SA Airport Jobs 2017 : Research Specialist – CORP000473

Airports:

Corporate

Key Performance Outputs:

The successful candidate, reporting to the Group Manager: Technical Research and Development, will be responsible for the following:

• Conducting research on prioritised technical areas at airports, in relation to technology trends and advancements, with a focus on addressing business objectives.
• Harvesting and leveraging ACSA€™s internal knowledge on prioritised technical areas at airports.
• Gathering ACSA€™s functional input on the applicability of technical solutions for adoption across the ACSA network.
• Identification of potential improvements to existing technical solutions.
• Assisting in the assessment of potential investment opportunities identified from the innovation process, with input from relevant functional areas in the organisation.
• Conceptualising and developing proposals for new products, processes and services that can improve operational efficiencies and passenger experience at airports (from a technological perspective).
• Developing pre-feasibility and feasibility assessments for technological interventions.
• Supporting the development and management of a Knowledge Management repository, which includes: contributing to the establishment of the framework, receiving submissions, conducting quality assurance, providing feedback, and capturing innovation-related information.
• Establishing and maintaining good stakeholder relations to enhance innovation outcomes.

Technical Skills and Experience:

The following skills and experience, or the equivalent thereof, will be required:

• Minimum of a relevant Honours or 4-year Bachelor€™s degree in an Engineering or Scientific discipline.
• Masters€™ degree is recommended.
• 6 – 8 years€™ experience in a multidisciplinary research environment, with exposure to technological innovation.
• 3 years€™ experience in the reporting of research findings is essential.
• 5 Years€™ operational experience in airports/aviation is recommended.
• Proficiency in the use of MS Office is essential.

Competencies:

The ideal candidate must be diplomatic, methodical, and aware of big-picture considerations, while paying attention to details. Furthermore, the ideal candidate must also be trustworthy, productive and a good communicator. The following qualities are also desirable: a keen interest in technology, problem-solving skills, and an ability to prioritise.

Equity Statement:

Internal and/or External: This position will be filled in line with ACSAs values and Employment Equity policy and plan. Preference will be given to members of designated groups that are under-represented and the position will also be advertised externally.