Job Ref #: TPS0001
Industry: Aviation
Job Type: Permanent
Positions Available: 1

Job Description

• Assist with effective sourcing strategies to optimise procurement processes and improve efficiency;
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures by procuring only from QA-approved vendors, safeguarding organisational interests;
• Assist the Manager with identifying and evaluating potential new suppliers in collaboration with the procurement team, facilitating audits and credit applications through the Finance Department;
• Enhance procurement agility by streamlining processes and improving response times; 
• Maintain accurate procurement documentation, ensuring all relevant records are uploaded to the designated Procurement Drive/s for audit purposes; 
• Monitor procurement spending to identify cost savings and support data-driven decision-making. Conduct financial assessments of supplier expenditures for reporting purposes to the line Manager; 
• Sourcing and procurement of technical aviation components, ensuring compliance with specifications, airworthiness standards, and operational requirements; 
• Review technical specifications, engineering drawings, and OEM documentation to ensure procurement aligns with operational and maintenance requirements; 
• Monitor supplier performance, addressing issues such as non-conformance, delayed deliveries, or non-compliance with technical specifications;
• Provide procurement support for maintenance, engineering, and operational teams, including AOG (Aircraft on Ground) situations; 
• Collaborate with technical teams to resolve issues related to parts, components, and equipment specifications;
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cost control initiatives within the procurement function;
• Drive continuous improvement in procurement processes, particularly for technical sourcing, specification compliance, and risk management;
• Ensure all procurement activities comply with South African aviation regulations (SACAA), company policies, and industry best practices; 
• Implement controls to mitigate procurement risks, including counterfeit parts, supplier failures, and contract disputes;
• Participate in internal audits and support external audits with a focus on technical compliance;
• Keep abreast of industry developments and market trends relevant to procurement activities. Support supplier assessment, risk mitigation, development, and relationship management with both internal and external stakeholders;
• Monitor backorders in ERP systems to ensure ontime and in-full deliveries;
• Manage open requisitions and open orders on the ERP system, ensuring timely closure to reduce financial impact; 
• Minimise GRV suspense by ensuring timely and accurate processing of supplier invoices, including reviewing and approving them in coordination with Procurement, Warehousing, and Finance teams. Verify employees' clocking times, overtime requests, and completion of overtime forms, and ensure leave submissions are accurate for management approval; 
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legal, safety, and procedural obligations; 
• Assist with the procurement and replacement of stock items as well as ad-hoc commodities and services; 
• Maintain positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders;
• Ensure procurement activities align with company specifications and operational requirements;
• Encourage, promote, and embody a spirit of teamwork;
• Assess and optimise the performance of direct reports;
• Guide, support and develop direct reports Support the Manager in handling disciplinary procedures;
• Knowledge of Procurement best practices and sourcing strategies;
• Understanding of commercial shipping, INCO terms, and regulatory compliance;
• Strong understanding of aviation regulations, airworthiness requirements, and SACAA compliance;
• ERP procurement systems (e.g., TRAX, Qiikview); 
• Technical knowledge of aircraft systems, components, and maintenance requirements.

Job Requirements

• Grade 12 or Equivalent (Essential); 
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Aviation Maintenance, Supply Chain Management, or a related technical field; alternatively, a relevant Maintenance Trade qualification (Essential);  
• Minimum of 7 years' experience in Aviation Supply Chain with a technical focus, including at least 2 years in a Supervisory role (Essential);
• Experience with technical specifications, OEM documentation, and aviation component sourcing (Essential);
• Willing to work overtime and standby;
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Outlook);
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal);
• Good negotiations and networking skills;
• Critical thinking and problemsolving skills;
• Good analytical skills;
• Telephone and email etiquette;
• Excellent attention to detail;
• Deadline driven;
• Immaculate time keeping; 
• Good interpersonal skills;
• Detail orientated. 

Personal Attributes:

• Professional;
• High integrity;
• Proactive;
• Positive;
• System and process driven;
• Confidentiality. 

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: 22 May 2026