Airport Duty Manager Cape Town

Location: On-site Cape Town International Airport Cape Town (South Africa)

Hours:Full Time 37.5 hours per week 4 shifts a week (includes days and nights)

Contract Type:Permanent

Salary:Competitive

Closing Date: 9^th September 2026

We review applications on a rolling basis and may close the advert early if we receive a high volume of applications.

At Virgin Atlantic Airways we believe that everyone can take on the world and its our vision to become the most loved travel company. As we embark on this next exciting stage of our journey were harnessing our spirit of entrepreneurship and innovation to challenge the status quo.

In a nutshell
No two days are the same in this role. As Airport Duty Managerin Cape Town youll be the person keeping our airport operation running safely smoothly and on time while creating the exceptional Virgin Atlantic experience our customers know and love.

From leading our airport teams and working alongside suppliers and airport partners to responding to operational challenges and making real-time decisions youll be at the heart of everything that happens on the ground. Its a role where youll balance customer experience operational performance and safety - bringing people together to keep our operation moving whatever the day brings.

If you enjoy leading from the front thrive in a fast-paced environment and love solving problems as part of a team youll feel right at home.

Day to day

• Leading the day-to-day airport operation ensuring every flight departs safely securely and as close to schedule as possible
• Inspiring and supporting airport teams and supplier partners to deliver the warm distinctive service our customers expect from Virgin Atlantic
• Making confident operational decisions during disruption balancing customer experience safety compliance and commercial priorities
• Building strong relationships with airport authorities government agencies ground handling partners and other operational stakeholders
• Managing operational budgets and resources responsibly identifying opportunities to improve efficiency while maintaining excellent service
• Supporting the wider business during the non-flying season working flexibly across departments where required

About You
Youre an experienced operational leader who enjoys bringing people together making sound decisions under pressure and creating great experiences for both customers and colleagues.

• Experience leading airport operations within an airline environment with a strong understanding of both above and below wing activities
• A calm decisive and people-focused leadership style with the ability to coach develop and motivate high-performing teams
• Strong operational judgement balancing safety security customer experience and commercial performance when making decisions
• Excellent relationship-building skills with confidence working alongside airport authorities government agencies and supplier partners
• Strong analytical and communication skills comfortable using operational data to make informed decisions and communicate clearly with a wide range of stakeholders
• Good knowledge of airline operational systems regulations and airport processes alongside the flexibility to work shifts including nights weekends and public holidays
• The right to live and work in South Africa

If youre ready to lead from the front make a real impact on our operation and help create brilliant journeys for our customers every day wed love to hear from you.

Be yourself Our differences make us stronger

Our customers come from all walks of life and so do our colleagues. Thats why were proud to be an equal opportunity employer and actively encourage applications from all backgrounds. At Virgin Atlantic we believe everyone can take on the world - no matter your age gender gender identity gender expression ethnicity sexual orientation disabilities religion or beliefs. We celebrate difference and everything that makes our colleagues unique by upholding an inclusive environment in which we can all thrive. So that everyone at Virgin Atlantic can be themselves and know they belong.

To make your journey with us accessible and individual to you we encourage you to let us know if youd like a little extra help with your application or if you have any individual requirements at any stage along your recruitment journey. We are here to support you so please reach out to our team()feeling confident that weve got your individual considerations covered.