Supervisor Airport Services - Johannesburg

The Emirates story started in 1985 when we launched operations with just two aircraft. Today, we fly the world’s biggest fleets of Airbus A380s and Boeing 777s, offering our customers the comforts of the latest and most efficient wide-body aircraft in the skies. We inspire travellers around the world with our growing network of worldwide destinations, industry leading inflight entertainment, regionally inspired cuisine and world-class service Our History On the 25th October 1985, we began operations out of Dubai with just two aircraft-a leased Boeing 737 and an Airbus 300 B4. Then as now, our goal was quality, not quantity, and in the years since taking those first small steps onto the regional travel scene, we've evolved into a globally influential travel and tourism company with a fleet of more than 230 aircraft flying to over 150 destinations. In recent years, we've made numerous significant announcements regarding the future of its already state-of-the-art fleet.Job Purpose: To ensure that the service offered is timely, efficient, and professional and of the highest level, as per the criteria set forth by the company's commercial, safety and security policies, standards and procedures. Supervise and coordinate all internal and external agencies, such as handling agents, service providers, other airlines and various authorities. Ensure that all relevant areas of operations are fully covered. Job Outline: Analyse anticipated operational problems such as over bookings, adverse weather, delays, cancellation of flights, crew flight time limitations etc., and undertake remedial and pro-active action in line with relevant procedures to minimise disruption to customers. Ensure that handling agent, caterer and other service providers are fully briefed regarding Emirates' requirements for the day's operation (including any special handling) and that this information is updated as necessary in order to ensure a smooth and cost effective operation and that any inconvenience to our customers are minimised. Ensure that all post-flight activity is completed correctly in order to protect company revenue and to facilitate the handling of customers and dead load at an-route stations and destinations. Respond to queries, complaints and claims in an efficient and timely manner in order to restore passenger confidence. Undertake various administrative functions and other duties as directed from time-to-time by the Airport Services Manager (ASM) or Airport Services Officer (ASO). Process all baggage claims and control expenditure on damaged baggage replacements and lost baggage claims as per applicable procedures and in a timely manner. Support and cover the Emirates' ticket desk, where applicable, and undertake ticketing/reservation duties to ensure seamless service to customers. Support, coach and develop airport services agents and other relevant personnel to ensure that they are fully briefed/debriefed of the operational requirements and they provide the required customer service levels. Assist the ASM in conducting staff performance reviews in line with performance matters (i.e. setting staff's objectives and development plan) and support the PM process by ensuring feedback is provided to staff PM reviews within stipulated time limits. Carry out credit card verification and travel documents checks diligently. When required support duties in the Emirates' lounge. Liaise with service providers and supervise contracted staff, overseeing catering, cleaning and maintenance operations and ensure service standards are met and maintained. Qualification Qualifications: Grade 12 or equivalent. Must have completed relevant and recognised professional training courses in Customer Services and Ground Operations. Experience: Given the specific requirements at outstations, a minimum of 4 years' Airline Industry experience is required. Knowledge/Skills: A working knowledge of reservations / fares and ticketing, departure control systems. Knowledge of baggage tracing and claims handling. Knowledge of Microsoft Word/ e-mail/ Excel advantageous. Fluent in spoken and written English. Advanced skills in customer service delivery. Must have the right to live and work in South Africa. Salary & benefits Competitive and market related salary Competitive and market related benefits