ATS Approach Supervisor: FAOR

Listing reference: atns_000877
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 19 May 2026
Position summary
Industry: Aviation & Aerospace
Job category: Engineering, Technical, Production and Manufacturing
Location: Kempton Park
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: No
Introduction
ATNS is seeking a candidate to provide real-time operational supervision of air traffic service delivery for the specified type of service for which a valid license is held, in line with Air Traffic Service Unit (ATSU) processes.
Job description

Major Activities 

Service Excellence
  • Supervise in real-time air traffic services to ensure established safety and efficiency standards are met or exceeded.
  • Ensure that service delivery complies with South African Civil Aviation Regulations, Technical Standards, and ICAO's Standards and Recommended Practices.
  • Investigate and respond to any instances of non-compliance, ensuring corrective actions are implemented promptly to maintain service integrity.
  • Provide air traffic control service in line with the requirements of own license.
Pre-Shift Preparation and Staff Readiness
  • Conduct comprehensive pre-shift briefings to update staff on pertinent information and operational considerations for their upcoming shifts.
  • Verify the readiness of staff, ensuring they have signed on, completed pre-briefings, and are fully aware of any current or anticipated issues that may impact service delivery in real-time.
  • Confirm that all staff members are appropriately licensed, and their competencies are in line with the proficiency framework requirements.
Operational Efficiency
  • Balance workloads during shifts by rotating staff, particularly between high-traffic and low-traffic periods to enhance overall operational efficiency
  • Encourage continuous professional development among staff to ensure consistent high level of service delivery.
Operational Coordination and Communication
  • Act as the primary coordinator for addressing unserviceability, liaising with relevant departments such as the FRC, IT, and Airport Authority, in real-time to minimize service disruptions.
  • Diligently manage logs related to unserviceability, including completing NOTAM Requests and maintaining detailed Occurrence Log entries.
  • Participate in daily and ad hoc CAMU CDM teleconferences and other relevant briefings to stay abreast of essential information and developments
  • Engage in tactical-level coordination with other sectors and the CAMU for effective air traffic management, including managing FUA approvals and disseminating critical information to ATCOs on duty.
Safety and Quality Assurance
  • Implement robust safety measures through real-time monitoring of air traffic control service, including immediate provision of relief for ATCOs in the event of a safety incident, and to maintain operational safety in real-time.
  • Participate in safety event investigations and coordinate with the Watch Manager for any delegated tasks.
  • Oversee accurate and timely documentation of safety events, ensuring records are generated promptly while details are still fresh.
  • Promote a "Just Culture" that focuses on learning and continuous improvement, rather than punitive measures, leveraging safety event recordings for training and development purposes.
  • Maintain personal operational proficiency, especially in validated positions, to enable the provision of optimal guidance and air traffic service provision.
  • Ensure that service delivery complies with South African Civil Aviation Regulations, Technical Standards, and ICAO's Standards and Recommended Practices.
  • Investigate and respond to any instances of non-compliance, ensuring corrective action is implemented promptly to maintain service integrity.
  • Provide information and/or participate in investigations of safety events and ensure accurate and timely reporting.
  • Implement and monitor compliance with all relevant standards, regulations, and processes.
  • Mitigate and report identified risks to ensure effective management thereof.
  • Develop and maintain sound relationships with relevant key stakeholders within the scope of real-time service delivery, e.g. other air traffic service sectors, RUS, CAMU, technical support etc.
  • Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders regarding real-time efficient service delivery and participate in the daily service delivery management meeting.
  • Engage in real-time adaptation of Air Traffic Management service delivery to meet client needs and expectations.
  • Maintain open and effective communication channels with all relevant parties.
  • Supervise air traffic service personnel on duty taking into account Operations and Human Capital policies, processes and practices
  • Monitor the time and attendance of personnel on duty, and report deviations to Watch Manager who will take appropriate action.
  • Monitor output or performance of personnel on duty and take immediate action to restore appropriate delivery level and/or support personnel on duty as required.
  • Foster a culture of safety and high performance among the team.
  • Handle personnel issues and coordinate with the Watch Manager for required action.
  • Support OJTI activities to ensure effective training.

Minimum requirements

Minimum Qualifications

  • Grade 12
  • Grade 1 Instructor qualification (5 years)
  • Relevant ATS rating and current validation in applicable discipline
  • Train-the-trainer course 

Minimum Experience

  • Minimum 5 years’ work experience in the Air Traffic Services environment
  • Experience in the management or supervision of people will be an advantage

Knowledge, Skills & Competencies

  • In-depth knowledge of Air Traffic Management
  • Reliable on-the-spot decision-making ability
  • Emotionally stable and well-balanced personality
  • Sound interpersonal relationships.
  • Good organizational skills
  • Good communication skills
Core Competencies 
  • Aviation Safety & Compliance - Advanced
  • Standards Maintenance – Advanced
  • Growth and Cost Consciousness – Intermediate
  • Relationship Management – Intermediate
  • Customer Centric – Intermediate
  • Strategic thinking - Basic
Leadership Competencies
  • Leading and building teams – Advanced
  • Manage and Enable Transformation – Basic
  • Enabling Performance – Intermediate
  • Communication with Impact – Advanced
  • Effective Decision making – Intermediate.
  • Conflict Management - Intermediate
  • Change Management – Intermediate
Generic Competencies
  • Commitment and Reliability – Intermediate
  • Integrity and Work Ethic – Intermediate
  • Emotional Intelligence – Intermediate
  • Managing Performance – Intermediate
  • Internal and External Client Services – Intermediate
  • Analytical thinking – Intermediate
Technical Skills
  • Air traffic services knowledge and experience – Intermediate
  • Interpretation of Aviation Legislation – Intermediate
  • Problem Solving – Intermediate
  • Compliance management – Intermediate
  • Quality management – Intermediate
  • Report writing – Intermediate.
  • Data Analysis - Intermediate
  • Project Management – Intermediate
  • Risk Management – Intermediate
  • Stakeholder Management - Advanced
  • Operations Management – Intermediate

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