Air Traffic Controller: High-Stakes Sky Operations

Placements24; Klerksdorp; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

National safety role

Medical & pension

Training & advancement

Klerksdorp location

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a highly skilled Air Traffic Controller to manage aircraft movements around Klerksdorp. The role demands exceptional concentration, rapid decision-making, and strict adherence to safety protocols in a dynamic control tower.

You will direct ground and air movements, communicate with pilots, monitor radar systems, and coordinate with adjacent sectors to ensure safe, efficient traffic flow in the region.

Qualifications

• Valid Air Traffic Controller license issued by the relevant aviation authority.
• Proven experience in directing air traffic in diverse operational environments.
• Excellent understanding of aviation regulations, ICAO standards, and air navigation principles.
• Ability to maintain high concentration and make rapid, accurate decisions under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Control and direct aircraft movements on the ground and in the air within assigned airspace.
• Communicate clearances, instructions, and safety information to pilots via radio.
• Monitor radar displays and ATC systems to maintain situational awareness.
• Coordinate with adjacent control sectors and aviation authorities for seamless traffic flow.
• Respond to emergencies and unusual situations per established procedures.

Skills

ATC License

Radio Communication

Concentration Under Pressure

ICAO Knowledge

Tools

Radar Displays

Job description

Placements24 seeks a highly skilled Air Traffic Controller to manage aircraft movements around Klerksdorp. The role demands exceptional concentration, rapid decision-making, and strict adherence to safety protocols in a dynamic control tower.

You will direct ground and air movements, communicate with pilots, monitor radar systems, and coordinate with adjacent sectors to ensure safe, efficient traffic flow in the region.