Job title : Air Cargo Security Manager
Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg
Deadline : December 28, 2024
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Main Purpose of the Job: To implement and monitor the company's Quality and Security Management Systems to ensure customer and airline partners' quality expectations are met in accordance with established standards and regulatory requirements.
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Security (NQF Level 7) or Equivalent degree in Risk Management or Certified Aviation Security Professional.
Minimum Experience: 10 years' Operational experience in Aviation Operations coordination and management 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 Part 108, 109, and 110 of the SACARs Knowledge and proficiency in 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 Management experience
Functional Training: Security Management System Training Auditing Training
Environmental / Other Conditions: Understanding of the Health and Safety regulations Large Warehouse Environment The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and occasionally loud
Skills and Competencies: Report writing Leadership Problem-solving Computer skills Confidence Knowledge of Aviation regulations Auditing skills Tactical
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 the specified timeframes. Ensure that the company 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 the 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 to 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 others.
Manage Service Level Agreements: Ensure that all 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: Manage the company's risk management policy and keep it updated. Conduct quarterly risk assessments and implement identified risk mitigation measures within set timelines. Oversee the functioning of all the risk management committees by planning meetings and training. Identify imminent security threats and negative security trends to minimize 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 a report to the Executive Committee on the updated risk registers.
Security Technology and Infrastructure Management: Conduct a comprehensive survey of the company's facilities, equipment, and activities. Ensure that security infrastructure and technologies have cyber security in accordance with SACAA Regulations and Technical Standards. Ensure 100% uptime of all critical security systems, including CCTV and access control systems.
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