Manager: Personnel Certification - South African Civil Aviation Authority



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MANAGEMENT OF ACTIVITIES

  • Develop a Master Surveillance Plan (MSP) for oversight activities and monitor implementation thereof.
  • Ensure that audits are conducted for compliance with regulations by screening organisations.
  • Provide guidance relating to findings and approve corrective action plans for non-compliance matters.
  • Ensure the implementation of corrective action plans.
  • Develop an annual schedule for examination and certification activities and monitor implementation thereof.

MANAGEMENT OF EXAMINATION ACTIVITIES

  • Review the database for examination questions.
  • Ensure certification letters are signed and issued.
  • Ensure maintenance of database for aviation security Screeners.
  • Ensure applications for examinations and workshops are processed in line with procedures.
  • Ensure adherence to the logistics procedure for examination equipment.

MANAGEMENT OF THE SECTION AND PEOPLE

  • Plan and lead the attainment of set objectives for the AVSEC Personnel Certification Section.
  • Manage key performance areas of staff to ensure the achievement of their agreed deliverables.
  • Manage resources for the AVSEC Personnel Certification Section, and ensure proper and optimal utilisation thereof.
  • Oversee the mentoring and coaching of staff on an ongoing basis.
  • Ensure that staff in the section comply with OHS legislation, related regulations and procedures.
  • Manage and ensure the implementation of development interventions aimed at institutionalising a high-performance culture and establishing a cohesive and positive working environment within SACAA to improve staff morale and increase productivity.
  • Manage day-to-day operations of the AVSEC Personnel Certification Section.
  • Oversee the mentoring and coaching of staff on an ongoing basis. 

ADMINISTRATION AND ANNUAL PLANNING

  • Maintain the register for non-compliance matters for analysis of trends to inform risk management.
  • Ensure maintenance of database for aviation security Screening organisations
  • Ensure that the AVSEC Documents management system is in line with the records management procedures
  • Develop annual general aviation oversight and security promotion plans
  • Develop an operational plan for the AVSEC Personnel Certification section
  • Develop and monitor On-The-Job Training (OJT) for the AVSEC Personnel Certification section
  • Develop and approve training development plans for the AVSEC Personnel Certification section.
  • Provide input to the annual budget, control expenditure, and implementation of control procedures for the team.
  • Ensure invoicing of clients is in line with Revenue policies.
  • Handle enquiries regarding screening and certification.
  • Develop an annual plan for workshops and conduct workshops for the industry.

ENFORCEMENT AND COMPLIANCE

  • Evaluate and monitor matters for enforcement in line with the Enforcement procedures.
  • Refer reported matters of non-compliance for legal enforcement. 

LIAISON AND CONSULTATION

  • Participate in activities related to promoting aviation security certification within the industry.
  • Act as liaison with screening organisations and with industry regarding certification requirements.
  • Conduct workshops to assist with the development and compliance within the industry.
  • Participate in identified local Aviation Security structures.
  • Provide industry feedback to SACAA.

RESEARCH AND POLICY DEVELOPMENT

  • Conduct research and participate in the drafting and review of AVSEC policy, procedures, and regulations related to certification of Screening organisations.
  • Develop and review technical standards.
  • Develop sectional technical guidance material. 
  • Develop and review regulations for Avsec Certification in line with ICAO SARPS and best practices.
  • Execute National Aviation Security Certification Programmes.

GENERAL

  • Participate in internal and external governance and compliance obligations that SACAA is subjected to.

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION:

  • National Diploma or NQF 6 qualification.
  • Aviation Security Certificate.

IDEAL QUALIFICATION:

  • Management Qualification.
  • AVSEC Training and/ or Certification Certificate(s).
  • Aviation Security Diploma.
  • Civil Aviation Training
  • Aviation Security Professional Manager Certificate

EXPERIENCE:

  • 5 years' Aviation Security experience in Training/ Certification/ Inspectorate/ Operations
  • Examinations/ Competency assessments will be advantageous
  • Supervisory/ Management experience will be an advantage



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