Job Description

• Perform quality audits, investigations and inspections, 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 audits and inspections (AOC, AMO, DG, ATO, Simulator etc.);
• Assist with the reviewing of process owner’s manuals;
• Periodic dissemination of quality related information to Operational Training and Maintenance personnel;
• Assist with the coordination of new route applications;
• Attend all relevant meetings including but not limited to Quality Assurance;
• Assist with Authorising and issuing Company Authorisations for the Technical department;
• Identify gaps in FlySafair departmental quality control processes and make recommendations;
• Execute ad-hoc duties assigned by the Quality Manager;
• Keep updated with industry changes, regulations and continuously develop skills to stay effective in the role;
• Assist and compile weekly, monthly and quarterly reports on QA activities in the organisation.

Job Requirements

• Grade 12 or Equivalent (Essential);
• Quality Auditor and Lead Auditors Certification (including Root Cause Analysis Training) (Essential);
• Degree/Diploma in Quality Management (Advantageous);
• Safety Management Systems training (Advantageous);
• 5 years’ experience Auditing and in the implementation and maintenance of a Quality Management System in Aviation (covering the following scopes: ORG, FLT, MNT, SEC,DSP, CAB, GRH, CGO) (Essential);
• IOSA Auditor;
• Technical experience in Aviation (Advantageous);
• Experience working on a Safety Management System;
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook);
• Willing and able to mentor/coach others;
• Familiarity with the applicable regulatory bodies and their requirements i.e SACAA CAR’s and CAT’s (e.g., Parts 1, 11, 12, 21, 34, 36,43, 47, 48, 60, 61, 62, 64, 66,67, 91, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 121, 129, 140,141, 145, 173, 174, 187);
• IOSA ISARPS;
• Knowledge of quality systems and understanding of how QMS principles and practices apply to aviation standards.

Personal Attributes:

• Deadline driven;
• Attention to detail;
• Analytical thinking;
• Problem-solving skills;
• Interpersonal skills: work collaboratively with auditees and teams members while maintaining professionalism and building positive working relationship;
• Self-driven and independent thinker;
• Ethical conduct, demonstrating integrity while maintaining confidentiality during audits;
• Be impartial;
• Requires little supervision, is a team player and an independent thinker who will take initiative.

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.