Principal Air Traffic Service Officer FACT (CLD)

ATNS SOC Limited; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

ATNS SOC Limited in Cape Town seeks a Principal Air Traffic Service Officer with CLD validation and OJTI credentials. You will supervise ATSO duties, ensure compliance with ISO QMS, and lead training and performance assessments to maintain high safety standards.

You will plan shift coverage, monitor performance, coach staff, and assist with SAR requirements while upholding SACAA regulations and company policies.

Qualifications

• ATSO with a valid licence and Clearance Delivery requirement.
• CLD validation and OJTI qualification are mandatory.
• Proven experience as ATSO with a minimum of 2 years.
• Strong adherence to QMS (ISO) and SA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily operational duties and ensure service delivery standards.
• Coach peers and subordinates; conduct performance assessments and training.
• Plan, publish and monitor shift schedules; maintain training documentation.
• Lead incident reviews, SAR support and disciplinary actions as needed.
• Maintain landing logs integrity and accurate hour capture.

Skills

Performance monitoring

QA compliance

Training delivery

Leadership

Education

Grade 12 / Matric

ATSO License with Clearance Delivery

CLD validation

OJTI Qualification

ATSO with 2 years’ experience

Job description

Principal Air Traffic Service Officer FACT (CLD)

Listing reference: atns_000961

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 25 September 2026

Position summary

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.

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

Minimum Qualifications

• Grade 12 / Matric
• A valid ATSO license with Clearance Delivery
• CLD validation
• OJTI Qualification
• ATSO with a minimum of 2 years’ experience