Principal Air Traffic Service Officer FACT (CLD) - Readvertisement

ATNS SOC Limited; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

ATNS SOC Limited is seeking a Principal Air Traffic Service Officer FACT (CLD) in Cape Town to lead ATS operations, ensure compliance with all regulatory and ISO standards, and supervise daily service delivery. The role requires strong training, auditing, and performance-monitoring capabilities.

The incumbent will coordinate shift schedules, manage disciplinary actions, and contribute to safety and efficiency in air traffic services while maintaining high training standards and effective

Qualifications

• ATSO license with Clearance Delivery is required.
• CLD validation is required.
• OJTI qualification is required.
• ATSO with minimum 2 years' experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Comply with the QMS (ISO) and standards.
• Plan and monitor the standards maintenance program.
• Coach peers and supervise daily operational duties.
• Assist with SAR requirements and incident investigations.
• Train and maintain training documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Auditing

Performance monitoring

Training & coaching

Education

Matric

ATSO license with Clearance Delivery

CLD validation

OJTI Qualification

Tools

Quality Management System (QMS)

Job description

Principal Air Traffic Service Officer FACT (CLD) - Readvertisement

Listing reference: atns_000971

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 26 October 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