Job Opportunities

We are seeking to appoint self-motivated, self-driven and self-disciplined hardworking candidates for the following positions.
Business Development Manager
  • Job Description

    Discharging both a strategic and operational role with a major responsibility to drive non-aeronautical commercial revenue streams across all areas in line with the Company’s Budget assumptions by maximizing performance of current partners, developing opportunities for new initiatives and incremental growth, and oversee the operations of Pay Parking and Advertising business units.

    Principal Duties & Responsibilities
    • Assist in the preparation and delivery and continued regular reporting of the Commercial revenue budget each year.
    • Provide infrastructure development recommendation in line with the Airport’s passenger forecasts, consistent with the Airport’s Masterplan and in response to industry trends and thus assist in the business case analysis to justify capital expenditure and to demonstrate the strategic benefit from project development.
    • Assist the project teams in current and future planned Commercial development ensuring deadlines on completion are kept on track.
    • Research new opportunities and provide strategic insight in order to grow commercial yield and to develop concession partner agreements that ensure the best possible use is made of commercial space.
    • Build relationships with new and existing external and internal commercial business partners ensuring the focus is on customer service, operational standards and that financial performance is optimized at all times.
    • Assist in the negotiation of new commercial agreements and complete concession tendering in order to test market value.
    • Monitors and analyzes the day-to-day management and operations of all the business units (Retail concessions, pay parking, and Advertising) with reviews on performance, operational efficiency, service, staffing levels, product mix, pricing, promotional activity, Health, and Safety, merchandising and ad hoc performance analysis.
    • To monitor by way of regular performance reviews with the relevant Concessionaire Head offices and local teams the financial performance and compliance of all Airport Concessions and partners.
    • To take an active role within the Company to assist with the growth of yield performance in order to further optimize car parking revenue performance.
    • To assist in the development of car park strategies to encompass future capacity requirements, occupancy, new products, marketing, customer service and staff car parking requirements.
  • Qualifications
    Minimum Qualifications / Skills / Experience 
    • 3-5 years of relevant commercial experience, preferably in the Business & Marketing in hospitality industry.
    • Any airline/aviation or leisure related courses will be an advantage, particularly in sales and marketing.
    • Experience in public relations activities is an advantage.
    • Degree in Business Administration, Commerce or equivalent. MBA preferred.
    • A proven ability to exercise commercial judgement and decision making, ideally in the promotion of air transport related services and products.
    • Strong communication (and listening) skills in both French and English, with excellent presentation skills, written and oral.
    • Good time management skills, ability to priorities tasks and perform well under pressure.
    • Good Staff Management and Public Relation skills
    • Must be service-oriented and customer-focused.
    • Good judgement and decision-making skills, confident negotiator, and ability to see a project right through - ‘close the deal’.
    • Good analytical skills and a positive and determined approach to researching and analyzing new business opportunities.
Project Officer
  • Job Description

    Responsible for overseeing all aspects of a project from budges to final implementation.

    Principal Duties & Responsibilities
    • Prepare projects document of budgeted projects for presentation to financial controller for approval of project.•Prepare necessary document (BOQ, drawings and specification) to be handed over to the contractor for quotation submission.
    • Undertake quotation analysis reports for quotation approval.
    • Prepare contract documents for award of contract.
    • Provide weekly feedbacks to projects clients on progress made.
    • Monitor and ensure work is being carried out to the highest possible level.
    • Certifying payment claims brought forward by contractors.
    • Be able to undertake the function of the building maintenance supervisor absents.
    • Respond to emergency situations as may be required and with notice is on 24-hour call for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns.
  • Qualifications
    Minimum Qualifications / Skills / Experience 
    • Diploma in construction or related field.
    • At least 2 years of relevant experience.
    • Draughtsman certificate is a plus.
    • A class 2 driving licence is an advantage.
Project Design Engineer
  • Job Description
    Principal Duties & Responsibilities
    • Carry out analysis and procedure engineering designs for SCAA Projects.
    • Assist in project supervision and overall project management.
    • Carrying out feasibility studies for new SCAA projects.
    • Preparation of project reports .
    • Preparation of specifications .
    • Provide guidance and assistance to relevant staff in formulating bill of quantities and construction drawings.
    • Present weekly or monthly progress reports in a timely manner as instructed by the Project Manager.
  • Qualifications
    Minimum Qualifications / Skills / Experience 
    • Minimum 3 years of working experience in similar field.
    • Competency in analysing and designing concrete structures and buildings.
    • Computer literacy and competency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.
    • Skilled user of AutoCAD and at a minimum one other recognised structural design software.
    • At a minimum, BSc / BEng in Civil/ Structural Engineering with knowledge in structural analysis, structural design of concrete, steel, and timber structures.
    • Knowledge of geotechnical engineering concept a plus good communication skills and friendly approach environment.
Pay Parking Attendant
  • Job Description

    Oversee designated parking areas and operate the Pay Parking booth during established hours. Directs drivers of vehicles to appropriate parking areas. Collects parking fees and providesinformation to the public, visitors, staff, and stakeholders.Monitors and/or patrols parking lots to check for required permits and to ensure cars are parkedin designated spaces and not blocking traffic flow.

    Principal Duties & Responsibilities
    • Regulates parking and traffic in assigned lot restricting unauthorized vehicles and providing entry to authorized vehicles.
    • Collects parking fees from customer based on charges for amount of time parked or standard parking fee; issues receipts upon customer request.
    • Enters transactions on cash register or other approved means and balances cash with register tape according to the established procedure.
    • Completes reports or forms required by department.
    • Reconcile cash transactions for the day and deposit in safe after each shift, or deposit to the admin office or Finance Office as directed by the Supervisor from time to time.
    • Provides directions, parking alternatives and airport information upon request to visitors, staff and public in general.
    • Oversee assigned parking lot for suspicious activity and reports such to Airport Security.
    • Checks parking cards or permits to verify authorization and assists in identification of stolen or misused cards/permits.
    • Ensure a safe, hazard free, and clean parking environment.
  • Qualifications
    Minimum Qualifications / Skills / Experience 
    • IGCSE Certification or Post-Secondary education. Proficiency in English, or any other language is of advantage, with knowledge of basic computer skills.
    • Strong communication skills, including the ability to speak clearly and to relate effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
    • Excellent customer service skills to ensure a high degree of customer satisfaction.
    • Highly energetic, confident, reliable, punctual, and proactive individual
    • Ability to give attention to detail and perform tasks accurately.•Good sense of responsibility and must be able to work under pressure.
    • Basic knowledge of and ability to apply Microsoft Office & Excel package.
    • Prior working experience as a parking, patrol, security, or police officer is an advantage. a plus good communication skills and friendly approach environment.

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The above posts come with attractive salary packages commensurate with qualifications and experience, incentives and benefits. 

Please note that potential candidates will be subjected to pre-employment medical, drug and Breathalyser tests.

Interested candidates may forward their application/CV with copies of certificates, references, ID card and Passport photograph to:

Human Resources/ Administration Department
SCAA Head Office
Seychelles International Airport
P.O. Box 181
Victoria
Mahé

or email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Not later than: Monday 29th May 2023
Last Updated: Saturday 20th May 2023