Job Description

Oversight - Cargo and Mail

• Develop and ensure the implementation of an annual Master Oversight Plan for Air Cargo Security based on risk assessments.
• Develop guidelines and procedures for air cargo security.
• Approve air cargo security manuals for regulated agents and known consignors.
• Ensure audits and inspections are conducted for regulated agents and known consignors and recommendations are provided to improve on operating standards.
• Ensure corrective actions plans are followed-up and findings are closed.
• Ensure affected air cargo operators implement risk-based security measures.
• Ensure implementation of air cargo security risk mitigation strategies.

Management of Section and People

• Plan and lead the attainment of set objectives for the Section.
• Manage key performance areas of staff to ensure achievements of their agreed deliverables.
• Oversee the mentoring and coaching of staff on an ongoing basis.
• Manage and ensure the implementation of development interventions for the respective Air Cargo Security operations 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 by the Air Cargo Security Section, while keeping on top of continuous regulatory development and ensuring adherence to agreed Service Level Agreement(s).
• Manage resources for the Section and ensure proper and optimal utilisation thereof.
• Ensure that staff comply with Health and Safety legislation and related regulations and policies.

Administration and Annual Planning

• Develop an operational plan for the Air Cargo Security Section.
• Develop a safety and security promotions plan for Air Cargo Security section.
• Develop and monitor On-The-Job Training and successions plans.
• Develop and approve training development plans.
• Develop and monitor the implementation of the inspectorate plans.
• Provide input to the annual budget, control expenditure, and implementation of control procedures for the team.

Enforcement and Compliance

• Monitor trends of reported non-compliance cases of cargo security incidents.
• Ensure follow-up on all noted non-compliance cases are investigated and appropriate sanction or penalty is imposed.
• Ensure compliance of the Cargo Security function within the parameters of CARS Part 108, Document CATS 108, NASP, and Civil Aviation Act.
• Participate in the activities of Enforcement Committee and Work Group, when required.
• Participate in (internal) Enforcement Committee and Work Group activities.
• Develop capacity-building programmes and assist with development initiatives on applicable regulations within the industry
• Approve foreign audits for the industry.

Liaison and Consultation

• Represent SACAA in negotiations and act as liaison with stakeholders and industry bodies.
• Participate in and act as liaison with pertinent Government Safety and Security structures at local and international levels.
• Develop capacity-building programmes and assist with development initiatives on applicable regulations within the industry.
• Act as liaison with relevant Law Enforcement agencies
• Provide industry feedback to SACAA.

Research and Policy Development

• Conduct research and assist with the drafting of policy, regulations, and procedures related to Air Cargo Security
• Initiate regulatory review and coordinate submission to the Senior Manager: Dangerous Goods and Cargo Security
• Monitor risk trends and develop mitigation strategies, policy, regulations, and procedures related to Air Cargo Security

National Interest Programmes

• Plan and execute national Cargo Security programmes.
• Participate in activities of identified national and international Cargo Security structures, on behalf of SACAA.
• Maintain an efficient and effective Cargo Security Aviation Oversight System.

General

• Perform any other function for Cargo Security and Dangerous Goods Department, when required.

Minimum Requirements:

• Relevant National Diploma or NQF 6 qualification
• Air Cargo Security Certificate

Ideal Qualification:

• Management Qualification
• National Diploma or NQF 6 qualification in Logistics, Transport Management or Security Management
• Civil Aviation training
• Aviation Security Professional Manager Certificate

Minimum Experience:

• 5 years Aviation Security experience
• Supervisory/ Management experience will be an advantage

Other special requirement:

• All tasks and responsibilities as specified by the CAA
• Drivers' license.
• Required to travel for business purposes.
• Required to work after hours on occasion.
• Required to hold a security clearance appropriate to the requirements of the position.
• Required from time-to-time to work in areas where hazardous materials are stored/ transported.
• Undergo requisite medicals as and when required in order to conduct activities in accordance with applicable Occupational Health and Safety legislation.
• Attend identified Safety and Security training, workshops, conferences and seminars.
• Undertake Continuous Professional Development programmes.

Closing Date: 06 February 2024

All SACAA appointments are subject to S98 of the Civil Aviation Act, 13 of 2009 and all successful candidates will be subjected to security vetting. Employment Equity candidates will be prioritised in line with Employment Equity Plan. If you have not heard from the SACAA 90 days after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.

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