Data Analytics and Visualization - Develop and implement relevant artificial intelligence, quantum computing and other new solutions for managing big data. Analyze data, i.e. architect data, extract data, distribute data and explore data. Visualize data by developing dashboards, presenting results, contextualizing results, linking problem with solution, determining findings, identifying limitations and operationalizing patterns. Act as a key driver in optimizing data systems, unlocking valuable insights, and supporting data-driven decision-making processes. Use high-level skills in analytics, mathematics, and statistics to draw conclusions according to the data, and report findings to executive management for use in various capacities throughout the organization. Define business data analysis requirements - prepare data, i.e. selecting, constructing and transforming data. Define data retention and archiving policies in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. Manage data archival and disposal processes. Create views and data marts to be used to visualize data for reporting. Develop and maintain a hosting visualization environment. Create dashboards that provide data insights to business. Maintain dashboards for optimal performance. Analyze and interpret large amounts of data. Ensure training on all relevant data management and automation products and service users on the applicable compliance and governance requirements. Ensure training of all relevant data management and automation product and service users on the applicable compliance and governance requirements. Conduct regular data security audits and risk assessment

Governance, Compliance, Risk Management, Security and Reporting - Ensure adherence and compliance with the ATNS regulatory framework. Ensure digital databases and archives are protected from security breaches and data losses. Ensure training of all relevant data management and automation product and service users on the applicable compliance and governance requirements. Identify key risks and develop and implement effective mitigating plans and actions. Ensure timely compilation and submission of all the required internal and external reports to ensure compliance. Implement robust data security measures, including access controls, encryption, and data masking. Ensure compliance with data privacy regulations (e.g., POPIA, HIPAA) and industry-specific requirements. Conduct regular data security audits and risk assessments. Ensure that effective data recovery plans are in place to ensure business continuity in case of a disaster or potential threats

Stakeholder Relationship Management - Develop and manage strategic relationships with key IT product and service providers. Conclude SLAs with the various Business Units to ensure business expectations are managed. Manage and provide regular reports on SLA compliance while identifying inefficiencies. Develop and maintain sound relationships with key stakeholders to enable alignment and collaboration. Develop, implement and communicate the function’s policies and procedures to enable efficient and effective delivery Data Management and Automation services

Financial Management - Provide input into the development of the departmental budget. Manage delegated expenditure in line with business objectives and priorities, and within approved financial parameters. Report expenditure including any possible deviations to the budget on a monthly basis. Ensure compliance with the PFMA and ATNS Finance policy and Delegation of Authority. Provide the required supporting documents to enable effective auditing processes

People Management - Manage staff in accordance with HC policies, processes and practices. Ensure that new employees have been properly on-boarded prior to commencing work. Monitor the time and attendance of subordinates, and report absenteeism issues to management and Human Capital. Conclude clear performance management contracts with the team and ensure effective management thereof. Manage the performance of the team via the performance management system and take corrective action promptly and effectively. Continuously coach and mentor staff to ensure skilled and competent staff. Perform talent management in accordance with the HC Talent Management process. Drive employee engagement and retention 

Interested applicants are requested to register their CV’s and apply on https://atns.ci.hr/ by no later than 08 September 2025.

If you have not been contacted within 3 weeks of the closing date of this advert, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

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.

People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Minimum Qualifications:

• B.Eng. or BSc in Computer Science or related field such as Electronics/Electrical/Computer Engineering/Data Management/ Information Systems/ Computer Science/Computer Studies/Information Technology/ Data Analytics/ Data Management/ Information Systems 
•  Postgraduate degree in Computer Science/Computer Studies/ Information Technology/ Statistics/ Mathematics/ Applied Mathematics/Engineering/ Data Management/ Information Systems will be an advantage

Minimum Years of Experience:

• Minimum 5 years extensive experience in in information technology, data management, and engineering is required, of which at least 3 years must be at management level within an operations environment, preferably air traffic services/ air traffic management 
• Proven experience in data management, familiarity with database technologies and knowledge of data administration functions
• Familiarity with various tools and technologies to oversee and lead data management initiatives effectively