Ministry of Transport and Infrastructural Development Vacancy - Ministry of Transport and Infrastructural Development

Chief Investigator of Accidents, Air Accidents and Incidents Investigation

Position Overview

Spearhead the formulation and review of policies and regulations on the country’s air accident and incidence occurrences in line with the Ministry’s mandate, Strategic plan as well as national development imperatives; Superintend over the development and manage systems aimed at preventing and dealing with aviation occurrences with the public, private, military, local, and international counterparts, and with representatives of authorities under the direct purview of the Department

Responsibilities

Spearhead the formulation and review of policies and regulations on the country’s air accident and incidence occurrences in line with the Ministry’s mandate, Strategic plan as well as national development imperatives
Superintend over the development and manage systems aimed at preventing and dealing with aviation occurrences with the public, private, military, local, and international counterparts, and with representatives of authorities under the direct purview of the Department
Coordinate the administration of legislation and policies relating to Air Accidents and Incidents Investigation in line with Civil Aviation Authority of Zimbabwe (CAAZ) and International Civil Aviation Organization’s Standards and Recommended Practices as specified in Convention on International Civil Aviation, (Chicago Convention.)
Provide expert advice on safety issues, safety programs, operational policies and activities relating to the Department roles and functions, including ensuring the law enforcement authorities /agencies are educated regarding aircraft occurrence investigations
Develop and manage systems that ascertain Zimbabwe’s preparedness to handle major air accidents for all airlines operating within, to and from Zimbabwe
Preside over the development and management of the country’s air accidents and incidences occurrences database
Spearhead the development of capacity building programs and policies that attract and motivate accident investigators for outstanding performance
Superintend over the development of budgets and funding strategies for materials, equipment and services required in the investigation of aviation accidents and incidents
Facilitate technical input into the procurement of services and the acquisition, use and maintenance of equipment and facilities for aviation accidents and accidents investigations
Preside over the management of an incident/accidents investigation and reporting database to facilitate the maintenance of aviation accidents/incidents records and the development of related reports
Coordinate the compilation of monthly, quarterly and annual reports
Manage human, financial and material resources allocated to the Department

Qualifications

A degree in Aviation Operations/ Management or equivalent and with at least three Aircraft Accident Investigation Specialised courses
A senior position in flight operations with an airline with a minimum of 5000 hours as Pilot- in- charge of an aircraft with instructor rating
A senior managerial position in the Flight Safety Standards Division /Accident investigations department of a recognised regulatory /accident investigation authority for at least 5 years
Possession of a Master’s Degree in Administration is an added advantage.

Skills

Specialized experience must include broad knowledge of aviation accident investigation legislation, regulations procedures, practices, and technique
A high degree of maturity, self-discipline, initiative and creativity
Ability to communicate with a broad spectrum of stakeholders
Ability to employ information communication technology in the management of aviation accidents/incidents investigation, hazard identification and aviation safety information management.

Benefits

Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
Health insurance coverage.
Flexible work hours.
Professional development opportunities.
Fun team outings and events.