Airports Fire Chief

6 days ago


Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Airports Company South Africa Full time
Job Description:

The successful candidate will be responsible for the overall management of airport fire services, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.

This includes developing and maintaining aerodrome emergency management systems, coordinating with government agencies and stakeholders to ensure effective emergency response plans are in place, and overseeing subordinate activities to achieve sub-functional objectives.

Additionally, the role requires managing people development initiatives such as performance management, succession planning, and talent management to ensure team performance meets required standards.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years' experience in fire and rescue operational management, with a diploma or bachelor's degree in Fire Technology or a related field. They will also possess skills in Microsoft Office packages and hold a valid Code EC driver's license.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and maintain aerodrome emergency management systems
  • Coordinate with government agencies and stakeholders to ensure effective emergency response plans are in place
  • Oversee subordinate activities to achieve sub-functional objectives
  • Manage people development initiatives such as performance management, succession planning, and talent management
  • Draft and manage SLAs with relevant stakeholders predominantly to support emergency response management
  • Provide technical/professional support to internal and external stakeholders

Requirements:

  • Diploma (360 credits) – Fire Technology is essential
  • Bachelor's degree (360 credits) - Operational/Regulatory is recommended
  • Code EC driver's license
  • Proficiency and working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages
  • A minimum of 5 years Fire and Rescue Operational Experience is essential
  • A minimum of 3 years Fire and Rescue Management Experience is recommended


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