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Air Traffic and Navigation Services Provider in South Africa. ATNS is responsible for managing 10% of the world's airspace.
Introduction
To ensure that ATNS Communication, Navigation, Surveillance (CNS) display systems are effective and optimal for enabling Air Traffic Control / Air Traffic Management services.
Job description
Major Activities
Review user requirements and provide specialist input
Translate user requirements into functional specifications and assist ETS CNS with technical design specifications
Recommend architecture deployment planning methodologies in support of ETS engineering projects delivery
Provide input to RFP specifications and review
Participating in FAT/SAT
Serve on the ATNS corporate design authority on engineering for system area of responsibility
Analyse and recommend system capacity forecast models based on utilisation trends
Assist in proper planning for capacity expansion projects as well as support the change control process
Provide 3rd line support for disaster recovery, test and evaluation and simulator datasets, as well as technical services fault management where required
Obtain the input required from technical services to analyse and make recommendations on all escalated operational system faults and potential problems affecting system performance
Test and validate changes, including software releases, to the system specific database, prior to implementation
Plan, together with engineering, and co-ordinate and evaluate all radar flight trials with Operations
Develop testing methods for the effective evaluation of system and equipment performance
Participate in site acceptance and commissioning tests of new CNS systems and equipment to ensure that specified requirements are met
Provide guidance to technicians and support engineers on correct fault escalation and develop necessary training programs in areas of gaps
Assume technical and expert lead on proactive problem identification, problem analysis and solution recommendation
Draft white papers and position papers on area of specialist responsibility
Participate in CNS/ATM forum’s such as ICAO, ITU-T reviewing specification and agenda items
Provide expert specialist advice and/or support in technology solution alternatives and support new research solutions
Recommend technology direction related to systems OS, database platforms, applications servers and integration technologies Its on systems and equipment as requested and proactively when the need arises
Initiate and conduct research and compile documentation for proposed technological changes related to systems
Analyse current system functionality and establish gaps
Develop methods necessary for process optimisation and automation to improve efficiency
Support key commercial requirements of customers across South Africa, the AFI region and other identified markets
Provide specialist advice and support to clients external to ATNS
Implement customer requirements as agreed with the customer
Develop operational training as required
Conduct training programs, guidance and mentoring for technicians and as required
Develop and maintain sound relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to support ongoing alignment and collaboration
Minimum requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
B.Sc. / B.Eng. in Engineering / Electrical / Electronic or related field or BTech in Electrical / Electronic Engineering or B.Sc. in Computer Science
Engineering Council of SA Professional registration as an Engineer will be an advantage
Post-graduate qualification in Engineering or Technology Management will be an added advantage
Minimum Experience:
5 years’ experience in:
High-technology electronic engineering environment with in-depth knowledge and understanding of planning, specifying, acquiring, implementing, and supporting CNS and ATM systems
Multi-rated ATC, proceduraland radar environment with an in-depth understanding of ATC/ATM processes and procedures
Specialised knowledge of ATM/CNS system architechture, administraton and configuration control, as well as a research and development
Knowledge of current systems and future trends, and th interaction between airborne aircraft systems and ATM support options / requirements / efficiency drivers
Apply by: 29 December 2025
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