Job Description

Provide input into the annual budget; Manage costs by engaging suppliers for the most effective rates; Monitor and renegotiate service provider contracts when services are added or removed; Oversee and manage the initial IATA airport slot submissions and schedule alignment; Maintain current navigation platforms and offer input for optimization; Remain up to date with travel policies and cross border destination requirements; Manage compliance on Post Flight Documentation as per the regulations; Manage the procedures related to Jumpseat bookings; Manage Interdepartmental Communications relating to all Schedule, Navigation and 90-day retention documentation requirements; Monitor the continuous improvement and compliance to airport slot; Participate in all briefings concerning contract flying to understand contractual requirements and ensure compliance; Manage and compile fuel projections through the analysis of fuel usage; Oversee and ensure compliance of the Airport Slots including the initial slot submissions per schedule period; Maintain slot management within the current season; Manage all audits relating to 90-day retention documentation requirements; Manage the compliance of work instructions and manuals pertaining to the function; Review manuals and work instructions annually; Provide monthly reports to the Senior Manager; Operations on functional performance indicators; Report statistics to other departments on a monthly basis; Provide monthly reports detailing fuel usage; Oversee the team and report on the team's performance; Provide overall guidance to the team; Set team goals in order to meet the overall business need; Motivate, organise and encourage teamwork within the team to ensure productivity; Identify skill development areas for succession planning purposes; Promote effective communication amongst team members; Oversee and manage complex projects, ensuring alignment with organisational goals and timely completion; Build strong relationships with CAMU, Airport Authority, Regulators, and Service providers to influence decisions that may affect operational continuity.



Grade 12 or equivalent; Qualification in Flight Operational Management (Advantageous); Minimum of 10 years aviation experience, of which, 5 years must be management experience; Experience in the following areas: + Aircraft Performance and Navigation,
+ IATA Slot Management,
+ Fuel Management and Monitoring.
Operations Support (90-day retention documents); Experience with IOSA and SACAA audit requirements and engagements; Non-office hours may apply from time to time due to operational requirements; May be required to work weekends or extended hours; Thorough knowledge of the following areas: + IATA Slots,
+ SACAA regulation on 90 days document retention Aircraft performance and Navigation,
+ Company Travel,
+ Management.
Knowledge of IOSA/SACAA audit requirements and engagements; Computer Literacy.

Personal Attributes:

Professional; 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; Strong Leadership skills Planning, organizational and time management skills; Excellent interpersonal skills; Strong oral and written communication skills; Problem solving and decision making capability; Ability to multitask and delegate.

Application Guidelines:

No email applications will 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 requirement.

Closing Date:18 September 2024