Job Vacancies at Mackenzie Stuart

Job description

Basic Salary: $70k+

Location: South Africa

The Client

Mackenzie Stuart are working with an National Airline who require an Head of Operations based in South Africa.

The Role

• Operational, Administration & Financial Responsibilities
• Responsible for a number of Stations
• Focus on: Problem Analysis, Action Planning & Implementation
• Work as a part of an international leadership function and work as one company, but also ensure best fit/best practice and best performance
• Engage with Ground Handling Agents at stations and Central Department

The Requirements

• Must be a South African Resident
• 5+ years of relevant business experience required
• Experience In Airline Operations REQUIRED
• Must have a passion for leading and influencing teams, improving processes and identifying new solutions that drive innovation and revenue by providing value to the customer
• Experience managing teams in a dynamic environment and demonstrated ability to motivate, inspire and lead management and front line employees
• Strong Analytical And Problem Solving Skills Required
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and relationship-building skills required
• Evidence of proven success in previous roles required
• Due to the large number of applications if you have not heard anything within 14 days then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful.
• About Mackenzie Stuart Global Executive Search & Selection

Mackenzie Stuart is a leading executive search and selection business. From our offices in Leeds & London we provide retained and contingency recruitment solutions across industry and have specialist recruitment consultants that work within the Oil & Gas, Mining, Construction, Medical, Finance, Insurance, FMCG and Manufacturing sectors.

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Job description

Basic Salary: $70,000

Location: Johannesburg

The Client

Mackenzie Stuart are working with an International Ground Handling Company who require a Chief Operating Officer for their South African Operations.

The Role

• Full P&L Management
• Full Responsibility for 6-7 Airport Operations
• Work as a part of an national leadership function and work as one company, but also ensure best fit/best practice and best performance
• Responsible for the development of annual budget and operational spend to budgeted amounts
• Provide customer service in sales and operational areas
• Leads development of Operations Department policies and procedures, to include the operations, maintenance and training manuals and applicable sections of the Operations specifications
• Engage with Ground Handling Agents at stations and Central Cargo Department.
• Maintain close relationships and follow entire process from transfer of cargo to delivery.
• Leadership of staff
• Full Responsibility of Departmental Operations in extended region

The Requirements

• Successful Applicant MUST BE South African Resident/National
• 5+ years of relevant experience in AIRLINES & GROUND HANDLING OPERATIONS
• EE Candidates preffered
• Understanding of IATA/TACT regulations and impact upon sales.
• Must have a passion for leading and influencing teams, improving processes and identifying new solutions that drive innovation and revenue by providing value to the customer
• Experience managing teams in a dynamic environment and demonstrated ability to motivate, inspire and lead management and frontline employees
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills required
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and relationship-building skills required.
• Evidence of proven success in previous roles.
• Due to the large number of applications if you have not heard anything within 14 days then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful.
• About Mackenzie Stuart Global Executive Search & Selection

Mackenzie Stuart is a leading executive search and selection business. From our offices in Leeds & London we provide retained and contingency recruitment solutions across industry and have specialist recruitment consultants that work within the Oil & Gas, Mining, Construction, Medical, Finance, Insurance, FMCG and Manufacturing sectors.