ACS - Aviation Co-ordination Services
An ACS check-in agent supporting an airline passenger

Who we are

Securing the movement of people and goods through intelligent, scalable solutions.

Established1999StructureAirline-ownedExperience25+ yearsFootprint12 airports

ACS provides a fully integrated service offering that spans the entire screening and operational lifecycle. From passenger and baggage screening to advanced cargo inspection, ACS secures every movement point with precision and consistency while integrating screening technologies into daily operations.

ACS was established through an industry initiative led by the Airlines Association of Southern Africa and the Board of Airline Representatives of South Africa, with support from Airports Company South Africa.

Airlines Association of Southern AfricaBoard of Airline Representatives of South AfricaAirports Company South Africa

How ACS has evolved

What began as a specialised aviation-support entity is evolving into a multi-sector screening and security-solutions provider across transport and logistics, borders and immigration, hospitality and public infrastructure.

1999 / Industry foundation

Established through an initiative led by AASA and BARSA, with support from ACSA.

Aviation operations

More than 25 years of live aviation operations across 12 Southern African airports.

Today / Multi-sector strategy

Building on aviation expertise to expand screening and security solutions across additional sectors.

Executive management team

The ACS team combines technical expertise with ownership, trust, accountability and mutual support. This culture creates consistency, resilience and pride in demanding operational environments, with precision, care and service excellence at its centre.

Duke Badisheng Phahla, Chief Executive Officer

Duke Badisheng Phahla

Chief Executive Officer

Thapelo Mokwena, Divisional Head: Operations

Thapelo Mokwena

Divisional Head: Operations

Liabo Molapo, Executive: HR, CA and HSE

Liabo Molapo

Executive: HR, CA and HSE

Mogau Sehlapelo, Divisional Executive: Finance and Risk

Mogau Sehlapelo

Divisional Executive: Finance and Risk

Board of Directors

George Mothema

Vivendra Lochan

Namhla Tshetu

Aaron Munetsi

Bali Mabena

Emma Da Silva

Busisiwe Mabuza

Trustees

Richard King

Teboho Fihla

Elmar Conradie

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