Inspector: Dangerous Goods

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

• To regulate, monitor, and enforce safe transportation of dangerous goods by air following the ICAO Technical Instructions and the Civil Aviation Regulations.
• To promote aviation safety and a culture of awareness for safe transportation of dangerous goods by air.
• To promote safety and security culture in civil aviation.

Oversight activities - Inspections. Audits

• Plan inspections and audits as per laid-down ISO Procedures
• Conduct oversight activities following set guidelines and submit comprehensive reports
• Evaluate risk assessment reports and make appropriate recommendations
• Conduct risk assessments and recommend mitigation measures

Administration

• Perform job-related administration tasks.
• Compile and submit management reports as required.
• Create and maintain a database of allocated clients.
• Create and maintain a database for non-compliances on the findings register
• Handle internal and external correspondence through the Manager: Dangerous Goods.
• Maintain the AVSEC Documents management relating to Dangerous Goods as per the SACAA records management procedures.
• Assist the administrator with certification related queries

Enforcement and Compliance

• Conduct investigations of reported undeclared and misdeclared dangerous goods consignments to determine compliance with Part 92 and associated regulations
• Follow-up on all reported non-compliance incidents and cases
• Initiate enforcement action for cases of non-compliances meriting enforcement action in line with the Enforcement procedure
• Compile reports of all major and severe to the Enforcement Committee.
• Provide technical expertise during incident and accidents investigations when required

Development of Regulations

• Participate in the process of developing and amending legal instruments related to aviation safety
• Develop technical guidance materials and promotional materials

Certification of training organisation to train dangerous goods

• Review Applications
• Review relevant manuals in compliance with Part141 and Part 92
• Conduct facility check and Demonstration.
• Compile final report and certification pack

Personnel certification for Dangerous Goods instructors

• Formulate and revise examination papers.
• Deal with administration related to examinations.
• Conduct examinations
• Conduct instructor practical assessments
• Follow up on certification.

Documentation review and approvals

• Review and approval of operators and other entities manuals as per service level agreement (Airport authorities, Cargo handling organisations, Couriers, Packers, Airline operators, training organisations)
• Maintain communication with clients.
• Follow up on fees and certification.

Certification of organisations to handle or transport dangerous goods

• Certification of the operators to transport dangerous goods as cargo
• Certification of Dangerous Goods Packing organisations to pack dangerous goods for air transport.
• Certification for cargo handling organisations to handle dangerous goods for final acceptance for transportation by air.

Applications for Exemptions, Special Approval and Foreign Operator permits

• Process applications following ICAO TI and ICAO TI (Supplement).
• Monitor adherence to the requirements of ISO procedures.
• Submit exemption recommendations for the Director's consideration through legal and ensure the approval letter(s) is received by client, where applicable
• Ensure timeous work is done on the foreign operator permits

Liaison and Communication

• Participate in initiatives to promote the safety in relation to Dangerous Goods
• Develop DG and Security related promotional material for events/campaigns.
• Initiate and participate in DG/Security awareness campaigns.
• Actively participate in other events requested by the Comms department such as career promotions and airshows. Act as a liaison between stakeholders and SACAA at a local level.
• Provide industry feedback to the pertinent authority and SACAA

General

• Perform any other function for Cargo Security and Dangerous Goods Department as and when required.