Service Provider for UAS Maintenance Technician Course
Lucia Maluleke
In plain English
The SAEON is procuring Unmanned Aerial System Maintenance Technician training and certification for one employee. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database and comply with tax obligations.
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The South African Environmental Observation Network (SAEON) is seeking a service provider to deliver an Unmanned Aerial System Maintenance Technician (UASMT) training course. This project is for one SAEON employee who already holds a Remote Pilot Certificate. The training should ideally be provided online. The successful bidder must provide full certification upon completion and courier the certificate to Gqeberha. This is a once-off supply contract. The closing date for this tender is 16 September 2026 at 11:00 am.
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.
- Letter of Good Standing — COID registration and a Letter of Good Standing from the Compensation Fund.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid SARS tax compliance status
- SACAA-approved training facility accreditation
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Valid COID Letter of Good Standing
Contact & how to apply
Name: Lucia Maluleke
Email: scm@saeon.nrf.ac.za
Phone: 021-019-5155
How to apply: Applications must be submitted electronically via email to SCM@saeon.nrf.ac.za. All documents must be in PDF format.
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