AIRPORTS COMPANY SOUTH AFRICA LIMITED (ACSA)

FIRE FIGHTER 1 - CAPE TOWN

Western Cape, South Africa

Job Description

Key Performance Output

The successful candidate will be reporting to the Supervisor: Fire and Rescue, and will be responsible for but not limited to the following:

• Maintain operational readiness of resources including vehicle, equipment and infrastructure to comply with Airport category. 
• Operate Fire Fighting and Rescue Equipment and Tools
• Ensure understanding of vehicle and/or equipment and limitations to ensure utilisation within design parameters.
• Conduct routine inspections, maintenance and reporting of defects when required and follow up. 
• Adhere to relevant statutory/legislative regulations, SOP's, operational standards, ACSA policies and procedures, employee manual and Service Level Agreements/MOU to ensure business continuity. 
• Activate and respond to all relevant incidents and accidents within area of jurisdiction, scope of training and expertise. 
• Conduct emergency standbys to prevent incidents and accidents as requested. 
• Analyse, Monitor, identify, mitigate and report areas of non-compliance (HIRA). 
• Conduct Runway, Taxi-way and Apron inspections and patrols to reduce potential hazards, notify ATC and take remedial action if necessary. 
• Build, support and maintain healthy diverse internal (peers, unions, team) as well as external (service providers etc.) relationships and implement remedial actions where required to ensure achievement of organisational goals and enhance emergency response preparedness. 
• Record and capture information for billing purposes. (Flight Information Display screens real-time).
• Participate in educational Fire and Safety awareness programmes.
• Maintain level of physical fitness as per ACSA policies and procedures. 
• Attend identified development programmes for succession planning purposes. 
• Attend mandatory Aviation training as per ACSA policies and procedures and legislative requirements. 
• Perform the same duties and functions in line with the requirements for an Aircraft Marshaller.
• Respond to all medical emergencies within area of jurisdiction and scope of training. 

Technical Skills and Experience

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

• Be in possession of a valid National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
• Fire Fighter 1 is essential. (SAESI)
• Hazmat Awareness is essential. (SAESI)
• BAA/First Aid Level 3 is essential. (HPCSA)
• MS office – Basic.
• Code B; Motor vehicle license.

Competencies

• Action orientated 
• Communication
• Attention to Detail 
• Ethics and Integrity 
• Conflict Management 
• Problem Solving 
• Interpersonal Relations
• Physical Fitness

Application and Enquiries 

Kindly apply online for this opportunity following the Oracle link below:

Career Portal (sharepoint.com)

By ……August 2026

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 values and Employment Equity Policy and Plan. Should you not hear from Airports Company South Africa

Should you not hear from us within 30 days of your application, consider your application unsuccessful.

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Job Info

• Job Identification: 733
• Job Category: ACSA Job Group
• Apply Before: 09/03/2026, 04:29 PM
• Job Schedule: Full time
• Locations:  Western Cape, South Africa

MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE ENGINEER.INT ORT

Gauteng, South Africa

Job Description

An exciting opportunity exists for a suitably qualified Engineer to join the Maintenance and Engineering Management team at OR Tambo International Airport.

Key Performance Output

The successful candidate reporting to the Manager Mechanical Maintenance will be responsible for:

• Supporting the development of a strategy for infrastructure and asset management that is integrated, multidisciplined, and enables the long-term sustainability of the company’s assets and infrastructure.
• Translating organizational goals applicable to the area of responsibility as derived from a business plan into a clear direction, implementing effectively and efficiently, and ensuring that appropriate remedial actions are taken.
• Developing/Adopting and entrenching Mechanical Engineering standards and frameworks for general infrastructure development.
• Developing engineering briefs for mechanical initiatives.
• Engaging in projects from conceptualization to implementation and commissioning.
• Development and implementation of asset maintenance programs throughout the group.
• Ensure compliance with relevant statutory/legislative regulations, SOPs, operational standards, policies, and practices.
• Ensure the maintenance contracts are aligned to ACSA requirements to comply with stakeholder and related legislative requirements to ensure continuous operations.
• Management of consultants, contractors, and service providers through applicable conditions of contract.
• Compile, manage and account for relevant budgets per business requirements and specifications.
• Assist with the building of technical competence in the organization.
• Manage maintenance CAPEX projects in line with set standards.
• Reporting on budget variance.

Technical Skills and Experience

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

• B Sc / B Eng (Hons) / B Tech in Mechanical Engineering is essential.
• 6 years’ Operational experience in Engineering and Contract Management is essential.
• 3 years’ Stakeholder Management experience is essential.
• 1-year Operational experience in an airport environment is recommended.
• Registration and membership of ECSA and SAIME recommended.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Code 8 driver’s license.

Competencies

• Communicates well (Verbal and Written) 
• Problem-solving
• Negotiating skills 
• Planning and Organising 
• Organized and Methodical
• Analytical thinking
• Detail Orientated
• Results and Goal Orientated
• Technical and functional knowledge 

Application and Enquiries 

Kindly apply online for this opportunity.

By August 2026

Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide proof of their qualifications 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 Airports Company South Africa within 30 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

APPLY NOW

Job Info

• Job Identification: 731
• Job Category: ACSA Job Group
• Apply Before: 08/26/2026, 08:49 AM
• Job Schedule: Full time
• Locations: Gauteng, South Africa