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AIR TRAFFIC AND NAVIGATION SERVICES COMPANY (ATNS)
 



​TARGET GENERATING OPERATOR FACT X2
Listing reference: atns_000677
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 4 July 2025
Position summary
Industry: Aviation & Aerospace
Job category: Transport, Logistics and Freight
Location: Cape Town South
Contract: Permanent
EE position: No
Introduction
Applications are invited for the position of Target Generating Operator (Peromnes 12), based in Cape Town. The successful applicants will be reporting to Supervisor: SSS FACT.
 
Job description
Overview
ATNS is seeking candidates to provide simulator support functions in the SSS domain.
 
Major Activities 
  • Set up simulators in accordance with standard practice
  • Attend pre-brief and de-brief with ATS Instructors and delegates
  • Fly the exercises according to the objectives for the relevant exercises
  • Manipulation of the simulator generated tracks via the available Air Traffic Management Display Simulator and Pilot Positions
  • Comply with all OHAS and safety requirements applicable to the delivery and administration of training interventions
  • Capturing, programming and testing of ICAO Flight Plan details into the simulator database to populate exercises for all training requirements within Air Traffic Services
  • Coordinating with Air Traffic Services personnel in attaining real data when capturing and programming ICAO Flight Plan details into the simulator database to populate exercises for all training requirements
  • Software change exercise creation, revision and testing
  • Research, develop, write, program, test and re-engineer exercises to satisfy clients training requirements
  • Research, program, test and re-engineer exercises and associated commodities for all disciplines
  • Develop practical courseware (exercises, driver sheets)
  • Maintaining the currency of training documentation by regularly cross referencing, reviewing and updating procedures relating to ATM and communication system functionality
  • Maintenance (compile, review, update) of an aircraft type and performance quick reference file/book
  • Maintain the IAIP currency by incorporating the published updates into the AIP files in the SSS
  • Review and maintain to ensure that only current maps, charts and quick reference documents are available and when conducting training these documents are at the pilot position
  • Create and maintain strong working relationships with clients, including suppliers/vendors
  • Provide precise and timeous feedback to clients
 
Minimum requirements
Minimum Qualifications
  • Grade 12 or equivalent with Mathematics and English as passed subjects
  • Geography will be an added advantage
  • Core Content is recommended
 
Minimum Experience
  • At least 6 months related work experience or exposure 
 
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​RE-ADVERT - SPECIALIST: OPERATIONS STAFFING
Listing reference: atns_000676
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 3 July 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
 
Interested applicants are requested to register their CV’s and apply on https://atns.ci.hr/ by no later than 03 JULY 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:
  • 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
 
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