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AIR TRAFFIC AND NAVIGATION SERVICES COMPANY (ATNS)
SPECIALIST - FLEXIBLE USE OF AIRSPACE
Listing reference: atns_000775
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 27 November 2025
Position summary
Industry: Distribution, Transport & Logistics
Job category: Transport, Logistics and Freight
Location: Southern Africa
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: No
Introduction
To be responsible and accountable to facilitate demand for flexible use of airspace against available capacity using the Air Traffic Flow Management system after collaborative decision making with the relevant stakeholders
Job description
Major Activities
Flexible Use of Airspace – Receiving and analyzing the requirements from clients for the flexible and effective use of airspace. Negotiating with various Air Traffic Control Units for utilization of the required airspace. Ensuring equitable utilization of available airspace. Respond to clients with approvals / non-approvals / additional requirements for usage of the required airspace. Keeping record of all received and approved/not approved requests. Negotiating airspace usage for special events, e.g. air shows, etc. Participating and supporting the Central Airspace Management Unit in requesting the AIP (aeronautical information package) SUPP and Notice to Airman (NOTAM). Operate the TOPSKY radar system to plot the area of operation for the ATCs, and the ANAIS flight plan database to track the NOTAM and/or flight plan. Conducting post flexible use of airspace utilization (FUA) event analysis and report writing. Ensuring formal training of staff. Acting as Watch Manager: FUA when required
Airport Management Centre (AMC) - Compiling and distributing daily operational plans to relevant AMC representatives. Identifying events affecting ATNS and update relevant AMC systems accordingly. Identifying events that require a collaborative decision-making process together with relevant Airport Management Centre representatives and implementing action plans to resolve event. Making decisions on behalf of ATNS at AMC level. Monitoring the overall performance of ATNS with respect to process quality, punctuality and
continuous improvement. Participating in delay management process when required
Air Traffic Flow Management – Collecting information for Strategic, Pre-Tactical, and Tactical Flow Management. Interpreting weather conditions and the effect thereof on air traffic and advise relevant Air Traffic Control units of predicted adverse weather conditions in relation to traffic demand. Compiling and distributing the Demand Forecast/Daily Airspace Plan. Distributing Traffic advisory and Flow Control Messages to affected ATC sectors/units. Operating air traffic flow management (ATFM) tools.
Integrated Aeronautical Information Package – Updating the CAMU South African Integrated Aeronautical Information Package (IAIP).Reviewing and updating the Letter Of Procedures relative to Flexible Use of Airspace
Minimum requirements
· Valid and current ATSO/AIMO ATS rating, i.e.: Completed ATS Core Content or ATS Rating Course
· Minimum 5 years’ experience in Air Traffic Services operations
Benefits
Medical aid and pension
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SPECIALIST - FLEXIBLE USE OF AIRSPACE
Listing reference: atns_000775
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 27 November 2025
Position summary
Industry: Distribution, Transport & Logistics
Job category: Transport, Logistics and Freight
Location: Southern Africa
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: No
Introduction
To be responsible and accountable to facilitate demand for flexible use of airspace against available capacity using the Air Traffic Flow Management system after collaborative decision making with the relevant stakeholders
Job description
Major Activities
Flexible Use of Airspace – Receiving and analyzing the requirements from clients for the flexible and effective use of airspace. Negotiating with various Air Traffic Control Units for utilization of the required airspace. Ensuring equitable utilization of available airspace. Respond to clients with approvals / non-approvals / additional requirements for usage of the required airspace. Keeping record of all received and approved/not approved requests. Negotiating airspace usage for special events, e.g. air shows, etc. Participating and supporting the Central Airspace Management Unit in requesting the AIP (aeronautical information package) SUPP and Notice to Airman (NOTAM). Operate the TOPSKY radar system to plot the area of operation for the ATCs, and the ANAIS flight plan database to track the NOTAM and/or flight plan. Conducting post flexible use of airspace utilization (FUA) event analysis and report writing. Ensuring formal training of staff. Acting as Watch Manager: FUA when required
Airport Management Centre (AMC) - Compiling and distributing daily operational plans to relevant AMC representatives. Identifying events affecting ATNS and update relevant AMC systems accordingly. Identifying events that require a collaborative decision-making process together with relevant Airport Management Centre representatives and implementing action plans to resolve event. Making decisions on behalf of ATNS at AMC level. Monitoring the overall performance of ATNS with respect to process quality, punctuality and
continuous improvement. Participating in delay management process when required
Air Traffic Flow Management – Collecting information for Strategic, Pre-Tactical, and Tactical Flow Management. Interpreting weather conditions and the effect thereof on air traffic and advise relevant Air Traffic Control units of predicted adverse weather conditions in relation to traffic demand. Compiling and distributing the Demand Forecast/Daily Airspace Plan. Distributing Traffic advisory and Flow Control Messages to affected ATC sectors/units. Operating air traffic flow management (ATFM) tools.
Integrated Aeronautical Information Package – Updating the CAMU South African Integrated Aeronautical Information Package (IAIP).Reviewing and updating the Letter Of Procedures relative to Flexible Use of Airspace
Minimum requirements
· Valid and current ATSO/AIMO ATS rating, i.e.: Completed ATS Core Content or ATS Rating Course
· Minimum 5 years’ experience in Air Traffic Services operations
Benefits
Medical aid and pension
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PRINCIPAL ATSO - FAOR
Listing reference: atns_000774
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 27 November 2025
Position summary
Industry: Distribution, Transport & Logistics
Job category: Transport, Logistics and Freight
Location: Southern Africa
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: No
Introduction
To be responsible and accountable to the Watch Manager - ATSO for the provision of Air Traffic Service Assistance and support, in accordance with all statutory requirements, A.T.N.S. Policies, directives and procedures for ATSO's in the daily operational service delivery. Establish and maintain standards and training, by conducting performance assessments and standard checks. Supervise the daily operational duties, service delivery and provision of suitably qualified manpower. Provide monthly reports and statistical returns
Job description
Major Activities
Performance management - Comply with the QMS(ISO). Planning and monitoring adherence to the standards maintenance program. Maintaining standards checks and performance monitoring, recording, and reporting all exceptions, to ensure all ATSO’s meet the requirements as stipulated in regulations. Monitoring and ensuring all medicals and proficiency assessments are current and in line with CAA regulations. Conducting reviews and incident investigations as required. Performing staff counselling and monitor compliance. Managing discipline in the workplace. Implementing operational procedures. Managing inter-unit relationships thus ensuring effective teamwork. Managing adherence to published procedures. Ensuring decisions are implemented. Conducting audits. (QMS & SA). Coaching peers and subordinates. Assisting with SAR requirements. Optimising the workplace environment. Planning, publishing and monitoring compliance of the shift schedules
Trained and Qualified ATSO’s - Training and providing OJTI's. Ensuring correct training methodology is used. Compiling and maintaining training documentation. Conducting bi-annual assessment. Correcting and counselling ATSO’s who fail to meet standard
Statistical returns and monthly reports - Checking and ensuring integrity of landing logs. Monitoring unserviceable log
Efficient air traffic service assistance and support to ATCO and Technical division
Minimum requirements
· CLD or FIS Validation
Benefits
Medical aid and Pension fund
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PRINCIPAL ATSO - FAOR
Listing reference: atns_000774
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 27 November 2025
Position summary
Industry: Distribution, Transport & Logistics
Job category: Transport, Logistics and Freight
Location: Southern Africa
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: No
Introduction
To be responsible and accountable to the Watch Manager - ATSO for the provision of Air Traffic Service Assistance and support, in accordance with all statutory requirements, A.T.N.S. Policies, directives and procedures for ATSO's in the daily operational service delivery. Establish and maintain standards and training, by conducting performance assessments and standard checks. Supervise the daily operational duties, service delivery and provision of suitably qualified manpower. Provide monthly reports and statistical returns
Job description
Major Activities
Performance management - Comply with the QMS(ISO). Planning and monitoring adherence to the standards maintenance program. Maintaining standards checks and performance monitoring, recording, and reporting all exceptions, to ensure all ATSO’s meet the requirements as stipulated in regulations. Monitoring and ensuring all medicals and proficiency assessments are current and in line with CAA regulations. Conducting reviews and incident investigations as required. Performing staff counselling and monitor compliance. Managing discipline in the workplace. Implementing operational procedures. Managing inter-unit relationships thus ensuring effective teamwork. Managing adherence to published procedures. Ensuring decisions are implemented. Conducting audits. (QMS & SA). Coaching peers and subordinates. Assisting with SAR requirements. Optimising the workplace environment. Planning, publishing and monitoring compliance of the shift schedules
Trained and Qualified ATSO’s - Training and providing OJTI's. Ensuring correct training methodology is used. Compiling and maintaining training documentation. Conducting bi-annual assessment. Correcting and counselling ATSO’s who fail to meet standard
Statistical returns and monthly reports - Checking and ensuring integrity of landing logs. Monitoring unserviceable log
Efficient air traffic service assistance and support to ATCO and Technical division
Minimum requirements
- Grade12/Matric (with exemption)
· CLD or FIS Validation
- ATSO with a minimum of 2 years’ experience.
Benefits
Medical aid and Pension fund
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PAYROLL ACCOUNTANT
Listing reference: atns_000772
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 25 November 2025
Position summary
Industry: Aviation & Aerospace
Job category: Payroll Accounting
Location: Bedfordview
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: No
Introduction
Manage and ensure the accurate and timeous processing and recording of financial payroll transactions in the General Ledger. Administer the processing and collections of international subsistence and travel advances, and the reimbursement of staff expenses.
Job description
Salaries - Ensure adherence to Payroll and Finance deadlines as per the set pay schedule. Conduct a high-level audit on payroll input data and confirm completion with the Payroll Department. Validate final signed-off payroll documentation (main and supplementary runs) to substantiate the costing journal. Extract and validate costing report data against the final net pay report and bank statement for accuracy and completeness. Where necessary, report and resolve anomalies with the Payroll Department for correction in the Payroll System. Identify and request for non-existing GL accounts to be opened. Transfer and post payroll costing to GL. Process reallocation of salary-related expenses via journal. Prepare monthly/quarterly reports. Ensure timeous payment of all third-party payments.
Reimbursement claims - Conduct final review and high-level audit of I Expense Claims. Investigate, communicate and correct anomalies in the I Expense system, with the assistance of an external IT service provider. Assist in guiding complex reconciliations requiring one-on-one assistance. Processing information – compiling, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information. Run the I-Expense report interface and reconcile. Investigate variances.
Maintain iExpense Module - Review and update Internet-expense (I-expense) templates and types according to the chart of accounts. Update legislative rates in the I-expense module when required. Map elements to the Payroll Module. Review and check mapped allocations. Review and request updating of legislative rates/changes in the Travel Calculator Application (TAC), when required. Receive confirmation from IT/Consultants that changes have been applied in the test environment.
Recording of S&T Advances - Manage and ensure that all advances and allowances recorded in the balance sheet are expensed in line with Finance governance requirements. Manage the tracking and auditing of business costs to ensure that the company’s cash is not misused. Manage the staff debtors’ book to ensure conformance to internal and external governance requirements. Ensure accurate recording and processing of credit notes, reallocations, profit and loss, and repurchase transactions relating to travel reconciliations in line with Finance policies and processes. Receive supporting documentation for S&T journals, travel, and other documentation. Review and check journals against supporting documents for receipts, invoices, approvals, completeness, and accuracy. Communicate anomalies to the relevant person(s) for further explanations or corrections on captured journals, where necessary. Assist with guiding complex reconciliations requiring one-on-one assistance. Organize, plan, and prioritize work – develop specific goals and plans to organize and accomplish work. Assist with resolving traveler enquiries such as incomplete supporting documentation, escalations on recons not submitted, and other discrepancies.
Minimum requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
• B.Com Accounting degree
Minimum Years of Experience:
• 5 years’ experience in accounting and/or payroll
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PAYROLL ACCOUNTANT
Listing reference: atns_000772
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 25 November 2025
Position summary
Industry: Aviation & Aerospace
Job category: Payroll Accounting
Location: Bedfordview
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: No
Introduction
Manage and ensure the accurate and timeous processing and recording of financial payroll transactions in the General Ledger. Administer the processing and collections of international subsistence and travel advances, and the reimbursement of staff expenses.
Job description
Salaries - Ensure adherence to Payroll and Finance deadlines as per the set pay schedule. Conduct a high-level audit on payroll input data and confirm completion with the Payroll Department. Validate final signed-off payroll documentation (main and supplementary runs) to substantiate the costing journal. Extract and validate costing report data against the final net pay report and bank statement for accuracy and completeness. Where necessary, report and resolve anomalies with the Payroll Department for correction in the Payroll System. Identify and request for non-existing GL accounts to be opened. Transfer and post payroll costing to GL. Process reallocation of salary-related expenses via journal. Prepare monthly/quarterly reports. Ensure timeous payment of all third-party payments.
Reimbursement claims - Conduct final review and high-level audit of I Expense Claims. Investigate, communicate and correct anomalies in the I Expense system, with the assistance of an external IT service provider. Assist in guiding complex reconciliations requiring one-on-one assistance. Processing information – compiling, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information. Run the I-Expense report interface and reconcile. Investigate variances.
Maintain iExpense Module - Review and update Internet-expense (I-expense) templates and types according to the chart of accounts. Update legislative rates in the I-expense module when required. Map elements to the Payroll Module. Review and check mapped allocations. Review and request updating of legislative rates/changes in the Travel Calculator Application (TAC), when required. Receive confirmation from IT/Consultants that changes have been applied in the test environment.
Recording of S&T Advances - Manage and ensure that all advances and allowances recorded in the balance sheet are expensed in line with Finance governance requirements. Manage the tracking and auditing of business costs to ensure that the company’s cash is not misused. Manage the staff debtors’ book to ensure conformance to internal and external governance requirements. Ensure accurate recording and processing of credit notes, reallocations, profit and loss, and repurchase transactions relating to travel reconciliations in line with Finance policies and processes. Receive supporting documentation for S&T journals, travel, and other documentation. Review and check journals against supporting documents for receipts, invoices, approvals, completeness, and accuracy. Communicate anomalies to the relevant person(s) for further explanations or corrections on captured journals, where necessary. Assist with guiding complex reconciliations requiring one-on-one assistance. Organize, plan, and prioritize work – develop specific goals and plans to organize and accomplish work. Assist with resolving traveler enquiries such as incomplete supporting documentation, escalations on recons not submitted, and other discrepancies.
Minimum requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
• B.Com Accounting degree
Minimum Years of Experience:
• 5 years’ experience in accounting and/or payroll
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EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT - COSEC
Listing reference: atns_000771
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 25 November 2025
Position summary
Industry: Aviation & Aerospace
Job category: Secretarial
Location: Bedfordview
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: No
Introduction
To provide high level administrative support and assistance to the executive. To ensure the smooth and efficient running of the executive’s office.
Job description
Office Management - Act as first point of contact, representative and information source for the executive’s office, and respond to basic queries and requests for information and meetings. Receive and welcome guests and visitors courteously and efficiently. Screen all incoming calls of the executive and divert or take messages. Respond to queries where possible on behalf of the executive in their absence. Arrange meetings, prepare agendas when required, obtain input from all parties concerned, and ensure that all relevant documentation is in order. Manage and maintain the executive’s schedule with due consideration of the Corporate Calendar and relevant events, demonstrating an awareness and understanding of business priorities and challenges. This includes daily time management and consultation with relevant stakeholders to ensure optimization of the executive’s time, availability and contribution. Maintain a proper system for handling the receipt and distribution of incoming and outgoing mail, emails, and publications. Maintain the ISO filing system of the department and update the ISO Quality Manual and Management Reference files. Compile performance contracts for management team members as instructed. Maintain effective and secure e-filing of documents for fast retrieval of data and information. Utilize office equipment and technology efficiently and ensure that it is maintained and functioning optimally at all times. Organize /obtain business documentation for important strategic meetings, and arrange or obtain required materials, data, and information. Obtain critical business information when needed to ensure that meetings run effectively. Arrange and coordinate local and international travel, accommodation and subsistence for the executive when required, including currency and account reconciliation. Handle highly sensitive and confidential financial, legal, personnel and institutional information exercising the required discretion. Continually review and suggest changes to office management practices in order to streamline operations and enhance effectiveness. Order stationery, refreshments, office equipment and any other necessities for the executive’s office when required. Ensure that adequate levels of the required stationery are maintained. Arrange and coordinate leadership development plans and sessions as required.
Administration - Prepare and process documents and correspondence using appropriate MS Office packages within the required timelines for review and approval by the executive: Distribute to relevant parties. Liaise with courier services for delivery. Follow up with intended recipients to ensure receipt thereof. Draft standard letters, memorandums and other communication as instructed. Gather data and information from various sources and generate requested documents accurately and timeously. Coordinate and quality assure reports compiled by management team members and ensure timely submission to the Company Secretary. Proof-read documents when requested. Take minutes of meetings when required and distribute to all attendees. Prepare a basic expense report for the executive’s office including variances to the budget on a monthly basis, monitor the flow of funds and keep the executive updated and informed. Compiling quarterly reports for business units as required. Compile ad hoc reports as required in line with relevant guidelines. Prepare correspondence timeously and as instructed for review and approval by the executive. Develop PowerPoint and Excel presentations when requested.
Stakeholder Relations Management - Establish and maintain sound relationships with all relevant stakeholders including Exco members, the divisional management team, and relevant staff and stakeholders. Liaise with and engage relevant stakeholders courteously and competently in dealing with issues and queries, assisting with communication to and from the executive’s office, and managing incoming and outgoing instructions and responses to and from the executive. Follow executive office protocol at all times, i.e. the way things are done in terms of executive office management processes, practices, and in managing stakeholder relationships. Ensure that the ATNS corporate identity is accurately reflected in and around the executive’s office, i.e. in brochures, booklets, stationery, etc. Liaise and interface with relevant internal and external stakeholders such as suppliers, government officials, and other executives, conveying information accurately, competently and courteously whilst maintaining the required level of confidentiality and discretion. Maintain effective communication channels at all times to keep the executive informed of important issues whether in the office or travelling.
Minimum requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
- Grade 12
- 1-year Secretarial qualification is required
- 3-year Secretarial Diploma including Office Management or equivalent qualification will be an advantage
- Minimum 6 years’ experience in a secretarial role
- Experience in the running and coordination of a senior manager /executive’s office is required
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TRANSFORMATION & EMPLOYEE RELATIONS SPECIALIST
Listing reference: atns_000773
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 24 November 2025
Position summary
Industry: Aviation & Aerospace
Job category: Other : Human Resources and Recruitment
Location: Bedfordview
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: No
Introduction
Applications are invited for the position of Transformation & Employee Relations Specialist (Peromnes Grade 7) based at Head Office, Bruma. The successful applicant will be reporting to the Head of Employee Relations, EE and Wellness Purpose To provide thought leadership in relation to the development and implementation of the company’s transformation strategy in order to create a diverse, capable workforce and achieve the company’s BBBEE transformation goals and enhance business success. To design and implement measurement tools in order to assess business performance on people related issues and identify areas for intervention and improvement. To develop an ER strategy that ensures a sound labour relations environment and enable an environment of high engagement.
Job description
Business Transformation Strategy and Agenda - Contributes to the development and implementation of the transformation plan and all related projects for the company. Provide guidance and direction on all initiatives relating to transformation. Ensure compilation and timeous submission of the Employment Equity Plans and Report reports. Understanding and setting of business EE targets to drive and enable the transformation agenda. Identify continuous improvement and sustainability of transformation and diversity practices. Conduct diversity management-related training programs that promote a culture of inclusion. Engage, consult, and involve line management in all delivery elements of the transformation scorecard to ensure achieving goals and objectives. Consult with the Head of Employee Relations, EE & Wellness / CHCO, and other Executives to manage the EE headcount targets (race, gender, and disability) by setting and monitoring ratios for recruitment, promotions, training, and development. Oversee all activities of stakeholders (forums, committees, etc.) driving the business transformation strategy and ensure consistency and uniformity in the execution of their roles and responsibilities.
Development and implementation of Sound Employee Relations Strategy - Ensuring consistent implementation of labour relations interventions that foster a sound labour relations climate in ATNS. Contributes to the development of the ATNS Employee Relations and Transformation strategy. Provide professional advice and consult on employee relations issues management. Actively participate in annual wage negotiations, general management, and labour consultations with recognized labour unions. Provide guidance in leading with industrial actions/strikes-related matters, establishing, and maintaining management and labour forums. Advises and facilitates negotiations and engagements between management and the recognized union/s. Ensures implementation and maintenance of the consultative labour and management structures. Advises management and employees on ER processes. Facilitates the process of drafting and reviewing of recognition, substantive, and collective agreements. Updates the ATNS ER policies and procedures to ensure alignment with the legislative changes. Monitor labor-related legislative changes and ensure that the company policies, processes, and frameworks are timeously updated. Conduct ER-related training to ensure that line management and employees are informed and capacitated. Facilitates regular ER climate surveys to ensure proactive management of the ER function. Develop initiatives to address the outcomes from surveys and people- related assessments. Manage external dispute resolution processes. Participates and guides restructuring planning processes, leads and facilitates the engagement as required. Participated in the planning and execution of business projects that may impact employee relations. Liaises with internal and external stakeholders to ensure strategic business growth and sustainability. Liaise with the Department of Labour and other statutory and non- statutory bodies on behalf of the company. Ensures that the Company transformation function meets the principles of sound Corporate Governance. Management of Unions and union representatives to ensure sound working relationships. Understanding of measuring tools to enable the required change of behaviour within the business. Conduct research to identify best ER practices aligned with legislation.
Stakeholder Management - Develops and conducts presentations and reports to the management and staff on all matters relating to Management and Transformation. Ensure that all compliance-related issues within the businesses are proactively managed. Risks reporting. Employee Relations and Transformation plans and reports. Budget forecasts & Control. Cost management.
Interested applicants are requested to register their CV’s and apply on https://atns.ci.hr/ by no later than 24 November 2025.
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 with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Minimum requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
- A tertiary qualification, e.g., a Bachelors Degree in Law (Labour relations), or Human Resources Management, or Industrial Psychology, or a related qualification, is required.
- A postgraduate qualification in Labour Relations / Business or related qualification will be an added advantage.
- 8 - 10 years of work experience, of which five must have been within Employee Relations and/or Human Resources Generalist with exposure to ER and Transformation in a complex and highly unionized environment.
- Public sector experience is advantageous.
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