Air Traffic and Navigation Services Provider in South Africa. ATNS is responsible for managing 10% of the world's airspace.
Introduction
- To identify cybersecurity risks and mitigate them through the deployment of technologies and processes, and the creation of awareness.
Job description
- Monitoring – Conduct continuous scanning and security monitoring of all IT cybersecurity domains, i.e., networks, Firewalls, Anti-virus, Mobile devices, and Patch management. Monitor IT security governance with ATNS to ensure standards are maintained.
- Perform continuous threat and vulnerability management monitoring. Monitor compliance with ICT Security policies, processes, and procedures. Identify, analyse, and assess potential security risks and develop effective mitigation plans and actions to avoid or minimise their occurrence. Make recommendations based on monitoring outputs to improve the organisation's security posture. Participate in an integrated IT security forum.
- Security policies and frameworks – Ensure that the IT security architecture meets all cybersecurity requirements. Manage dependencies across business areas and ensure that IT security components are aligned. Develop and implement organisation-wide policies, programmes, and ongoing practices to preserve the availability, integrity and confidentiality of information resources in compliance with applicable security governance and standards. Identify and implement suitable tool sets to manage the IT security environment
- Cybersecurity – Operate and control the Information Security Management System (ISMS). Implement key Information Security projects as required. Conduct information gathering on internal and external security intelligence for the investigation of security incidents. Investigate, respond to and take action on information security incidents.
- Responsible for writing incident reports and submitting them to Senior Management for decision-making purposes. Selects, applies, and ensures adherence to good information security practices.
- Ensure internal and external suppliers and partners implement security to the required standard and maintain positive relationships with vendors. Ensures that all IT risks are mitigated and addressed.
- Responsible for investigation into incidents related to recovery of deleted files, analysing and interpreting data linked to crime, analysing mobile telephone records and uncovering links between events, groups and individuals through the pursuit of data trails. Maintains detailed records of investigations to be used as evidence in internal disciplinary hearings as well as the court of law.
- Governance- Manage IT security events/incidents effectively, ensuring compliance with the IT security policy. Manage and comply with all IT policies, processes, procedures and standards relating to IT security systems.
- Manage configuration and change-control records for IT security system activities. Develop metrics that allow the enterprise to gauge the success of security system investments.
- Monitor and report on IT Disaster Recovery exercises conducted with the business across all IT systems to ensure business continuity and make recommendations to support continuous improvement.
- Develop the Disaster Recovery Plan in accordance with business requirements and review it regularly to ensure its relevance and effectiveness. Conduct/ review and sign off on IT Security audits
Minimum requirements
Minimum Formal Qualifications:
- Degree or diploma in Computer Science, IT or Engineering
- Certification as an Information Systems Professional (CISSP) or a Certification as an Information Security Manager (CISM) or a Certification as an Information Systems Auditor (CISA) is required.
- Other related certifications will be accepted instead of any one of the abovementioned ones when necessary
Minimum Years of Experience:
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in the IT environment, of which 2 years should be in an enterprise IT security function
Apply by: 5 November 2026
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Introduction
- ATNS is seeking a candidate to provide support and maintenance of Satellite Communications Systems within South Africa, SADC and NAFISAT countries.
Job description
- Perform all relevant maintenance activities on satellite communications equipment and systems as per the relevant Logistic Support Plan, station instructions and equipment manufacturer recommendations
- Ensure that maintenance to masts, satellite dish, LNB, communications, transmitter, receiver, control and processing equipment is carried out according to relevant LSP
- Power from point of supply is maintained to applicable standards
- Compliance to Service Level Agreements
- Ensure that the relevant equipment competencies are attained as per system requirements
- Perform “I” level corrective fault diagnosis down to line replacement module level
- Perform “I” level corrective maintenance through line module replacement
- Perform “O” level restoration of service by reconfiguration and/or changeover by means of supervisor positions and remote control, monitoring and maintenance systems.
- Perform “D” level corrective maintenance where applicable as per support policy
- System Performance Analysis
- Ensure compliance with ATNS ISO 9002 procedures
- Comply with the ATNS OH&S plan as well as other applicative in country legislation
- External client liaison
- Comply with ATNS stores and transport procedures
Minimum requirements
Minimum Qualifications
- Diploma in Electrical Engineering (Light Current) or equivalent qualification
- Appropriate qualifications required to enable admittance to the Engineering Council of SA as an Engineering Technician or Technologist (Advantageous)
Minimum Experience
- Minimum 2 years in Satellite communications systems maintenance
In-depth knowledge of the following:
- Electronics, Data Processing, Digital Techniques, Analogue Techniques, Basic Information Technology, Computer technology, Digital Telecommunications and Networking, radio Frequency Transmission and communications, Data communications, electronic measurements and the use of Electronic Test Equipment
Benefits
Apply by: 3 November 2026
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Introduction
VACANCY: CHIEF OPERATIONS TECHNOLOGY OFFICER (FIVE-YEAR PERFORMANCE-BASED FIXED-TERM CONTRACT) GRADE: PEROMNES LEVEL 3 LOCATION: BRUMA, JOHANNESBURG
- The Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS) is responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient delivery of air traffic services within South Africa’s airspace, including the surrounding oceanic areas designated by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) over the Africa-Indian Ocean region. The company supports operations at nine statutory airports managed by the Airports Company of South Africa, 11 regional airports, and the St Helena Airport in the South Atlantic Ocean.
- We are seeking a visionary and principled leader to guide our Operations Technology Department. We are deeply committed to the highest standards of ethical leadership, corporate citizenship, and integrated reporting as embodied in the applicable King Code on Corporate Governance for South Africa.
- Job title: Chief Operations Technology Officer Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer Ref: ATNS COTO/2026 Conditions of Service: 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.
- Purpose To lead operations technology, communication and navigation systems that directly interact with aircraft operations, airport infrastructure, air traffic control, maintenance systems, and other safety-critical systems and equipment to ensure safe and efficient air traffic management and to continuously monitor the availability of required systems and infrastructure to ensure safe and effective aviation operations
Job description
Key performance areas
Strategic Engineering Leadership -
- Develop and implement the Operations Technology strategy in alignment with ATNS strategic objectives and business requirements; Conceptualise and define the ATNS operations engineering services model considering end-user requirements, benchmarked global, regional, national ATM concept plans, and supporting ATNS strategic objectives;
- Influence the development of communication, navigation, surveillance and air traffic management system (CNS) concepts and plans nationally and regionally over a 20-year timeframe by articulating and promoting the ATNS agenda to ICAO, international and domestic associations and other stakeholders;
- Ensure effective interpretation of global, regional and national air navigation plans while taking due cognisance of user requirements ensuring that the national ATNS systems and infrastructure meet international standards; Instill the core vision, mission and values of ATNS within the engineering environment, and ensure that activities and outputs are congruent.
Operations Technology Management -
- Manage Operations Technology (OT): Develop OT strategy and roadmap for ATM operations; Align OT strategy with air navigation and safety goals and objectives; Ensure management of total engineering quality, planning, design, specification and acquisition support; Deploy, integrate and operationalise OT systems; Ensure OT security, safety, governance and compliance in ATM;
- Monitor and optimise OT performance in ATM; Ensure the effective operation and maintenance of CNS/ATM OT systems; Ensure effective support of OT users and operators in ATM. Lead operations technology planning and adoption to ensure availability of the required systems and infrastructure to ensure safe and effective aviation operations;
- Develop an operations technology plan with relevant planning periods that take into account obsolescence of technology and equipment and the replacement thereof; Design and develop effective OT safety and security systems to ensure safe and secure operations systems and technology;
- Monitor and optimise OT performance to meet user requirements as measured by system availability, reliability, stability, security and other associated service levels in ATM; Provide strategic direction for operations technology and infrastructure maintenance, security, disaster recovery, and ATM end-user support;
- Ensure effective integration and implementation of engineering service plans that meet benchmarked capability in order to meet user requirements, measured by system availability and reliability and other associated service levels; Initiate and direct business-driven engineering projects; Ensure project management disciplines are implemented; Ensure projects are managed, that resources are appropriately allocated, and that deadlines are achieved
High-tech Infrastructure/CAPEX and Implementation -
- Lead and/or contribute to the mapping of the short-, medium-, long-term and high-value (multi-million rand) operations technology plans of ATNS and the implementation thereof from conceptualisation, feasibility, technical formulation, acquisition, operation, to maintenance; Perform contract management of high-tech suppliers and Original Equipment Manufacturers; Ensure the availability of the required systems and infrastructure that will enable safe and effective aviation operations.
Development of Technical Standards -
- Lead and direct the development of technical standards to meet engineering service requirements and project deliverables; Anticipate changes in engineering standards and requirements; Implement changes, and drive equipment, organisational and other requirements to meet new technical standards.
Service Excellence -
- Establish technical service delivery SLA’s;Ensure technical service delivery is achieved in line with identified engineering standards; Ensure the analysis and development of engineering services and standards in line with emerging trends and developments; Keep abreast of technical maintenance developments.
Commercial Revenue Streams -
- Consult the organisational strategy and deliverables to determine CNS-specific products and services requirements; Manage the development of CNS-related and collaborative products and services to meet identified opportunities;
- Ensure that the products and services meet market demands and take appropriate action where necessary to prevent possible losses.
Governance, Compliance, Risk Management & Reporting -
- Ensure a robust governance environment by leading the development, maintenance, monitoring and continuous review of Operations Technology policies, processes, procedures, and service level agreements;
- Ensure full compliance with all relevant legal, regulatory standards, and ATNS frameworks; Prepare strategic level reports to EXCO, the Board and other key stakeholders;
- Identify strategic and operation business risks and develop and implement appropriate mitigation; Ensure all identified risks are appropriately and timeously measured, corrected, and managed in accordance with the ATNS Risk Management Framework.
Stakeholder Relations Management -.
- Develop, manage and maintain mutually beneficial relationships with key stakeholders including regulatory bodies, airports, professional institutions, and service providers to ensure ongoing alignment and collaboration; Monitor service delivery levels to ensure the provision of service excellence and user satisfaction
Financial Management -.
- Manage expenditure in line with business objectives and priorities within approved financial parameters; Develop the divisional budget in conjunction with Finance to ensure financial sustainability;
- Manage operations costs in accordance with the mandate matrix (delegation of authority); Ensure accountability and reporting on all costs incurred against the approved budget including monthly deviations; Manage the overall Operations Technology budget in accordance with financial policies and processes.
People Management -
- Ensure the optimal development, deployment, and management of human resources in order to meet the required targets and objectives; Manage staff in accordance with Human Capital policies, processes, practices and the disciplinary code;
- Ensure that new employees have been properly on-boarded prior to commencing work; Monitor the time and attendance of subordinates, take appropriate action in the case of absenteeism, and report issues to Human Capital; Promote high levels of safety, discipline, output standards within a motivational climate so that performance and other outputs are achieved;
- Manage performance outputs of employees through the performance management system, and take corrective action promptly and effectively; Facilitate change in the Operations Technology environment through ATNS change management processes.
Minimum requirements
Qualifications Requirement
- A Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering / BEng in Electronic / Electrical (Light Current) or equivalent post graduate NQF 8 is required.
- Master’s level qualification in engineering or technical or general business management or related field is advantageous.
- Formal Leadership and Business Management training as an added advantage.
- Registration as Professional Engineer with the Engineering Council of South Africa is required. Alternatively, be registrable within a period of 2 years.
Experience Requirement
- At least ten (10) years engineering experience in an aviation environment or similar of which 7 years must have been at senior management level
- Air traffic navigation experience will be an added advantage
Apply by: 30 October 2026
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