The Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority invites qualifying South African women working in the private security industry to apply for the second intake of the PSIRA Women Drone Pilot Skills Programme 2026.
Programme Application Closing Date: 14 August 2026
Programme Location: South Africa
PSIRA Women Drone Pilot Skills Programme 2026
PSIRA has opened applications for Phase 2 of its Women Drone Pilot Skills Programme, following the launch of the initiative in 2025.
According to the programme notice, 64 female beneficiaries have already successfully completed the programme.
The new intake aims to equip aspiring female security officers with drone-operation skills that can enhance their careers within the private security industry.
Programme Overview
Organisation: Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority
Programme: Women Drone Pilot Skills Programme – Phase 2
Training duration: 6–8 weeks
Target group: Female security officers
Age requirement: 18–40 years
Citizenship: South African citizen
PSIRA requirement: Registered and in good standing
Stipend: No stipend
Accommodation: Provided
Transport to training facility: Provided
Closing date: 14 August 2026
Application method: Email
Who Can Apply?
Applicants must meet the following selection criteria:
- Be a South African citizen.
- Be between 18 and 40 years old.
- Be female.
- Be passionate about technology.
- Have a Matric certificate.
- Have achieved more than 50% for English in Matric.
- Be in good health.
- Be PSIRA registered.
- Be in good standing with PSIRA.
Matric Requirement
Applicants must hold a:
Matric Certificate
They must also have achieved:
More than 50% for English
Applicants should ensure that their Matric certificate or results clearly reflect the required English result.
PSIRA Registration Requirement
Applicants must already be:
- Registered with PSIRA.
- In good standing with PSIRA.
A PSIRA certificate must be included with the application.
Programme Duration
The Drone Pilot Skills Training Programme will run for approximately:
6–8 weeks
Training dates will be communicated to successful applicants.
What the Programme Offers
Successful candidates will receive training aimed at developing practical drone-operation skills relevant to the private security industry.
The programme is intended to support women who want to expand their technical skills and participate in emerging technology-driven areas of security.
Important Training Information
Applicants should note that:
- No stipend will be paid.
- No data or internet will be provided for the online theory component.
- Applicants must have access to a reliable internet connection.
- Training dates will be communicated to successful candidates.
- Successful candidates will need to undergo an Aviation Class III Medical Examination.
- Accommodation will be provided.
- Transport to the training facility will be provided.
Online Theory Requirement
Part of the training includes an online theory component.
Applicants must therefore arrange their own:
- Internet connection.
- Data.
- Suitable device where required.
PSIRA states that no data or internet support will be provided for this component.
Medical Examination
Successful candidates will be required to undergo an:
Aviation Class III Medical Examination
Applicants should therefore meet the health requirements necessary for the programme.
Required Application Documents
Applicants must submit:
- Completed application form.
- Curriculum Vitae.
- Certified copy of South African ID.
- Certified copy of Matric certificate.
- PSIRA certificate.
Applicants should ensure that all required documents are included before emailing the application.
How to Apply for PSIRA Women Drone Pilot Skills Programme 2026
Applications must be submitted by email.
Email applications to: droneprogramme@psira.co.za
Applicants must attach:
- Completed application form.
- CV.
- Certified ID copy.
- Certified Matric certificate.
- PSIRA certificate.
Incomplete applications may affect consideration for the programme.
Programme Application Closing Date
Applications close on:
14 August 2026
Interested applicants should submit all required documents before the deadline.
Programme Implementer
The advertisement identifies the programme implementer as an aviation training organisation with the reference:
SACAA/1121/ATO
Important Application Notes
Applicants should remember that:
- The programme is specifically for women.
- Applicants must be 18–40 years old.
- South African citizenship is required.
- Applicants must have more than 50% for English in Matric.
- PSIRA registration and good standing are compulsory.
- There is no stipend.
- Applicants must provide their own data and internet for online theory.
- Accommodation and transport to the training facility will be provided.
- A Class III Aviation Medical Examination is required for successful candidates.
- Applications must be submitted by email.
- The closing date is 14 August 2026.
Application Checklist
Before applying, confirm that:
- You are a South African citizen.
- You are female.
- You are between 18 and 40 years old.
- You have a Matric certificate.
- You achieved more than 50% for English.
- You are PSIRA registered.
- Your PSIRA registration is in good standing.
- Your CV is updated.
- Your ID copy is certified.
- Your Matric certificate is certified.
- Your PSIRA certificate is attached.
- Your application form is completed.
- You have reliable internet access for online theory.
- You submit your application to droneprogramme@psira.co.za by 14 August 2026.