Cape Town Air Traffic Controller: Precision in Safe Flight

Placements24; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Pension plan

Paid annual leave

Training opportunities

Shift allowances

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a vigilant Air Traffic Controller to manage aircraft movements in the Cape Town region from a modern control center. You will ensure safe, orderly, and expeditious traffic flow, coordinating with pilots and other control units while responding to incidents.

The role requires excellent decision-making under pressure, ICAO and SA regulations knowledge, and the ability to work shifts including nights and weekends to support 24/7 operations in Cape Town.

Qualifications

• Must hold SACAA Air Traffic Controller license.
• Completion of accredited ATC training program.
• Experience controlling traffic in busy terminal or en-route environments.
• Thorough knowledge of ICAO standards and South African aviation regulations.
• Excellent situational awareness and decision-making under pressure.
• Proficient in English aviation phraseology.

Responsibilities

• Control and manage air traffic movements within assigned airspace sectors, ensuring safety and adherence to procedures.
• Issue clearances, advisories, and information to pilots to maintain safe separation.
• Monitor radar displays and flight progress strips to track aircraft positions and intentions.
• Coordinate with adjacent sectors, approach control, and ground control.
• Respond to emergencies and identify potential conflicts for corrective action.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of aviation regulations and meteorological conditions.
• Communicate clearly with flight crews and aviation personnel.
• Participate in ongoing training, simulations, and performance assessments.

Skills

Air Traffic Control

English phraseology

Teamwork

Education

ATC training program

Job description

Placements24 seeks a vigilant Air Traffic Controller to manage aircraft movements in the Cape Town region from a modern control center. You will ensure safe, orderly, and expeditious traffic flow, coordinating with pilots and other control units while responding to incidents.

The role requires excellent decision-making under pressure, ICAO and SA regulations knowledge, and the ability to work shifts including nights and weekends to support 24/7 operations in Cape Town.