Accredited Drone Pilot Training Provider Appointment
State Theatre Tender Office
In plain English
The South African State Theatre is seeking a service provider for accredited drone pilot training. Bidders must ensure compliance with tax obligations and submit a tax compliance status PIN or CSD number.
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The South African State Theatre is seeking a service provider to deliver accredited drone pilot training for three employees. The training must cover essential topics including air law, flight planning, meteorology, and navigation to ensure safe operation in line with aviation regulations. The selected provider must supply all training manuals, learning materials, and cover examination and certification fees. Additionally, the provider is responsible for catering, specifically breakfast and lunch, for the trainees. The work will take place in South Africa, and the service provider must be an Aviation Training Organization or a declared training organization recognized by the South African Civil Aviation Authority.
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.
- 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
- Must be registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Must have a valid SARS tax compliance status pin
- Must have valid COIDA registration and letter of good standing
- Must hold valid SACAA Aviation Training Organization (ATO) or DTO accreditation
- Must provide two references for similar training services completed within five years
- Instructors must hold valid Remote Pilot Certificates
Contact & how to apply
Name: State Theatre Tender Office
Email: RFQ@statetheatre.co.za
Phone: 012-392-4000
How to apply: Interested service providers must email their bid response documents to RFQ@statetheatre.co.za. The email subject line must clearly state the tender number: SAST/RFQ/2026/487. All submissions must be received by 11:00 am on 23 October 2026.
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