Ramp Agent

FlySafair; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading airline in Johannesburg is looking for a Ramp Agent to ensure safety regulations are adhered to, monitor baggage loading, and coordinate between crew and ground staff. Candidates should have a minimum of 2 years' experience in aviation and hold a valid Code 08 Drivers License. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for this role, which also involves conducting safety audits and ensuring effective turnarounds.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in an Airline/Aviation environment (Passenger Services and/or Ramp Services and/or Baggage Handling).
• Code 08 Drivers License (Essential).
• No criminal record.
• Airside knowledge with knowledge of airport operations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety regulations are adhered to regarding Dangerous Goods.
• Monitor loading/offloading of baggage and cargo.
• Ensure effective turnarounds and reduce delays.
• Conduct ramp safety audits when required.
• Liaise between crew and ground handler for boarding clearance.

Skills

Planning

Organizational skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Decision making

Multi-tasking

Customer oriented

Computer literate

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Job description

• Ensure safety regulations is adhered at all times regarding Dangerous Goods;
• Ensure general safety and security around the aircraft;
• Liaise between crew and ground handler to obtain boarding clearance for passengers;
• Monitor the loading and offloading of baggage and cargo;
• Advise ground handling partner of any load changes;
• Ensure effective turnarounds/reducing delays by ensuring that all handling agents and service providers are in place tor arrivals;
• Conduct ramp safety audits when required;
• Ensure ramp vehicles are clean and fueled;
• Pick up and drop off crew as and when required;
• Monitor flight operations to ensure on-time-performance is met;
• Allocate delays as and when required;
• Assist with crew requests, such as coordinating clean-up services, providing water, and managing restroom facilities;
• Ensure all service providers are present as required per flight I.e. ACSA, fuel handler, etc.;
• Conduct Ad hoc inspections in the baggage department;
• Must perform any duty allocated/delegated by the senior on duty;
• Arrange support for heavy or oversized equipment/cargo, such as motorized wheelchairs;
• Ensure sufficient staff as per SLA;
• Conduct FOD (Foreign object debris) checks. Report any irregular activities related to Flight Operations;
• Coordinate any disrupt operations;
• Monitor Ramp and Passenger service KPl's (boarding gate closure time, equipment positioning etc.);
• Complete ramp agent form for every flight;
• Compile reports for irregular/incidents if required;
• Liaise across different departments and stations; - Coordinate with the relevant stakeholders to ensure on time departure.
• Grade 12 or equivalent;
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in an Airline/Aviation environment (Passenger Services and/or Ramp Services and/or Baggage Handling);
• Code 08 Drivers License (Essential);
• No criminal record;
• Airside knowledge, have knowledge of airport operations;
• Planning, organizational and time management skills;
• Excellent interpersonal skills;
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written);
• Problem solving capability;
• Decision making skills;
• Ability to multi-task and delegate;
• Computer literate;
• Customer orientated.
  
  

Personal Attributes

• Professional;
• High integrity;
• Sense of urgency;
• Reliable and dependable;
• Adaptable and flexible;
• Work under pressure;
• Team player;
• Ability to deal with confidential information.
  
  

Application Guideline

• Email applications will not be accepted;
• Preference will be given to members of under-represented designated groups;
• Should no feedback be provided within two (2) weeks from the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful.
  
  

FlySafair Reserves The Right

• Not to proceed with this vacancy;
• To appoint the selected candidates based on its operational requirements.
  
  

Closing Date: 30 July 2025

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