Regional Manager: Cape Town at Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA)

OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE JOB

• Oversee and provide leadership on the implementation of aviation safety and security standards and policies relating to the overall oversight function of the CAA.

OPERATIONAL MANAGEMENT

• Establish and coordinate the master oversight and surveillance plan (MOSP) for the region in consultation with the technical executives
• Ensure adequate safety and security oversight of the aviation industry in the region
• Ensure continuous management and review of operational performance against the master oversight and surveillance plan (MOSP)

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

• Develop annual budgets for the region, control expenditure and implement budget control procedures.
• Manage budgetary variances and implement corrective measures
• Ensure adequate financial control
• Ensure that revenue collected is appropriately processed and accounted for

CLIENT SERVICE EXCELLENCE

• Establish, monitor and maintain client/customer service standards in the region according to SACAA and international best practice

GOVERNANCE & COMPLIANCE

• Ensure full and effective implementation and compliance to approved safety and security delegation of authority for all the functions within the region.
• Provide leadership and instill the appropriate organisational culture in terms of approved quality, safety, environmental and risk management programs as per the ISO and other applicable requirements.
• Implement and manage systems to monitor compliance with legislative requirements
• Manage feedback on non-conformances and take corrective action to rectify deficiencies within the regional office.
• Participate and contribute to the formulation, review and implementation of strategy, policies and procedures.

PEOPLE MANAGEMENT

• Implement the organisation’s performance management system
• Manage skills development in the regional office
• Manage leave for the staff in the region
• Ensure that the regional office is adequately resourced
• Ensure an effective administrative function for staff at the regional office

REPORTING

• Coordinate and report on all regional activities as per the delegation of authority.

Requirements

Minimum Qualification:

• ATPL or relevant NQF level 6 qualification or a Diploma in any of the aviation fields: Aviation Safety Operations, Aviation Infrastructure or Aviation Security from any recognised institution.

Ideal Qualification:

• Management/Training qualification and NQF level 7 qualification will be an added advantage 

Experience:

• 10 years Broad-Based Aviation (Technical and/or Operational) experience
• 5-7 years Management experience

Closing Date: 26 May 2023