Head of Operations: Gauteng (Prescribed Officer) - November 25

ATNS; Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading air traffic management organization is seeking an experienced professional with air traffic control qualifications and substantial management experience. The ideal candidate has at least 8 years in air traffic management operations, including 5 years at management level. Alternatively, candidates with 10 years of experience and specific qualifications are also considered. Development for necessary qualifications may be required. This is an equal opportunity position encouraging diverse candidates to apply.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in managing air traffic operations with 5 years at management level.
• Alternative: 10 years with specific qualifications and 7 years at management level.
• Must be willing to undergo development for postgraduate qualification.

Skills

Air traffic control qualification

Management skills

Business management knowledge

Education

Postgraduate qualification in Business Management or related field

National Diploma or Degree in Business Management

Job description

Minimum Requirements

• Air traffic control qualification (aerodrome control, or approach control, or area control)
• Post graduate qualification in Business Management or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in conceptualising, designing, implementing, and managing air traffic management Operations or functions or managing air navigation services regulatory function of which at least 5 years must be at management level within a complex air traffic services / air traffic management environment / air navigation service regulatory function.

Candidates who do not have postgraduate qualification, may apply if they meet the following Alternative Qualification and experience

• Air traffic control qualification (aerodrome control, or approach control, or area control)
• National Diploma or Degree in Business Management or related field or have successfully completed a Leadership/Management Development Program certificate which is NQF aligned, from an accredited institution of higher learning.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in conceptualising, designing, implementing, and managing air traffic management Operations or functions or managing air navigation services regulatory function of which at least 7 years must be at management level within a complex air traffic services / air traffic management environment / air navigation service regulatory function.

Note: A candidate appointed with alternative required qualifications and experience must be prepared to undergo compulsory development (sponsored by ATNS) to achieve the required post graduate qualification within three years.

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.