Assistant Manager Fire and Rescue.REG BLM.Fire

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 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.
• Manage and maintain a high standard of aircraft operational safety on the airfield.
• Continuous research and development within area of expertise to ensure international best practice.
• Implementation of cost saving initiatives to ensure financial sustainability and provide input into allocated budget.
• Ensure efficient contract management and escalate non-compliances.
• Acting in role of Manager/Senior Supervisor/Supervisor when required.
• 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.
• Draft, compile, implement and review contingency plan to support business continuity.
• 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.
• 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: 

• Grade 12 National Senior Certificate is essential.
• Relevant Higher Certificate in Fire and Rescue/ Emergency Services is essential (NQF 5).
• Relevant Diploma in Fire and Rescue/ Emergency Services is recommended (NQF 6).
• Fire Fighter level 2 and First Aid level 3 accreditations.
• SAESI membership.
• 04 Fire and Rescue Operational experience is essential.
• 02 years Fire and Rescue Supervisory experience is essential.
• Code 11 / 14 driving licence.
• Intermediate knowledge of MS Office.

Competencies

• Planning and organising.
• Analytical Thinking.
• Action orientated.
• Communication.
• Attention to Detail.
• Ethics and Integrity.
• Conflict Management.
• Problem Solving.
• Leadership.

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.