Ramp Agent

Johannesburg, GP, ZA, South Africa

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.



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 not be 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.

Closing Date: 30 July 2025

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1471739
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Johannesburg, GP, ZA, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned