Executive Team

Peter Marais: Acting CEO

Peter is a graduate electronics engineer and registered with the Engineering Council of South Africa. He was previously the principal radar engineer at the National Department of Transport, engineering manager for ATNS, general manager technical services for ATNS and executive manager training for ATNS. He is the chairperson of the South African Development Community's upper airspace control centre steering committee and represents ATNS in regional and international bodies responsible for planning communication, navigation and surveillance infrastructure in the region. Most recently he chaired the cns committee of the ICAO 11th Air Navigation Conference. He has completed the UNISA Business School's advanced executive management programme.

Nkokeng Morufane: Executive Manager: Strategic Human Resources

Nkokeng holds an Honours Degree in International Politics from the University of Limpopo. He has worked for the Government, Coopers & Lybrand, and Polokwane International Airport serving in a number of management positions. He also lectured part-time at Tshwane University of Technology (Polokwane Campus). Before joining ATNS, he worked for Eskom for eight and half years as Human Resources Manager.

Joseph Musandiwa: Executive Manager: Business Development

A Chartered Marketer, Joseph holds a Diploma in Marketing Management (Institute of Marketing Management), Certificate in Finance and Accounting (Wits University), B.Business Administration (Andrews University) and M.Com (Rand Afrikaans University). He holds a non executive director position at Bloem Water.  Prior to joining ATNS, he was an Executive Manager for Marketing at Autopax Passenger Services (Pty) Ltd.

Jean Lubbe: Executive Manager: Training

Jean joined ATNS as the Training Academy Executive Manager in May of 2006. Her previous experience was as Executive Manager of the Human Resources department of South African Airlink, South Africa's regional domestic feeder airline.  Her qualifications include a Bachelor of Arts in Human Sciences and a Diploma in Travel and Tourism

Solomon Mngomezulu: Company Secretary

Solomon is a non-practicing attorney. He has extensive experience in commercial law, with a focus on corporate and contract law. He holds a BA LLB from the University of Durban-Westville and a Diploma in Dispute Resolution from the Arbitration Foundation of Southern Africa. Solomon also recently obtained a Diploma in Company Direction with GIMT, endorsed by the Institute of Directors. Solomon is a member of the Institute of Directors of Southern Africa

Boni Dibate: Executive Manager: Service Delivery

Boni is a clinical psychologist by profession, holding an M.Sc from Medunsa.  She also holds Senior Executive certificates from Harvard University in partnership with Wits Business School and Singapore University. Boni is a council member of both the Business Women's Association and the University of Pretoria. Before joining ATNS, Boni served as the HR Executive Manager at Transwerk, was CEO of both Esselenpark Centre of Excellence and South African Express Airways, and also served as Group Executive Support Services at Transtel.  Whilst with ATNS, Boni also served as the Chief Operating Officer for a period of time.

Mohammed Mayat: Executive Manager: Finance

Mohammed obtained his Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification in 1987 and completed a higher diploma in tax law in 1990. Prior to joining ATNS, Mohammed was with Transwerk, Tiger Brands and Arthur Andersen.