POST: Helicopter Pilot (Captain)

LOCATION: Visible Policing and Operations: Air Wing, Gqeberha (PE) Air Wing, Eastern
Cape
LEVEL OF REMUNERATION: Band C R480 144 per annum (excluding allowances)
REFERENCES: RE- AW 03/2026 (1 post) RE-ADVERTISEMENT

• Applicants must display competency in the post-specific core function of the post;
• Be fluent in at least two of the official languages, of which one must be English;
• Be in possession of a Senior Certificate (Grade12) or National Certificate (Vocational)
  recorded on the National Learner Record Database on NQF level 4 and an appropriate
  three year Diploma / Degree (SAQA accredited-NQF level 6 or higher;
• Be in possession of a valid motor vehicle driver’s license;
• Be a South African Citizen;
• Must have no previous criminal / departmental convictions or criminal / departmental cases
  pending;
• Must not have any tattoo marks which will be visible when wearing any uniform of the
  Service;
• Applicants will be subjected to a vetting process which will include security screening and
  fingerprint verification;
• Applicants must be willing to travel extensively;
• Relevant courses in the field of the post may be an advantage;
• Successful candidates must be willing to attend the prescribed lateral training for Police
  Act personnel;
• Applicants must have interpersonal communication (verbal and written);
• Be able to work under pressure as well as extended hours.
  Statutory Requirements:
• South African (SA) Commercial Pilot’s Licence (must be valid on the closing date as stated
  on the advertisement).
  Organisational Requirements
• Be prepared to sign a Performance Plan.
• All required licences must be valid on the closing date of the advertisement.
  Additional Requirements:
• The applicant must be a holder of a valid Helicopter Commercial Pilot License with Night
  Rating;
• At least 800 flying hours on helicopters (certified copies of the last three pages of the pilot
  logbook must be attached);
• Of the minimum 800, not less than 600 as PIC (Pilot in Command); Turbine and Instrument
  rating will be an added advantage;
• All licenses and relevant ratings must be valid by the closing date of the advertisement.
  Core Functions:
• Conduct aerial policing duties.
• Maintain aviation safety standards and policies.
• Conduct standby duties as pilot.
• Keep and manage certain administrative functions in terms of set regulations.

Allowances:
The allowances (Flying Allowances – SAPSFA) is based on the years of experience of
pilot, calculated from either date of qualification as a commercial pilot or achieving Wings
in the SAAF flight crew Endorsement as follows:
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SAPSFA level 1: R139 560 (pa) payable to a pilot with less than two years of experience;
SAPSFA level 2: R169 680 (p/a) payable to a pilot with two years of
experience;
SAPSFA level 3: R205 656 (p/a) payable to a pilot with five years of
experience;
SAPSFA level 4: R252 588 (p/a) payable to a pilot with eight years of
experience;
SAPSFA level 5: R307 056 (p/a) payable to a pilot with fourteen years of experience and
SAPSFA level 6: R352 452 (p/a) payable to a pilot with more than nineteen years of
experience.
GENERAL:

• The closing date for the applications is 2026-05-29 at 16:00.