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Safety & Quality Officer Aviation
Job Location:
Job Location:
Richards Bay - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
24 October 2026 (18 hours ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
21 January 2027
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Safety & Quality Officer : Aviation
| Operating Division: | Transnet NPA |
| Employee Group: | Permanent |
| Department: | NGQ Aviation Safety & QA DNR |
| Location: | Richards Bay |
| Reporting To: | Safety & Quality Manager |
| Grade: | G |
| Reference: | req6085 |
The closing date is on 03/11/2026. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that HR has received the application before the closing date of the advertisement.
Position Purpose
Implement evaluate and maintain an effective Safety and Quality Management System
within the aviation Business Unit.
Position Outputs
Ensure implementation of a Safety and Quality management system that complies with internal procedures and external regulatory requirements.
Planning and facilitation of TNPA Aviation Safety and Quality Meetings.
Ensure an effective incident management process is implemented and sustained.
Implement and continuously review an Incident/Accident Reporting and Investigation Programme.
Conduct internal audits/Ad Hoc audits in accordance with Safety and Quality Management System.
Identify and Coordinate Safety and Quality Training needs and advise management accordingly with respect AOC AMO and ATO requirements for personnel.
Ensure that Safety and Quality Risk Assessments are planned executed and reports compiled and communicated.
Develop implement and review Safety and Quality procedures on the Safety and Quality Management platform in accordance with legislative internal requirements and ensure continuous improvement.
Implement Regulatory requirements and maintenance thereof on extensions of TNPA aviation scope of approval when business needs arise.
Ensure legal and other requirements are complied with in terms of safety health and environment disciplines.
Ensure that incidents are reported to Safety and Quality Manager Accountable Manager Regulator respective OEMs and attend to their investigations or inquiries when required.
Conduct and review Safety Risk Assessments in the interest of aviation safety.
Coordinate Safety and Quality requirements in Projects in accordance with the needs of the aviation Business Unit and ensure alignment with broader organizational strategic objectives.
Document Implement and review Safety and Quality Procedures as per the organisational Safety and Quality Management System.
Coordinate TNPA aviation Safety and Quality Meetings.
Provide safety data to management committee in Safety and Quality meetings.
Reporting to TNPA Aviation on matters regarding DIFR or LTIFR
Ensure regular contribution and participation in Sustainability Management (energy saving and reducing carbon footprint) within aviation operations quality effort.
Participate in the performance management process
Participate in staff meetings as and when required to discuss operational performance stakeholder concerns customer service and business matters.
Live the TNPA values and demonstrate behaviour that is consistent with the culture ethics and organisational objectives of TNPA.
Planning and facilitation of TNPA Aviation Safety and Quality Meetings.
Ensure an effective incident management process is implemented and sustained.
Implement and continuously review an Incident/Accident Reporting and Investigation Programme.
Conduct internal audits/Ad Hoc audits in accordance with Safety and Quality Management System.
Identify and Coordinate Safety and Quality Training needs and advise management accordingly with respect AOC AMO and ATO requirements for personnel.
Ensure that Safety and Quality Risk Assessments are planned executed and reports compiled and communicated.
Develop implement and review Safety and Quality procedures on the Safety and Quality Management platform in accordance with legislative internal requirements and ensure continuous improvement.
Implement Regulatory requirements and maintenance thereof on extensions of TNPA aviation scope of approval when business needs arise.
Ensure legal and other requirements are complied with in terms of safety health and environment disciplines.
Ensure that incidents are reported to Safety and Quality Manager Accountable Manager Regulator respective OEMs and attend to their investigations or inquiries when required.
Conduct and review Safety Risk Assessments in the interest of aviation safety.
Coordinate Safety and Quality requirements in Projects in accordance with the needs of the aviation Business Unit and ensure alignment with broader organizational strategic objectives.
Document Implement and review Safety and Quality Procedures as per the organisational Safety and Quality Management System.
Coordinate TNPA aviation Safety and Quality Meetings.
Provide safety data to management committee in Safety and Quality meetings.
Reporting to TNPA Aviation on matters regarding DIFR or LTIFR
Ensure regular contribution and participation in Sustainability Management (energy saving and reducing carbon footprint) within aviation operations quality effort.
Participate in the performance management process
Participate in staff meetings as and when required to discuss operational performance stakeholder concerns customer service and business matters.
Live the TNPA values and demonstrate behaviour that is consistent with the culture ethics and organisational objectives of TNPA.
Qualifications and Experience
Qualifications & Experience: Matric / Senior Certificate. Hold CPL-H or ATPL-H or AME license with helicopter ratings. Matric Certificate. Valid Drivers License. Minimum of 3 years experience in the aviation field. Completed SACAA approved or IATA Safety Management System (SMS) course. Completed an approved IATA Quality Management Course will be an advantage. ISO 9001:2008/ ISO9001:2015 / AS 9100C Lead Auditing Certificate will be an added advantage.
Competencies
Competencies Required: Ability to work alone. Attention to detail High-quality outputs with regards to safety matters. Flexibility and adaptability. Deadline required: Aviation Safety and Quality regulations processes and procedures. Organizational auditing principles and compliance procedures. Incident/accident reporting procedures and Required: Effective communication. Computer literacy. Diversity management. Critical thinking and problem solving. Active listening. Time management.
Equity Statement
Preference will be given to suitably qualified Applicants who are members of the designated groups in line with the Employment Equity Plan and Targets of the Organisation/Operating Division.
Disclaimer
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Required Experience:
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