Job Description

Closing Date 2025/07/17
Reference Number SAA250702-1
Job Title Cabin Crew
Division Operations
Business Unit Inflight Services
Job Type Fixed Term Contract
Location - Country South Africa
Location - Province Gauteng
Location - Town / City Kempton Park
Job Purpose
The Cabin Crew member is responsible to ensure the on-board safety of the Airline's customers and to provide a 5-star customer experience on-board in line with SAA's Customer Service Standards. The role will ensure that the on-board service delivered to customers complies with the touch-point standards, service procedures and duties defined for the aircraft type operated and ensure the uncompromised excellent customer experience throughout the pairing.
The role will effectively perform this function by following through on instructions by the SCCM on all aircrafts. Further, the Cabin Crew member will effectively resolve all conflict and disputes for customers on all flights. The role will assist in promoting the Corporate Brand, protecting the company's goodwill and ensuring the Company's image is upheld.
Lastly, the Cabin Crew member will adhere to standard operating procedures and are accountable to the Purser on all aircraft. The role will report all non-compliances to company standards to the Purser and or Commander.
Principal Accountabilities

• Demonstrates an understanding of the Inflight Services strategy and plan relevant to own work outputs
• Implements strategy within area of responsibility/ own area of work
• Provides recommendations to support the implementation of the Inflight Operations strategy and plan
• Contributes to the budget management and containment of costs on-board
• Provides recommendations on profitability
• Ensures correct application of processes and systems in area of responsibility
• Utilises resources in area of responsibility/ own area of work in a time and cost-effective manner
• Utilises technology to enhance internal and external customer requirements
• Executes work outputs according to customer requirements
• Adheres to Governance and Risk Management policies, processes and systems
• Delivers on regular, irregular and timeous reporting of information to key stakeholders
• Participates in continuous optimisation programmes, projects and initiatives
• Responsible for the safety of customers and all crew onboard
• Manage emergency situations on-board
• Manage Inflight medical emergencies
• Renders a high-quality service to customers and crew
• Maintains sound interaction between customers, flight deck crew, Purser and cabin crew
• Assists in maintaining crew well-being
• Compliance with the relevant company policies, procedures, standards and relevant legislation (BCEA, LRA, industrial agreement, CAA regulations, etc.) and all other regulatory requirements of countries SAA operates in
• Report all non-compliance to Company Standards to the Purser and/or Commander

Qualifications & Experience

• Grade 12
• SACAA Licenced Crew Member
• Must be Boeing 737/738 qualified or previously qualified (evidence thereof to be attached with this application)

Other requirements:

• Fluency in English is essential
• Must be able to swim
• A weight proportional to height, minimum of 1,58m
• A maximum body mass index of 35 to be maintained throughout the term of the appointment
• Must be able to fit in an aisle of the aircraft
• Additional foreign languages will be an advantage
• Reliable transport
• Able to work on her/his own without supervision
• Well groomed with no visible tattoos

Knowledge and Skills

• Understanding of relevant Cabin Services collective agreements policies, procedures, standards and relevant legislation
• Knowledge of relevant legislation (BCEA, LRA, industrial agreement, CAA regulations, etc) and all other regulatory requirements of countries SAA operates in
• Good interpersonal skills
• Strong customer service principles
• Problem solving and analytical skills
• Time management
• Good communication skills (verbal and written) in English
• Cultural and global awareness
• Conflict resolution skills
• Planning and organising skills
• Active listening skills
• Ability to handle pressure

Attributes

• Effective communication
• Technical expertise
• Stakeholder relationships
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Drives results
• Organisational awareness
• Ethics and integrity
• Collaboration
• Customer centric

Additional Information
Kindly note that this is a temporary position for 6 months, and there is no guarantee of full-time or permanent employment upon completion of the contract
Please note: Applicants may be required to operate from OR Tambo or Lanseria Airports and therefore be prepared to sign-on/off for duty at either airport

• Applicants must be a South African national and holder of a valid South African identity document
• Applicants must hold an SACAA Cabin Crew Licence
• Applicants must be qualified on the Boeing 737/738 aircraft
• Applicants must have no criminal record
• Applicants will undergo a security check and medical examination
• Applicants should be able to undergo an extremely intensive training programme, a series of assessments and interviews, must pass all training programmes as well as attend training as and when required to do so
• Applicants may undergo a psychometric and psychological evaluation

Please ensure that you upload the following documents. Kindly note the size limit per upload is 1mb. Applications without the necessary documents will be disqualified.

• Updated CV
• Certified copy of ID
• Certified copy of Matric Certificate
• Certified copy of SACAA Licence
• Evidence of B737/738 qualification

PLEASE NOTE: Due to a high volume of applications and limited vacancies at present, suitable candidates who meet the requirements will be placed in our Talent Pool for consideration as future opportunities arise. We encourage all passionate and service-driven individuals to apply, as we continue to build a pipeline of exceptional talent for upcoming cabin crew vacancies at SAA.