Manager Accident and Serious Incident
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Job Location:
Centurion - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE JOB
Guide the investigations of aircraft accidents and serious incidents recommend the resources required for investigations and utilise the findings to initiate recommending preventative action in the most cost-effective way.
Management of Staff
Encourage and motivate team members to engage in continuous learning as well as empower them through delegation of responsibilities.
Engage with team members and offer support when required to ensure that targets are met.
Encourage high-performance levels in team members and facilitate their development through the management of KPAs.
Conduct regular conversations with investigators to discuss their work goals performance positive behaviour in the workplace and development/career opportunities.
Investigations
Provide advice and recommendations to the SM on the initiation of investigations as well as aviation safety investigations matters
Establish an investigation team that is suitably qualified and experienced taking into consideration existing and anticipated tasks and/or investigators commitments.
Ensure that each investigation/project details the scope resources investigation risks and milestones in accordance with the AllD MOP.
Provide oversight and management of the deployment of investigation teams.
Provide oversight and management investigations/projects allocated to investigators.
Provide weekly oversight and monitoring report on investigations or projects allocated to investigators detailing progress made and timeframe in accordance with the AllD MOP
Ensure timely release of notifications preliminary reports draft and final reports in line with the AllD MOP
Release an interim statement within the prescribed timelines in the event of missing the target date for the final report
Send all reports to states and organizations as prescribed in the AllD MOP
Ensure the submission of ADREP reports to ICAO for all accidents involving aircraft above the MTOW of 2250kg and incidents above 5700kg as prescribed in the AllD MOP.
Provide support and assistance to llC where needed during the investigation activities and ensure targets are met.
Ensure that IICs have consulted with interested parties as required by the AllD MOP and Annex 13.
Ensure that safety actions and issues are appropriately identified and recorded by llCs.
Monitor and support the health safety and wellbeing of staff in accordance with the AllD MOP and SACAA policies and procedures.
Ensure that staff have the required personal protective clothing (PPE) and have been inoculated before being deployed.
Also ensure the maintenance of staff PPE and inoculation records.
Relationship Management
Effectively communicate and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders throughout the investigation process.
Continuously provide updates on investigation progress as per the agreed timelines
Minimum Qualifications:
- Commercial Pilot Licence or AME License plusEngineering Diploma (NQF Level 6) or equivalent NQF Level 6 qualification
Ideal Qualifications:
- Aviation License (ATPL or AME) plus
- Degree in Management or Project Management or equivalent NQF Level 7 qualification in Aviation Safety or NQF Level 7 Engineering Degree
Experience:
- 10 years Accident investigation or
- 5 years Management Experience in Aviation
Closing Date: 01 April 2026
All SACAA appointments are subject to S98 of the Civil Aviation Act 13 of 2009 and all successful candidates will be subjected to security vetting. Employment Equity candidates will be prioritised in line with Employment Equity Plan. If you have not heard from the SACAA 90 days after the closing date consider your application unsuccessful.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Compliance Management
- Administrative Functions
- Oversight
- Administrative Activities
- Administrative Tasks
- Budget Preparation
- Facilities Management
- Daily Operations
- Account Management
- General Ledger Accounts
- Personnel Files
- Administrative Management
- Financial Statements
- Administrative Operations
- Annual Budget
