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 Transportation Supervisor ensures the efficient, safe, and timely movement of catering supplies, meals, and equipment between the catering facility and aircraft. This role oversees drivers and transport staff, manages fleet operations, and coordinates schedules to meet strict airline turnaround times. The supervisor is responsible for maintaining compliance with aviation safety standards, food handling regulations, and company policies, while optimizing resources to deliver reliable service. By leading the transportation team, the supervisor plays a critical role in supporting flight operations, enhancing customer satisfaction, and upholding the reputation of the airline catering service
Principal Accountabilities
Confirm availability of vehicles according to flight schedule to adjust team’s sheet accordingly
Confirm parking bays according to flight to ensure drivers are informed of correct parking bays and Aircraft registration.
Confirm parking bays and aircraft registrations against the Amos before dispatching teams and follow up with OCC to obtain correct information in the case of variances in information and inform them accordingly on corrections.
Allocate and dispatch teams according to flight schedules to ensure the loading of meals/ bars and delivery at the correct parking bay and aircraft, according to client specification.
Sign declaration form to release the vehicles in order to gain access to the airside as part of security check.
Continuously monitor flight registrations according to the flight schedules to determine changes in aircrafts and to reschedule loading accordingly and informing internal stakeholders via PA system.
Investigate accidents/incidents during the transfer and loading of trucks and aircrafts to obtain and record relevant information for Team Leader.
Monitor the position of drivers and confirm their position according to schedule or inform them of changes in schedule.
Continuously liaise with internal stakeholders to ensure that flights are loaded correctly and dispatched on time.
Attend to complaints by clients by investigating and providing feedback accordingly, (resolve problems within 24 hours).
Ensure all drivers have serviceable radios in use at all times.
Collect vehicle keys from drivers, vehicle check-sheets and submit to the team leader.
Compile various reports according to departmental requirements.
Recommends cost saving initiatives and controls expenditure within approved parameters.
Manages subordinates’ activities to ensure the achievement of targets and standards.
Manage time and attendance of sub-ordinates.
Assess performance of sub-ordinates and ensure the appropriate ER actions are implemented to correct non-performance.
Adhere to and ensure sub-ordinates adherence to all guidelines related to of Security, SHEQ, HACCP and operational policies and procedures.
Adhere to all aspects of Occupational Health and Safety, Security and Food Safety Management System guidelines and operational policies and procedures.
Assign work and monitor the adherence according to the scope of work as determined in service level agreements.
Qualifications & Experience
Grade 12
National Diploma in Transportation or equivalent
Valid Driver’s License
3 years’ experience in supervising, scheduling and controlling operational activities.
Knowledge of aircraft types and loading configurations.
HACCP internal training.
Computer literate
Knowledge and Skills
HCCP experience and SAP experience
Excellent communication skills (Verbal and Written)
Excellent leadership Skills
Valid driver’s license
Knowledge of food safety management systems.
Basic understanding of industrial relations
Basic business management skills
Knowledge of SHEQ management.
Ability to perform in a highly pressurized environment.
Attributes
Interpersonal & Communication
Technical & Analytical
Operational Skills
Leadership & Management
Apply via company website ( https://www.flysaa.com/ ) or
flysaa.erecruit.co