Safety Officer (AOC)

FlySafair

2026/05/05   JHB


Job Ref #: Safe_Office_AOC_01
Industry: Aviation
Job Type: Permanent
Positions Available: 1
Safair Operations, operating as FlySafair, has a vacancy for a Safety Officer (AOC) at our Head Office in Bonearo Park. The successful applicant will report to the Safety Manager.
Job Description
  • Conduct safety related audits;
  • Identify latent hazards and carry out risk management analyses of those hazards;
  • Investigate, analyse and identify root cause of all hazards of incidents and accidents;
  • Ensure the operator has adequate mitigation in place for identified safety risks;
  • Maintain the internal safety data system, to monitor and analyse trends in hazards, incidents and accidents;
  • Ensure continuous monitoring system that evaluates the results of corrective actions with respect to hazards, incidents and accidents;
  • Monitor the concerns of the civil aviation industry in respect of safety and their perceived effect on FlySafair;
  • Coordinate the organisation's aviation safety programme and all related safety matters;
  • Cooperate with the training department with regards to safety training of employees as and when required;
  • Investigate all incidents and accidents involving the organisation's assets;
  • Action and distribute all accident, incident and other safety reports;
  • Collaborate with the security personnel to ensure all aspects of the security programme is implemented;
  • In collaboration with the Quality Assurance department, monitor and track aircraft component reliability and service provider audit/s;
  • Support the organisational Emergency response plan;
  • Support the Quality Assurance Manager with compliance related audits;
  • Promulgate safety bulletins to all staff within the organisation;
  • Support safety awareness based on safety issues identified through the safety system;
  • Conduct meetings with all relevant personnel regarding safety matters;
  • Ensure that the safety equipment is in an operable state;
  • Conduct safety risk audits;
  • Participate in both Authority (CAA) and external audits;
  • Assist the OSHE Officer in the administration of the OHSE programme;
  • Collaborate and build long-term relationships with key stakeholders (Internal and External);
  • Supervise external stakeholders with all matters relating to safety in and around Assets.
Job Requirements
  • Grade 12 or Equivalent (Essential);
  • Minimum of 5 years' experience involved in the management of an Aviation Safety programme (Essential);
  • Human Factors in Aviation (Essential);
  • Train the Trainer (Essential);
  • Aviation Auditor (Essential);
  • Safety Management Systems for Aviation (Essential); 
  • Relevant Diploma/Degree (NQF 6/7) (Advantageous);
  • Lead Auditor (Advantageous);
  • Accident and Incident Investigation (Preferred);
  • Attention to detail;
  • Interpersonal skills;
  • Analytical skills;
  • Must be well organised and able to work under pressure;
  • Excellent communication (verbal and written);
  • The ability to collaborate effectively;
  • Ability to prioritise workload;
  • Risk Management skills;
  • Fully Computer Literate (MS Office).

Personal Attributes:

  • Professional High integrity;
  • Self-driven;
  • Team player and an independent thinker who will take initiative
  • Immaculate time keeping;
  • Positive attitude;
  • Strong work ethic;
  • 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 12 May 2026