Director – Airport Services wanted at Civil Aviation Authority of Botswana

Main Purpose of the Job

To direct the improvement of cost efficiency, diversification of revenue base, stakeholder engagement and instill a high safety, security and performance culture; thus enhance the development and profitable performance of 6 airports and 19 secondary airfields within the framework of policies and performance criteria agreed to by the Board.

Position Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Airport Management, Business Administration, Economics or closely related field.
• Post-graduate qualifications in business management or administration are desirable.
• A minimum of fifteen (15) years work experience in an aviation, air transportation or related field of which eight (8) years must have been at management level.

Competencies:

• Leadership skills
• Strong mentoring, coaching ability to a team with diverse levels of expertise
• Tactical and strategic thinker
• Excellent communication skills
• Assertive, Proactive and decisive
• Problem-solving skills
• Time-management skills
• Customer orientation
• Understanding of Corporate Governance, statutory & regulatory compliance issues
• Analytic and decisive decision maker
• Results and service orientation
• Ability to manage situations requiring diplomacy, fairness, firmness and sound judgment

Key Performance Areas

• Airport Operations
• Safety and Security Management
• Fire & Rescue Services
• Service Quality
• Cost Effectiveness
• ICAO SARPs Compliance