If you are looking for work at Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport, the airport name alone may not find every relevant advertisement. Employers and recruitment sites can use Gqeberha, Port Elizabeth or the airport code PLZ as the location. Try all four terms, then read each listing to confirm where the job is based.
A result for “Gqeberha customer service” or “Port Elizabeth warehouse work” is not necessarily an airport job. Check the workplace address, employer and duties before preparing your application.
The job categories above can help you narrow your search to ground staff, driving, security or cleaning. Choose the type of work that fits your experience, then use the location terms to look for suitable advertisements.
Start with the employer, not just the airport name
Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) operates Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport and provides an official career portal for its vacancies. Jobs with airlines, handling companies or other businesses at the airport may be advertised through separate recruitment channels.
Swissport illustrates why checking different names matters. Its airport location page is labelled “Port Elizabeth (PLZ)”, while its address identifies Chief Dawid Stuurman Airport in Gqeberha. The company lists ground services and cargo handling there, so its official careers site is one place to investigate that kind of work. Its presence at the airport does not confirm a current vacancy.
When you find an advertisement, note the name of the company offering the job. An application sent to one employer should not be treated as an application to every business at the airport.
Which roles could match your experience?
Airport work includes both passenger-facing and operational positions. Consider the duties behind each job title:
- Passenger services: answering travellers’ questions and helping with passenger processes. Customer service and clear communication may be relevant.
- Ground and baggage work: supporting activity around flights or moving baggage. Check for physical duties, safety requirements and shifts.
- Cargo support: handling goods and maintaining shipment records. Warehouse, dispatch or stock control experience may help you demonstrate suitable skills.
- Cleaning: maintaining assigned facilities according to the employer’s procedures and schedule.
- Driving: transporting people, goods or equipment. Check which licence the particular vehicle and duties require.
- Maintenance: inspecting or repairing equipment and facilities. These jobs may call for technical qualifications or practical experience.
These are areas to search, not advertised openings. Similar titles can have different requirements, so use the full job description to decide whether a position fits.
Write a CV for the position you choose
Begin with the experience most relevant to the role. For passenger services, give an example of assisting a customer or resolving a problem. For cargo work, explain how you handled stock, checked information or kept records accurate. If you are applying for cleaning, describe the environment you worked in and the procedures you followed.
Include your employment dates, education, qualifications and licences accurately. If you are new to paid work, practical training or volunteering can provide useful examples of responsibility. Explain what you did rather than only listing qualities such as “reliable” or “hard-working”.
Do not make assumptions about entry requirements. One employer may ask for Matric or previous experience; another role may require specific training. Check the essential criteria in each advertisement before submitting documents.
A practical way to search and apply
- Open ACSA’s official careers page and follow its link to the recruitment portal.
- Search separately for Chief Dawid Stuurman, Gqeberha, Port Elizabeth and PLZ.
- Check the workplace address so you can distinguish airport jobs from other local positions.
- For ground handling or cargo roles, review relevant employers through their own official careers pages.
- Confirm the requirements and closing date, then apply using the method stated in the advertisement.
Save the job title, employer, reference number and application confirmation. If no suitable opening appears, check the official recruitment channels again later. An empty search result is not a reason to use an unverified application form or pay someone who promises you a position.
Before accepting an offer, compare the basic salary, hours, shifts and travel costs. Those details depend on the employer and role; there is no single set of conditions for everyone working at the airport.
Choose a job category above, then search its vacancies using all the location names associated with Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport.
