Aviation Ground Ops Lead — Turnaround Excellence

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an experienced Aviation Ground Support Manager to lead ground handling operations at a Mahikeng facility in North West. The role focuses on safe, efficient aircraft turnaround and staff leadership to maintain operational excellence at a regional airport.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in aviation ground handling or airport operations, with strong leadership, safety knowledge, and the ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in aviation ground handling or airport operations management
• Proven leadership and team management skills
• Strong knowledge of aircraft ground operations and safety protocols
• Familiarity with SACAA regulations preferred
• Experience with GSE maintenance and operations
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aircraft ground handling operations.
• Ensure compliance with aviation safety regulations and company policies.
• Lead, train, and develop a team of ground support personnel.
• Develop and implement efficient turnaround procedures.
• Oversee maintenance and readiness of ground support equipment (GSE).
• Coordinate with flight crews, maintenance teams, and external stakeholders.
• Manage inventory of ground support supplies and equipment.
• Implement quality control measures to ensure high service standards.
• Prepare operational reports, including performance metrics and incident analysis.
• Foster a strong safety culture and ensure all safety procedures are followed.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Planning & organization

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Tools

GSE maintenance software

Operations management software

Job description

Placements24 seeks an experienced Aviation Ground Support Manager to lead ground handling operations at a Mahikeng facility in North West. The role focuses on safe, efficient aircraft turnaround and staff leadership to maintain operational excellence at a regional airport.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in aviation ground handling or airport operations, with strong leadership, safety knowledge, and the ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.