Manager High/Low-Capacity AOC Holders

JOB PROFILE: MANAGER HIGH / LOW CAPACITY AOC HOLDERS

1. POSITION DETAIL

JOB TITLE / FUNCTION Manager High/Low-Capacity AOC Holders
Generic Market Job Title Manager
LOCATION: Midrand

OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE JOB
Responsible for the planning and conduct of safety oversight and surveillance on all High / Low Capacity & Foreign Air Operators,
with high complexity of operating equipment and procedures. Manage the high-level impact, risk and diversity associated with
the Air Operators who operate large commercial aircraft. To manage the resources, process and budget that would facilitate the
oversight activities required for Operators.

2. EDUCATION (FORMAL QUALIFICATION REQUIRED)

MINIMUM
Project Management or Safety Management Systems or Quality Management qualification at NQF level 6

IDEAL
Hold a Commercial Pilot Licence with at least 500 hrs (must be current/valid)

3. EXPERIENCE (MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED – TYPE AND NUMBER OF YEARS)

JOB TITLE / FUNCTION MINIMUM TIME SPENT IN JOB
Flight Operator or Aviation Regulatory environment 4 – 7 Years
Supervisory experience (advabtageous) 1 – 3 Years

4. POSITION IN THE ORGANISATION
Organisation SACAA
Division ASO
Department Flight Operations
Section High/Low Capacity AOC Holders
Position being Evaluated Manager High/Low-Capacity AOC Holders
1st Line Manager Senior Manager Flight Operations
2nd Line Manager Executive ASO
Direct Subordinate(s) Flight Operations Inspectors, Mechanic Airworthiness Inspectors (Mechanical & Avionic), Avionic Inspectors, Cabin Safety Inspectors

5. POSITION DESCRIPTION

KPA / MAIN OUTPUTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THIS POSITION
DETAILED DESCRIPTION WEIGHING / TIME SPENT

Planning and Surveillance
As an authorised officer of the SACAA, responsible for conducting audits on all Air Operators, as per Master Surveillance Plan, to establish compliance to the Regulations.
Make relevant recommendations pertaining to safety management systems. 30%
Conduct audits and inspections as per the Manual of Procedures.
Identify, draft and recommend regulatory changes.
Recommend enforcement measures.
Responsible for recommending the approval/denial/withdrawal of exemptions and special approvals.
Responsible for recommending the accreditation of all Air Operators.
Provide factual reports of audits and inspections conducted on the training organisations.
Monitor and follow up corrective action and the implementation and closure of the action within negotiated time scales.
Provide direct entry support to the legal system on enforcement issues though the Enforcement Committee.
Plan and conduct route checks and base checks.
Budgeting and Control Control of expenditure and implementation of control procedure. 10% Operational Management
Manage all inspectors to ensure that safety is not being compromised.
Issuance of Air Operating Certificate.
Schedule Inspectors to ensure timeous response to operational demands.
Train all inspectors accordingly to perform tasks.
Update and amend all documentation, checklists and procedures to 20% Quality Standards Through the CAA Regulation (Volumes 1, 2 and 3) ensure safety is maintained for all aviation operators.
Identify latent failures in the operators’ management systems.
20% Communication an Safety promotion Project a satisfactory image of the SACAA to all stakeholders.
Provide Industry feedback to the Authority.
Maintain, guide and advise the industry according to the safety standards to ensure that safety standards are not being compromised.
Establish and maintain a professional relationship with the organisations by supplying consistent advice in compliance with SACAA regulations, policies and with international best practice.
10% Management of Direct Reportees Develop, lead, discipline, supervise and foster human relationships to motivate and manage a team of personnel within the Medium-High Capacity & Foreign Air Operator to ensure maximum staff efficiency and performance.
Manage key performance areas of directly reporting staff members to ensure achievement of their agreed objectives.
Provide operational support and direction to staff members.

6. Job Evaluation Criteria

Decision Making
Q: Not applicable for this exercise.
N/A
Accountability
Q: Not applicable for this exercise.
N/A

7. Competencies (Skills and Behavioural Attributes)
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 Advanced
Self-Leadership Advanced
Resilience Advanced
Learning Orientation Advanced
Communication Advanced
Report Writing Advanced
Interpersonal Skills Advanced
Displays Diplomatic Protocol Advanced
Risk Management Advanced
Cross-Functional Collaboration Advanced
Learning Agility Advanced
Customer Service Excellence Advanced
Project Administration Advanced
Time Management Advanced

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES PROFICIENCY LEVEL

Leading Self Emotional Intelligence Advanced
Adaptability Advanced
Influencing Advanced
Learning Agility Advanced
Accountability & Responsibility Advanced
Leading Others Leadership Advanced
People Management Advanced
Diversity Management Advanced
Negotiation Skills Advanced
Monitoring and Evaluation Advanced
Conflict Management Advanced
Developing Others Advanced
Leading the Organisation Systems and Strategic Thinking Intermediate
Project Management Intermediate
Business Acumen Intermediate
Change Management Intermediate
Corporate Governance and Fiduciary Duties Intermediate
Financial Acumen Intermediate
Diplomacy Intermediate
Decision Making Intermediate

FUNCTIONAL / TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES PROFICIENCY LEVEL

Investigation Skills Advanced
Research and Root cause analysis Advanced
Managing Complexity Advanced
Safety Management Advanced
Analytical Skills Advanced
Monitoring and Evaluation Advanced
Quality Control Advanced
Risk and Performance-Based Orientation Advanced
Continuing Airworthiness Oversight Advanced

8. Other Special Requirements

All tasks and responsibilities as specified by the CAA Procedures and policies, including references to all staff and generic terms
such as executive management.

Dean Khumalo Executive: Aviation Safety Operations Yes 26 November
2024