Specialist Pricing Analyst at South African Airways (SAA)

Job Purpose    

• The incumbent of this role executes and achieves the airline’s global pricing strategies through application of rigorous, constant, and in-depth evaluation, analysis and application of the airline’s price-competitive positioning.
• With the aid of all available price management systems and tools, the Specialist Pricing Analyst must deliver and maintain competitive fares in designated markets and market segments in an efficient, accurate and timely manner and in support of pricing and inventory management strategies.

Principal Accountabilities    

• Assist in the development of the pricing strategy for the area, the pricing plans, actions, methodology and tactics for designated and key markets
• Implement the approved revenue and pricing plans for the designated area to achieve revenue objectives for the area
• Present recommendations for improving the pricing strategy and the competitive positioning of the Airline within the area
• Implements Pricing strategy within area of responsibility
• Recommends policies, processes, action plans and systems to support implementation of the strategy
• Analyse cost drivers and provide recommendations on profitability of department
• Support the management and control of budget in area of responsibility
• Provide recommendations to actively support cost and headcount containment 
• Set and implement relevant and competitive fares, conditions and rules in all market segments for the designated area in line with the Airline’s Pricing strategy in strategically important markets/market segments
• Validate, set, maintain and manage price levels to maximize the Airline’s revenue performance
• Report to the Manager Pricing Strategy on actions taken in line with the Pricing strategy to ensure the airline’s optimal price positioning in strategically important markets 
• Monitor and present fare/condition movements in the market e.g. analysis of competitor activity and market dynamics
• File relevant and competitive fares and conditions, i.e. Baggage/ Carrier Imposed Fees/ Voyager, etc.
• Activate proactive and reactive pricing initiatives in a timely and accurate manner
• Regularly perform fare/value validation, integrity and maintenance activities in all relevant pricing and revenue management systems
• Constantly review effectiveness of pricing strategies and system parameters, ensuring best practice and optimal inventory outcomes
• Coordinates with the Manager: Pricing Strategy and the Legal department to ensure that pricing initiatives, strategies and policies are in line with regulatory requirements (such as the Consumer Protection Act, The Competition Act) 
• Conduct and assist team with regular analysis of historical data and system parameters for accuracy and alignment with current trading conditions
• Ensure close cooperation with inventory management and groups functions to ensure coordinated and optimal management of demand and revenue
• Work on assigned pricing related project initiatives 
• Provide relevant, accurate and on-time reporting on revenue and pricing performance for the designated area
• Utilises resources in area of responsibility to deliver accurate, competitive pricing, optimise results and collaborate with internal teams
• Optimise technology to enhance internal and external customer expectations 
• Providing accurate system fares to SAA’s internal and external customers
• Manage all daily tasks relating to fare quote request process and filing requirements
• Implements processes to deliver customer value 
• Drives customer centricity within areas of control 
• Enforce Governance and Risk Management policies, processes and systems  
• Drive continuous optimisation programmes and initiatives 
• Engage in trend analysis, benchmarking, research, best practice to support optimisation of department 
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders in designated markets
• Provide relevant and accurate information on revenue performance and trading to internal stakeholder in designated markets
• Participate in revenue performance and trading meetings

Qualifications & Experience    

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Statistics or Business Studies at NQF level 7 and/or 5 – 7 years’ experience within Pricing/ Revenue Management
• Airline industry experience essential

Knowledge and Skills    

• Strong financial knowledge
• Data science methods, technologies and industry trends
• Understanding of learning concepts and algorithms
• Well developed and previously applied numerical skills
• Ability to interpret, analyse, manipulate and present data and analysis thereof
• Knowledge of Amadeus Reservations systems and Ticketing policies 
• Knowledge of Altea Sell / Inventory systems
• Familiarity with Pricing systems beneficial (ATPCo, SITA, Sabre, AirPrice) 
• Understanding of Basic Fares Principles
• Commercial acumen
• Financial acumen
• Analytical
• Influencing skills
• Collaboration skills
• Presentation skills
• Communication skills (written and verbal in English)
• Negotiation skills
• Project management
• Data analysis

Attributes    

• Engages in crucial conversations
• Manages projects
• Facilitates change and innovation
• Implements and aligns to vision
• Delivers value
• Values team diversity
• Role models behaviours and values

Deadline:25th August,2025