Manager: Personnel Certification - South African Civil Aviation Authority

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