[Job Vacancy] Duty Officer at South African Airways

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South African Airways – From Johannesburg, SAA’s hub, the national carrier of South Africa flies to over 35 destinations across Africa, the Middle East, Asia, Europe, Australia and North and South America. From our first flight in February 1934 we have welcomed the world to South Africa by showing off the warm generous heart of the country. We have become a global airline whose excellence – 14 Skytrax awards acknowledging us as the best African airline and Africa’s first 4 star airline – has been built a dedication to excellence and embracing innovation. Becoming the best airline in Africa does not happen overnight. We have more than 80 years of excellence and innovation to draw on.

We are recruiting a dynamic, experienced individual at the West African region in the capacity below:

Job Title: Duty Officer

Location: Lagos, NigeriaReport to: Lead, West & Central AfricaBusiness Unit: Airport OperationsDivision: OperationsJob Level: G1

Job Purpose

The Duty Officer will ensure that SAA is positioned as a professional airline with highest levels of service to our customers; while meeting all legal, Governmental and regulatory requirements.
The role performs supervisory function over the Ground Handling Agent (CHA) to deliver excellent and safe service across ramp and passenger services functions. To monitor and manage the performance of GHA, it’s service level agreements (SLAs) and contract relationship. To operationalise the provisions of the GHA contract and ensure compliance and raise penalties where service failures have been found.
The Duty Officer develops and maintains strong relations with 3rd party suppliers, Star Alliance Members and Authorities; awareness off budgetary controls, operational efficiencies and cost compression initiatives as well as ensures a successful working relationship with airport counterparts and adheres to SAA Governance, procedures and policies.

Principal AccountabilitiesStrategic / Financial:

Demonstrates an understanding of the Domestic & Regional Airport Operations’ strategy and plan relevant to own work outputs.
Ensure the value proposition for the station is prepared according to criteria such as productivity effectiveness, deployment, maintenance and safety.
Work within delegation of authority (DOA)
Provides recommendations on profitability
Engage in fraud prevention processes and initiatives Ensure that the containment.
GHA management team understand and participate on issues around cost
Ensure that GHA participates in the reduction of claims linked to Visa fines, ticketing errors, passenger claim settlements, FNI’s, etc.
Monitor and control expenditure on baggage delivery, repairs, replacements and equipment.
Assist with the relevant procurement processes and governance procedures for sourcing/implementation of contracts as required by the Lead.
Monitor excess baggage charges and ticketed sales Implements department strategy within own area of responsibility.
Provides recommendations to support the implementation of the departmental strategy and plan Contributes to the budget management and containment of costs
Applies cost saving initiatives continuously

Operational:

Oversees the correct application of processes and systems in area of responsibility.
Utilises resources in area of responsibility/ own area of work in a time and cost effective manner Utilises technology to enhance internal and external customer expectations.
Executes work outputs according to customer requirements
Adheres to Governance and Risk Management policies, processes and systems
Delivers on regular, irregular and timeous reporting of information to key stakeholders Participates in continuous optimisation programmes, projects and initiatives.
Monitor supplier performance/SLA’s and report correctives to GHA Management and SAA Lead.
Conduct timely investigation of and response to flight reports.
Facilitate and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders and interdependencies such as Star Alliance, Code-Shares, Airport Authority, Police Authority, Immigration Authority, Customs Officials Represent the organisation to stakeholders, associates and partners as well as to the public maintaining professional, effective, amicable relationship at the required levels to ensure SAA’s interests are upheld
Attend and represent company’s interests at stakeholder, committee and service provider meetings (Airline Organisation Committee, Star Alliance Airport Team etc.) as requested by airport manager Establish and maintain relations with counterparts at Head Office
Liaise with relevant stakeholders to maintain and restore station operations as a consequence of irregular operations and/or service breakdowns Appropriate resources are allocated/deployed to meet business demands.
Manage performance measurement across the station to identify areas of weakness and improvements to GHA Management and SAA Lead
Governance and business management practices are adhered to.
Provide timely, accurate and relevant reports, recommendations and feedback as required by leadership.
Uphold good governance practices aligned to SAA standards standards.
Ensure that overall Emergency Response and LERAP risks are evaluated in accordance with required Communicate effectively on Company standards and requirements.
Facilitate forums/mediums for the exchange of ideas and feedback.
Establish and maintain relationships with relevant internal departments within SAA. within the region, at Head office and Internationally Follow up on agreed action points within an agreed timeframe Ensure continuous on-time departure
Effectively manage Emergency Response, irregular operations delays, overbooking, baggage handling, diversions.
Effective customer relationship processes and procedures to handle customer issues such as complaints, queries, delays, seating arrangements, special meals, over-bookings, endorsements from other airlines.

People:

Demonstrates an understanding of company policies and processes relevant to people management Adheres to people processes and plans to deliver on organisational objectives
Participates in development initiatives to maximise own and department’s productivity Embraces change initiatives in line with the vision and strategic direction of the Airline
Demonstrates willingness to enhance own skills and share same with immediate team members Lives and role models the Airline’s values.
Support the service culture within a changing environment that is target driven, cost controlled and performance focussed.
Participate in BSC (balance score card) which aligns performance objectives/measures and personal development within the businesses parameters as outlined by HR/JNB and Airport Manager.
Actively participate and support a culture of team work, innovation and expertise.
Ensure knowledge transfer focussing on best practices as well as differing technological solutions and new approaches
Uphold welfare of Air Crew in host station (accommodation, security, transport, allowances, Health & Safety, irregular operations, and SAA brand) Ensure compliance of human resources with relevant legislation and escalate to relevant stakeholders as and when require.

Selection CriteriaQualifications and Experience

Grade 12 (Matric) at NQF Level 4 or the equivalence in the respective Country
A 3-year Diploma in a relevant field at NQF level 6 and/or 4 years’ experience within airport operations environment.
Proven track record in a Supervisory role will be an advantage.

Core Competencies:Knowledge and Skills:

Knowledge of managing projects will be an advantage
Passenger Handling
Amadeus Altea Customer Management (CM)
Amadeus Reservation System (Fares & Ticketing) advantage
Dangerous Goods Handling
Baggage Management System
World Tracer System
Customer orientation and people skills
Change agent
Excellent verbal and written English communication skills
Results focus
Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, Power Point) and functional systems Time management skills
Negotiating and influencing skills
Planning and Organising skills Resource utilization skills
Information processing skills Problem solving skills
Baggage Reconciliation System (BRS)
Understanding of external and internal supplier contracts and agreements Star Alliance Requirements
Verification of Travel Documents
Amadeus Auto Document Check (ADC)
Passenger Disruption Handling (IRROPS)
Safety Management System (SMS)
Station Emergency Response Plan (SERP)
Legislative Frameworks (Law Law) Strong facilitation/ coaching skills
Relationship building
Problem solving skills
Negotiation skills
Financial awareness/cost control skills

Core Leadership Attributes:

Effective communication Technical Expertise
Stakeholder Relationships Flexibility and Adaptability Drives Results
Organisational Awareness Ethics and Integrity Collaboration

How to ApplyInterested and qualified candidates should send their detailed Resume and copies of relevant qualifications to: [email protected] and [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Application Deadline 9th March, 2023.