Helicopter services for aerial census at Mokala National Park.
SANParks
In plain English
Helicopter services are being procured to conduct an annual aerial census in Mokala National Park. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database and provide specific aviation certifications.
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South African National Parks (SANParks) invites service providers to bid for helicopter services to conduct an Annual Aerial Census at Mokala National Park. The project requires a four-seater Jet Ranger helicopter or equivalent for 32 flight hours during September 2026. The aircraft must be equipped with specialized safety, communication, and navigation systems, including GPS and real-time spatial plotting software. The pilot must possess extensive experience, including 500 hours in aerial census and 1000 hours in turbine/piston flight. The service provider must ensure the helicopter is capable of wildlife operations, including darting. This is a once-off service contract issued by the Arid Research Unit of 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.
Full requirements
- Valid SACAA Air Operating Certificate and OPSPEC
- Valid Air Services License (Class III, G3, G10, G15, H2)
- Valid Commercial Pilot License with Cull Rating
- Proof of pilot proficiency, medical, CRM, and dangerous goods certifications
- Minimum R50 million combined third-party and passenger liability insurance
- Registered on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN
Contact & how to apply
Name: Lufuno Munyai
Email: Lufuno.Munyai@sanparks.org
Phone: 053-802-1916
How to apply: Proposals must be emailed to SANParksSCMQuotations1@sanparks.org. Submissions sent to any other email address will not be accepted.
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