Chief : Governance, Risk & Compliance

The Company,ATNS operates from nine ACSA and 12 other aerodromes. As a globally competitive employer of choice, ATNS is committed to diversity and has achieved ranking within the top 10 companies in South Africa with regards to female representation at executive levels. ATNS is recruiting for a Chief : Governance, Risk & Compliance Officer. All CVs to be emailed to

Key Performance Areas :

1. Strategy & Leadership - Lead conceptualisation, design and implementation of the overall Governance, Risk & Compliance strategy aligned to the business needs, ATNS’ vision and business strategy. Provide the Governance, Risk & Compliance input into the long-term ATNS strategy. Set clear targets for the Governance, Risk & Compliance function and ensure the achievement of such targets by cascading the targets throughout the department. Develop an Annual Business Plan for Risk & Compliance.

2. Operationalise the Governance, Risk & Compliance Strategy - Conceptualize and define the Governance, Risk & Compliance’s operating model considering the business needs, benchmarked global, regional, national ATM concept plans, and supporting ATNS strategic objectives. Influence and reciprocally be influenced in respect of the development of communication, navigation, surveillance and air traffic management system (CNS) concepts and plans internationally by articulating and promoting the ATNS agenda at International and domestic forums.

3. Risk Management - Develop, implement and manage robust enterprise-wide risk management processes and systems.

4. Legal and Compliance - Lead the overall maintenance of corporate governance to ensure that the organisation remains compliant to the legislative framework and MOI in all respects. Lead the safe custody of all legal, governance and compliance related documents and information. Provide legal support and advice to the ATNS on relevant legal issues.

5. Internal Audit - Develop in conjunction with external audit, executives and other key functions a 3-year audit plan to address risk. Design appropriate methodologies, systems and procedures to ensure compliance with business risk.

6. Stakeholder Management - Develop and nurture effective, long-lasting relationships with strategic business partners. Establish and maintain mutually beneficial relationships with the ATM regulatory bodies and institutions.

7. People Management - Ensure the availability of skilled and competent staff in the Governance, Risk & Compliance function to meet the current and future needs aligned to the departmental and overall business strategies.

8. People Management - Ensure the availability of skilled and competent staff in the Governance, Risk & Compliance function to meet the current and future needs aligned to the departmental and overall business strategies.

9. Financial Management - Lead development, utilisation and management of the departmental budget. Ensure effective leadership in the management of operational cost to enable efficient utilisation of financial resources.

10. Fraud and Ethics Risk Management - Develop the Fraud Management and Ethics Policy. Develop the Whistle Blowing Process. Develop Fraud implementation plan and ethics programmes.

Qualifications Experience:

• Masters level qualification in Business Management or related field
• Formal training in leadership and business management is an added advantage

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE

• 10+ years technical and operational experience within Legal, Risk Management, and Compliance \ or related field, with experience in a complex business environment, of which 7 years should be at senior management level within the field of Legal, Risk Management, and Compliance

Salary negotiable from R1.5Mil per annum upwards depending on experience.

Closing date is 5 January 2023. Email :