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Ramp Agent

FlySafair

Johannesburg, Gauteng Permanent Posted 29 Sep 2026 Closes in 7 days

Overview

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 for 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; 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; Ensure sufficient staff as per SLA; Conduct FOD checks; Report any irregular activities related to Flight Operations; Coordinate any disrupt operations; Monitor Ramp and Passenger service KPIs; 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
  • Code 08 Drivers License
  • No criminal record
  • Airside knowledge
  • 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

Responsibilities

  • 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
  • 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
  • Ensure all service providers are present as required per flight
  • 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
  • Ensure sufficient staff as per SLA
  • Conduct FOD checks
  • Report any irregular activities related to Flight Operations
  • Coordinate any disrupt operations
  • Monitor Ramp and Passenger service KPIs
  • 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

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