Manager: Base Airports (HLA/NLP/HDS/BFN) at FlySafair

Job Description

• Manage and authorise purchases and invoices for Passenger Services, Crew and Technical;
• Manage costs in respect of delays and missed connections;
• Motivate for any additional contracts relating to purchasing;
• 1m lement cost saving initiatives;
• Manage external service provider relationships;
• Attend to common interest matters;
• Ensure adherence to company policies and procedures;
• Ensure adherence to relevant legislation (Air/Ground Safety, Labour);
• Achieve punctuality targets, On Time Performance Ensure emergency plans are in place for the relevant station;
• Plan, organise and motivate for resources when required;
• Coordinate delay handling, in some severe cases he/she will be requested to present themselves to the airport;
• Coordinate regular audits to ensure service and safety standards are of the highest quality;
• Ensure a smooth and positive passenger experience;
• Promote customer service KPI as directed by Management and NPS; 
• Ensure that the external service provider/s align their customer service standards with that of FlySafair's standards;
• Provide leadership to supervisors and staff; 
• Ensure staff maintains effective communication channels; 
• Ensure staff has the required training and skills; 
• Manage the performance of staff; 
• Manage unresolved staff queries/issues; 
• Maintain correct staff levels; 
• Initiate and manage the recruitment of staff in close co-operation with the company's HR Division; 
• Manage staff scheduling and activity; 
• Enforce housekeeping practices; 
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations; 
• Ensure compliance with the company code of conduct; 
• Represent Safair Operations at the Airline Operators Committee (AOC) forum at various stations through third-party service providers; 
• Represent Safair Operations at the Local Baggage/Pilferage Committee at various stations through third-party service providers; 
• Represent Safair Operations at the Local Airport Security and Safety Committee at various stations through third-party service providers; 
• Represent Safair Operations at the Local Bird and Wildlife Committee at various stations through third party service providers. 

Job Requirements

• Grade 12 or Equivalent (Essential); 
• Diploma/Degree in travel and tourism or aviation (Advantageous); 
• Minimum of 10 years aviation experience, of which, 5 years must be management experience; 
• Experience in the following areas: Baggage handling Passenger Handling Operations and Cargo Handling;
• Non-scheduled Operations; 
• Experience in Commercial Ground Handling agreements;
• Experience working with IOSA and ISAGO audit requirements.

Personal Attributes: 

• Professional;
• Immaculate time keeping; 
• High integrity; 
• Empathy; 
• Patience;
• Self-motivated; 
• Independent (able to work without supervision); 
• Goal oriented; 
• Positive attitude; 
• Able to cope with changing workload priorities and pressure.