Operations Service Manager

Delta Air Lines; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A global airline company is seeking an Operations Service Manager in Cape Town to lead front-line teams, ensuring operational excellence in safety and customer service. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and organizational skills, with a proven ability to make prudent decisions. Responsibilities include monitoring safety compliance, setting performance expectations, and fostering teamwork. Candidates must have valid work authorization in South Africa and fluency in English. This role offers comprehensive health benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Qualifications

• Must have valid authorization to live and work in South Africa.
• Fluency in English (written and oral) is required.
• Flexibility and personal stamina to work long hours.
• Ability to make quick, prudent decisions.
• Consistently prioritizes safety and security.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support front‑line teams to achieve goals.
• Monitor safety compliance and provide coaching.
• Communicate timely and accurate information to employees.
• Set clear performance expectations.
• Promote recognition programs and effective teamwork.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Safety compliance

Organizational skills

Decision-making

Education

College degree or relevant experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

How You'll Help Us Keep Climbing (Overview & Key Responsibilities)

The Operations Service Manager provides leadership to front‑line teams and ensures operational excellence across safety, on‑time performance (D0 and RSGE), security, and customer service. Acting as a key liaison between Delta and contracted business partners, this role drives performance, fosters a culture of safety and service, and champions Delta’s values.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support front‑line teams to achieve operational and customer service goals.
• Monitor safety compliance through daily observations; provide coaching and corrective action as needed.
• Participate in incident analysis, injury prevention programs, and station safety meetings.
• Ensure adherence to the station Safety Business Plan and divisional performance standards.
• Communicate timely and accurate information to employees and stakeholders.
• Set clear performance expectations and hold teams accountable.
• Measure and analyze employee performance using metrics, job shadowing, and direct observation.
• Promote recognition programs and foster effective teamwork.
• Complete performance appraisals, quality assurance checks, and coaching sessions on time. Leadership Expectations.
• Demonstrate customer focus and adaptability during change.
• Provide guidance, motivation, and development opportunities for team members.
• Champion Delta’s values and lead by example.
• Additional tasks may be required based on operational and business needs.

What You Need To Succeed (Minimum Qualifications)

• Must have valid authorization to live and work in the South Africa at the time of application. Delta does not provide visa sponsorship for this role.
• Fluency in English (written and oral) is required.
• Flexibility and personal stamina are required to sustain long working hours in a constantly changing environment.
• Multi‑task orientated.
• Ability to identify, evaluate, and refine functional results to improve customer experience.
• Ability to make quick, prudent decisions.
• Be able to travel as necessary.
• Be willing to work long hours as needed.
• Set high standards of performance for self and others and must be able to guide others in adhering to these standards.
• Embrace diverse people, thinking, and styles.
• Consistently prioritizes safety and security of self, others, and personal data.
• Exhibit strong organizational skills.
• Have working knowledge of all Delta computer systems, including Microsoft Office.

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• Demonstrates expertise in airport operations and strong customer service skills.
• 3 plus years of previous leadership experience, including direct reports.
• Knowledge of Deltamatic and other relevant airport technology.
• College degree or relevant experience is preferred.

Benefits And Perks To Help You Keep Climbing

Our culture is rooted in a shared dedication to living our values – Care, Integrity, Resilience and Servant Leadership – every day, in everything we do. At Delta, our people are our success. At the heart of what we offer is our focus on Sharing Success with Delta employees. Exploring a career at Delta gives you a chance to see the world while earning great compensation and benefits to help you keep climbing along the way:

• Comprehensive health benefits.