Provision of helicopter services for SANParks.
SANParks
In plain English
SANParks is procuring once-off helicopter services for game capture operations. Bidders must have a valid Air Operating Certificate, Air Operations Specification, and Air Services License from SACAA, and be registered on the Central Supplier Database.
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SANParks requires a service provider to supply helicopter services for Veterinary Wildlife Services. The work involves game capture operations using a four-seater piston helicopter at Addo Elephant, Mountain Zebra, and Camdeboo National Parks. The project requires a total of 70 flight hours across these locations during August and September 2026. This is a once-off service contract issued by SANParks.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- Tax clearance — A valid SARS tax compliance status (PIN) showing your tax affairs are in order.
- B-BBEE certificate — A B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit confirming your contribution level.
Full requirements
- Valid SACAA Air Operating Certificate and OPSPEC
- Valid Air Services License (Class III, G3, G10, G15, H2)
- Valid Commercial Pilot License with Culling Rating and medical certificate
- Minimum R50,000,000 combined third-party and passenger liability insurance
- Registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN
- B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Pilot logbook: 500 hours game capture and 1000 hours turbine/piston experience
- Valid Crew Resource Management and Dangerous Goods certificates
Contact & how to apply
Name: Lesiba Konaite
Email: lesiba.konaite@sanparks.org
Phone: 053-802-1902
How to apply: Submit your bid response documents via email to SANParksSCMQuotations1@sanparks.org. Submissions sent to any other email address will not be accepted.
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