Previously with ATNS Ed Richardson ACTING MINISTER of Transport Jeff Radebe has announced the appointment of Wrenelle Stander as the new director-general (DG) of the national Department of Transport. Before joining the Department of Transport, Stander was the general manager: business development at the Air Traffic Navigation Services Company (ATNS). Prior to joining the ATNS in June 2001, she was employed as the deputy chief executive officer and commissioner for civil aviation. During her tenure, she acted as chief executive officer from June 2000 to April 2001. Stander is the first black woman to be appointed director-general of the Department of Transport.