Senior Air Traffic Controller - Hybrid Role, Lead & Mentor

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Medical and retirement benefits

Hybrid work model

Generous leave and paid sick leave

Professional development opportunities

State-of-the-art control center

Job summary

Placements24 in Gauteng seeks a Senior Air Traffic Control Specialist for a hybrid role at our Benoni-area control center. Lead and coordinate air traffic safely, mentor junior controllers, and help develop SOPs; on-site duties with remote periods.

You will monitor radar, issue clearances, liaise with airports and airlines, respond to emergencies, and uphold aviation safety standards in a busy airspace. Requires 8+ years as ATC, a valid ATC license (Aerodrome/Approach/Area), and strong

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of experience as a certified Air Traffic Controller.
• Supervisory or training experience is highly desirable.
• Thorough knowledge of ATC procedures, regulations and phraseology.

Responsibilities

• Control and coordinate air traffic in assigned airspace, ensuring safety, order, and efficiency.
• Monitor radar displays, flight progress strips, and communication systems.
• Issue clearances, advisories, and instructions to pilots.
• Liaise with other ATC units, airlines, and airport authorities.
• Mentor and train junior Air Traffic Controllers.

Skills

Air Traffic Control

Leadership

Emergency Response

Communication

Team Mentoring

Education

ATC License (Aerodrome/Approach/Area)

Medical fitness certification

Tools

Radar Systems

Flight Management Systems

Communication Systems

Job description

Placements24 in Gauteng seeks a Senior Air Traffic Control Specialist for a hybrid role at our Benoni-area control center. Lead and coordinate air traffic safely, mentor junior controllers, and help develop SOPs; on-site duties with remote periods.

You will monitor radar, issue clearances, liaise with airports and airlines, respond to emergencies, and uphold aviation safety standards in a busy airspace. Requires 8+ years as ATC, a valid ATC license (Aerodrome/Approach/Area), and strong