Job Description

Align inspection processes with the organisation's strategic compliance objectives, designing comprehensive and risk-based inspections solutions from a holistic perspective; Monitor and track projects using the company's project management tools, ensuring timely completion, accurate reporting, and continuous improvement in compliance practices; Lead complex compliance inspections and regulatory assessments with minimal oversight from the Manager, ensuring adherence to industry standards and organizational policies; Perform quality control inspections and investigations, in line with the Quality Assurance System; Identify and record any concerns or findings, and the evidence necessary to substantiate such issues; Ensure the corrective action plan provided by the auditee is acceptable; Ensure the provided Root Cause analysis addresses the findings thoroughly; Identify and recommend solutions to risks or findings through designated reporting channels; Verify the implementation of solutions within specific timelines; Ensure effective implementation of the corrective action plan within specific timelines; Ensure that the IQSMS Quality Module is maintained; Liaise and accompany the SACAA and 3rd Party Auditors during inspections (AOC, AMO, ATO, etc.); Guide, mentor, and review the work of Inspectors providing constructive feedback and delegating tasks effectively; Encourage, promote, and embody a spirit of teamwork; Assess and optimise the performance of direct reports; Guide, support and develop direct reports; Compile weekly, monthly and quarterly reports on AMO and QC activities in the organisation; Provide weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports to the manager, ensuring they cover compliance functions and team performance; Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate and build long-term relationships with key stakeholders (Internal and External); Manage internal and external stakeholders with all matters relating to safety.



Grade 12 or Equivalent (Essential); Quality Auditor and Lead Certification(including Root cause Analysis Training) (Essential); Quality Management Degree/Diploma which includes Auditing (Essential); Project Management or Total Quality Management (Essential); Aviation related courses (SMS, Aviation Security, CATS & CARS, and Human Factors etc.) (Essential); Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook); Accident and Incident Investigation (Essential); Minimum of 7 years' Airline/Aviation experience, of which 2 years' must have been Supervisory experience (Essential); Experience as a Lead Auditor (Essential); Must be willing to travel; Be available after working hours, as and when required; Familiarity with the applicable regulatory bodies and their requirements i.e. AOC, ATO and AMO approvals; Knowledge of IOSA ISARPS; Knowledge of quality systems and understanding of how QMS principles and practices apply to aviation standards; Internal audit processes and techniques; Understand SMS principles; Understand document control processes; Extensive knowledge of SACAA, ICAO, EASA, IOSA and other foreign approvals.

Personal Attributes:

Willing and able to mentor/coach others; Deadline driven; Attention to detail; Analytical thinking Problem-solving skills; Leadership skills; Excellent communication skills (verbal and written); Ability to multitask and work under pressure; Professional Self-driven and independent thinker; Ethical conduct, demonstrating integrity while maintaining confidentiality; Be impartial; Immaculate time keeping; Positive attitude Proactive approach towards delivery of duties; Adaptable and flexible.

Application guideline:

Email applications will not be accepted; Preference will be given to members of under-represented designated groups; Should no feedback be provided within two (2) weeks from the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

FlySafair reserves the right:


Not to proceed with this vacancy; To appoint the selected candidates based on its operational requirements.

Closing Date: 15 May 2025