Manager: Aviation Safety (Technical & SHE) - August at ATNS

Job Description

Aviation Safety Assurance

• Ensure alignment of the safety management system to aviation safety regulations and all relevant legislation.
• Ensure compliance of business operations to the safety legislative framework by conducting assurance audits and safety investigations in case of unavailability of required systems or infrastructure.
• Develop, implement, and maintain an effective Safety Management System for ATNS, as well as the provision of assurance of aviation safety and SHE (Occupational and Environmental Health and Safety).
• Manage all aspects of the operation of the ATNS Safety Management System (SMS) as it pertains to operations technology and infrastructure planning by conducting safety assurance audits and safety investigations in case of unavailability of required systems or infrastructure.
• Ensure compliance to aviation safety and SHE regulations and to monitor the effectiveness of corrective actions in case of audit findings and/or non-compliance.
• Ensure that aviation safety and SHE documentation accurately reflects the current environment and complies with SACAA and SHE regulations.
• Monitor the safety performance of the entire ATM/CNS system and formally report the status of aviation safety compliance and safety performance within ATNS which includes safety incidents, safety investigations conducted, and safety audit results, to the Safety Review Committee, EXCO, and MANCOM on a monthly and quarterly basis.
• Keep abreast of technology infrastructure developments and advancements within ATNS and globally to enable effective planning of assurance activities in the future, in order to ensure the ongoing and confident provision of assurance on the safety of ATNS operations, employees, and infrastructure.
• Provide input to Business Services in the development and management of safety policies and processes.
• Research safety management to continuously improve the ATNS safety management system.
• Provide specialist advice and assistance where required regarding safety issues.
• Promote safety awareness and understanding throughout the entire organization through ongoing communication and engagements.
• Compile appropriate safety communication periodically or as required.
• Review safety audit reports and escalate identified risks to the Head of Aviation Safety.
• Plan, prepare, and communicate the annual audit schedule.
• Schedule follow-up audits where required.
• Provide oversight over audit processes conducted by the SACAA, review incoming audit reports and ensure findings are addressed and corrective plans developed and implemented.
• Ensure safety assurance of Aviation Training Academy, Engineering section, Operations Technology, Information Technology, Strategy, Research Development and Innovation (SRDI-IRM), and the non-core areas of the business.
• Provide assurance over the safety reporting, safety investigation, and safety improvement processes.
• Act as the primary contact for all aviation safety matters.
• Prepare submissions to CARCOM to support amendments to or develop new regulations and technical standards to accommodate ATNS technological developments and advancements.
• Review and recommend requests for exemptions to CAA regulations and safety assessments to the Head of Aviation Safety.
• Investigate and provide feedback to all ATNS stakeholders such as the SACAA, airline operators, and airport authorities on safety issues and related matters.
• Provide inputs into the ATNS Safety Roadmap in order to achieve safety excellence, with due cognizance of the ICAO SARPS, and other applicable statutory requirements.
• Review the SACAA regulation Part 171 periodically to ensure continued compliance of ATNS safety policies and processes.
• Study and interpret ICAO plans, SARPS, and guidance material in the context of ATNS’ objectives.
• Participate in the development of the Operations ATM and CNS Technology Roadmap.
• Continuously monitor ATNS safety trends and provide recommendations accordingly.
• Provide inputs into the safety strategy and the Corporate Annual Safety Plan of ATNS.

Safety Health and Environment

• Provide assurance that SHE organizational risks are identified and avoided or reduced through effective mitigation, thereby enhancing the performance, integrity, and profile of OHS safety within ATNS.
• Oversee the conducting of OHS audits in compliance with the rules for auditing management systems against ISO 45001, by ISO 19011, and ISO/IEC 17021 and the OHS Act 85 of 1993, and report audit results as required, and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Review audit results and include it in the Safety Assurance Report provided to the Safety Review Committee, EXCO, and MANCOM.
• Develop an informed environment that enables predicting and preventing future accidents through risk assessment, risk management, hazard analysis, and control to create a safe and healthy work environment.
• Promote occupational health and safety awareness and understanding throughout the entire organization through ongoing communication and engagements, and provide basic OHS training to ATNS employees.
• Compile appropriate safety communication periodically or as required.
• Ensure compliance of all business operations and departments across ATNS to OHS processes and legislation.
• Plan, prepare, and communicate the annual SHE audit schedule.
• Schedule follow-up audits where required.
• Coordinate the preparation and logistics aspects of audits conducted.
• Provide oversight over audit processes conducted by the relevant external SHE auditors, review incoming audit reports, and ensure findings are addressed and corrective plans developed and implemented.
• Ensure that the organizational reporting tool is maintained for reporting of both safety and OHS incidents.
• Provide oversight on all incidents reported, and ensure that they are investigated in accordance with the OHS Act 85 of 1993.
• Review and recommend ad hoc OHS risk assessments in line with the OHS Act 85 of 1993.

Governance, Risk Management, Compliance & Reporting

• Manage and implement a robust governance framework for the Aviation Safety unit.
• Identify operations risks, recommend mitigation and review effectiveness and implementation of mitigation plans and actions.
• Continuously monitor and measure compliance of the Aviation Safety department to all ATNS policies and procedures and relevant legislation.
• Monitor section risks and mitigate identified risks.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, policy, and standards.
• Consolidate input from all relevant stakeholders to prepare strategic level reports for the Head of Aviation Safety and other relevant stakeholders.
• Prepare ad hoc reports as required.

Stakeholder Relations Management

• Build, maintain, and nurture mutually beneficial relationships with all relevant stakeholders.
• Adapt section activities as practically as possible to meet client needs and expectations.
• Participate in industry and regulatory forums and workgroups on a local, regional, national, and international level.
• Provide inputs and guidance in ICAO, CANSO, EUROCAE, ATM/CNS Committee and other appropriate planning groups, sub-groups, working groups, and task forces.
• Identify and undertake research and development projects where required that will advance the corporate safety objectives of ATNS.
• Maintain plans, processes, procedures, and review safety cases as appropriate in accordance with SMS and OHAS Act 85 of 1993 for introducing new technologies and procedures into the operational environment.
• Build and maintain effective collaborative relationships with all relevant business functions and teams within ATNS to enable the required alignment and optimal functioning of the Aviation Safety Section.

Financial Management

• Manage expenditure in line with business priorities and objectives, and within approved financial parameters.
• Provide inputs into the budget and ensure effective management of operational costs to enable efficient utilization of financial resources.
• Ensure compliance with the relevant financial policies and procedures applicable in ATNS.
• Report all costs incurred against the approved budget as well as any possible deviations thereto.

People Management

• Manage staff in accordance with HC policies and processes.
• Ensure that new employees have been properly on-boarded prior to commencing work.
• Monitor the time and attendance of subordinates, take appropriate action in the case of absenteeism, and report issues to management and Human Capital.
• Ensure the availability of skilled and competent Technical Standards Specialists to meet the current and future needs aligned to the operating model and overall business strategies.
• Train, mentor, and coach staff as required to ensure continuous development and availability of the required skill and talent.
• Ensure high levels of discipline and performance standards to achieve Aviation Safety objectives and the ATNS business strategy.
• Coordinate and ensure resourcing deliverables in line with the Service Level Agreements.
• Manage the performance outputs of staff through the performance management system, provide feedback, and take corrective action promptly and effectively.
• Ensure the transfer of knowledge and skills to enable sustainability within section from a succession management perspective.
• Ensure effective management of identified talent in accordance with the talent management process.
• Drive employee engagement and retention within the section.

Minimum Requirements

Minimum Formal Qualifications:

• B.Tech/B.Eng Tech (Electrical Engineering)
• Qualification in Management/Leadership is required
• Postgraduate qualification in Business Management, Aviation Management, Operations, or relevant field will be an advantage

Minimum Years of Experience:

• A specialist is required with a minimum of 8 years of experience in technology infrastructure maintenance and safety management, of which at least 3 years must be at a management level.