

• Monitor trends of reported non-compliance cases of cargo security incidents.
• Ensure follow-up on all noted non-compliance cases are investigated and appropriate sanction or penalty is imposed.
• Ensure compliance of the Cargo Security function within the parameters of CARS Part 108, Document CATS 108, NASP, and Civil Aviation Act.
• Participate in the activities of Enforcement Committee and Work Group, when required.
• Participate in (internal) Enforcement Committee and Work Group activities.
• Develop capacity-building programmes and assist with development initiatives on applicable regulations within the industry
• Approve foreign audits for the industry.

Liaison and Consultation

• Represent SACAA in negotiations and act as liaison with stakeholders and industry bodies.
• Participate in and act as liaison with pertinent Government Safety and Security structures at local and international levels.
• Develop capacity-building programmes and assist with development initiatives on applicable regulations within the industry.
• Act as liaison with relevant Law Enforcement agencies
• Provide industry feedback to SACAA.

Research and Policy Development

• Conduct research and assist with the drafting of policy, regulations, and procedures related to Air Cargo Security
• Initiate regulatory review and coordinate submission to the Senior Manager: Dangerous Goods and Cargo Security
• Monitor risk trends and develop mitigation strategies, policy, regulations, and procedures related to Air Cargo Security

National Interest Programmes

• Plan and execute national Cargo Security programmes.
• Participate in activities of identified national and international Cargo Security structures, on behalf of SACAA.
• Maintain an efficient and effective Cargo Security Aviation Oversight System. 

General

• Perform any other function for Cargo Security and Dangerous Goods Department, when required.

Minimum Requirements: 

• Relevant National Diploma or NQF 6 qualification
• Air Cargo Security Certificate

Ideal Qualification: 

• Management Qualification
• National Diploma or NQF 6 qualification in Logistics, Transport Management or Security Management
• Civil Aviation training
• Aviation Security Professional Manager Certificate

Minimum Experience:

• 5 years Aviation Security experience
• Supervisory/ Management experience will be an advantage