Basic Drone Pilot Course for Environmental Inspections
Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
In plain English
A service provider is needed to offer a basic drone pilot course for landfill audits and environmental inspections. Bidders must be accredited by the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) and registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD).
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The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and Environment is seeking a service provider to conduct a 5-day Basic Drone Pilot Course for 13 officials. The training will take place in Pretoria and must cover theoretical and practical skills, including flight planning, air law, and emergency procedures. The provider is responsible for supplying all training materials, a venue, and catering for the delegates. The goal is to enable officials to use drones for landfill audits and environmental monitoring. The service provider must be accredited by the South African Civil Aviation Authority to ensure all training meets national regulatory standards.
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.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Must hold valid SACAA accreditation certificate
- Must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Must possess valid Tax Compliance Status
- Must provide valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
Contact & how to apply
Name: SITHOLE S
Email: sisithole@dffe.gov.za
Phone: 012-399-0000
How to apply: Submit a formal quotation on your company letterhead via email to Quotations1@dffe.gov.za. Ensure the RFQ number (RFQ 256 AM (26/27)) is included in the email subject line. Submissions must be received by 11:00 on 20 October 2026.
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