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  • Posted: Dec 20, 2025
    Deadline: Jan 6, 2026
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  • MANCOSA is a registered, private tertiary institute committed to the provision of affordable, accessible, and accredited management programmes - both undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications - throughout Africa and the globe. A proud member of the Honoris United Universities network, the first and largest pan-African private higher education network,...
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    Drone Training and Placement ( DigiYouth Africa)

    Main Responsibilities:

    • This programme includes comprehensive drone operations training, after which successful candidates will be placed in relevant industry positions.

    Desired Experience & Qualification

    • Grade 12
    • 18 years at time of matriculation
    • English

    Competencies:

    • Basic understanding of smartphones, GPS, cameras
    • Excellent reading, speaking, and listening skills

    Requirements:

    • Medical test
    • Criminal/background record check
    • Valid ID

    Nice to have:

    • Map reading/interpretation
    • Basic weather reading and understanding
    • Geography and math advantageous

    Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

    • Assist with pre-flight preparations by completing basic checks, confirming equipmentreadiness, and supporting mission planning under the guidance of a senior pilot or Chief Pilot.
    • Operate unmanned aircraft (UA) safely in accordance with company procedures, training, and regulatory requirements, while remaining under appropriate supervision.
    • Follow all operational guidelines outlined in the UAS Operations Manual (UOM) and maintain compliance with CARs Part 101 at all times.
    • Maintain situational awareness during flights, helping to identify obstacles, hazards, and potential airspace conflicts.
    • Support safe take-off and landing operations, ensuring the area is clear, suitable, and appropriately set up for the aircraft and mission.
    • Monitor aircraft systems and performance during flight and report any abnormalities or safety concerns to the supervising pilot immediately.
    • Assist in post-flight procedures, including data offloading, equipment inspections, battery management, and flight log updates.
    • Adhere to all safety protocols, reporting hazards, incidents, or near-misses to the Chief Pilot or Flight Operations Manager.
    • Participate in ongoing training to improve piloting skills, operational knowledge, and understanding of company procedures.
    • Support the UAS team with general operational tasks as assigned.

    Authority

    • Stop or report any unsafe actions or conditions to a senior pilot or manager, and refuse to operate equipment if safety is compromised.

    Supervision & Development

    • A Junior Pilot operates under the direct supervision of the Chief Pilot or designated senior pilot until they are deemed competent to conduct independent operations.
    • Responsibilities may be expanded gradually as the pilot gains experience and demonstrates proficiency.

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    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified? Go to Mancosa on mancosa.simplify.hr to apply

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