New Job Openings at Airports Company of South Africa Limited (ACSA)

Key Performance Outputs

The successful candidate will be reporting to the Assistant General Manager-Operations Services and will be responsible for the following:

• Translate regulatory requirements, group policy and standards and develop local F&R structure, operational plans and procedures for the airport.
• Develop and maintain aerodrome emergency management manual that is approved by SACAA.
• Maintain aerodrome emergency management system.
• Ensure airport fire category compliance and any statutory appointments as per statutory requirements.
• Approve and oversee bird and wildlife plan/program for the airport in line with group strategy.
• Ensure fire prevention program is kept current and compliance checks and inspections (including airfield) are conducted as per statutory requirements.
• Coordinate and influence government agencies (Dept. of Health, Medical Response Services, Disaster Management) and other stakeholders’ emergency plans (e.g. Retailers/Tenants/Banks)
• Plan, organise, lead and control subordinate’s activities to ensure sub-functional objectives are met or exceeded.
• Monitor and ensure adherence to local and international regulatory requirements, organizational standards, policies and procedures.
• Manage people development initiatives such as performance management, succession planning and talent management to ensure team performance meet required standards.
• Provide technical/professional support to internal and external stakeholders to ensure achievement of functional and organizational objectives.
• Draft and manage SLA’s with all relevant stakeholders predominantly to support emergency response management.
• Provide input to OPEX budget, track and monitor expenditure.
• Analyse relevant information and situations and facilitate/recommend continuous revision of processes and procedures to avoid potential threats/incidents/accidents
• Ensure inspections and patrols take place to reduce potential fire hazards and take remedial action.
• Responsible for adherence to marshalling, management, deployment, oversight, training and certification requirements

Technical Skills and Experience

The following skills and experience will be required:

• Diploma (360 credits) – Fire Technology is essential.
• Bachelor’s degree (360 credits) - Operational/Regulatory is recommended.
• Code EC driver’s license.
• Proficiency and working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages.
• A minimum of 5 years Fire and Rescue Operational Experience is essential.
• A minimum of 3 years Fire and Rescue Management Experience is recommended.
• SAESI (South African Emergency Institution) and IFE (International Fire Engineer) is recommended.
• Fire Fighter 2 Certificate, First Aid Level 3/BAA recommended.