Johannesburg - Airports Council International

ACI Global Training
Training Center Fact Sheet
Johannesburg, South Africa
Location
Airports Company South Africa Training Academy,
OR Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg, South Africa (far
Eastern Precinct of the airport. Note: not within walking distance of
the terminals)
Physical Address
Airports Company Training Academy, New
Operations Complex, Gate 14 Bonaero Drive,
Bonaero Park, 1619
Ground transportation from / to
the Academy
Participants are encouraged to arrange this with their place of
accommodation. However, should this not be possible, a daily
shuttle leaves every morning from the airport to the Academy. Prior
arrangements must be made with the Academy for pick up times and
location.
On site contact
Ben NAIDOO, Manager Technical Training
Tel: +27 11 921 6417, Fax: +27 866 088128
Cell: +27 82 960 3709
E-Mail: [email protected]
Eddie VAN ROOYEN, Academy Coordinator
Tel: +27 11 921 6418, Fax: +27 866 035713
Cell: +27 82 699 9525
E-Mail: [email protected]
Arrive at the Training Centre 30 minutes before the course is due to
begin. Locate and meet the Global Training on-site administrator
and / or the course instructor(s). Settle any outstanding
administrative matters: fee payment, badge etc. Meet your fellow
course participants.
First day of class
Enjoy the Global Training course
Security clearance
Participants will be required have their passports on their person for
the duration of the course as this is required to enter the Training
Academy premises.
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[email protected] | www.aci.aero | Tel: +1 514 373 1200
Suggested Hotel
Accommodations
Intercontinental (Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport)
Tel: +27 11 9615 400
Website: www.ichotelsgroup.com
Bredells Guest House (10 minutes by transport from airport)
Tel: +27 11 979 1853
Website: www.bredellsguestlodge.co.za
Club Africa Guest House (10 minutes by transport from
airport)
Tel: +27 11 975 4837
Website: www.clubafrica.co.za
Willow Tree Guest House (10 minutes by transport from
airport)
Tel: +27 11 972 3034
E-Mail: [email protected]
Website: www.willowtreeguesthouse.co.za
Birchwood Hotel (10 minutes by transport from airport)
Tel: +27 11 897 0000
E-Mail: [email protected]
Website: www.birchwoodhotel.co.za
Ikwekwezi Guest Lodge (10 minutes by transport from airport)
Tel +27 11 979-3662
Fax +27 11 979-3449
E-Mail: [email protected]
Airport Lodge (10 minutes by transport from airport)
Tel. +27 11 979-2365
Fax. +27 86 608 2358
E-Mail: [email protected]
www.airportlodge.co.za
Garden Court OR Tambo (10 minutes by transport from airport)
Tel +27 11392 1062
Fax + 27 11 974 8097
www.southernsun.com
Airport Grand Hotel (10 minutes by transport from airport)
E-Mail: [email protected]
Tel. +27 11 823 1843
Fax. +27 11 823 2194
Reservation process
Global Training course participants are responsible for making
their own hotel reservations by contacting one of the above
mentioned hotels or making other arrangements. Each hotel will
offer the best available rate
ACI World | PO Box 302 | 800 Rue du Square Victoria | Montreal, Quebec H4Z 1G8 | Canada
[email protected] | www.aci.aero | Tel: +1 514 373 1200
Visa requirements
Passport valid for at least 30 days after the intended date
of departure is required by all nationals referred to in the chart
above.
Passport must have at least one blank page for entry
stamp.
Passengers who also require a visa must have a passport with
two blank facing pages, one for the visa and one for their
entry stamp. Anyone attempting to enter South Africa without
the required pages will be returned to their country of origin.
Visas are not required by all nationals from Australia, Canada,
United Kingdom and USA. All other nationalities should check
with the closest South African Consulate or Embassy.
Note: The above list is subject to change at short notice; please
check with the South African Consulate or Embassy closest to
you before travelling. ACI Global Training will provide a letter of
invitation upon payment of the registration fee.
Please be sure to obtain your visa well in advance of your
departure.
Health requirements
A yellow fever certificate is required for all travellers coming from
infected areas. Vaccinations against Diptheria, Hepatitis A and
Tetanus are sometimes advised
Mobile phone systems
South Africa operates on the GSM 900/1800 frequency with
service provided by three major carriers.
Electricity and plugs
The electricity in South Africa is 220volts and the frequency 50Hz.
The electrical plugs and sockets are as pictured
below:
Participants are advised to purchase the relevant adaptor for their
electronic equipment as these will not be provided by the Academy.
Local currency and Exchange
Rand (ZAR; symbol R) = 100 cents. Notes are in denominations of
R200, 100, 50, 20 and 10. Coins are in denominations of R5, 2 and
1, and 50, 20, 10 and 5 cents.
ACI World | PO Box 302 | 800 Rue du Square Victoria | Montreal, Quebec H4Z 1G8 | Canada
[email protected] | www.aci.aero | Tel: +1 514 373 1200
Money can be changed at banks, bureaux de change and some
hotels. Proof of identity may be requested; therefore, it is
advisable to carry a passport. Visitors are restricted to bringing in
and taking out a maximum of R5000 in cash. MasterCard and
Visa are preferred. American Express and Diners Club are also
widely accepted. ATMs are available all over the towns and cities
including shopping malls and petrol stations, and accept all
international debit and credit cards. Almost all hotels, shops and
restaurants, and even national parks and game reserves accept
credit cards. Traveller’s cheques are valid at banks, hotels,
r e s t a u r a n t s and some t o u r i s t -orientated s h o p s . To avoid
additional exchange rate charges, travellers are advised to take
traveller's cheques in Pounds Sterling or US Dollars.
For additional information please contact the ACI Global Training
team at [email protected]
ACI World | PO Box 302 | 800 Rue du Square Victoria | Montreal, Quebec H4Z 1G8 | Canada
[email protected] | www.aci.aero | Tel: +1 514 373 1200