Senior ATC Lead: Tower Operations & Safety

Placements24; Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Relocation assistance to Tembisa

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Lead Air Traffic Controller to manage the tower at Tembisa, Gauteng. This is a senior role overseeing operations, ensuring safe and efficient traffic flow, and mentoring junior controllers.

The candidate must hold SACAA licensing, have 7+ years as an ATC with 2+ years in leadership, and demonstrate strong ICAO knowledge and calm, decisive leadership under pressure.

Qualifications

• High level leadership and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Strong risk assessment and safety focus.
• Ability to lead in high-pressure environments.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate air traffic movements within the tower's airspace.
• Supervise and train a team of air traffic controllers.
• Develop and review SOPs for tower operations.
• Monitor weather and airspace activity and provide timely advisories.
• Allocate runways and flight paths to optimize flow.
• Coordinate with ATC units, airlines, and airport operations.
• Conduct safety assessments and implement risk mitigation.
• Respond to emergencies and unusual situations.
• Maintain controller certifications and proficiency.
• Keep records of movements and incidents.

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Lead Air Traffic Controller to manage the tower at Tembisa, Gauteng. This is a senior role overseeing operations, ensuring safe and efficient traffic flow, and mentoring junior controllers.

The candidate must hold SACAA licensing, have 7+ years as an ATC with 2+ years in leadership, and demonstrate strong ICAO knowledge and calm, decisive leadership under pressure.