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Chief Designer (Open Ad)

Listing reference: atns_000661

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 30 May 2026

Position summary

Industry: Aviation & Aerospace

Job category: Others: General Management

Location: Bedfordview

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: No

Introduction

Applications are invited for the Chief Designer (Grade 7) based at Bruma. The successful applicant will be reporting to the Head of Airspace Management & Technology Adoption. Purpose To manage, supervise, mentor, and lead Flight Procedure Design and Obstacle assessment that conceptualise, design and develop Instrument Flight Procedures and airspace. To ensure compliance to regulatory requirements of the Flight Procedure Design (PART 173), Charting (PART 177) and Aeronautical Information processes and output. To ensure the design and development of safe, efficient, effective and environmentally considerate Instrument Flight Procedures in accordance with ICAO DOC 8168 Volume I and II and Annex 6 criteria. Accountable for Flight Procedure Design approvals, Aeronautical Charts and delivery thereof to ATNS and the South African Civil Aviation Authority.

Job description

Flight Procedure Design – To manage and lead the flight procedure design section through enacting the Regulatory and SMS processes. Accountable to Head ASM & TA with regard to managing the FPDO. Reporting to Head ASM & TA and the SACAA including addressing safety concerns or identified deficiencies within the FPDO. Accountable for overall progress, reporting and completion of projects, DOT KPI’s and client service requests as per contracted agreements. Validation and approval of Flight Procedure Designs in accordance with all relevant ICAO SARPS, CARS and CATS requirements. Ensure compliance of Procedure Design Reports, Charts, Textual Description, drawing file, methodology, assumptions, calculations, user request specifications, aeronautical data and obstacle assessments through quality assurance (checklist) in line with ATNS SMS. To maintain record of all documentation for audits and SMS. Provision of Procedure Design Approval Letter for submission to SACAA with approved Procedure Design Packages. To verify and ensure by accepting responsibility and accountability that designs are produced in accordance with all relevant ICAO SARPS, CARS and CATS requirements. Review and managing of procedure design processes and procedures. Conduct safety assurance of proficiency assessments to ensure the continued maintenance of standards and regulation. Evaluation of findings and documentation of mitigation action in accordance with Third Party Ground Validation Reports and/or the SACAA review approval reports. To document areas of non-compliance to prevent reoccurrence of safety issues relating to Flight Procedure Design. Ensure compliance with environmental regulations by ensuring that environmental & noise sensitive areas are identified & considered in designs. Provide inputs into Safety Group Meeting as PANS-OPS representative. Provide guidance with regards to safety assessments relating to Flight Procedure Design. Provide guidance to ensure implementation of recommendations resulting from SACAA Part 173 and 177 audits. Ensure compliance with all relevant ICAO SARPS, CARS and CATS requirements. Provide inputs into the ATM and safety roadmaps. Provide relevant inputs to ICAO state letters. Manage and review the FPD/Charting training and standards maintenance program. Identify, monitor assess and address designer/charting competency issues. Develop, manage and oversee PANS-OPS and Charting OJT programmes. Receive and disseminate 3rd party Applicants, and oversee the conduct of obstacle evaluations in accordance with ICAO DOC 8168 Vol II and Annex 14 by obstacle evaluators

Marketing and client interaction (Internal and External) – Communicate FP Design services available to potential and existing clients. Draft formal quotations based on client requests or instruction from BD. Pursue new business opportunities in conjunction with Commercial Services. Liaison with internal and external clients including proposals/quotes and associated meetings. Advising and partaking of technical work groups and committees. Provide input concerning ATM system development and implementation committees and work groups processing.

Flight Procedures Design, data management and Airspace Design – Design Flight Procedures and Airspace as per AP005/FPD Operations Manual, including ICAO DOC 8168 Vol II and ICAO DOC 9906 Vol I and ICAO DOC 9613 criteria accepting responsibility and accountability that designs are produced in accordance with the relevant criteria and the SACAA Manual of Procedures, that designs are compliant for the safe operation of aircraft. Adherence to South African Civil Aviation Regulations. Regular production of Design Drawings. Production of detailed Flight Procedure Design reports, tabulations, textual descriptions and supplementary information for submission to the SACAA or external clients. Production of Calculation records. Provision of professional advice regarding Airspace Design in terms of PANS-OPS requirements. Provision of consultation services internally/externally as and when required concerning Flight Procedure. Consultation, co-ordination and liaison with clients. Ensuring compliance with NEMPAA and other environmental considerations. Verification of flight procedure designs. Remain knowledgeable with respect to all ICAO developments in flight procedure design, AIS and ATM operational concepts. Remain knowledgeable with respect to all ICAO developments in flight procedure design and airspace design. Provision of technical advice and input to the airspace design function. Provision of accountable advice and input to internal or external stakeholders regarding new, existing, amended or suspended instrument flight procedures. Preparation of information regarding flight procedure design activities within ATNS at workshops. Maintain Pans-Ops competency through training plan.

Research and position ATNS globally – Conduct research into new technology, Instrument Flight Procedure developments and Aeronautical Navigation advancements. Provide specialist consultancy services to ATNS and third parties. Identify and undertake research and development projects where required that will advance the corporate safety objectives of ATNS. Participate in Instrument Flight Procedure Panels/workshops/conferences as relevant. Represent ATNS at local stakeholder forums.

Associated Management and General Duties – Provide input into PANS-OPS section budgeting requirements. Plan and provide input on PANS·OPS/Charting section personnel requirements. Effective Office Management and personnel resources, the creation, maintenance and review of Job Descriptions for Flight Procedure Specialists. Engage Interviews applicable to the Flight Procedure Design. Plan and provide input on PANS-OPS section training (in-house and external) and instructor training requirements. Management of Flight Procedure Design office infrastructure including software requirements to ensure efficient operations. Provide professional advice into the development of relevant Civil Aviation Legislation. Implementation of all new ICAO developments and SARPS within the Flight Procedure Design and Cartography Scope. Establishment, amendment or change of FPD/Charting internal operations manual. Establishment, amendment or change of FPD management procedures as and when required. Establish and maintain training manuals as required, including progress tests, reports, and training logs as per South African Civil Aviation Regulations and ICAO DOC 9906 Vol II for in-house and external training. Record Management of the Flight Procedure Design and Charting Office, as per ISO, Legislation and the ATNS filing system. Assessing of proficiency for internal and external FPS trainees. Amendments, Maintenance and Input to internal Quality Assurance procedures concerning FPD/Charting in accordance with ISO 9001:2015.

Minimum requirements

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor Administration or equivalent tertiary qualification
BASIC and Advanced PANS-OPS. Course required in line with ICAO requirements, having completed the 18 months mentorship.
Training in Procedure Design aided software, preferably PFDAM
On-the-job Instructor course

Years of Experience

5 Years PANS-OPS Design experience (Senior)
3 Years in air traffic service environment; preferably air traffic control in approach/procedural/radar control environment, or Aircrew (Pilot/Navigator: Instrument environment) operational experience.
2 Years OJTI experience

If you have not been contacted within 3 weeks of the closing date of this advert, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

ATNS is an equal opportunity employer that strives to achieve a diverse workforce broadly representative of our people. This position will be filled in line with the objectives of ATNS’ Employment Equity Plan and therefore candidates from designated groups as per the Employment Equity Act of 1998 are encouraged to apply.

People living with disabilities will be given preference in line with the with the EE Plan.

Re- advertisement – Manager: ATS FAWB

Listing reference: atns_000659

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 4 June 2025

Position summary

Industry: Aviation & Aerospace

Job category: Air Freight

Location: Pretoria

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: No

Introduction

To provide overall business unit and operational leadership in the provision of Air Traffic Services at Wonderboom Airport and implementation of regional strategy and policies aligned to the vision and overall business strategy of ATNS. Provide safe, orderly, efficient, and predictable Air Traffic Services in accordance with Company policy and ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices which will meet and satisfy all reasonable requirements of the aviation community in accordance with relevant ATS Policies and Procedures for ATS outputs

Job description

Ø Align daily operations with Regional Operations goals and objectives, ensuring multidisciplinary coordination across the entire Air Traffic Services Unit

Ø Provide operational leadership to the Air Traffic Service Unit to ensure achievement of Air Traffic Management Service Delivery, and overall ATNS business strategy.

Ø Provide operational Air Traffic Service Unit input and insights into the operations and long-term ATNS strategy.

Ø Support the Head and other thought leaders in the development, implementation and management of the Operations strategy aligned to the vision, culture, and business strategy of ATNS.

Ø Lead the design, implementation and management of the Air Traffic Service Unit business plan, aviation safety strategy including governance and service management capabilities, along with the service catalogue and service level agreements.

Ø Drive delivery of the required projects/initiatives within the Air Traffic Service Unit strategy to be on time, within budget and to the required standard.

Ø Analyse trends and metrics in partnership with the Head to develop the required solutions, programs, and policies aligned to the business needs and strategies.

Ø Support co-ordination and implementation of the corporate transformation strategy in the Air Traffic Service Centre/Unit in line with relevant policies and legislation.

Ø Build and maintain strong business relationships with customers to understand their strategies and plans to ensure alignment of the Air Traffic Service Centre/Unit operations to their needs.

Ø Ensure continuous collaboration for conducting of research and development to enable continuous enhancement of the Air Traffic Service Centre/Unit’s operating model, products and services aligned with trends, technological advances, and changes in business strategy.

Ø Ensure the effective integration and implementation of all Air Traffic Service Centre/Unit ’s resources to meet the required service delivery capability aligned to customers’ requirements.

Ø Ensure the delivery of Air Traffic Services is in accordance to the South African Civil Aviation Regulations and Technical Standards and the International Civil Aviation Organisation’s Standards and Recommended Practises.

Ø Develop, implement, maintain, measure, monitor and continuously review the Air Traffic Service Centre/Unit’s Station Standing Instructions, policies, procedures, service level agreements, and letters of procedures and/or agreements.

Ø Manage and implement Aeronautical Information Management to ensure the required level of support and to enhance the provision of the Air Traffic Service requirements.

Ø Provide Air Traffic Service Unit inputs and participate in the review of legislation that affects the delivery of Air Traffic Services.

Ø Manage and oversee investigations into air traffic incidents and occurrences, recommending and implementing appropriate action.

Ø Authorise the extension of normal services and services for special operations in accordance with policy and regulations, providing personnel and facilities at locations where ATS is not permanently provided and augmenting staff at permanent locations if required.

Ø Ensure that aviation safety as well as all value-added measures are delivered and monitored at all times.

Ø Plan and manage visits to other regional ATCC’s to ensure inter-regional co-ordination and the pursuance of successful conclusions to mutual agreements.

Ø Drive continuous improvements in the conceptualisation of ideas to attract new opportunities.

Ø Identify and recommend improvements in existing processes and procedures to enhance service delivery, innovation and research.

Ø Consider commercial implications in all decision-making including IP protection processes.

Ø Monitor and evaluate outcomes of new products and processes to ensure continuous and improved business results in the Air Traffic Service Unit.

Ø Actively contribute to building a high-performing and collaborative culture with customers being at the heart of the company’s offerings.

Ø Partner with the wider business to build and foster innovation in our culture of service excellence.

Ø Manage and implement a robust governance framework for the Air Traffic Service Unit.

Ø Continuously monitor and measure compliance of the Air Traffic Service Centre/Unit to all ATNS policies and procedures and relevant legislation.

Ø Manage the Air Traffic Service Unit’s performance against strategy and set targets and corporate objectives.

Ø Lead the Air Traffic Service Unit’s projects’ overall risk assessment and issue management.

Minimum requirements

Minimum Qualifications

Ø Air traffic control qualification (aerodrome control, and approach control)

Ø Formal leadership (Management Development Program) and or Business management qualification.

Added Advantage:

Ø Post graduate qualification in Business Management, Aviation Management, Operations, or any relevant field

Minimum Experience

Ø Minimum 8 years of experience in conceptualising, designing, implementing, and managing air traffic management Operations or functions of which at least 5 years must be at Pool Manager and/or Office in Charge level within a complex air traffic services / air traffic management environment

ATCO1, ATCO2 and ATCO3 Approach and Area (Open Ad)

Listing reference: atns_000510

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 30 September 2025

Position summary

Industry: Aviation & Aerospace

Job category: Others: Transport and Logistics

Location: Johannesburg

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: No

Introduction

Applications are invited for the position of ATCO3 (Peromnes Grade 9) based at FAOR and FACT Cape Town. The successful applicants will be reporting to the Pool Manager: Tower & Approach FAOR or FACT. Purpose ATNS is seeking candidates to be responsible for the provision of Tower & Approach Procedural and Radar Air Traffic Control Services at FAOR and FACT and to prevent collisions between aircrafts; to maintain an orderly and expeditious flow of air traffic; to provide aircraft with advice and information for the safe and efficient conduct of flight; to render an alerting service to aircraft in distress and assist agencies involved in Search and Rescue as appropriate. To ensure that a particular service is provided in a safe and expeditious manner, in accordance with Company policy and ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices (SARP’s), to meet and satisfy the reasonable requirements of the aviation community.

Job description

Major Activities

Performance Management – Maintain own proficiency / validation for the rating held; Maintain valid medical (Class 3); Complete a minimum of two performance assessments annually. (Continuation training); Comply with published duty rosters and by being available for call out duties when required; Comply with the Quality Management System (ISO), the Safety Management System (SMS), local Station Standing Instructions (SSIs), ATNS Directives and Procedures and the Civil Aviation Regulations and Technical Standards (CATS & CARS).

Air Traffic Service Delivery – The control by CNS in accordance with prescribed standards, procedures and practices (SARP’s), air traffic within that airspace for which he/she is responsible, in order to ensure a safe orderly and expeditious flow of air traffic, information provision and appropriate assistance where required; Provide an AREA Control Service and Flight Information Service (FIS) as per local SSI’s, ICAO SARP’s, SOP’s, applicable legislation by: Setting-up and checking the surveillance, were appropriate, navigation and communication equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures to ensure optimum performance and serviceability; Preventing collision between aircraft ; Expediting and maintaining a safe and orderly flow of air traffic; Providing advice and information useful to the safe and efficient conduct of flights; Controlling traffic within the designated airspace by complying with separation standards; Coordinating relevant air traffic with applicable other ATSU’s / sectors / Control positions; Maintaining, in the approved manner, an electronic flight progress display of all aircraft under his/her direct control to ensure co-ordination and sequencing of air movements; Rendering all possible assistance to aircraft in emergency or distress in order to enhance the chances of successful completion of the flight. (Including alerting and assisting agencies involved in Search and Rescue. Note: This constitutes SAR co-ordination until relieved by specific units); Reporting incidents and accidents and completing relevant documentation; Providing aircraft with meteorological and other information for the safe and efficient conduct of flight (also implying the rendering of a Flight Information Service to aircraft in Class G airspace); Maintaining a continuous watch on the assigned communication channels and remaining in the control position until properly relieved, thereby ensuring continuity of operations; Relaying equipment, facilities and navigation aid serviceability reports and navigational warnings to aircraft in the air and / or the appropriate authorities and initiating NOTAM action as required, thus ensuring knowledge of current system status to all concerned. This includes the appropriate administration associated with these functions; Complying with procedures detailed in Station Standing Instructions, particularly those pertaining to: Opening and closing operating positions; Taking over an operating position; Unserviceable equipment and facilities; Special procedures. Provide On The Job Training Instruction where suitable qualified and perform DE duties as applicable; Maintaining own medical and proficiency standards in order to remain validated in all the required operating positions; Maintaining all associated and required operational administration current and in compliance with Company demand and SOPS.

Minimum requirements

Minimum Qualifications

A valid ATCO1, ATCO2 and ATCO3 Approach and Area rating

Minimum Experience

At least Two (2) years’ experience as an Aerodrome/ Approach / Area Controller

If you have not been contacted within 3 weeks of the closing date of this advert, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

People with disabilities and females are encouraged to apply.

Flight Procedure Specialist (Open ad)

Listing reference: atns_000509

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 30 September 2025

Position summary

Industry: Aviation & Aerospace

Job category: Planning

Location: Bedfordview

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: No

Introduction

Applications are invited for the position of Flight Procedure Specialist (Grade 8) based at Bruma. The successful applicants will be reporting to the Chief Designer. Purpose To conceptualise, design and develop safe, efficient, effective and environmentally considerate Instrument Flight Procedures in accordance with ICAO DOC 8168 Volume I and II and Annex 6 criteria. Draft Airspace and Aeronautical charting, on behalf of both internal and external customers to ATNS. Liaison and Project management in consultation with the client.

Job description

Major Activities

Flight Procedures Data Input and Management – Provision of technical advice during the URS consultation process; Production of conceptual designs in preparation for and during the URS consultation process; Facilitating the sourcing of data relevant to procedure design; Processing of raw data for incorporation into design environment; Initializing and preparation of the design environment as required by FPS utilizing correct, verified data; Facilitate the production of conceptual design charts for stakeholder consultation; Assist Charting Specialist in the preparation of base drawings for charting purposes; Ensuring timeous delivery of projects through monitoring and updating of project managers; Collate and document all relevant information/data associated with the design of flight procedures as part of the preparation of the Procedure Design Package in accordance with SACAA MOP’s Annexure C.

Flight Procedures and Airspace Design – Design Flight Procedures and Airspace as per AP005, including ICAO DOC 8168 Vol II and ICAO DOC 9906 Vol I and ICAO DOC 9613 criteria accepting responsibility and accountability that designs are produced in accordance with the relevant criteria and the SACAA Manual of Procedures, that designs are compliant for the safe operation of aircraft; Adherence to South African Civil Aviation Regulations; Production of Design drawings; Production of detailed Flight Procedure Design reports, tabulations, textual descriptions and supplementary information; Production of Calculation records; Consultation, co-ordination and liaison with clients; Ensuring compliance with NEMPAA and other environmental considerations; Verification of flight procedure designs; Conduct research into new technology, Instrument Flight Procedure developments and Aeronautical Navigation advancements; Remain knowledgeable with respect to all ICAO developments in flight procedure design and AIM; Maintain documentation as per ISO and ATNS filing system; Provision of technical advice and input to the airspace design function; Provision of accountable advice and input to internal or external stakeholders regarding new, existing, amended or suspended instrument flight procedures; Preparation of information regarding flight procedure design activities within ATNS at workshops; Developing investigative reports for Management or the Safety and Regulations Section; Provide professional advice into the development of relative Civil Aviation Legislation.

Obstacle Evaluations – Conduct obstacle Obstacle/s Assessments against Flight Procedures including ICAO DOC 8168 Vol II and Annex 14; Creation of Annex 14 assessment and evaluation report including decision to recommend obstacle/s or not; Maintain documentation as per ISO and ATNS filing system.

General Duties – Provide input into PANS-OPS section budgeting requirements; Provide input into PANS-OPS section training requirements; Provision of OJT training to internal and external FPS trainees; Maintenance of training records for FPS trainees; Effective Office Management and personnel resources; Aeronautical Information Management Exchange Database utilization/updating/population; Amendments, Maintenance and Input to internal Quality Assurance procedures concerning flight procedure design in accordance with ISO Standards; Accountable to Principal Flight Procedure Specialist or Senior Manager: ATM as applicable concerning the completion of projects in compliance with defined projected timescales; Facilitation and assistance with FPS Software related matters, including software support.

Minimum requirements

Minimum Qualifications

· Grade 12

· Basic PANS-OPS Course including On-The-Job Training;

· Advanced PANS-OPS Course in line with ICAO requirements.

Minimum Experience

· Completed Flight Procedure Specialist On-the-job training programme.

Interested applicants are requested to register their CV’s and apply at https://atns.ci.hr/by no later than 30 September 2025.

If you have not been contacted within 3 weeks of the closing date of this advert, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

People living with disabilities will be given preference in line with the with the EE Plan.

Obstacle Evaluator (Open ad)

Listing reference: atns_000508

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 30 September 2025

Position summary

Industry: Aviation & Aerospace

Job category: Construction, Design, Architecture and Property

Location: Bedfordview

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: No

Introduction

Applications are invited for the Obstacle Evaluators (Grade 10) based at Bruma. The successful applicant will be reporting to the Head Aeronautical Information Management and System. Purpose The Obstacle Evaluator is responsible for evaluating the impact of obstacles on Annex 14 Obstacle Limitation Surfaces (OLS) within South Africa in compliance with the latest edition of ICAO documents and national regulations, and documenting and archiving the obstacles and reports.

Job description

Obstacle Evaluations – Collect, analyze, attend to applications for obstacles that may impact or influence OLS and conduct Obstacle Evaluations as defined by OP017, ICAO Annex 14, ICAO Annex 15 (eTOD), ICAO Doc 8168 – Volume II, ICAO Doc 9137 – Part 6, and PANS-OPS and coordinate with the regulator (South African Civil Authority) to approve the implementation of those obstacles; Evaluate obstacles to identify their impact or influence on OLS and classify them accordingly; Ensure Aeronautical Data is compliant with its intended use; Notify and distribute reports generated on entities identified as obstacles penetrating the ICAO Annex 14, ICAO Annex 15 and related surfaces to the relevant departments in ATNS (CNS, Safety, ATM, Ops and PANS-Ops) for further analysis; Interact and liaise with clients regarding obstacle evaluation assessments and services to be delivered and ensure continuous tracking and updating on the status of the obstacle evaluation application received from the client; Coordinate with relevant parties and departments to mitigate risks related to evaluated obstacles and coordinate with Flight Procedure Design to ensure they are implemented; Keep record of all obstacles evaluated; Production of Annex 14 Drawings; Production of Annex 15(eTOD) Drawings; Production of PANS-OPS Drawings; Production of KMZ files for Wind Energy Facilities; Production of KMZ files for heliports; Adherence to South African Civil Aviation Regulations; Adherence to Annex 14 Surface limitations; Adherence to PANS-OPS limitations; Ensure Data integrity for known obstacles; Production of Calculation records; Remain knowledgeable with respect to all ICAO developments in Annex 14 and Annex 15 (eTOD) Surfaces; Remain knowledgeable with respect to all ICAO developments in flight procedure design and AIS; Maintenance and filing of documents as per ISO and ATNS filing systems.

Obstacle Evaluations Data Input and Management – Initialize and prepare a design environment as required by Annex 14 and Annex 15 (eTOD) utilizing correct and verified data; Initialize and prepare design environment as required by PANS-OPS utilizing correct and verified data; Assist Charting Specialist with the creation and management of aeronautical charts using Smart Charting within CAD; Input, Amendments and Maintenance of Electronic Terrain and Obstacle Data using eTOD database within CAD; Collect and coordinate all manmade and topographical obstacles including eTOD and DTM in addition to the necessary data to be used by the Flight Procedure Designer to design or maintain IFP; Consultation, co-ordination and liaison with data providers; Conduct research into new technology, Obstacle Assessments developments and Aeronautical Navigation advancements; Maintain documentation as per ISO and ATNS filing system.

Administration duties – Compile and submit all relevant documentation associated with the conduct of an obstacle evaluation (domestic/international) as per ATNS policy and procedures; Collect newly surveyed Obstacle Data and update the necessary documents and files; Inform and update other Departments on Obstacles and new Obstacle Data; Production of Annex 14 Obstacle assessments and penetration Reports; Production of Annex 15(eTOD) Obstacle assessments Reports; Compilation of impact assessments reports for Wind Energy Facilities; Compile proposals for Business Development to forward to clients; Make boardroom bookings and chair arranged meetings with clients.

Research – Evaluate Aeronautical Data Quality, applications, and functions within ATNS; Follow up new and amended ICAO SARPs for implementation as necessary; Comply with, and regularly review ISO Procedures in consultation with Head Aeronautical Information Management and System; Research new technology, data sources, analytical tools, and Annex 14 and Annex 15 (eTOD) Obstacle Assessments advancements; Develop awareness of and familiarity with issues and events regarding Obstacle Evaluations.

General Duties – Provide input into training requirements and conduct training for Annex 14 and Annex 15 (eTOD) Obstacle Assessments for identified personnel; Provide input into Obstacle Evaluator section budgeting requirements; Identify manpower and training requirements as per CAR 178.02.3(1), in conjunction with the Head Aeronautical Information Management and System; Collaborate with the Flight Procedure Designers in aspects of their work that require Obstacle evaluations; Amendments, Maintenance and Input to internal Quality Assurance procedures concerning Obstacle Evaluations in accordance with ISO 9001:2015; Accountable to Head Aeronautical Information Management and System as applicable completing projects in compliance with defined projected timescales; Effective Office Management and personnel resources.

Minimum requirements

Minimum Qualifications

Aeronautical Obstacle Assessment Course or Flight Procedure Design/PANS-OPS course
Grade 12 with Mathematics and Science.
AIS Core Content Course

Minimum Experience

Minimum 2 years experience in Aeronautical Obstacle Assessment

If you have not been contacted within 3 weeks of the closing date of this advert, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

People living with disabilities will be given preference in line with the with the EE Plan.

Obstacle Evaluator (Open ad)

Listing reference: atns_000508

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 30 September 2025

Position summary

Industry: Aviation & Aerospace

Job category: Construction, Design, Architecture and Property

Location: Bedfordview

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: No

Introduction

Job description

Minimum requirements

Minimum Qualifications

Aeronautical Obstacle Assessment Course or Flight Procedure Design/PANS-OPS course
Grade 12 with Mathematics and Science.
AIS Core Content Course

Minimum Experience

Minimum 2 years experience in Aeronautical Obstacle Assessment

If you have not been contacted within 3 weeks of the closing date of this advert, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

People living with disabilities will be given preference in line with the with the EE Plan.

Air Traffic Services (ATS) Bursary Program

Listing reference: atns_000597

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 31 January 2026

Position summary

Industry: Aviation & Aerospace

Job category: Other: Matriculants/Graduate/No Experience

Location: Kempton Park

Contract: Fixed Term Contract

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: No

Introduction

Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS) is offering 117 bursary opportunities to interested candidates to join the Air Traffic Services bursar programme. ATNS will host a total of four bursary intakes for the financial year. The programme provides each bursar with an opportunity to conduct their studies at the Aviation Training Academy in Bonaero Park, Gauteng. The placement of successful trainees will be in line with the operational requirements of the organisation. The various Air Traffic Services bursar streams are listed as follows. (1) Air Traffic Services Officer (ATSO) (2) Aeronautical Information Management Officer (AIMO) (3) Target Generating Officer (TGO) (4) Airport Management Centre (AMC) Liaison Officer (5) Simulator Support Officer (SSO)

Job description

Extensive training and exposure to various aspects of air traffic management over a specified period.

Minimum requirements

Matric certificate with a pass in the following subjects,

Pure Mathematics (Level 4 / HG – D or SG C or above)
English (Level 4 / HG – D or SG C or above)

South African citizen with a valid Identity Document
Medically fit and willing to undergo our medical assessment for the ATSO stream
Attach Grade 12 results to your application
Be willing to relocate anywhere in the country
Unemployed South African Youth
Applicants who previously were on a similar programme with ATNS will not be considered

Instructor: Air Traffic Services

Listing reference: atns_000605

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 31 March 2026

Position summary

Industry: Aviation & Aerospace

Job category: Education and Training

Location: Kempton Park

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: No

Introduction

ATNS is seeking candidates to provide ATS specific and related generic training and development services to clients, in accordance with laid down internal and external regulations, rules, directives and procedures.

Job description

· Prepare pre-course administration as per approved curricula/syllabi and QMS requirements.

· Draft a course Programme for each course and ensure approval thereof in accordance with the QMS.

· Oversee arrangements for certification and graduation of delegates as per QMS.

· Meet specific section, team and individual research and development objectives.

· Ensure familiarity with international and domestic client training and development needs.

· Contribute and participate in the ATA ATS Section’s Continuation Training Programme.

· Conduct research and development in areas of expertise.

· Conduct theory and practical tests and assessments in compliance with QMS procedures.

· Conduct training according to the approved syllabi, curricula, lesson plans, practical exercises and training objectives.

· Ensure evaluation of training presented, as stipulated in the QMS.

· Compliance with scheduled activities as per approved course programs to be observed and ensured.

· Conduct theory and practical assessments feedback to students in compliance with QMS procedures.

Minimum requirements

Minimum Experience

· ATS qualification as prescribed in ATNS Company Policies

· On-the-job training qualification from an approved institution.

· Train-the-trainer qualification from an approved institution will be an advantage.

· Assessor and moderator qualifications from an approved institution will be an advantage.

Minimum Experience

· Minimum period of two years post validation experience in an operational environment as a validated ATC.

International ATS Instructor FTC (5-year contract)

Listing reference: atns_000518

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 30 September 2025

Position summary

Industry: Aviation & Aerospace

Job category: Training

Location: Kempton Park

Contract: Fixed Term Contract

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: No

Introduction

Applications are invited for the position of ATS Instructor (Peromnes Grade 9) based at Aviation Training Academy (Bonaero Park). The successful applicant will be reporting to the Manager: ATS Training.

Job description

To provide ATS specific and related generic training and development services to clients, in accordance with laid down internal and external regulations, rules, directives and procedures.

Minimum requirements

Formal Qualifications:

Matric/ High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree is preferable.

· Has completed all relevant rating courses from ICAO approved academy/school or college.
· Train- the-Trainer course from ICAO approved academy/school or college.
· Certificate of competence for assessor and moderator courses.
· ICAO English language proficiency (ELP) level 5.

Experience:

· Have / had ATC license from ICAO approved authority for a period of 10 years or more with the Area Procedural / Surveillance and Approach Procedural / Surveillance ratings or all validated ATS rating disciplines.

· Have ATS Instructor license / certificate issued by ICAO approved authority for 5 years or more.

· Operational experience with ATC simulators including scenario design for simulator platform (e.g. TopSky, ATC Coach etc)

· Experience demonstrating excellent teaching and classroom management techniques.

· Experience of strong technical skills with current ATC automation, simulator systems and procedures.

· Experience of 5 years as an assessor and moderator.

· Experience of course development (Competency based training & assessment) would be valuable.

Simulator Support Officer

Listing reference: atns_000664

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 8 June 2025

Position summary

Industry: Aviation & Aerospace

Job category: Training

Location: Kempton Park

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: No

Introduction

To provide Simulator Support functions to Training Delivery and Systems training discipline-specific and related generic training and development services to clients in accordance with laid down internal and external regulations, rules, directives and procedures.

Job description

· Timeously meet with training ATS instructors to ensure simulated practical training is delivered the approved daily schedule.

· Strict adherence to the approved daily ATS, and Pseudo Pilots personnel Utilisation schedule.

· Set-up training ATS simulator systems system specifications and approved practices and procedures.

· Set-up simulator positions by ensuring that all required resources are available at the positions prior to individual practical training sessions commencing.

· Report and record training ATS simulator system unserviceability in accordance with following ATNS QMS.

· Plan and allocate training ATS simulator system positions, frequencies and intercom channels to individual control positions and associated instructor positions.

· Source, load and plan exercises in accordance with pre-defined training objectives.

· Source and issue practical exercise information sheets to responsible training ATS instructor in accordance with approved training programmes.

· Source and issue practical exercise weather information sheets to delegates in accordance with approved training programmes.

· Attend and participate in pre-briefing sessions with training ATS instructors and delegates.

· Attend and participate in de-briefing sessions with training ATS instructors and delegates.

· Comply with client-specific training requirements when customised training is delivered.

· Continuously demonstrate competence in all training ATS simulator systems by managing all exercises in different training scenarios for various ATS training disciplines.

· Configure training ATS simulator systems to record assessment exercises.

· Deliver quality training support services to ensure that delegates receive training in a fair, consistent and equitable manner in support of aviation safety and ATA training standards.

· Monitor delegate behaviour in the ATS training simulator venues and report undesirable actions to Manager Simulation Support.

· Contributes to the successful application of ATA assessment processes in accordance with ATNS QMS

Minimum requirements

Formal Qualifications:

Grade 12/ Matric with level 4 in Pure Mathematics and English.

Experience:

1 year in a client-oriented environment

SPECIALIST: OPERATIONS STAFFING

Listing reference: atns_000665

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 8 June 2025

Position summary

Industry: Aviation & Aerospace

Job category: Operations Management

Location: Bedfordview

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: No

Introduction

Applications are invited for the position of Specialist: Operations Staffing (Peromnes Grade 10) based at Head Office, Bruma. The successful applicant will be reporting to the Manager Operations Planning Training and Support. Purpose Report and provide statistical data on operations staffing. Draft, review and maintain the operations staffing database to enhance the staffing report. Coordination of the training pipeline schedule amongst stakeholders. Coordination and execution of administrative tasks to support the training pipeline. Managing operational seniority lists and course nomination database. Support the delivery of the training pipeline in line with the HC strategy. To establish and maintain an effective and secure e-filing and document management system for the fast retrieval of required data and information. To provide administrative support that includes arrangement and processing of delegate briefings, induction, travel and accommodation. To ensure compliance of all capacity planning activities with relevant regulatory and legislative frameworks, and ATNS policies and processes governing Operations

Job description

Capacity Planning – Ensure that ATS is adequately staffed with the right skills at the required competence levels. Determine and track staffing needs, engage with the ATA to determine training requirements to close staffing gaps, schedule the appropriate ATS staff and deploy staff as required, in order to ensure that the training pipeline is delivered in line with the HC strategy and the Permission. Allocate placements through consultation with the Manager Operations Planning, Training and Support to ensure optimal utilization of staff through effective deployment in order to meet targets and objectives. Facilitate ATSU placements after each rating course. Facilitate employee transfers ensuring accurate coordination with ATSUs and HC. Coordinate and track transfer documents between releasing and receiving ATSUs. Drafting, revision and maintenance of the operations seniority lists. Drafting, revision and maintenance of the course nomination schedule. Facilitate the course nomination process and coordinating staff releases to support the training pipeline. Liaison with the ATA regarding course nominations to ensure timeous course registration. Ensure that ATC medicals, annual currency and proficiency are up to date prior to the attendance of rating courses. Retrieve SMS and QMS certification for the ATA and Quality Department and ensure the information is received by the relevant ATSU and line manager. Allocation of delegate accommodation and communication of all details to the delegate, ATSU administrator and line manager. Contribute towards the preparation of the ATNS triennial permission submission to the ATNS Regulating Committee. Conduct research into new technology, training, and resource utilization developments within air traffic management environment. Contribute and drive continuous improvement of capacity planning processes

Governance, Risks, Compliance & Reporting – Ensure compliance with Regulatory and legislative requirements. Continuously monitor and measure compliance of the function to all ATNS policies, processes and procedures. Contribute to departmental risk assessment and development of appropriate mitigation. Weekly, monthly and quarterly tracking of staffing numbers. Prepare monthly and quarterly and ad hoc reports as and when required

Administration – Draft letters, memorandums, submissions and other written communication related to operational staffing. Book and process travel and accommodation associated with operational training. Assess staff travel claims (kilometer, travel and (S&T) claims) to ensure correctness and verify that such submissions are aligned with the training schedule and processed bookings. Drive delivery of required Capacity Planning objectives, projects and initiatives to be on time, within budget and to the required standards. Set clear targets for the Capacity Planning function and ensure achievement

Stakeholder Relationship Management – Build and maintain mutually beneficial relationships with all relevant stakeholders, including ATA (course administrators, client relations and training delivery), ATSUs and the Travel Office. Actively contribute to building a high performing and collaborative culture with customers such as ATA, ATSUs and the Travel Office. Adapt operational delivery as practically as possible to meet client needs and expectations. Participate in ATNS user consultation forums. Participate in Operations coordination meetings to enable alignment. Attend relevant seminars, conferences, workshops, etc. on Capacity Planning related matters

Financial Management – • Participate in the development, utilization, and management of the Capacity Planning section budget. Track training expenditure in line with business objectives and priorities, and within approved financial parameters. Ensure compliance to the financial policies and procedures applicable in ATNS. Ensure accountability and reporting on all costs incurred against the approved budget, including possible variances

Minimum requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

· Grade 12 or equivalent

· Air traffic service experience and exposure (ATSU or ATA environment)

· Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Applications

· Diploma in HR management or Business Administration

Minimum Years of Experience:

· Minimum 5 years’ experience in administration, coordination and scheduling duties in an Air Traffic Control environment

· Knowledge and understanding of business priorities and challenges

Re – Advertisement – Licensing Administrator – Operations KWAZULU NATAL & FREE STATE

Listing reference: atns_000663

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 6 June 2025

Position summary

Industry: Aviation & Aerospace

Job category: Admin, Office Support and Services

Location: Durban North

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: No

Introduction

To ensure that ATS personnel is licenced in compliance with relevant regulations and directives. To process and submit all license applications (new and renewals) to the Licensing Coordinator within the allocated timelines and submit to the SACAA when instructed for approval. To process ATS personnel medical account payments. To ensure that all monthly licensing and medical invoices are paid in time to avoid penalties to ATNS for late payments. To track submitted license applications against the relevant expiry date (AC/AP/Medical/ELP) to ensure ATS personnel does not operate illegally. To coordinate procurement requisitions and verify that monthly contract payments are made. To send all required source documents timeously to creditors for payment. To implement ISO procedures in accordance with the Quality Management manual.

Job description

Licensing of ATS Personnel – Track, update and maintain a database for all ATS personnel licenses and monitor compliance. Track, update and maintain a database for all ATS class 3 medicals and monitor compliance. Track, update and maintain a database for all ELP and monitor compliance. Notify all licensed ATS personnel and Line Management of the annual recurrency renewal date within the specified timelines. Notify all licensed ATS personnel and Line Management of their validation renewal date within the specified timelines. Notify all licensed ATS personnel and Line Management of their class 3 medical renewal date within specified timelines. Assist with medical assessment appointment bookings for licensed ATS personnel and communicate such confirmations with the licensed personnel. Ensure that all applications/relevant paperwork is accurately completed prior to processing for SACAA consideration. Process and submit all license applications (new and renewals) to the Licensing Coordinator within the allocated timelines and when instructed to the SACAA for approval. Coordinate with the ATA on completion of rating courses to ensure that all the required license paperwork is received. Track submitted license applications against the relevant expiry date (AC/AP/Medical/ELP) to ensure ATS personnel does not operate illegally. Coordinate with RUS to ensure only licensed personnel are rostered for operational duty, where ATS personnel are not legal to operate, inform RUS and Line Management. Monitor compliance of all ATS staff with relevant licensing regulations and directives. Act as custodian for the relevant Quality procedure for ATS licensing. Submit all regional/unit/pool license applications to the license coordinator for submission to the SACAA for approval and where applicable directly to the SACAA.

Processing of ATS personnel medical account payments – Process and manage purchase orders for all medical accounts. Request invoices from all relevant suppliers/services providers/doctors to ensure adherence with the finance payment dates. Compile and submit monthly medical expenses to the Licensing Coordinator. Act as custodian for the relevant ATNS Quality Procedure on the processing of payment on medical accounts as part of ATS licensing.

Stakeholder Relations Management – Develop and maintain sound working relationships with key relevant internal and external stakeholders. Liaise and interface with relevant internal and external stakeholders such as suppliers, clients, representatives from regulatory authorities, internal support departments, and staff as required, conveying information accurately and competently whilst maintaining the required level of confidentiality and discretion. Maintain effective communication channels at all times to keep the Licensing Coordinator, Manager Operations Planning, Training and Support and any other Manager (Head/Regional MATS/MATS/ATSU) informed of important issues whether in the office or travelling.

Quality Management – Act as custodian for the relevant ATNS Quality Procedure on the processing of payment on medical accounts as part of ATS licensing. Monitor and ensure that Continuous Improvement Reports (CIRs) are continuously followed up on.

Office Administration – Order, distribute and control stationery as per policy stipulations. Check and respond to e-mails accurately and timeously. Ensure safekeeping of staff licenses as required. Take minutes in meetings when required and transcribe. Process mail and receive and dispatch couriered packages. Perform any other administrative tasks as instructed by the relevant manager.

Minimum requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

Grade 12
Certificate / Diploma in general administration will be an added advantage
Valid RSA driver’s license

Minimum Years of Experience

At least 2 years’ experience in an administrative role in the Air Traffic Services environment.
Experience in ATS will be an advantage
Knowledge of MS Word
Knowledge of MS Excel

Instructor: Engineering Training

Listing reference: atns_000662

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 6 June 2025

Position summary

Industry: Aviation & Aerospace

Job category: Electrical Engineering

Location: Kempton Park

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: No

Introduction

To deliver Air Traffic Safety Electronics Personnel (ATSEP) training courses and research product offerings aligned with the ATA and broader ATNS deliverables to enable the most effective and efficient delivery of training solutions for internal, and selected international clients within and outside the ATM community

Job description

Training Delivery: Presentation of courses is conducted in compliance with QMS procedures and curricula/syllabi. Course content preparation is conducted in compliance with the QMS procedures. Testing and assessments of students is conducted in compliance with QMS procedures and curricula/syllabi. Ensures courses are completed on schedule as per course programme. Conduct course interviews /debriefing to obtain feedback from delegates. Ability to present all courses within area of discipline. Moderate engineering training material/s within field of knowledge to determine validity, sufficiency, content and quality. Corrective /remedial measures are addressed swiftly in terms of inadequate /incorrect /irrelevant content in the training material. Moderate assessment tools. Student discipline is continuously maintained. Ensure students comply with all OHAS requirements applicable to the delivery and administration of training interventions. Student needs are accurately determined, and service provided satisfies the needs. Assist students with their individual training issues when required.

Research: Continuous individual development takes place with an endeavour to become a Subject Matter Expert on products offered within area(s) of responsibility. Research activities are conducted to ensure that high quality products are offered to enhance department’s product offering. Compile a Comprehensive Report and Implementation Plan on research conducted in the external professional environment (formal and informal training, conferences, seminars etc.) Determining appropriate research methodologies for research. Applying appropriate research methodologies for the research and analysing results /conclusions to formulate new concepts and ideas. Conduct in-depth research and provide engineering support to the development of courses within and outside CNS environment. Self-analysis and evaluation. Observation and study of new instructional techniques for lecture, Instructions and laboratory courses. The use of technology where applicable to enhance the learning environment. Research activities are continuous to ensure that the world class courses/programmes can be produced. Conduct training needs analysis (TNA) on training product offerings as and when required by client.

Engineering Support: Participate in project team(s) w.r.t. new training systems installation/s and/or the upgrade as and when required. Assist and co-ordinate the installation /implementation of engineering systems from the training perspective as and when required. Represent the training perspective on ATNS Engineering projects forums in terms of tender evaluations. Represent the training perspective on ATNS CNS planning /Technology, Research & Development forums in terms of future ATM Systems acquisitions. Provide Engineering Instructor support to the Course Development Unit in re-engineering training material/s to meet the expectations of clients and relevant training regulatory bodies. Pilot re-engineered engineering course/s to verify the course material/s validity and provide feedback. Provide Engineering Instructor support in developing training material/s of the newly installed systems to enhance training product offering. Design new instructional materials (e.g. manuals, slides and handouts) with sufficient lead-time to ensure for use in teaching. Engineering components, equipment and systems are maintained and available for training purposes as per QMS procedures. Corrective and Preventative maintenance is conducted as required to ensure the ongoing reliability, maintainability and availability of the ATA training systems as per QMS procedures. Calibration of ATA training and maintenance test equipment is conducted in accordance with QMS procedures. Manage, track and log failures/spares of the engineering training systems as per the QMS procedures.

Stakeholder Engagement and Administrative Support: Stakeholder’s complaints /compliments are recorded and acted upon in accordance with the QMS. Liaise and ensure all course documentation is submitted to course administrator. Course record file with information /records are compiled for all courses and forwarded as per QMS procedures. Adequate training Components /Equipment /Systems are available prior to commencement of each course and serviceable. Adequate and quality Courseware must be available prior to each course as per QMS. Individual and Consolidated course reports are completed and forwarded in accordance with the requirements of the QMS. Delegates withdraw reports are completed and forwarded to the relevant authority as per QMS procedures. Training and instructional materials are managed in compliance with Document Owner allocations. Document Owner to ensure that instructional materials are maintained professionally to enable training contingency and safely kept in the ATA Library. Mentoring and guiding delegates on the Learnership programme. Attending conferences in the specialist subject area to liaise and network with national /international stakeholders. Participating in the external working groups (e.g. collaborative projects). Prepare and submit information needed for the development of department budgets.

Minimum requirements

Formal Qualifications:

· National diploma qualification in Electrical/Electronics/Computer science /systems or equivalent.

· Train the Trainer and OJTI qualification from an approved institution

Years of Experience:

Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in course presentation, research, operation, maintenance and engineering support of ATM /CNS systems and associated training systems.

Re-advertisement – Manager: ATS FAPP

Listing reference: atns_000660

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 4 June 2025

Position summary

Industry: Aviation & Aerospace

Job category: Air Freight

Location: Polokwane / Pietersburg

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: No

Introduction

To provide overall business unit and operational leadership in the provision of Air Traffic Services at Polokwane International Airport and implementation of regional strategy and policies aligned to the vision and overall business strategy of ATNS. Provide safe, orderly, efficient, and predictable Air Traffic Services in accordance with Company policy and ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices which will meet and satisfy all reasonable requirements of the aviation community in accordance with relevant ATS Policies and Procedures for ATS outputs