Manager Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting .INT

Key Performance Outputs

The successful candidate will be reporting to the Assistant General Manager-Operations Services and will be responsible for the following:

• Translate regulatory requirements, group policy and standards and develop local F&R structure, operational plans and procedures for the airport.
• Develop and maintain aerodrome emergency management manual that is approved by SACAA.
• Maintain aerodrome emergency management system.
• Ensure airport fire category compliance and any statutory appointments as per statutory requirements.
• Approve and oversee bird and wildlife plan/program for the airport in line with group strategy.
• Ensure fire prevention program is kept current and compliance checks and inspections (including airfield) are conducted as per statutory requirements.
• Coordinate and influence government agencies (Dept. of Health, Medical Response Services, Disaster Management) and other stakeholders’ emergency plans (e.g. Retailers/Tenants/Banks)
• Plan, organise, lead and control subordinate’s activities to ensure sub-functional objectives are met or exceeded.
• Monitor and ensure adherence to local and international regulatory requirements, organizational standards, policies and procedures.
• Manage people development initiatives such as performance management, succession planning and talent management to ensure team performance meet required standards.
• Provide technical/professional support to internal and external stakeholders to ensure achievement of functional and organizational objectives.
• Draft and manage SLA’s with all relevant stakeholders predominantly to support emergency response management.
• Provide input to OPEX budget, track and monitor expenditure.
• Analyse relevant information and situations and facilitate/recommend continuous revision of processes and procedures to avoid potential threats/incidents/accidents
• Ensure inspections and patrols take place to reduce potential fire hazards and take remedial action.

Responsible for adherence to marshalling, management, deployment, oversight, training and certification requirements

Technical Skills and Experience

       The following skills and experience will be required:

• Diploma (360 credits) – Fire Technology is essential.
• Bachelor’s degree (360 credits) - Operational/Regulatory is recommended.
• Code EC driver’s license.
• Proficiency and working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages.
• A minimum of 5 years Fire and Rescue Operational Experience is essential.
• A minimum of 3 years Fire and Rescue Management Experience is recommended.
• SAESI (South African Emergency Institution) and IFE (International Fire Engineer) is recommended.
• Fire Fighter 2 Certificate, First Aid Level 3/BAA recommended.

        Competencies

• Conflict Management
• Decisive
• Planning / Organising
• Transfer of skills
• Coping with pressure
• Problem solving 
• Compliance / regulatory driven

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.