Cabin Services Assistant Manager
FlySafair
2026/08/06   Durban


Job Ref #: CSM 01
Industry: Aviation
Job Type: Permanent
Positions Available: 1
Safair Operations, operating as FlySafair has a vacancy for a Cabin Services Assistant Manager at our Durban & Lanseria Bases. The successful applicant will report to the Cabin Services Manager.
Job Description
  • Daily management and supervision of Cabin Crew staff;
  • In conjunction with the Recruitment department, conduct screening, interviewing, vetting and selection of new entry Cabin Crew;
  • Draft and implement changes to the FAM and training programmes as and when required;
  • Prepare all additions and amendments to the FAM;
  • Review content of training material and exam papers;
  • Attend training administration meetings;
  • Compile directives and notices to cabin crew members as and when required;
  • Liaise with other relevant departments / stakeholders to ensure that they are adequately briefed concerning services and other procedures concerning cabin services;
  • Check Crew license currency on a daily basis;
  • Manage administration and approval of all leave applications on ESS;
  • Investigate any abuse of leave / sick leave;
  • Assist with the preparation, control and administration of the Cabin Crew department's budget;
  • Attend management and other meetings representing the Cabin Crew department as may be applicable and ensuring action items are executed;
  • Prepare exception reports on roster fairness and present to manager;
  • Facilitate roster requests;
  • Provide monthly guidance to the Rosters department;
  • Implement SACAA regulations pertaining to Cabin Crew responsibilities, including flight and duty requirements;
  • Ensure compliance as it relates to Flight Operations processes and standards as delegated by the Manager;
  • Assist with the implementation of relevant procedures, standards, specifications and guidelines within Flight Operations;
  • Action all accident / incident and other occurrence reports were applicable;
  • All safety reports to be escalated to Manager;
  • Process and Action all cabin crew member flight reports;
  • Monitor and action fatigue related safety risks;
  • Assist with the implementation of the departmental KPl's;
  • Enforce the overall welfare and morale of all Cabin Crew members through regular and professional engagement with cabin crew members;
  • Action the overall discipline of all Cabin Crew members (educating, corrective measures, first line warnings);
  • Together with ER Team, coordinate all activities relating to Employee Relations (i.e. investigations, hearings, etc.) and represent the company on matters at the CCMA.
Job Requirements
  • Grade 12 or equivalent;
  • Hold a valid Cabin Crew Member license (Essential);
  • Minimum of 7 years' flying experience, of which at least 5 years must have been in an In-Charge/Senior Cabin Crew capacity (Essential);
  • Willingness and ability to travel between operational bases as required (Essential);
  • Clear disciplinary record (Essential);
  • Consistent and reliable attendance record (Essential);
  • Willingness and availability to work outside normal office hours, as required by operational demands (Essential).

Personal Attributes:

  • Professional and well groomed;
  • Immaculate time keeping;
  • High level of integrity;
  • Emotionally intelligent, empathetic and compassionate;
  • Diplomatic, respectful and fair;
  • Friendly, positive and approachable;
  • Assertive and confident;
  • Ability to inspire and motivate others;
  • Safety-conscious and able to remain composed under pressure;
  • Strong work ethic and commitment;
  • Objective and unbiased in decision-making.

Application Guideline:

  • Email applications will not be accepted;
  • Preference will be given to members of under-represented designated groups;
  • Should no feedback be provided within two (2) weeks from the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

FlySafair reserves the right:

  • Not to proceed with this vacancy;
  • To appoint the selected candidates based on its operational requirements.

Closing Date: 13 August 2026