Assistant Manager Fire and Rescue

Key Performance Output

The successful candidate will be reporting to the Manager Airfield Manager Services, and will be responsible but not limited to the following:

• Manage assets replacement (with CAPEX permission) to ensure serviceability and compliance.
• Manage inventory registers to ensure availability.
• Manage maintenance schedules for vehicles and equipment.
• Manage ARFF compliance to Safety, Health and Environmental (SHE) legislation.
• Manage the Aerodrome Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) Department in conformance to the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) standards and recommended practices, the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) technical standards and to South African Legislation requirements.
• Develop and ensure implementation of Recovery Plan.
• Ensure effectiveness of response with regards to resources (equipment and people) and speed in which
resources are brought into operation during emergencies, in line with ICAO standards and recommendations.
• Implement Incident Command System to control, coordinate and communicate incidents and accidents.
• To manage and maintain a high standard of aircraft operational safety on the airfield.
• Opening and closure of runway and taxiways.
• Analysis of current systems and improvement thereof where required.
• Continuous research and development within area of expertise to ensure international best practice.
• Implementation of cost saving initiatives to ensure financial sustainability.
• Contribute to compilation of Workplace Safety Plans.
• Provide input in terms of conditions and content of contracts.
• Ensure efficient contract management and escalate non-compliances.
• Provide input into allocated budget.
• Acting in role of Manager/Senior Supervisor/Supervisor when required.
• Compile shift rosters and manage time keeping of employees.
• Manage and approve leave schedules and overtime.
• Participate in people development initiatives such as performance management, succession planning, talent management etc. to ensure team performance meet required standards.
• Plan, schedule and supervise and/or coordinate subordinate activities within processes or services to achieve efficiency and quality goals.
• Support, coach and mentor junior staff as and when required.
• Conduct internal self-audits (MOP).
• Draft, compile, implement and review contingency plan to support business continuity.
• Implementation of remedial Action Plans.
• Participation in monthly risk assessments.
• Conduct risk assessments to identify all potential hazards and compile finding for input into the Fire Safety
Risk register.
• Conduct inspections and patrols to reduce potential hazards and take remedial action.
• Monitor, identify, mitigate and report areas of non-compliance (HIRA).
• Build, support and maintain healthy diverse internal (peers, unions, team) as well as external (service
providers etc.) relationships and implement remedial actions where required to ensure achievement of
organisational goals and enhance emergency response preparedness.

Technical Skills and Experience

The following skills and experience or the equivalent of such will be required:

• Diploma – Relevant (Fire and Rescue/Emergency Services) NQF6 – Recommended
• Higher Certificate – Relevant (Fire and Rescue/Emergency Services) – Essential
• Fire Fighter 2 Qualification – Essential
• Fire and Rescue Operational – 5 Years Experience – Essential
• Fire and Rescue Supervisory – 2 Years Experience – Essential
• Code EC, Articulated heavy vehicle
• MS Office - Intermediate

Competencies

• Planning and organising.
• Analytical Thinking.
• Action orientated.
• Communication.
• Attention to Detail.
• Ethics and Integrity.
• Conflict Management.
• Problem Solving.
• Leadership.
• Detailed knowledge of Airside, Landside and Terminal Operations.
• Knowledge of applicable legislation, Statutory requirements and Standard operating procedures

Application and Enquiries

Kindly apply online for this opportunity following the Oracle link below:
Career Portal (sharepoint.com)

Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide proof of their qualifications, NQF level and credits, and must be eligible for Top Security Clearance within 3 months of appointment.

Positions will be filled in line with Airports Company South Africa’s values and Employment Equity Policy and Plan.
Should you not hear from us within 30 days of your application, consider your application unsuccessful.