Airport Operations Manager

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive benefits

Professional development

Hub leadership role

Health & retirement plans

Performance bonus

Job summary

Placements24 in Soweto is seeking a seasoned Airport Operations Manager to lead all aspects of airport operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant performance across airside and landside activities.

You will manage a diverse team, drive improvements, and coordinate with airlines, authorities, and stakeholders to maintain service excellence and regulatory compliance in the Gauteng region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Airport Management, Aviation, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in airport operations management.
• In-depth knowledge of airport operations, airside safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent strategic planning, problem-solving, and communication abilities for the Soweto region.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily airport operations, including air traffic control coordination, ground handling, and passenger services.
• Develop and implement operational policies and procedures to enhance efficiency and safety.
• Manage and mentor a team of operations staff, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Ensure compliance with all local and international aviation regulations and security protocols.
• Liaise with airlines, government agencies, and other airport stakeholders to optimize operations.

Skills

Airside operations

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's in Airport Mgmt

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a seasoned Airport Operations Manager to lead and manage all aspects of airport operations in Soweto. This leadership role is responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient, and effective functioning of the airport, overseeing airside and landside operations, and managing key stakeholder relationships. You will lead a diverse team, drive operational improvements, and ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and company standards. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with extensive experience in airport management and a strong commitment to service excellence and safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily airport operations, including air traffic control coordination, ground handling, and passenger services.
• Develop and implement operational policies and procedures to enhance efficiency and safety.
• Manage and mentor a team of operations staff, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Ensure compliance with all local and international aviation regulations and security protocols.
• Liaise with airlines, government agencies, and other airport stakeholders to optimize operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Airport Management, Aviation, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in airport operations management.
• In-depth knowledge of airport operations, airside safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent strategic planning, problem-solving, and communication abilities for the Soweto region.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and executive-level benefits package.
• Significant opportunities for professional development and leadership advancement.
• Key role in managing a vital transportation hub.
• Comprehensive health, retirement, and performance bonus plans.
• Dynamic and challenging work environment with broad operational oversight.