Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife’s (Ezemvelo) mandate is derived from the KwaZulu-Natal Nature Conservation Management Act (Act No.9 of 1997), which is to direct the management of nature conservation within the Province including protected areas (PAs). This includes the development and promotion of ecotourism facilities within the PAs.
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Valid Commercial Pilot License (CPL) or higher with SACAA, with Instrument Rating (Pilot must be rated on a Cessna 182 verbal pitch prop)
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Minimum of 500 hours flying experience. Preferably with experience in landing at short, unprepared airstrips.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
Principle duty will be to fly Ezemvelo officials and Government officials to and from various Board controlled areas throughout KwaZulu-Natal, where the airfields used are mainly bush strips, situated in a game reserve.
Responsible for providing support in aerial game counts all over KZN, as required.
Ensure efficient and economical use of aircraft and associated resources, including the monitoring and authorization of expenditure within the approved budget.
Ensure aircraft operations as well as flight safety by flight planning in compliance with SACAA regulations and executing safe, compliant, and efficient flight operations.
Ability to confirm flight bookings as well as evaluate, communicate aircraft capabilities and limitations.
Execute flights safely, adhering strictly to aviation legislation and internal procedures.
Maintain and submit all required flight logs and documentation timeously and accurately.
Maintain compliance with civil aviation regulations and contractual obligations by ensuring timely renewal of aircraft insurance, licensing documentation, and managing aviation-related contracts in line with internal and external regulatory requirements.
Ensure continuous compliance with SACAA and other applicable aviation standards.
Aircraft Maintenance and Technical Oversight is to be achieved by ensuring that the aircraft is airworthy and well-maintained.
Coordinate scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities to minimise downtime.
Monitor aircraft performance, serviceability of equipment (e.g., radios, navigational aids).
Ensure flight safety by reporting and resolving all technical and mechanical issues proactively.
Maintain open communication with internal aircraft users to advise on procedures, scheduling, and limitations.
Act as the liaison between Ezemvelo and aviation service providers (e.g., AMO, SACAA).
Provide professional input and advice on operational and logistical matters related to conservation flights.
In terms of administration and record keeping, maintain comprehensive, compliant aviation records, keep updated and accurate records of personal flight logbook and aircraft flight folio.
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