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Halaal Sous Chef

Closing Date
2026/05/08
Reference Number
SAA260116-2
Job Title Halaal Sous Chef
Division Airchefs
Business Unit Operations
Job Type Permanent
Location – Country South Africa
Location – Province Gauteng
Location – Town / City Boksburg

Job Purpose
To supervise the preparation and production of Halaal food in strict compliance with Islamic dietary laws. The role drives operational efficiency, team performance and ensures:

Consistent delivery of safe, high-quality and certified Halaal meals across all the channels
Adherence to customers’ menu specifications
Implementation of food safety standards
Adherence to production timeline
The Sous Chef roles supervises the culinary staff, ensures food quality and safety, managing stock levels and contributes to the creation and execution of menus that meet customers’ standards and specifications

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)
Participates in the recruitment, training and mentoring of kitchen staff
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 Halaal kitchen section
Trains and mentors employees on Halaal compliance, food safety and correct handling procedures
Promotes as culture of religious respect, food safety discipline and operational excellence
Schedules and coordinates the daily activities and outputs for the Halaal kitchen
Implements effective production control in line with daily flight schedules and planning forecasts
Maintains accurate and adequate stock levels of Halaal ingredients and coordinates with Procurement timeously to avoid shortages
Ensures strict compliance with all Halaal food-production protocols
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
Creates job cards and ensures that outputs align with recipe specifications and quality standards
Supports the Research and Development department in identifying continuous developments and innovations in Halaal product development
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 complaint
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
mplements “clean as-you-go” principles and procedures in line with applicable food safety requirements

Qualifications & Experience
National Diploma (NQF level 6) in Hospitality / Professional Cookery / Culinary Arts / Kitchen Management
5 years’ practical experience in a kitchen / catering / high volume food production environment
2 – 4 years’ experience in supervising a certified Halaal kitchen operation
Experience in food safety management
In depth knowledge of Islamic dietary laws and Halaal food preparation practices
Food Safety and Hygiene Certification – HACCP level 1 or equivalent
Valid driver’s licence will be advantageous
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
Team supervision
Interpersonal and communication
Time Management
Organisational and planning skills
Problem solving
Client engagement skills
MS Office / computer literacy
Basic office administration
Attributes
High attention to detail
Passionate and creative with a hands-on approach to kitchen innovation
Adaptable and able to thrive in a fast pased enviroment
Collaborative team player
Punctual and reliable

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 50000 meals daily, serving domestic and international airlines, airport lounges, events, and corporate canteens.

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First Officer

Closing Date
Not specified
Reference Number
SAA231220-1
Job Title First Officer
Division Operations
Business Unit Flight Operations
Job Type Permanent
Location – Country South Africa
Location – Province Gauteng
Location – Town / City Kempton Park

Job Purpose
South African Airways (SAA) wants you to join the SAA family as a First Officer.

As a First Officer, you will be expected to take all measures required for the safety of the flight, whether on the ground, or inflight, and be expected to perform the duties of a pilot for South African Airways as either a Second-In-Command Pilot (P2) or Cruise Relief Pilot (P3).

Principal Accountabilities
Documentation Requirements:

Matric results transcript
Aviation training records
A summary of all the types of aircraft flown and the number of hours flown in each type
Certified copies of the following: Matric Certificate; South African Identity Document / Passport, Academic transcripts; Last 3 pages of Pilot logbook; Pilot Logbook Summary, Pilot License; Class 1 Medical Certificate
CV
Preference will be given to female pilot applicants in accordance with SAA’s Pilot Employment Equity Plan.

Candidates will be expected to undergo pre-employment assessments which includes checks i.e. criminal, credit, reference, authentication of qualifications etc., simulator / written and psychometric tests.

Qualifications & Experience
Matric Certificate / Grade 12 results / N3 or relevant tertiary qualifications (SAQA accredited)
Compulsory subjects: Mathematics or Statistics 101 and English (D symbol on higher grade or C symbol on standard grade) coupled with one of the following: Physical Science or Computer Science (D symbol on higher grade or C symbol on standard grade)
Valid South African Airline Transport Pilot’s License, or a Commercial Pilot License having completed all the ground subjects for the ATPL (previously known as a Frozen ATPL). A valid ATPL License must be obtained within 4 years from date of employment with SAA with a multi engine instrument rating
Valid Class 1 medical
A minimum of 1,500 flying hours which includes 200 hours on multi-engine aircraft
Be a South African citizen with a valid Passport
Knowledge and Skills
Must have expertise in the application of safety standards and safe operating practices
Detailed knowledge and understanding of national and international aviation regulations such as CAA, ICAO, IATA, FAA, and EASA
Demonstrate a firm understanding of international travel, international customs and practices etc.
Knowledge of all legal regulations for the piloting/aviation profession in the South African and international regulatory environment
Business communication skills (verbal and written)
Attributes
Emotional intelligence
Ability to inspire commitment
Able to deal with complex operational issues inherent in a fast moving environment
Ability to work under pressure (organisational resilience with change management focus)
Ability to pay attention to detail (meticulous)
Ability to collaborate proactively and maintain working relationships across professional and operational boundaries
Results driven
Ability to develop self and others
Judgement and decision making ability
Additional Information
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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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.

SYSTEM SUPPORT: CebileNkosi@flysaa.com

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