Job Description

RESPONSIBILTIES



REGULATORY COMPLIANCE AND AUDITING



Conduct vulnerability assessments of every RA branch.



Co-ordinate with SACAA during security audits and inspections.



Co-ordinate with partner airlines during security audits and inspections.



Develop and implement appropriate Corrective Action Plans to ensure preventive measures are put in place in cases of identified non-conformities.



Ensure audit findings are closed within th especified time frames.



Ensure that Bid Air Cargo complies with the CAA and other relevant security requirements



SECURITY OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT



Ensure all cargo handling operations comply with the latest aviation security regulations and requirements set by local and international aviation authorities



Develop and maintain security policies, procedures, and programs in accordance with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.



Develop and update Air Cargo Security Manual of Procedures in accordance with the SACAA Regulations and Technical Standards.



Develop, implement and review the Security Culture Programs in accordance with the SACAA regulations and Technical Standards.



Oversee day-to-day security operations within the cargo handling facilities, including access control, surveillance, and cargo screening processes.



Monitor and evaluate the performance of security systems, making improvements as needed to enhance operational security.



Contribute in the Operations budget planning on security related Capex.



SECURITY INCIDENT MANAGEMENT



Lead the response to security incidents and emergencies, ensuring the safety and security of personnel and cargo.



Conduct thorough investigations of security breaches, pilferages, or any other security-related incidents, and prepare detailed reports.



Implement corrective actions and preventive measures to minimize the recurrence of security incidents.



MANAGEMENT REPORTING



Compile the monthly security statistics to highlight operational risks in order for senior management to formulate and implement risk mitigation plans.



STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT



Regular stakeholder meetings with security service providers, to discuss service level expectations and implement any remedial actions on any identified substandard service.



Cooperate with other aviation security related institutions, such as state airport authority, police, customs, immigration office and other.



MANAGEMENT SERVICE LEVEL AGREEMENTS



Ensure that all the Service Level Agreements are available and accessible to Management on the IQSMS system for ease of reference.



Review the validity of the Service Level Agreements in order to ensure Operations are conducted based on the valid SLAs.



SECURITY RISK MANAGEMENT



Managethecompanyriskmanagementpolicyandkeepitupdated.



Conduct quarterly risk assessments and implement of identified risk mitigation measures within set timelines



Overseethefunctioningofalltheriskmanagementcommitteesbyplanningmeetingsandtraining.



Identify imminent security threats of negative security trends and to minimise the consequences of such security related events, should they occur.



Develop, update and disseminate risk registers to senior management on a regular basis to ensure risk mitigation actions are implemented.



Compile are port to the Executive committee on the updated risk registers



SECURITY TECHNOLOGY AND INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGEMENT



Conduct comprehensive survey of BidAir Cargo facilities, equipment and activities.



Ensure that security infrastructure and technologies have cybersecurity in accordance with the SACAA Regulations and Technical Standards.



Ensure 100% uptime of all critical security systems including CCTV and access control systems.



REQUIREMENTS



QUALIFICATIONS



Bachelor's Degree in Security (NQF Level 7) or Equivalent degree in Risk



Management or Certified Aviation Security Professional



Security Management System Training



Auditing Training



EXPERIENCE



10 years' Operational experience in the Aviation Operations coordination andmanagement



5 years Security Management System in line with the South African Civil Aviation Regulations (SACARs) and Technical Standards (TS)



2 years' experience auditing in aviation operations



3 years' experience in Aviation security, including application of Part108,109



and 110 of the SACARs



Knowledge and proficiency on the Integrated Quality and Safety Management



System (IQSMS) or equivalent quality and safety systems



An in-depth knowledge of the Civil Aviation Regulations and Technical



Standards



SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE



Understanding of the Health and Safety regulations



Large Warehouse Environment



The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and occasionallyloud



Report writing



Leadership



Problem solving



Computer skills



Confidence



Knowledge of Aviation regulations



Auditing skills



Tactical



Between 7 - 10 Years