Job Overview
Ramp Agents (20 Positions)
Swissport Tanzania Plc
Swissport Tanzania Plc is a leading aviation ground services provider operating at Julius Nyerere International Airport and Kilimanjaro International Airport. We deliver safe, reliable, and high quality ground handling services to international and domestic airlines. We invite disciplined, service oriented, and safety conscious professionals to join our team in a fast-paced airport environment where operational excellence and customer satisfaction are paramount.
Personal Qualities:
High integrity and professional accountability
Strong teamwork orientation
Attention to detail and data protection awareness
Ability to perform in a high pressure operational environment
Customer service mindset
Flexibility to work on shift operations, including weekends and public holidays
Strict adherence to safety and compliance standards
Ramp Agents (20 Positions)
Duty Station: Dar es Salaam
Reports To: Ramp Coordinator
Contract type: Fixed-Term Contract
Role Profile
To execute aircraft ground handling activities safely, efficiently, and in compliance with operational and safety procedures
Responsibilities
Marshall operators to and from the aircraft
Unload passenger luggage and air cargo, bulk and/or containers/pallets, onto carts and/or dollies •
Unload wheelchairs and child strollers and deliver to designated location
Provide special handling of luggage/cargo as required/directed
Deliver passenger luggage to claim area and unload onto conveyor system
Deliver air cargo to appropriate recipient
Drive and/or operate ground support equipment to include tow tractors, tow bars, belt loaders, container loaders, baggage tugs, water/lavatory service trucks, aircraft ground power units, aircraft air start units, air stairs, aircraft de-icing units, baggage carts, cargo dollies and passenger vans.
Collect and load mail, live animals, wheelchairs and child strollers onto aircraft
Service aircraft water and lavatories
Inspect ramp areas adjacent to gate and aircraft for debris and remove/dispose of when found.
Report all equipment malfunctions to the appropriate supervisor/manager
Comply with Swissport’s standard operation procedures (SOPs), QHSE Manual and policies
Follow training and rules, apply correct procedures and use personal protective equipment as instructed
Report any incident, near miss, unsafe act or condition according to this manual. In case of doubt stop the task and consult superior for guidance
Perform duties conscientiously, without putting themselves, others, or the environment at risk
Also other duties as assigned
Qualification and Competencies
Self-driven and dynamic individual who is also a team player and able to work under pressure and possess the following qualifications and skills:
From IV Certificate to Diploma level qualification
Valid driver’s license
Ability to lift to 32 kilograms
Good communication skills in English and Swahili
Ability to work in adverse weather conditions
Strong health and safety awareness
Application deadline
Applications must be submitted no later than 28thFebruary 2026. Interested candidates who meet the above criteria should submit updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) and application letter clearly stating the position applied for in the email subject line.
Applications should be sent to:
info@swissport.co.tz or delivered physically to Swissport Tanzania Plc Headquarters.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Mode of Application:
Swissport Tanzania Plc is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Swissport does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process. Avoid recruitment scams.
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