Job Description

Closing Date 2024/04/12
Reference Number SAA240404-1
Job Title Specialist Cargo Safety and Compliance
Division Commercial
Business Unit Cargo
Job Type Permanent
Location - Country South Africa
Location - Province Gauteng
Location - Town / City Kempton Park
Job PurposeThe Specialist: Cargo Safety and Compliance will perform assessments and monitor compliance at all Cargo Terminals (Domestic/Regional/International) to ensure compliance to IOSA, SACAA, IATA and internal SAA regulatory requirements. The role will act as a designated person responsible for Dangerous Goods for South African Airways as per the South African Civil Aviation Authority Regulatory Standards and Requirements (Part 92.00.30).
Principal Accountabilities

• Compile, maintain, monitor and distribute known shippers list
• Compile all SLA Report and Department monthly report
• Conduct Compliance Assessments at local and other cargo centres and follow up on corrective actions
• Compile Compliance Assessments reports and Maintain Assessment Check list
• Update all relevant Cargo Manuals (CPM, CQSM, etc)
• Ensure adherence to safety standards and statutory requirements for ULD operations
• Develop and promulgation of company wide Dangerous Goods safety standards and practices to ensure that line management has the necessary direction and control
• Conduct Dangerous Goods internal quality audits and report all dangerous goods accidents and incidents
• Performing incidents investigation and reporting
• Maintain dangerous goods incidents and accidents records
• Establish and maintain effective liaison with the SACAA, airport authorities as well as other government and law enforcement agencies
• Responsible for assessing the safety performance measurement of all GHA suppliers
• Ensure delivery of all safety related KPI for Cargo, including developing reporting programmes for management in Cargo and Corporate safety
• Ensure all staff dealing with dangerous goods and related documentation are trained and proper control of training records are established and maintained
• Responsible for assessing the safety performance measurement of all GHA suppliers
• Ensure all Cargo Safety Manual changes are aligned with SAAs Safety programme
• Recommend best practices for safe and secure operation in accordance to airline best practices standards
• Review all Cargo manuals to ensure the safety elements are kept updated, maintained and developed
• Review all safety related training elements
• Ensure safety is a core value of all training courses and remains relevant and updated
• Develop and execute risk assessment and mitigation policies and procedures
• Perform operations safety analysis
• Chairing monthly SAG meetings and quarterly cargo MRBs
• Investigate all safety incidents and maintain incident and accident reports and follow up on corrective action
• Ensuring safety system compliance and standards and non-compliance reporting, and root cause analysis
• Liaising with regulators and conduct internal quality inspections
• Ensure findings from internal and external audits are closed
• Review effectiveness of health and safety measures
• Drive reduction of non-compliance, enforcement penalties and number of exceedances
• Compiles and co-ordinates the risk register
• Audit and analyse queries regarding dangerous goods, live animals and other special cargo

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelors Degree in Quality Management Systems or Transportation Management or Logistics Management at NQF level 7 with 3-5 years experience in the Cargo or Airline Compliance and Safety Management OR 5 -7 years experience in the Cargo or Airline Compliance and Safety Management
• Completed Dangerous Goods (DG) training, Aviation Security Training (AVSEC)
• Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment Certificate
• Understanding of ISO 9000 standards
• Airline Auditor Certificate
• Dangerous Goods Regulations
• Knowledge and understanding of IATA/IOSA regulations
• Understanding of SGHA Agreement clauses
• Safety Management Systems (Principles and Procedures)

Knowledge and Skills

• Safety and compliance with Airline Cargo policies and processes
• Knowledge of SA Civil Regulations and technical standards
• SAA Operational Procedures
• Airside Operating Rules
• Safety and emergency procedures
• Extensive knowledge of the accident and incident investigation process
• Knowledge in the proper use of safety equipment and current trends in personal protective equipment
• Strong research and analytical skills, this includes the ability to conduct and interpret trend analysis data
• Understanding of legislation and regulations relating to Dangerous Goods
• Ability to network and maintain professional relationships with regulatory agencies
• Stakeholder management
• Monitoring and control
• Auditing
• Compliance and regulatory advice
• Communication skills (oral and written)
• Computer literacy (MS Office/ SAP)
• Financial and Business Acumen
• Problem solving
• Analytical skills

Attributes

• Engages in crucial conversations
• Manages projects
• Facilitates change and innovation
• Implements and aligns to vision
• Delivers value
• Values team diversity
• Role models behaviors and values
• Stress tolerant
• Customer orientated
• Safety conscious

Additional InformationSAA is using an online recruitment tool. Applicants are required to complete an individual registration profile capturing essential personal and career selection criteria. Applicants must please note that they only need to complete the online registration once and thereafter they can update their online profiles as and when necessary.PLEASE NOTE: The onus are on applicants to ensure all mandatory fields are completed. Incomplete online profiles will be disqualified from the application process. Online profiles are used for screening and shortlisting purposes. A CV is only for verification and record keeping purposes. Applicants need to ensure that their online profiles are completed with correct and current information. Incomplete sections can disqualify applicants from the screening and selection process.This applies to all internal and external applicants.---oOo---SAA will make use of an internal employee referral programme for all permanent vacancies advertised externally on the E-recruitment site. The normal advert and application process will still apply alongside the programme. Terms and conditions as published on MySAA apply.PolicyWe are committed to Employment Equity when recruiting internally and externally. It is company policy to promote from within wherever possible. Therefore, please be aware that internal candidates will be considered first before reviewing external applicants, provided that this supports achievement of our Employment Equity goals.xc2xa9 South African AirwaysProcessingDelete Account?Remove Personal Information?Cancel Request to Remove Personal Information?Terms & ConditionsIncomplete ProfileYou need a complete profile before you can make applications. Would you like to complete your profile now?Incomplete ApplicationsYou have incomplete applications, view the application to completeApplyNothing yet!Profile Import OptionsLog In Only: Just log in and do not change my profile.Import and Keep: Import my profile and update matched sections. KEEP sections that do not match. Be sure to clean up any duplicates.Import and Delete: Import my profile and update matched sections. DELETE sections that do not match.

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