Lorimak Africa
DUE: 20 APR 2023
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) will be responsible for leading a transformational agenda of turning Air Zimbabwe into a vibrant and viable strategic institution anchored to support our national vision 2030, of creating an upper middle-class economy. He or She is expected to realize the Airline’s vision of providing safe, reliable and world class air transport service that exceeds customer expectations through building and supporting professional teams. The incumbent will be an ex-officio member of the Air Zimbabwe Board of Directors, Executive Management and is the Accountable Officer for the National Airline. He or She will have corporate authority for ensuring that the Airline’s operations and maintenance activities are adequately financed and resourced to meet the standards required by the Civil Aviation Authority of Zimbabwe (CAAZ) and has the ultimate responsibility and accountability regarding the Air Operator Certificate (AOC) and Safety Management System implementation throughout Air Zimbabwe. The incumbent will be accountable for ensuring the establishment and compliance with sound corporate governance systems and will report to the Board of Directors.
Key Performance Areas
Lead in the development of a long-term business strategy for the Airline which meets shareholder requirements for sustainable growth and profitability.
Lead the development and achievement of an operating plan and budget that meets the Airlines objectives of growth and sustainability.
Represent the Airline’s interests in domestic, regional and international platforms to enhance delivery of organizational objectives.
Ensure that the organizational structure and processes are effective and suitable for operations to be conducted in accordance with the provisions of the AOC and other applicable air operator certifications, regulations and standards.
Implementation and maintenance of the Safety, Security, Quality Management Systems of the Airline as the Accountable Officer for the AOC, Aircraft Maintenance Organization (AMO) and Approved Training Organization (ATO).
Availing necessary resources to maintain standards, manage safety risks and security threats to operations and rectify deficiencies throughout the organization.
Ensure the quality, performance and motivation of staff employed in the organization meets business requirements.
Lead the organization in the development of positive work culture throughout all levels of management and operations.
Building and maintaining profitable partnerships with key stakeholders.
Ensuring effective and efficient use of airline resources whilst safeguarding airline assets
Qualifications, Experience and Attributes
• A relevant Master’s Degree in Business, Airline Management Systems and/ or Tourism is a must.
• A relevant Degree from a recognized University.
• Professional qualifications are an added advantage.
• Proven ten (10) year record of commercial air transport executive management experience.
• Sound experience and appreciation of general management principles.
• Strong and effective communication skills.
• Conversant with CAAZ, International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) regulatory framework; and
• Team leader and player, with ability to develop functional teams that are results focused.
TO APPLY
Interested and qualified candidates should submit an application letter and a detailed CV no later than the 20th of April 2023 to:
Postal and Physical Address: LoriMak Africa,129 Borrowdale Road, Gunhill, Harare .
OR E-mail: mati@lorimak.co.zw and margrate@lorimak.co.zw