Senior Manager Aerodromes and Facilities

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Management of Operations

• Set and monitor standards for Aerodromes in respect of civil infrastructure electrical installations aerodrome quality management system Obstacles Apron operations as well as Rescue and Firefighting Services.
• Define the scope of oversight requirements the scope of work and the required resources.
• Develop annual oversight plans and safety promotion plans.
• Provide oversight on work programmes and control performance.
• Develop and maintain systems to measure that established standards are continually evaluated for process improvements.
• Facilitate the implementation of a risk-based oversight process on all aerodromes and facilities functions and activities.
• Exercise the powers delegated in terms of the legislation: i.e authorise vary or withdraw certificates licenses and approvals in respect of aerodrome and facilities

• Initiate regulatory review and submission to CARCOM.
• Align compliance oversight processes to focus on:

1. Technical installations
2. Training standards of personnel maintaining those installations
3. Processes and operations and
4. Maintenance of a Safety Quality System on aerodromes

• Compile an effective and realistic manual of procedures.
• Support the SACAA enforcement structure with the investigation and enforcement of reported cases of non-compliance.

Management of the Department

• Develop and manage the Departmental budget in line with the priorities of the department and organisation.
• Controls and reports on expenditure for the Department in line with the PFMA and other applicable procedures.
• Facilitates the acquisition of services and goods through applicable Supply Chain Management processes.
• Set and monitor adherence to quality standards in all processes within the Department in compliance with ISO procedures.
• Guide the identification analysis and mitigation of risks within the Department.
• Assess exemption applications conduct risk and compliance oversight and make recommendations to the DCA.

Management of People

• Ensure the appointment and retention of staff.
• Institutionalise a high-performance culture to improve productivity and staff morale.
• Facilitate individual and team development through:

1. Coaching of staff
2. Assisting them in the achievement of their agreed objectives
3. Encouraging and motivating them to engage in continuous learning
4. Empowering them through delegation of responsibilities

• Facilitate the achievement of departmental objectives by:

1. Managing the execution of the teams KPAs
2. Ensuring availability of staff to perform required functions
3. Develop and monitor the implementation of training and mentoring plans.

Liaison and PolicyDevelopment

• Conduct benchmarking exercises that will enhance the drafting of regulations.
• Participate in negotiations and act as liaison with stakeholders and industry bodies on behalf of SACAA.
• Direct research effort on policy and regulatory changes and updates.
• Act as liaison with relevant stakeholders on policy regulatory licensing and changes related to aerodrome and facilities.
• Develop a system and process to communicate and promote and sustain safety measures for aerodrome and facilities clients and stakeholders.
• Represent South African interests in standards development for aerodromes.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

Bachelors degree in Civil or Electricial Engineering or relevant NQF level 7 qualification

ADDED ADVANTAGE

Postgraduate degree in Civil or Electrical Engineering or Business Administration or relevant qualification at NQF level 8

EXEPRIENCE:

8 years experience inAerodrome Safety

5 years experience conducting Aerodrome Safety Oversight

3 years management experience in aerodrome safety

Closing Date: 04 June 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.