AIR TRAFFIC AND NAVIGATION SERVICES COMPANY (ATNS)

PRINCIPAL AIR TRAFFIC SERVICE OFFICER FACT (FIS) – RE-ADVERTISEMENT

Listing reference: atns_000972

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 26 October 2026

Position summary

Industry: Aviation & Aerospace

Job category: Transport, Logistics and Freight

Location: Cape Town South

Contract: Permanent

EE position: No

Introduction

Responsible and accountable to the Watch Manager: ATSO for the provision of Air Traffic Services Assistance and support, in accordance with all statutory requirements, ATNS 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 

• Complying with the QMS (ISO)
• Plan and monitor adherence to the standards maintenance program
• Maintain standard checks and performance monitoring, recording and reporting all exceptions to ensure that all ATSOs meet the requirements as stipulated in the regulations
• Monitor and ensure all medicals and proficiency assessments are current and in line with CAA regulations.
• Conduct reviews and incident investigations as required
• Manage discipline in the work place.
• Implement operational procedures.
• Manage inter-unit relationships thus ensuring effective teamwork
• Manage adherence to published procedures.
• Conducting audits (QMS & SA)
• Coach peers and subordinates
• Assist with SAR requirements
• Optimise the workplace environment
• Plan, publish and monitor compliance of the shift schedules
• Train and provide OJTIs
• Ensure correct training methodology is used
• Compile and maintain training documentation
• Conduct bi-annual assessments
• Correct and counsel ATSOs who fail to meet standards
• Check and ensure integrity of landing logs
• Check and ensure accurate capturing of hour counts
• Monitor unserviceable logs

Minimum requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Grade 12 / Matric
•  A valid ATSO license with FIS
• FIS validation
• OJTI Qualification

Minimum Experience

• ATSO with a minimum of 2 years’ experience
• Supervisory experience (added advantage

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PRINCIPAL AIR TRAFFIC SERVICE OFFICER FACT (CLD) – RE-ADVERTISEMENT

Listing reference: atns_000971

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 26 October 2026

Position summary

Industry: Aviation & Aerospace

Job category: Transport, Logistics and Freight

Location: Cape Town South

Contract: Permanent

EE position: No

Introduction

Responsible and accountable to the Pool Manager: ATSO for the provision of Air Traffic Services Assistance and support, in accordance with all statutory requirements, ATNS 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 

• Complying with the QMS (ISO)
• Plan and monitor adherence to the standards maintenance program
• Maintain standard checks and performance monitoring, recording and reporting all exceptions to ensure that all ATSOs meet the requirements as stipulated in the regulations
• Monitor and ensure all medicals and proficiency assessments are current and in line with CAA regulations.
• Conduct reviews and incident investigations as required
• Manage discipline in the work place.
• Implement operational procedures.
• Manage inter-unit relationships thus ensuring effective teamwork
• Manage adherence to published procedures.
• Conducting audits (QMS & SA)
• Coach peers and subordinates
• Assist with SAR requirements
• Optimise the workplace environment
• Plan, publish and monitor compliance of the shift schedules
• Train and provide OJTIs
• Ensure correct training methodology is used
• Compile and maintain training documentation
• Conduct bi-annual assessments
• Correct and counsel ATSOs who fail to meet standards
• Check and ensure integrity of landing logs
• Check and ensure accurate capturing of hour counts
• Monitor unserviceable logs

Minimum requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Grade 12 / Matric
•  A valid ATSO license with Clearance Delivery
• CLD validation
• OJTI Qualification

Minimum Experience

• ATSO with a minimum of 2 years’ experience
• Supervisory experience (added advantage

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ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN FACT

Listing reference: atns_000970

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 26 October 2026

Position summary

Industry: Aviation & Aerospace

Job category: Electronic Engineer

Location: Cape Town

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: No

Introduction

To provide support and maintenance of ATNS CNS systems and equipment at a functional knowledge and skills level. The incumbent will be responsible and accountable for “I’ and ‘’O’’ Level support and maintenance as well as the resulting implications on service delivery and safety in executing the job.

Job description

Major Activities

Preventive Maintenance (ATNS CNS Equipment and services):  Perform all relevant maintenance activities on equipment and systems as per the relevant LSP, station instructions and equipment manufacturer recommendations.  Ensure that maintenance to buildings at the sites, the site itself such as roads, grass cutting, fencing, antenna masts, terrestrial communications and power from point of supply is maintained to ATNS standards.  Compliance to SLA’s  Ensure that the relevant equipment competences are attained as per station requirements and the appropriate Skills Matrix grading.

Corrective Maintenance (ATNS CNS Equipment and services): Perform “I” Level corrective fault diagnosis down to module (LRU) level.  Perform “I” Level corrective maintenance through module (LRU) replacement.  Perform “O” Level restoration of service by reconfiguration and/or changeover by means of supervisor positions and remote control, monitoring and maintenance systems. (RCMMS)  Perform “D” Level corrective maintenance where applicable as per ATNS support policy.  Compliance within SLA’s.

System Performance Analysis: “O” Level system performance and analysis by means of supervisor positions and remote control, monitoring and maintenance systems (RCMMS).  ”I” Level system performance and analysis through the use of specialized test, monitoring and B.I.T.E equipment.  Performance analysis using the relevant MMIS and other Computer Based Maintenance Management Systems (CBMMS).  Work within the SLA framework. 

Maintenance Support:  Draft useful, informative and concise technical reports on systems and equipment as requested and proactively when the need arises.  Capture all relevant data on the CBMMS.  Compliance with RT procedures.  Compliance with Airport Regulations.  Understand the impact of equipment availability on the national ATM service delivery.

Quality Assurance:  Ensure compliance with ATNS ISO 9002 procedures.  Ensure compliance with SACAA and ICAO recommendations.

Safety:  Comply with the ATNS OH&S plan.

Customer Related Communications:  Liaison with ATC and Peers.  External Client liaison

Training:  Become proficient in the “O” level support of all Communications, Navigation and Surveillance systems and Equipment at your Centre.  Become proficient in the “O” level support of all Support systems and equipment at your Centre, which will include UPS’s, Air-conditioning, Stand-by power, Fire protection and Alarm systems where required as per the SSI.  Develop an understanding of and become proficient in RCMMS methods for the effective evaluation of system and equipment performance.  Become proficient in the use of specialized test, monitoring and B.I.T.E equipment.  Develop an understanding of testing methods for the effective evaluation of system and equipment performance.  Knowledge of all other applicable ATNS Centre and Shift requirements.  Knowledge of all other FIR environments.

Stores:  Comply with station stores procedures.  Comply with equipment LSP stores procedures.

Transport:  Comply with ATNS transport procedures.

Human Resources Management:  Become proficient in the day-to-day HRM requirements of His / Her Centre.  Live the company values.

Minimum requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Grade 12
• S4 National Diploma in Light Current Electronic Engineering granting admittance to ECSA as an Engineering Technician Technologist
• A valid South African motor vehicle driver’s license; preferably ACSA AVOP certified

Minimum Experience

Minimum 3 years in CNS ATM equipment maintenance and thorough knowledge of the following:

• Electronics
• Communication
• Navigation
• Surveillance
• Display systems and equipment
• Knowledge of Logistic Support Procedures
• Knowledge in Preventative and Corrective maintenance of Communication
• Navigation
• Surveillance systems and equipment
• Knowledge of Logistic Support Procedures
• Be able to perform call-out functions independently as per station requirements
• OH& Safety Requirements
• Basic First Aid & Fire Fighting
• Thorough understanding and Insight into ATC Operations
• RT Procedures Airport Operations
• Advanced Knowledge of Logistic Support Procedures

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