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5 X Helicopter Pilot – Independent Contractors (3 Years Contract)

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for the above position. Reporting to the Chief Pilot; Air Services and based at Skukuza, the position will perform the duties and responsibilities of Commercial Helicopter Pilot. The total Cost to Company package is R4 250.00/day.

Location

Kruger National Park

Requirements

  • Candidates must be in possession of minimum a valid South African Civil Aviation Authority Aviation (SACAA) Helicopter Commercial License (HCPL).
  • Candidates must hold a valid Sling rating issued by the SACAA.
  • Candidates must hold a valid night rating issued by the SACAA.
  • Minimum total flight hours (Rotorwing) – 3,000.
  • Minimum total flight hours (Turbine – Rotorwing) – 1,000.
  • AS350 / H125 rating (minimum hours on type – 100).
  • Valid Game / Cull Rating.
  • Valid Dangerous Goods course certificate.
  • Valid Crew Resource Management course certificate.
  • Valid SACAA Class 1 Pilot Medical Certificate.
  • Computer literacy proficiency essential (Microsoft Office).
  • Candidates will be subjected to a full background; qualifications & criminal records check and will also be required to undergo an integrity (deception) testing process.

Preferred Requirements:

  • Valid and current IF (instrument flight rating).
  • NVG (night vision goggle) endorsement and experience.
  • Proven Sling / Long line / Bambi bucket experience.
  • Minimum 250 hrs game capture experience.
  • 500+ hours game capture experience.
  • SAPS, HEMS, Anti-Poaching, SAAF, Law Enforcement experience.
  • Multi-Crew experience.
  • Firearm competency certificate (business purposes – Handgun and Carbine).
  • Quality assurance, Safety officers course certificates.
  • Valid code 08 South African driver’s license.

Responsibilities

  • Safe, efficient aerial operations within the South African National Parks’ areas of operation.
  • Aircraft care and management as Pilot in Command to comply with the Manufacturer, Civil Aviation and Company procedures, regulations and protocols.
  • Anti-Poaching support and reaction missions.
  • Game capture, culling and veterinary support missions.
  • Census and survey missions.
  • General logistical support missions.
  • Sling / external cargo missions.
  • Humanitarian aid, disaster relief missions.
  • Night NVG operations.
  • VIP flights and general charter.

Please Note

The position will be filled in line with the Employment Equity Targets for KNP.

SANParks is an equal opportunity employer. SANParks reserves the right not to make an appointment. Preference will be given to qualifying candidates with disabilities.

It should be noted that SANParks reserves the right not to make appointments.

Salary

R4 250.00 Per Day (CTC)

How To Apply

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should forward their applications accompanied by the required documentation listed below to the following:

Documents Required

Applications (letter) accompanied by detailed CVs as well as recently certified copies of all qualifications to the following address:

Human Capital Management

Private Bag X402

Skukuza, 1350

Tel: (013) 735 4175

E-mail: [email protected]

Applications that have not been responded within 14 days should be regarded as unsuccessful.

Closing Date

16 October 2026