Job Description

Job Category: ACSA Job Group
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An exciting vacancy exists at Cape Town International Airport for an experienced Regional General Manager within the Airport Operations Management Division.
Key Performance Outputs
The successful candidate will be reporting to Group Executive Operations Management, and will be responsible but not limited to the following:

• Drive and implement airport strategy aligned with ACSA strategy and the airport network strategy.
• Monitor macro and micro-economic conditions, legislation, competition, market sentiment and the industry in general to regularly assess impact on ACSA Position the airport to support the network strategy, maximize revenue growth and commercial opportunities; and support future sustainability of the Airports.
• Develop an airport capability, services and solutions to enable ACSA to operate effectively and deliver optimally to clients
• Drive the implementation and compliance with defined service standards; and drive implementation of standardised processes and ways of working according to the airport network policies and standards
• Drive the development and execution of value-adding client and airport stakeholder programs to improve commercial viability and customer experience
• Provide oversight on meeting of service level agreements and contractual obligations within the airport environment.
• Establish the implementation of Aviation Security, as well as Public Safety and Security strategies
• Ensure the implementation and maintenance of a Quality Management System
• Accountable for compliance to all airport regulations
• Implement people development processes such as talent management, performance management and succession planning to meet functional performance standards.
• Develop operational, capex and labour budgets for the function emanating from business plans. Accountable for airport CAPEX and OPEX budget
• Direct operational, labour and capex requirements within the function for efficient delivery of operational targets and submit recommendations to Executive Management/Board.
• Review value of practices, systems and structures to determine appropriateness in light of the strategic intent and take remedial actions where necessary as per agreed change control process
• Provide direction for IT infrastructure and solution to enable the business to deliver effective and efficient real time information and results.
• Ensure compliance with all legal, governance, policies, procedures, standards and sound business practice to meet business and operation management standards.
• Manage ACSA's risk exposure through identification, implementation and maintenance of risk control measures to minimise the Company's liability.
• Ensure compliance to national and international aviation and any relevant legislation and statutory regulations/ requirements/ frameworks
• Provision of accurate and timely reports in accordance with statutory, business and executive management requirements.
• Drive risk strategy, set tolerances and overall mitigation leadership of key airport risks
• Drive the significance of Airports Company South Africa as a key player in the local, national and international tourism and airline industries as well as government forums through relationships.
• Establish, manage and monitor healthy, diverse, workable internal and external relationships, including the interface with external providers to ensure divisional / functional needs are met and organisational goals achieved.
• Provide specialised technical / professional support to internal and external stakeholders to ensure achievement of functional and organisational objectives.

Technical Skills and Experience
The following skills and experience or the equivalent of such will be required:

• Bachelor Honours Degree in Built Environment/ Commerce/ Humanities/Airport Management is essential.
• Diploma in Management Development Programme is recommended.
• 8 years Airport Operations experience is essential.
• 5 years General Management experience is essential.
• Must have Code B: Motor vehicle license
• MS Office proficiency on an Intermediate level

Competencies

• Comfortable with risk taking and ambiguity
• Cross boundary thinking
• Interpersonal skills
• Visionary leadership
• Networking
• Presentation skills
• Good judgement
• Integrity
• Business acumen
• Knowledge of King III
• Strong aviation background
• Operate within complex political situations
• Good understanding of government structures
• Good understanding of relevant legislation and regulatory frameworks

Application and Enquiries
By: 30 September 2025
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
Positions will be filled in line with Airports Company South Africa's values and Employment Equity Policy and Plan.
Should you not hear from us within 30 days of your application, consider your application unsuccessful.

Skills Required