1. PURPOSE OF THE JOB
To ensure proper maintenance of all aircraft registered in the Republic, to ensure the existence of structured, comprehensive, and effective systems with adequately qualified and competent resources to undertake certification/approval and conduct continuous oversight functions of design, manufacturing/production, maintenance organisation and aeronautical products.
2. EDUCATION (FORMAL QUALIFICATION REQUIRED)
MINIMUM
Relevant Engineering Degree (NQF7) , or Diploma in Aviation Safety Management with trade qualification (e.g. Aircraft Mechanic or Structural Worker or Avionician or Radiotrician or Electrician) or Equivalent qualification
IDEAL
Degree in Aeronautical Engineering/Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME)
MINIMUM
Qualified as Government Safety Inspector
IDEAL
Knowledge of relevant ICAO SARPs and Civil Aviation Regulations.
| 3. Management Experience | EXPERIENCE |
| 5 – 7 years | |
| Relevant Aviation Technical Experience in Maintenance/ Engineering | 10 Years |
| 4. | POSITION DESCRIPTION | ||||
| KPA / MAIN OUTPUTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES | DETAILED DESCRIPTION | WEIGHING /TIME SPENT | |||
| Legislative responsibilities | Exercise the powers delegated in terms of the legislation; authorise, vary, or withdraw certificates, licenses, permits and approvals in respect of aircraft, its operation and flight operations. | 25% | |||
| Planning | Develop annual oversight plans and safety promotion plans.Develop and monitor mentoring plans.
Scope to include both local and foreign based organisations. |
15% | |||
| Financial Planning and Control | Develop accurate activity revenue and costing, planning and budgets. | 10% | |||
| Operational Management | Define the scope of oversight requirements, scope of work, and resources required, schedule work program and control performance. | 15% | |||
| Liaison and Policy | Compile an effective and realistic Manual of Procedure.Represent the Authority in negotiations and liaise with stakeholders and industry bodies | 10% | |||
| Communications and Safety Promotion | To project a satisfactory image of the organisation to all stakeholders. | 10% | |||
| Management of Direct Reportees | Manage key performance areas of directly reporting personnel to ensure achievement of their agreed objectives. | 15% | |||
| 5. FUNCTIONAL / TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES | PROFICIENCY LEVEL | |||
| Investigation Skills | Advanced | |||
| Research and Root cause analysis | Advanced | |||
| Managing Complexity | Advanced | |||
| Safety Management | Advanced | |||
| Monitoring and Evaluation | Intermediary | |||
| Aircraft Accident Investigation | Advanced | |||
| Diversity Management | Advanced | |||
| Analytical Skills | Advanced | |||
| Accident Report Writing | Advanced | |||
| 6. CORE COMPETENCIES | PROFICIENCY LEVEL | |||
| Judgment and Decision Making | Advanced | |||
| Problem Solving and Analysis | Advanced | |||
| Attention to Detail | Advanced | |||
| Planning and Organising | Advanced | |||
| Technological Acumen | Advanced | |||
| Innovation | Advanced | |||
| Stakeholder relationship management and engagement | Intermediary | |||
| Self-Leadership | Advanced | |||
| Resilience | Intermediary | |||
| Learning Orientation | Advanced | |||
| Communication | Advanced | |||
| Report Writing | Advanced | |||
| Interpersonal Skills | Advanced | |||
| Displays Diplomatic Protocol | Advanced | |||
| Risk Management | Intermediary | |||
| Cross-Functional Collaboration | Intermediary | |||
| Learning Agility | Intermediary | |||
| Customer Service Excellence | Intermediary | |||
| Project Administration | Advanced | |||
| Time Management | Intermediary | |||
| 7. LEADING ABILITIES
Leading Others |
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| Leadership | Advanced | |||
| People Management | Advanced | |||
| Diversity Management | Advanced | |||
| Negotiation Skills | Intermediary | |||
| Monitoring and Evaluation | Intermediary | |||
| Conflict Management | Advanced | |||
| Developing Others | Advanced | |||
| Leading the Organisation | ||||
| Systems and Strategic Thinking | Advanced | |||
| Project Management | Intermediary | |||
| Business Acumen | Intermediary | |||
| Change Management | Intermediary | |||
| Corporate Governance and Fiduciary Duties | Intermediary | |||
| Financial Acumen | Intermediary | |||
| Diplomacy | Intermediary | |||
| Decision Making | Advanced | |||
Remuneration: R1.4 to R2.4 million pa TCTC
A Consultant will be in touch if you are shortlisted for the position. Please consider your application unsuccessful should you not have been contacted within 2 weeks. We will keep your CV on our database and contact you should you match the criteria of any other vacancies.
To apply for this job email your details to hanli@armstrongappointments.com