Customer Service Agent ORTIA: Check-in/Boarding/Arrival/Baggage
Purpose
The incumbent is responsible to provide an excellent quality service to customers in respect of passenger handling services.
The incumbent will perform a wide variety of duties at departures, boarding gates, arrivals, baggage; including the verification of travel documents and assisting special need passengers and premium passengers within the airport environment.
Principal Accountabilities:
Demonstrates an understanding of the departmental strategy and plan relevant to own work outputs
Implements department strategy within own area of responsibility
Provides recommendations to support the implementation of the departmental strategy and plan
Contributes to the budget management and containment of costs
Applies cost saving initiatives continuously
Provides recommendations on profitability
Correct charging of excess baggage
Contribute towards cost reduction by performing role efficiently and identifying opportunities for improvement
Utilises resources in area of responsibility/ own area of work in a time and cost-effective manner
Utilises technology to enhance internal and external customer expectations
Executes work outputs according to customer requirements
Adheres to Governance and Risk Management policies, processes and systems
Delivers on regular, irregular and timeous reporting of information to key stakeholders
Participates in continuous optimisation programmes, projects and initiatives
Promote Airline’s customer service principles through upholding a high standard of professionalism, efficiency, consistency and personalisation when dealing with customers
Assist unaccompanied minors, elders and disabled passengers to ensure that their special needs are addressed accordingly
Assist in dealing with any problems such as keeping passengers informed of any delays, disruptions and denied boarding
Provide general information to customers and travel agents
Assist passengers as needed through arrival and check-in processes
Assist customers with general enquiries or directions as required
Interact with customer throughout the transaction to alleviate fear and build trust
Perform any duties assigned by superiors in line with company objectives
Check baggage, monitor carry-on baggage for size and quantity, and assign seats
Inspect and verify passenger documentation, ensuring that passengers have the correct documentation for travel
Perform all duties pertaining to passenger and baggage check-in, boarding of flights and charging excess baggage charges based on piece concept
Liaise with various work groups to resolve any challenges
Work on special projects if required
Meet and assist passengers on arrival
Provide information on arrival and departure times, boarding procedures, carry-on regulations, and seat assignments
Handle denied boarding situations by soliciting volunteers and communicating situation effectively to involuntary denied boarding customers
Direct customers and provide clear and concise information regarding flight delays, cancellations, denied boarding situations
Manage queues and self-service check-in
Ensure proper control of on-board hand baggage at check in and at boarding gates
Assist and ensure the correct handling of mishandled baggage, pilfered and damaged baggage
Keep detailed report regarding mishandled and damaged baggage
Ensure the highest level of passenger safety and care in all aspects of duty
Comply with service standards and standard operating procedures to ensure passengers are handled in a friendly and efficient manner at all times
Make public announcements as required
Produce all required, work-related documentation
Ensure compliance with CAA, Airline and airport regulations
Ensure all regulatory training is current
Ensure baggage reconciliation is done for each flight and updating statistical data
Clearing of all stock at check in counters and boarding gates after duties
Demonstrates an understanding of company policies and processes relevant to people management
Adheres to people processes and plans to deliver on organisational objectives
Participates in development initiatives to maximise own and department’s productivity
Embraces change initiatives in line with the vision and strategic direction of the Airline
Demonstrates willingness to enhance own skills and share same with immediate team members
Lives and role models the Airline’s values
Contribute towards department capacity to enable achievement of department objectives
Identify opportunities for improvement within sphere of control
Contribute to talent development (self) through acknowledged learning experiences, courses, reading and researching
Qualifications & Experience:
Grade 12 (Matric) at NQF level 4.
A 3-year diploma in a Travel and Tourism or relevant field will be an advantage.
Experience derived from customer service environment will be an advantage.
Knowledge and Skills:
Customer Service standards
Passenger Handling
Amadeus Altea Customer Management (CM)
Dangerous Goods Handling
Baggage Management System
World Tracer System
Baggage Reconciliation System (BRS)
Star Alliance Requirements
Verification of Travel Documents
Amadeus Auto Document Check (ADC)
Passenger Disruption Handling (IRROPs)
Safety Management System (SMS)
Station Emergency Response Plan (SERP)
Excellent communication (verbal and written) skills
Moderate to high computer proficiency
Problem solving skills
Effective time management
Information processing skills
Attributes
Technical Expertise
Stakeholder Relationships
Flexibility and Adaptability
Drives Results
Organisational Awareness
Ethics and Integrity
Collaboration
Additional Information
SAA is using an online recruitment tool. Applicants are required to complete an individual registration profile capturing essential personal and career selection criteria. Applicants must please note that they only need to complete the online registration once and thereafter they can update their online profiles as and when necessary.
PLEASE NOTE: The onus are on applicants to ensure all mandatory fields are completed. Incomplete online profiles will be disqualified from the application process. Online profiles are used for screening and shortlisting purposes. A CV is only for verification and record keeping purposes. Applicants need to ensure that their online profiles are completed with correct and current information. Incomplete sections can disqualify applicants from the screening and selection process.
This applies to all internal and external applicants.
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SAA will make use of an internal employee referral programme for all permanent vacancies advertised externally on the E-recruitment site. The normal advert and application process will still apply alongside the programme. Terms and conditions as published on MySAA apply.
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System support: CebileNkosi@flysaa.com
Apply Here: https://flysaa.erecruit.co/candidateapp/Jobs