3 Ground Operations jobs in South Africa

• Ensure safety regulations is adhered at all times regarding Dangerous Goods;
• Ensure general safety and security around the aircraft;
• Liaise between crew and ground handler to obtain boarding clearance for passengers;
• Monitor the loading and offloading of baggage and cargo;
• Advise ground handling partner of any load changes;
• Ensure effective turnarounds/reducing delays by ensuring that all handling agents and service providers are in place tor arrivals;
• Conduct ramp safety audits when required;
• Ensure ramp vehicles are clean and fueled;
• Pick up and drop off crew as and when required;
• Monitor flight operations to ensure on-time-performance is met;
• Allocate delays as and when required;
• Assist with crew requests, such as coordinating clean-up services, providing water, and managing restroom facilities;
• Ensure all service providers are present as required per flight I.e. ACSA, fuel handler, etc.;
• Conduct Ad hoc inspections in the baggage department;
• Must perform any duty allocated/delegated by the senior on duty;
• Arrange support for heavy or oversized equipment/cargo, such as motorized wheelchairs;
• Ensure sufficient staff as per SLA;
• Conduct FOD (Foreign object debris) checks. Report any irregular activities related to Flight Operations;
• Coordinate any disrupt operations;
• Monitor Ramp and Passenger service KPl's (boarding gate closure time, equipment positioning etc.);
• Complete ramp agent form for every flight;
• Compile reports for irregular/incidents if required;
• Liaise across different departments and stations; - Coordinate with the relevant stakeholders to ensure on time departure.

• Grade 12 or equivalent;
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in an Airline/Aviation environment (Passenger Services and/or Ramp Services and/or Baggage Handling);
• Code 08 Drivers License (Essential);
• No criminal record;
• Airside knowledge, have knowledge of airport operations;
• Planning, organizational and time management skills;
• Excellent interpersonal skills;
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written);
• Problem solving capability;
• Decision making skills;
• Ability to multi-task and delegate;
• Computer literate;
• Customer orientated.

Personal Attributes:

• Professional;
• High integrity;
• Sense of urgency;
• Reliable and dependable;
• Adaptable and flexible;
• Work under pressure;
• Team player;
• Ability to deal with confidential information.

Application guideline:

• Email applications will not be accepted;
• Preference will be given to members of under-represented designated groups;
• Should no feedback be provided within two (2) weeks from the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

FlySafair reserves the right:

• Not to proceed with this vacancy;
• To appoint the selected candidates based on its operational requirements.

Closing Date: 30 July 2025

Join to apply for the Flight Data Controller.REG KIM.Airport Operations (Airport Management)(P21001) role at Airports Company South Africa

Flight Data Controller

An exciting vacancy exists at Kimberley Airport for an experienced Flight Data Controller within the Operations Management Division.

Key Performance Outputs

• Accurately capture air traffic movement data including aircraft landing, take-off, and parking times.
• Monitor all radio frequencies and escalate non-compliance issues.
• Source estimated time of arrival/departure of various aircraft operators.
• Update flight information display system (FIDS) data to provide passengers and airport users with up-to-date flight information.
• Capture all movements in the Airport Management System.
• Ensure airline schedules align with seasonal slots.
• Generate and distribute resource plans (parking bay list) for stakeholders.
• Notify Airport Operations of bay changes when required.
• Manage flight allocation schedules and non-scheduled operations.
• Liaise with Air Traffic and Navigation Service (ANS) to manage calculated take-off time (CTOT).
• Manage aircraft changes and take remedial actions as needed.
• Handle financial transactions and cash receipts.
• Adhere to statutory regulations, organisational standards, policies, and procedures; report non-compliance and implement corrective actions.
• Analyze stakeholder needs and identify improvement initiatives.
• Build, support, and maintain healthy, diverse internal and external relationships to achieve organisational goals; implement remedial actions where necessary.
• Manage principles to ensure fair utilization between airlines.

Technical Skills and Experience

• Higher Certificate in Logistics, Commercial, or Operations (Essential)
• 1-2 years of aeronautical documentation operational experience (Essential)
• 1 year of stakeholder engagement operational experience (Essential)
• Technical, specialist, or analytical skills acquired through tertiary education or equivalent experience

Competencies

• Problem Solving
• Attention to Detail
• Knowledge of Aviation Legislation
• Knowledge of Airport Environment
• Rule Following
• Results Driven
• Interpersonal Relationships

Shortlisted candidates will need to provide proof of qualifications, NQF level, and credits, and must be eligible for Top Security Clearance within 3 months of appointment.

Positions will be filled in line with Airports Company South Africa's values and Employment Equity Policy. If you do not hear from us within 30 days, consider your application unsuccessful.

Airports Company of South Africa Limited (ACSA) is a majority (94.6%) state-owned airport management company, operating nine airports across South Africa. Founded in 1993, headquartered at O.R. Tambo International Airport in Kempton Park, Gauteng.

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Information Technology
• Industries: Aviation and Aerospace, Component Manufacturing

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