Director Airport Operations

<p><strong>SKILLS / COMPETENCIES</strong></p> <ul> <li>Familiarity with major economic and technological advancement in the aviation field such as but not limited to the commercialization of airports; economic liberalization; airline consolidations and harmonization of air safety regulations.</li> <li>Demonstrable experience of organizational structuring, human resource planning and development, including manpower requirement assessments and resource training.</li> <li>Working knowledge of Airport Management, Air Transport Management and Aviation Law, Human Resources Management, Engineering, Customer Services or Real Estate Management will be an added advantage.</li> <li>Must have notable team leadership skills.</li> <li>Must be a goal oriented individual with the ability to work under pressure</li> <li>Must have proven experience in carrying out engagements at Government level, conducting meetings and preparing quality, concise reports for the Board and stakeholders.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Must have the ability to lead and inspire management and staff towards the attainment of organisational goals.</li> <li>Must demonstrate a good comprehension of the local, regional and international aviation environment.</li> <li>Strong oral and written communication.</li> <li>Must be able to initiate and lead organisational change.</li> <li>Must demonstrate requisite probity and aptitude to develop and maintain sound relations with critical success partners and stakeholders who are essential to the well-being of the organisation.</li> <li>Must be computer literate</li> <li>Proven knowledge of International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) regulations and Airports Council International (ACI) standards and practices will be an added advantage.</li> <li>Proven managerial ability with clean record of service</li> <li>Must fully understand airport operations, procedures and developments</li> <li>Should have broad organisational awareness</li> <li>Must have a broad awareness of the local, regional and international political and security environment</li> </ul> <p><strong>QUALIFICATIONS AND MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS</strong></p> <ul> <li> <p>A relevant Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree from a recognised University;</p> </li> <li> <p>A Master&rsquo;s Degree in Business Management, Administration, Leadership or any other relevant Master&rsquo;s Degree from a recognised University is an added advantage;</p> </li> <li> <p>A professional qualification in Aviation with a bias towards Aviation operations;</p> </li> <li> <p>At least 6 years of Managerial experience in the Aviation field, of which a minimum of 3 years should have been in Airport Operations;</p> </li> <li> <p>Must be a citizen of Zimbabwe;</p> </li> </ul> <p><strong>EXPERIENCE</strong></p> <p>At least 6 years managerial experience in the aviation field, of which a minimum of 3 years should have been in airport operations.</p>