Ramp Agent

FlySafair
Johannesburg, Gauteng
Full-time
Posted 1 day ago
Full-time
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Job Description

  • Ensure safety regulations is adhered at all times regarding Dangerous Goods;
  • Ensure general safety and security around the aircraft;
  • Liaise between crew and ground handler to obtain boarding clearance for passengers;
  • Monitor the loading and offloading of baggage and cargo;
  • Advise ground handling partner of any load changes;
  • Ensure effective turnarounds/reducing delays by ensuring that all handling agents and service providers are in place tor arrivals;
  • Conduct ramp safety audits when required;
  • Ensure ramp vehicles are clean and fueled;
  • Pick up and drop off crew as and when required;
  • Monitor flight operations to ensure on-time-performance is met;
  • Allocate delays as and when required;
  • Assist with crew requests, such as coordinating clean-up services, providing water, and managing restroom facilities;
  • Ensure all service providers are present as required per flight I.e. ACSA, fuel handler, etc.;
  • Conduct Ad hoc inspections in the baggage department;
  • Must perform any duty allocated/delegated by the senior on duty;
  • Arrange support for heavy or oversized equipment/cargo, such as motorized wheelchairs;
  • Ensure sufficient staff as per SLA;
  • Conduct FOD (Foreign object debris) checks;
  • Report any irregular activities related to Flight Operations;
  • Coordinate any disrupt operations;
  • Monitor Ramp and Passenger service KPl's (boarding gate closure time, equipment positioning etc.);
  • Complete ramp agent form for every flight;
  • Compile reports for irregular/incidents if required;
  • Liaise across different departments and stations;
  • Coordinate with the relevant stakeholders to ensure on time departure.

Requirements

  • Grade 12 or equivalent;
  • Minimum of 2 years' experience in an Airline/Aviation environment (Passenger Services and/or Ramp Services and/or Baggage Handling);
  • Code 08 Drivers License (Essential);
  • No criminal record;
  • Airside knowledge, have knowledge of airport operations;
  • Planning, organizational and time management skills;
  • Excellent interpersonal skills;
  • Strong communication skills (verbal and written);
  • Problem solving capability;
  • Decision making skills;
  • Ability to multi-task and delegate;
  • Computer literate;
  • Customer orientated.

Personal Attributes:

  • Professional;
  • High integrity;
  • Sense of urgency;
  • Reliable and dependable;
  • Adaptable and flexible;
  • Work under pressure;
  • Team player;
  • Ability to deal with confidential information.

Application guideline:

  • Email applications will be not accepted;
  • Preference will be given to members of under-represented designated groups;
  • Should no feedback be provided within two (2) weeks from the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

FlySafair reserves the right:

  • Not to proceed with this vacancy;
  • To appoint the selected candidates based on its operational requirements.

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Job details
Job TypeFull-time
LocationJohannesburg, Gauteng
Posted29 September 2026
Closing Date29 October 2026
FlySafair
Johannesburg, Gauteng

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