Latest Jobs at South African Airways (SAA)

Job Purpose    

• The Specialist Data Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, maintaining and supporting the organisation’s data engineering solutions and data infrastructure. The role ensures the availability, reliability, quality and security of data required for operational systems, reporting, analytics and business decision-making. It supports effective data integration, data governance, automation and continuous improvement of the organisation’s data capabilities.

Principal Accountabilities    

• Design, develop and maintain reliable, scalable and secure data pipelines and data integration solutions
• Build and maintain data models, datasets and data stores supporting reporting, analytics and business intelligence
• Implement data quality, validation, reconciliation and monitoring processes to improve the accuracy, completeness and consistency of organisational data
• Support the design and implementation of cloud and/or on-premises data platforms, including data warehouses and data lakes
• Monitor data pipelines and integration jobs, investigate failures and implement corrective and preventative actions
• Apply data security, access control, privacy and data governance requirements in the design and operation of data solutions
• Automate data engineering processes and improve platform performance, scalability, reliability and cost effectiveness
• Participate in solution design, testing, deployment, change management and continuous improvement activities
• Maintain technical documentation covering data sources, data flows, data models, interfaces, dependencies and operational procedures
• Keep abreast of emerging data engineering technologies and recommend opportunities to improve the organisation's data capabilities

Qualifications & Experience    

• Relevant Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science, Data Engineering, Information Systems or a related field at NQF level 7
• Relevant data engineering, cloud, database or programming certifications will be advantageous
• 3 – 5 years' relevant experience in data engineering, data integration, database development or a closely related technology environment

Knowledge and Skills    

• Sound understanding of data engineering principles, data architecture and data lifecycle management
• Data quality and governance
• Data pipeline development and troubleshooting
• Technical documentation and reporting
• Data governance and data management principles
• Data security, privacy and access controls
• Data processing and automation techniques
• Strong analytical skills
• Problem-solving
• Attention to detail 

Attributes    

• Ability to work collaboratively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines and work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Results orientation
• Accountability
• Adaptability
• Customer Service Orientation

Deadline:30th September,2026

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Job Purpose    

• The Specialist: Application is responsible for studying overall business and information needs of the organization to effectively analyse, design, test and implement new/changed developments. The role will identify business needs and the costs benefits of implementing new/changed developments.
• Furthermore, the role will provide support to the business according to the agreed SLA’s as well as analyse existing problems/issues and provide the necessary solutions to problems/issues.

Principal Accountabilities    

• Support management with the implementation of key IT strategic initiatives
• Liaise with the respective business units, service providers and 3rd party suppliers for new functionality as well as support and maintenance of current applications
• Provide general user support and maintenance of multiple existing operational applications / systems to ensure SLAs are met or exceeded
• Consult with business stakeholders to make recommendations regarding IT enablement of business strategies
• Negotiate various options available for successful implementation of new developments and enhancements with business stakeholders
• Ensure quality assurance and testing procedures are adhered to
• Thoroughly test all new developments and enhancements and ensure the required business sign off is received
• Proactively analyse and revise existing systems as necessary to improve performance / stability to changing business requirements
• Stay current on emerging tools, techniques and technologies
• Perform bridging role between business and technical teams
• Facilitate workshops / meetings to ensure the required functional requirements are clearly documented
• Assist / review in the preparation of detailed business specifications
• Provide communication and liaison between cross-functional teams and organizations
• Researches, analyses, recommend and implement business processes
• Manage risks and changes related to application / business environment including impact analysis and the development of contingency plans using set processes and standards
• Analyse system / business gaps and do the necessary requirements specification or business processes to bridge these
• Respond promptly and accurately to customer requests and co-ordinate follow-up activities
• Coach and mentor all departments using the applications on system functionality and implementation of business processes
• Assist the Training department with setting up the necessary training documentation and assist with training where required

Qualifications & Experience    

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems and/or related field at NQF level 7
• At least 3 years of IT experience in an airline industry
• At least 3 – 5 years previous experience as a business analyst with a focus on applications

Knowledge and Skills    

• Airline Industry Knowledge
• IT Passenger Service System Knowledge
• IT Project Methodology
• Business process design and mapping
• SAA Commercial and Operations business policies and procedures
• Conflict Management
• Project Management
• Interpersonal skills
• Time Management skills
• Planning and organisation skills
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Influencing and negotiating skills 
• Customer excellence
• Information processing
• Strong administrative skills
• Strong multi-tasking ability
• Critical thinking
• Teamwork
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)

Attributes    

• Manages transformation and change initiatives
• Drives innovation
• Sells/translates the vision
• Leverages team diversity
• Role models behaviors and values
• Customer centric
• Results driven
• Stakeholder relationships
• Ethics and integrity
• Collaboration
• Relationship building
• Independent worker
• Proactive
• Resilient
• Motivated and detailed oriented

Deadline:30th September,2026

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Job Purpose    

• The General Manager Finance Management is responsible for managing the group accounts for the Airline, its subsidiaries and other entities and to ensure compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as well as the Airline’s Policies, Procedures, Standards and Guidelines. 
• The General Manager Finance Management role will be required to support the optimization of the function providing a fully integrated finance specialist service to organisation and all financial and management reporting.

Principal Accountabilities    

• Contribute to the design of the Finance Strategy and ensure strategies are implemented and integrated within areas of responsibility
• Lead the development and implementation of the Department’s strategy
• Drive the profitability of the Group and the overall contribution of the Division
• Ensure the management and control of the department’s budget
• Ensure cost and headcount containment within area of control
• Sign off invoices against cost centre and actively track against contracts and budgets
• Manage quick win optimisation projects in the organisation where a need has been identified through defining methodologies, resource allocation, driving deliverables and reporting
• Contribute to the optimisation of the finance function through actively participating in improvement projects that will protect against risks in the function and promote continuous improvement
• Design recommendation reports within functional area of expertise in view of best practices and business strategy
• Ensure the efficient and effective management of the department and associated functions
• Optimise technology to enhance internal and external customer expectations
• Ensure all processes implemented to deliver customer value
• Drive customer centricity within all areas of control
• Establish and manage effective internal and external stakeholder relationships through appropriate relationship building and networking
• Ensure that effective Governance and Risk Management policies, processes and systems are in place for the department
• Review policies and procedures and update as necessary to ensure required standards are maintained
• Ensure regular quality assurance exercises or audits are conducted across business units to measure compliance with policies, procedures and standards 
• Minimise the exposure to legislative contravention by implementing policies and procedures in full support of legislative requirements (PFMA; commercial legislation etc)
• Ensure regular and timeous reporting of information to key stakeholders provide recommendations to mitigate risks and optimise the delivery of the procurement function
• Incorporate reporting information into decision making processes to ensure alignment of the methodologies, policies, processes and tools to the requirements of the business
• Complete regular reports, presentations and submissions to the Executive Committee, government bodies etc.
• Share business performance metrics with key internal and external stakeholders to demonstrate the impact that change will bring to the bottom line within the division and the organisation as a whole by adopting optimised approaches
• Conduct benchmarking against other businesses and more specifically against other competitors in the industry in relation to financial practices
• Conduct research into best practices related to area of responsibility and against business requirements/ challenges in order to optimise practices
• Actively track progress against action plans and flag any risks that may impact progress
• Annual Financial Statements (AFS)
• Accountable for the financial year-end audit and producing the AFS
• Liaise with auditors to ensure interim and annual audits are effectively performed
• Ensure compliance with the IFRS, the Public-Finance and Management Act (PFMA) and the Companies Act
• Ensure audit findings are remediated timeously 

Monthly Financial Accounting

• Produce the monthly consolidated results for review
• Develop financial management and accounting mechanisms that minimise financial risk
• Produce accurate financial reports to specific deadlines
• Manage budgets within Finance
• Keep abreast of changes in financial standards and legislation
• Advise on the application of accounting practices, in particular IFRS

Control Environment

• Establish financial controls, systems, processes, policies and procedures within Finance
• Ensure complete and up to date Policy Control Manuals
• Group Accounting Manual to be reviewed annually and updated as required
• Conduct reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities
• Ensure compliance by all business units to the Group Accounting Manual as well as SAA’s Policies, Procedures, standards and guidelines
• Ensure compliance with all financial and contract reporting requirements and regulatory compliance
• Assist with internal/external queries re Finance i.e. shareholder, media, auditors
• Ensure the effective use of the Accounting software
• Highlight finance awareness throughout the organization
• Involve Internal Audit (IA) to reduce duplication of effort by External Audit (EA) where possible
• Develop and maintain external relationships with relevant stakeholders
• Work with the business unit’s to ensure minimal management letter points from external audit
• Track and manage internal and external audit findings ensuring that all findings are resolved and that there are no repeat findings

SAP

• Shared services centre for all the Airline’s non-core operations to ensure transparency and efficiency within business units
• Map all business processes to ensure compliance to new operating model and SAP standard
• Manage the chart of accounts 

Compliance

• Ensure compliance with the, King III, Companies Act, International Financial Reporting Standards, Public Finance Management Act of 1999 and its relevant applicable amendments
• Form part of PFMA committee to ensure Finance Compliance
• Accounting and tax updates

General

• Assist in Finance and ad hoc projects/queries as required from time to time
• Lead and drive continuous optimisation programmes and initiatives for the department 

Qualifications & Experience    

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or Commerce at NQF level 7 is essential
• Qualified Chartered Accountant CA(SA) qualification is a prerequisite
• 10 - 12 years’ experience in a Financial environment of which at least 8 is at a Senior Management/Executive level

Knowledge and Skills    

• Sound working knowledge of IFRS particularly as it pertains to the airline business
• Sound working knowledge and extensive experience with IT systems such as MS Excel, SAP (FI/GL/CO/SRM)
• Extensive and detailed knowledge of the Airline accounting systems, policies and procedures, including sound knowledge of the Airline chart of accounts, company codes and cost centres structures
• Strategic thinking
• Analytical and problem solving skills
• Business communication skills
• Leadership skills
• Accounting skills
• Time management skills

Attributes    

• Leads with courage
• Leads high performance teams
• Coaches and mentors
• Leads transformation and change
• Drives innovation
• Visionary and inspirational leader
• Cultural and inclusive leader

Additional Information    

• SAA uses an online recruitment tool. Applicants are required to complete an individual 

Deadline:6th October,2026