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Closing Date
2026/01/16
Reference Number
SAA260109-4
Job Title Systems & Planning Coordinator
Division Airchefs
Business Unit Operations
Job Type Permanent
Location – Country South Africa
Location – Province Western Cape
Location – Town / City Cape Town
Job Purpose
Monitor and maintain accurate flight schedules, meal counts, and operational data in SAP to ensure correct resource planning, meal production, and billing. Coordinate with internal departments to update flight information, confirm figures, and process accurate invoicing in compliance with client and company requirements.
Principal Accountabilities
Flight & Schedule Monitoring
Monitor daily flight schedules and identify any changes in departure times, routes, or aircraft configurations.
Update flight details and meal figures in the system to align with the latest airline and operational requirements.
Liaise with production, Customer account managers, and supervisors to communicate schedule changes.
Meal Count Management
Record and update meal count totals per flight.
Confirm final meal counts against airline specifications and client requirements.
Adjust figures promptly for last-minute changes to avoid under- or over-catering.
Billing & SAP Transactions
Process and confirm flight billing in SAP according to agreed contractual terms.
Ensure all flights are billed accurately and timeously, reconciling discrepancies with operations and finance.
Maintain accurate records of billed and unbilled flights for reporting purposes.
Coordination & Communication
Act as a liaison between operations, production, and logistics to ensure correct information flows between teams.
Support the Operations Team Leader with operational data and reports.
Compliance & Data Integrity
Maintain accurate and up-to-date operational records in SAP in compliance with internal controls.
Adhere to Security, SHEQ, HACCP, and operational policies and procedures in all planning and system activities.
Reporting
Compile and submit daily, weekly, and monthly reports on flight schedules, meal counts, and billing.
Highlight operational trends, irregularities, and areas for improvement.
Ad Hoc Duties
Assist with month-end stock take and related SAP capturing.
Perform any reasonable duties as instructed by the Operations Team Leader.
Qualifications & Experience
Matric (Grade 12) – Essential
Diploma or Certificate in Operations, Logistics, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or related field
Minimum 3 -5 years’ experience in an operations, planning, scheduling, or administrative role, preferably within: Aviation / In-flight catering or Logistics or FMCG
Proven experience working with daily schedules, volumes, and deadlines
Knowledge and Skills
Exposure to flight schedules, meal planning, or billing processes – Advantageous
SAP Experience- Essential
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Strong Numerical and analytical skills
Attributes
Planning and Organising
Problem Solving and Analysis
Customer Orientation
Detail Orientation
Interpersonal Sensitivity
Additional Information
Air Chefs SOC Ltd is a premium food solutions company with over 40yearsofexperience. A wholly owned subsidiary of South African Airways, we are uniquely positioned to deliver exceptional food and hospitality services across air, corporate, and event sectors.
With three strategically located operational units in Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Durban, we have the capacity to produce over 50 000 meals daily, serving domestic and international airlines, airport lounges, events, and corporate canteens.
Closing Date
2026/01/16
Reference Number
SAA260109-3
Job Title Stock Controller
Division Airchefs
Business Unit Operations
Job Type Permanent
Location – Country South Africa
Location – Province Western Cape
Location – Town / City Cape Town
Job Purpose
The Stock Controller will be responsible for ensuring effective stock control, accurate inventory management, and uninterrupted supply of food items to production. The role focuses on maintaining optimal stock levels, minimizing wastage, ensuring FIFO compliance, and supporting operational and audit requirements through accurate SAP transactions and reporting.
Principal Accountabilities
Stock Control & Inventory Management
Conduct daily, weekly, and monthly stock takes to maintain stock par levels.
Record and verify daily opening and closing stock balances.
Perform monthly stock counts and reconcile variances timeously.
Investigate stock discrepancies and implement corrective actions to ensure inventory accuracy.
Apply and enforce FIFO principles at all times.
Requisitions & SAP Processing
Create requisition orders on SAP in line with menu specifications and operational requirements.
Ensure all requested Purchase Orders are created by Procurement with correct quantities before shift end.
Verify internal orders before they are processed and transferred to relevant departments.
Ensure stock is transferred on SAP after picking.
Submit daily requisitions to Buyers to ensure suppliers attend on time.
Wastage & Expiry Control
Minimize wastage by monitoring and recording 24hr, 48hr, and 72hr stock nearing expiry.
Communicate expiring stock timeously to the Food Stores Team Leader and General Manager Operations.
Flag stock shortages, overstocking, expired and non-moving items daily.
Report non-moving stock to the Food Stores Team Leader with recommendations.
Operational Support
Ensure food stores production schedules are met daily, weekly, and monthly.
Communicate shortage lists (balance to follow) to relevant departments timeously.
Maintain a convenient store layout ensuring correct quantity, quality, and accessibility of products.
Analyse historical stock data for forecasting and planning purposes.
Compliance, Housekeeping & Audits
Maintain good housekeeping standards in line with HACCP requirements.
Ensure compliance with health, safety, and inventory control standards.
Assist with inventory reporting and support internal and external audits.
Participate in food stores management meetings and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
Stakeholder Communication
Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders including Procurement, Production, and Operations to ensure efficient stock management and uninterrupted service delivery.
Qualifications & Experience
5 – 7 years’ experience in a warehouse environment.
SHEQ and HACCP internal training
Familiarity with HACCP, Food safety standards
SAP Experience- Essential
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Strong Numerical and analytical skills
Knowledge and Skills
Customer Orientation
Problem Solving
Action Orientation
Detail Orientation
Interpersonal Sensitivity
Team Orientation
Attributes
Understanding that role is to enable production either at the loungces or unit. To ensure all stock is ordered and despatched correctly.
Additional Information
Air Chefs SOC Ltd is a premium food solutions company with over 40 years of experience. A wholly owned subsidiary of South African Airways, we are uniquely positioned to deliver exceptional food and hospitality services across air, corporate, and event sectors. With three strategically located operational units in Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Durban, we have the capacity to produce over 50 000 meals daily, serving domestic and international airlines, airport lounges, events, and corporate canteens.
Closing Date
2026/01/16
Reference Number
SAA260109-2
Job Title Sous Chef
Division Airchefs
Business Unit Operations
Job Type Permanent
Location – Country South Africa
Location – Province Western Cape
Location – Town / City Cape Town
Job Purpose
To supervise the kitchen operations and mass food preparation and production. The role drives operational efficiency, team performance and ensures:
Consistent delivery of safe and high-quality meals across all the channels
Adherence to customers’ menu specifications
Implementation of food safety standards
Adherence to production timelines
Principal Accountabilities
Leads and supervises a team of chefs and kitchen assistants
Reviews team performance, addresses gaps, initiates corrective actions and drives improvements
Sets and monitors performance targets in alignment with production targets
Develops and implements effective shift schedules and supervises resources effectively
Compiles and submits daily, weekly and monthly productivity reports (such as wastage, absenteeism, deviations, job cards, etc)
Confirms menus and functions for the day to determine ingredients according to menu specifications and plan for staffing requirements
Delegates tasks effectively and manages the workflow across the production kitchen
Trains and mentors employees on compliance, food safety and correct handling procedures
Plans, supervises and executes the daily food production for customers’ across the different channels
Supervises the delivery of meals in accordance with approved recipes, portion sizes and presentation standards and requirements
Implements effective production control in line with daily flight schedules and planning forecasts
Maintains accurate and adequate stock levels of all required ingredients and coordinates with Procurement timeously to avoid shortages
Supports the full production value activities in line with client specifications, box times and world class food safety standards while applying and implementing innovative production processes to ensure high production yields and business profitability
Monitors raw product yields regularly to ensure maximum product output according to raw material specifications and service level agreements with suppliers
Places stock orders on time using system-generated data
Interprets recipes to support bulk production in accordance with approved specifications
Leads daily tastings and compliance checks on portioning, plating and presentation
Ensures that all extras are signed off and handed over correctly to the uplift team
Implements effective stock rotation / stock management, stock takes and system requirements such as stock reservations, stock reconciliations and product confirmations
Liaises with Quality Control and Stores to manage expiry dates and ingredient usage
Reports deviations in line with approved procedures and ensures resolution thereof
Conducts investigations into customer complaints received and responds promptly to customer queries and complaints
Completes and submits all CCP documentation to Quality Assurance at the end of each shift
Monitors adherence to SHEQ systems and policies
Monitors and ensures full compliance with operational, safety, hygiene and security procedures
Enforces the use of hygiene practices and protective gear at all times
Participates in internal and external food safety audits and provides feedback on non-conformances
Conducts investigations into all safety incidents and ensures that all incidents are reported, documented and addressed in accordance with Air Chefs’ protocols
Identifies and monitors operational risks, including environmental hazards
Identifies opportunities to minimise production risks and recommends improvements
Qualifications & Experience
National Diploma (NQF level 6) in Hospitality / Professional Cookery / Culinary Arts / Kitchen Management
Food Safety and Hygiene Certification – HACCP level 1 or equivalent
5 years’ practical experience in a kitchen / catering / high volume food production environment
2 years’ experience as a Chef De Partie
Experience in food safety management
In-depth knowledge of mass food production operations
Knowledge and Skills
Local and / or international cuisine and dietary regulations
Food safety, hazard analysis and critical control points (HACCP) and catering industry standards and systems
Occupational health and safety / SHEQ
Stock management
Recipe management and kitchen systems
Culinary creativity and menu innovation expertise
Financial management
MS Office / computer literacy
Attributes
Team Supervision
Interpersonal and Communication Sensitivity
Planning and Organising
Problem Solving and Analysis
Action Orientation
Customer Orientation
Additional Information
Air Chefs SOC Ltd is a premium food solutions company with over 40 years of experience. A wholly owned subsidiary of South African Airways, we are uniquely positioned to deliver exceptional food and hospitality services across air, corporate, and event sectors. With three strategically located operational units in Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Durban, we have the capacity to produce over 50 000 meals daily, serving domestic and international airlines, airport lounges, events, and corporate canteens.
Closing Date
2026/01/16
Reference Number
SAA260109-1
Job Title Storeman
Division Airchefs
Business Unit Operations
Job Type Permanent
Location – Country South Africa
Location – Province Gauteng
Location – Town / City Johannesburg
Job Purpose
The Storeman is responsible for ensuring proper stock control, compliance with food safety standards, and supporting lounge operations through efficient inventory management. The incumbent will continuos impovement in stock management.
They are accountable for effective communication across the AirChefs value chain to facilitate stock controls.
Principal Accountabilities
Stores Management
Maintain storage and freezer areas in an organized, clean, and compliant condition.
Receive, check, and store all incoming goods according to FIFO and HACCP standards.
Ensure accurate labelling, temperature control, and stock rotation.
Issue stock to kitchen and service areas as per operational requirements.
Stock Control
Participate in monthly stock counts and reconcile physical vs. system records.
Report variances, losses, or damages promptly.
Maintain accurate inventory records to support operational efficiency.
Operational Support
Assist with loading/unloading stock and setting up deliveries within lounges.
Provide ad hoc support during peak operational periods.
Perform physical tasks, including lifting, as required.
Compliance & Safety
Adhere to all SHEQ, HACCP, and security protocols.
Ensure storage areas always meet hygiene and safety standards.
Stakeholder Engagement
Communicate effectively with Operations, Commercial etc. regarding stock and operational needs.
Deliver service aligned with customer satisfaction and SLA requirements.
Qualifications & Experience
Minimum 3 – 7 year experience in a Catering environment would be advantageous
Minimum 4 years experience in Warehouse/ Stores experience
Knowledge and Skills
Hygiene and HACCP standards
Fine Dinning
5 Star Service Offering
Knowledge of HACCP
Attributes
Action Orientation
Problem Solving & Analysis
Customer Orientation
Detail Orientation
Interpersonal Sensitivity
Closing Date
2026/01/15
Reference Number
SAA251223-2
Job Title FINANCE MANAGER
Division Airchefs
Business Unit Finance Management
Job Type Permanent
Location – Country South Africa
Location – Province Gauteng
Location – Town / City Johannesburg
Job Purpose
The Finance Manager is responsible for managing the finances for the business to ensure compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as well as the business’s Policies, Procedures, Standards and Guidelines.
The Finance Manager role will be required to support the optimization of the function providing a fully integrated finance specialist service to organisation and all financial and management reporting.
You take accountability for the financial stewardship of the organisation. Minimise risk through ensuring the accuracy and compliance of the company financial results and put in place robust controls and governance.
You lead reporting on past and future trends and ROI in support of future decision making.
Responsibilites include team leadership, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, general ledger production, working capital management, financial analytics, statutory compliance and internal and external stakeholder engagement.
Create and enforce a financial control framework that conforms to legislative requirements (including but not limited to the PFMA, the Companies Act) and best practice guidelines (King Code on Corporate Governance).
You manage statutory accounting and reporting, internal and external audit, risk management, treasury, taxation and funding requirements. The role requires planning, reviewing and enhancing financial processes, controls, systems, reports and accounting practices and liaising with internal and external auditors and the board Audit and Risk sub-committee to ensure sound financial governance.
Principal Accountabilities
Strategy Development
Mitigate financial and operational risk through internal audit health plan.
Lead the target setting process and own the monitoring of key strategy delivery KPIs
Develop and implement the assurance framework
Leadership
Lead and coach your team of Finance professionals, developing top talent and creating an attractive proposition and external hires
Dynamically balance cost, risk and service levels in delivering on the finance organization’s responsibilities
Business Planning
Actively monitors the process improvement expenditure and service delivery against plans and budgets
Reporting
Support senior management in making decisions and facilitate the understanding of performance of organizational functions or units
Monthly analysis of business performance, assess against the plan and propose corrective actions, opportunities and risks to support the delivery of internal and external commitments.
Establish and maintain scorecard for categories, reviewing key P&L components such as volumes, pricing, product mix, COGS and operating costs
Funding Organisational Strategy
Steward business financial health through driving cash generation through P&L, tight working capital management and smart cash facilities from financial institutions
Plan and execute long-term cash flow planning
Financial Controlling
Supervises the finance team staff on operations that includes, but is not limited to, month/year end close, accounts receivable & payable, financial reports, payroll, invoicing, cash receipts and disbursements.
Ensure proper financial accounting through accurate general ledger management and accurate financial statements
Implementing and monitoring effective internal control systems
Ensure information and data quality, optimizing controls, incl. record keeping
Lead the development and implementation of the Department’s strategy
Drive the profitability of the Group and the overall contribution of the Division
Ensure the management and control of the department’s budget
Ensure cost and headcount containment within area of control
Sign off invoices against cost centre and actively track against contracts and budgets
Procurement
Balance the budget as per the company’s constraints
Develop effective goals, standards, and metrics to keep track of the company’s and employee’s key performance indicators (KPI)
Improving processes for efficiencies
Stakeholder Management
Develops and maintains effective working relationships with key financial partners
Risk & Governance Management
Create and enforce a financial control framework that conforms to legislative requirements (including but not limited to the PFMA, the Companies Act) and best practice guidelines (King Code on Corporate Governance).
Ensure adherence to the Delegation of Authority Framework
Provide stewardship of organisational assets and ensure that the organisation conducts itself in accordance with relevant legal and regulatory requirements
Develop appropriate internal policies to drive governance and create frameworks to deliver organisational strategy
Establishes and maintains controls to safeguard assets; documents and recommends
Craft robust contingency plans for business sustainability
Operational
Ensure that effective Governance and Risk Management policies, processes and systems are in place for the department
Actively track progress against action plans and flag any risks that may impact progress
Annual Financial Statements (AFS)
Monthly Financial Accounting
Control Environment
Qualifications & Experience
CA (SA) or
CIMA
Equivalent
Knowledge and Skills
Plus 6 – 8 years Financial Management experience, of which 4 years have been at senior level
GAAP, GRAP and Internal Financial Reporting standards (IFRS)
Microsoft Excel (Advanced)
Financial Management experience
Financial Reporting experience
Strong Technical skills in Accounting Tax
Strong knowledge of Management of Financial Reports and Financial Rations
Professional Membership in the Accounting fraternity
Previous experience of managing strategic financial projects
Attributes
Displays business acumen
Builds an effective team
Builds collaborative relationships
Executes strategy
Drives consistent results
Influences with impact
Thinks conceptually and strategically
Analyses and evaluates
Inspires shared vision and purpose
Plans, delegates and monitors
Manages performance
Leads change
Additional Information
Internal controls adherence
Working capital management
Return on Investment
Quality of business and tax planning
Profit forecast accuracy
Accurate records
Clean audits
Planning and reporting deadlines met
Internal audit health plan
Budgeting
Closing Date
2026/01/15
Reference Number
SAA251223-1
Job Title Pricing Specialist
Division Airchefs
Business Unit Finance Management
Job Type Permanent
Location – Country South Africa
Location – Province Gauteng
Location – Town / City Johannesburg
Job Purpose
Focus on analyzing costs, customer contracts, and market data to develop accurate and competitive pricing models for inflight catering services and related offerings. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills and an understanding of the operational complexity of airline services.
Principal Accountabilities
Develop and maintain pricing models for airline catering services, including meals, logistics, handling, and ancillary services.
Analyze cost structures (food, labor, logistics, packaging, etc.) to support accurate and profitable pricing proposals.
Collaborate with sales, operations, and finance teams to prepare pricing for tenders, contract renewals, and ad-hoc airline requests.
Monitor customer contracts to ensure pricing aligns with agreed service levels and margins.
Track competitor pricing and industry trends to support strategic decision-making.
Prepare detailed cost breakdowns and pricing justifications for customer presentations or audits.
Support regional or global pricing alignment initiatives across multiple airline accounts.
Ensure compliance with internal pricing governance and margin targets.
Identify pricing inefficiencies and support continuous improvement initiatives.
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
Knowledge and Skills
Strong financial and analytical acumen; able to work with large data sets and cost models.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, modeling); familiarity with pricing or ERP systems is a plus.
Good understanding of margin analysis, cost-plus pricing, and volume-based pricing models.
Attributes
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills across departments and cultures.
Attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Problem Solving & Analysis
Customer Orientation
Action Orientation
Additional Information
Experience in airline catering, inflight services, or aviation logistics.
Knowledge of customer bidding and tender processes in the airline industry.
Familiarity with service-level agreements (SLAs) and cost-control measures common in airline operations
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