Website South African Airways (SAA)
South African Airways (SAA) began operations on 1 February 1934. SAA, is a leading carrier in Africa, serving regional destinations between Johannesburg and six African destinations – Accra, Kinshasa, Harare, Lusaka, Lagos, Mauritius and 2 domestic routes from Johannesburg to Cape Town and Durban… read more. SAA is a member of the largest international airline network, Star Alliance. SAAs core business is the provision of passenger airline and cargo transport services together with related services, which are provided through SAA and its wholly owned subsidiaries: SAA Technical (SAAT), a world class maintenance facility and Air Chefs, the catering entity of SAA. SAAT has particularly been successful in the delivery of high-quality maintenance services such as major airframe checks; engine overhaul; mechanical components; avionics and line maintenance. From its first flight in 1934, SAA have welcomed the world to South Africa by showing off the warm generous heart of the country. The airline has more than 88 years of excellence and innovation to draw on.
Job Purpose
The incumbent of this role executes and achieves the airline’s global pricing strategies through application of rigorous, constant, and in-depth evaluation, analysis and application of the airline’s price-competitive positioning.
With the aid of all available price management systems and tools, the Specialist Pricing Analyst must deliver and maintain competitive fares in designated markets and market segments in an efficient, accurate and timely manner and in support of pricing and inventory management strategies.
Principal Accountabilities
Assist in the development of the pricing strategy for the area, the pricing plans, actions, methodology and tactics for designated and key markets
Implement the approved revenue and pricing plans for the designated area to achieve revenue objectives for the area
Present recommendations for improving the pricing strategy and the competitive positioning of the Airline within the area
Implements Pricing strategy within area of responsibility
Recommends policies, processes, action plans and systems to support implementation of the strategy
Analyse cost drivers and provide recommendations on profitability of department
Support the management and control of budget in area of responsibility
Provide recommendations to actively support cost and headcount containment
Set and implement relevant and competitive fares, conditions and rules in all market segments for the designated area in line with the Airline’s Pricing strategy in strategically important markets/market segments
Validate, set, maintain and manage price levels to maximize the Airline’s revenue performance
Report to the Manager Pricing Strategy on actions taken in line with the Pricing strategy to ensure the airline’s optimal price positioning in strategically important markets
Monitor and present fare/condition movements in the market e.g. analysis of competitor activity and market dynamics
File relevant and competitive fares and conditions, i.e. Baggage/ Carrier Imposed Fees/ Voyager, etc.
Activate proactive and reactive pricing initiatives in a timely and accurate manner
Regularly perform fare/value validation, integrity and maintenance activities in all relevant pricing and revenue management systems
Constantly review effectiveness of pricing strategies and system parameters, ensuring best practice and optimal inventory outcomes
Coordinates with the Manager: Pricing Strategy and the Legal department to ensure that pricing initiatives, strategies and policies are in line with regulatory requirements (such as the Consumer Protection Act, The Competition Act)
Conduct and assist team with regular analysis of historical data and system parameters for accuracy and alignment with current trading conditions
Ensure close cooperation with inventory management and groups functions to ensure coordinated and optimal management of demand and revenue
Work on assigned pricing related project initiatives
Provide relevant, accurate and on-time reporting on revenue and pricing performance for the designated area
Utilises resources in area of responsibility to deliver accurate, competitive pricing, optimise results and collaborate with internal teams
Optimise technology to enhance internal and external customer expectations
Providing accurate system fares to SAA’s internal and external customers
Manage all daily tasks relating to fare quote request process and filing requirements
Implements processes to deliver customer value
Drives customer centricity within areas of control
Enforce Governance and Risk Management policies, processes and systems
Drive continuous optimisation programmes and initiatives
Engage in trend analysis, benchmarking, research, best practice to support optimisation of department
Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders in designated markets
Provide relevant and accurate information on revenue performance and trading to internal stakeholder in designated markets
Participate in revenue performance and trading meetings
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Statistics or Business Studies at NQF level 7 and/or 5 – 7 years’ experience within Pricing/ Revenue Management
Airline industry experience essential
Knowledge and Skills
Strong financial knowledge
Data science methods, technologies and industry trends
Understanding of learning concepts and algorithms
Well developed and previously applied numerical skills
Ability to interpret, analyse, manipulate and present data and analysis thereof
Knowledge of Amadeus Reservations systems and Ticketing policies
Knowledge of Altea Sell / Inventory systems
Familiarity with Pricing systems beneficial (ATPCo, SITA, Sabre, AirPrice)
Understanding of Basic Fares Principles
Commercial acumen
Financial acumen
Analytical
Influencing skills
Collaboration skills
Presentation skills
Communication skills (written and verbal in English)
Negotiation skills
Project management
Data analysis
Attributes
Engages in crucial conversations
Manages projects
Facilitates change and innovation
Implements and aligns to vision
Delivers value
Values team diversity
Role models behaviours and values
Deadline:25th August,2025
Apply via company website ( https://www.flysaa.com/ ) or
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