Safety Officer - Africa World Airlines Limited

 

Qualifications, Experience & Skills

Skills

1. Strong verbal and written communication skills
2. Working knowledge of IATA Safety Management System (SMS) principles
3. Understanding of hazard identification, risk assessment, and mitigation
4. Ability to analyse safety data and produce clear safety reports
5. Strong organisational, time-management, and coordination skills
6. High attention to detail with a proactive safety mindset
7. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Qualification and Experience

1. Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Aviation Management, Safety Management, Engineering, or a related discipline
2. Experience in aviation operations or an airline safety environment is highly desirable
3. Familiarity with software/tools (Compliance Software) is an advantage
4. Basic Occupational Safety and Health (OSH/OSHA) experience will be viewed favourably, particularly in inspections and workplace safety
5. Experience supporting audits, inspections, or regulatory compliance activities is an advantage
6. Knowledge of SERA or similar safety reporting systems is an advantage.

      Key Tasks

     Administrative

Safety Management & Administration

1. Maintain accurate safety records, reports, and correspondence with regulatory authorities and internal stakeholders
2. Support the Safety Manager in implementing, monitoring, and improving the Safety Management System (SMS)
3. Track safety reports, hazards, and corrective actions in SERA (or approved SMS platform) and follow up to ensure timely closure
4. Assist in the identification, assessment, and monitoring of operational hazards and safety risks
5. Review and support mitigation actions to ensure effectiveness and sustainability

Safety Promotion & Training

1. Support safety awareness initiatives, including safety bulletins, surveys, and campaigns
2. Assist in the development and delivery of SMS, ERP, and safety-related training materials
3. Coordinate and track SMS, ERP, and safety training for employees, contractors, and service providers
4. Maintain training records and monitor training currency and due dates

Inspections, Audits & OSH Support

1. Coordinate and participate in internal safety inspections, audits, and observations
2. Support IOSA, GCAA, and other regulatory audits and inspections
3. Participate in Occupational Safety and Health (OSH/OSHA) inspections and workplace safety activities, where required
4. Liaise with emergency services and relevant stakeholders on safety and emergency preparedness matters

Safety Data & Emergency Preparedness

1. Support the collection and processing of safety data, including QAR data for IATA Flight Data Exchange programmes
2. Assist in organising and coordinating Emergency Response Plan (ERP) simulations, drills, and exercises
3. Ensure lessons learned from incidents, audits, and exercises are captured and communicated

Other Duties

Perform any other safety-related tasks as assigned by the Safety Manager or Head of Safety

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