Flight Dispatcher: Orchestrator of Safe, Punctual Flights

Placements24; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flight privileges

Medical benefits

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Placements24 in Centurion, Gauteng, seeks a diligent Flight Dispatcher to join the operations team on-site. You will plan and monitor flights, coordinate with pilots, ATC, and ground teams to ensure safe, efficient schedules.

The role requires meteorology and aviation regulation knowledge, strong decision-making, and the ability to work under pressure across shifts, including nights and holidays. This is a hands-on operations position at the hub.

Qualifications

• Valid Flight Dispatcher license or equivalent
• Minimum 3 years of Dispatcher experience
• Knowledge of meteorology, air navigation and regulations
• Proficiency with flight planning tools and databases

Responsibilities

• Plan and file flight plans per policy and regs
• Monitor weather and adjust plans
• Calculate fuel requirements and loads
• Provide pre-flight briefings to crews
• Track flights and communicate deviations
• Manage disruptions and recoveries
• Ensure compliance with regulations
• Maintain flight logs and records
• Coordinate with maintenance and ground ops
• Serve as primary contact for crews

Skills

Decision making

Communication

Analytical skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Shift work

Education

Flight Dispatcher license

Tools

Flight planning software

Operational databases

Job description

Placements24 in Centurion, Gauteng, seeks a diligent Flight Dispatcher to join the operations team on-site. You will plan and monitor flights, coordinate with pilots, ATC, and ground teams to ensure safe, efficient schedules.

The role requires meteorology and aviation regulation knowledge, strong decision-making, and the ability to work under pressure across shifts, including nights and holidays. This is a hands-on operations position at the hub.