# **PSIRA Drone Programme: Exclusive Opportunity for Female Officers to Obtain a Remote Pilot Certificate**

 

Are you a **tech-savvy woman** looking to advance your career in the security industry? The **Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSIRA)** is offering an **exciting drone skills programme** for 50 ambitious female officers. This **6-8 week training** will equip successful candidates with the knowledge and certification needed to operate drones professionally.  

If you have a passion for technology, security, and innovation, this is your chance to take your career **to new heights**—literally!  

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## **Why Join the PSIRA Drone Programme?**  

The **PSIRA Drone Programme** is designed to empower **women in security** by providing hands-on training and certification in **drone piloting**. Drones are rapidly transforming industries such as **security, surveillance, logistics, and emergency response**—making this qualification highly valuable in today's job market.  

### **Benefits of the Programme**:  

✅ Gain a **Remote Pilot Certificate** (RPC), a recognized qualification in drone operation.  

✅ **Fully funded training**—no cost to successful candidates.  

✅ **Hands-on experience** with state-of-the-art drone technology.  

✅ Career advancement opportunities in the **private security and tech industries**.  

✅ **Accommodation and transport** provided during in-person training.  

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## **Eligibility & Selection Criteria**  

To qualify for this **exclusive opportunity**, you must meet the following criteria:  

✔ **South African citizen**  

✔ **Female**, aged **18-40 years**  

✔ Passionate about **technology and security**  

✔ **Matric certificate** with at least **50% in English**  

✔ **Good health** (successful candidates must pass a medical examination)  

✔ **PSIRA registered** and in good standing  

If you meet these requirements, you’re **one step closer** to a **future-proof career** in drone operations!  

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## **How to Apply**  

To apply for this **life-changing opportunity**, submit the following documents via email to **droneprogramme@psira.co.za**:  

📄 **Completed Application Form**  

📄 **Updated CV**  

📄 **Certified copy of your RSA ID**  

📄 **Certified copy of your Matric Certificate**  

📄 **PSIRA Certificate (Certified Copy)**  

### **Application Deadline: 07 March 2025**  

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## **Important Information for Selected Candidates**  

- The **first week** of training will be **online**, so you’ll need an **internet connection**.  

- The remaining training will be **in person** at a designated training facility.  

- You must undergo an **Aviation Class III Medical Examination** at one of the following locations:  

  📍 Rustenburg  

  📍 Kimberley (Jan Kempdorp)  

  📍 Port Elizabeth  

  📍 Polokwane  

  📍 Witbank  

- **Training Locations**: Mpumalanga (Between Emalahleni and Balmoral).  

- **Accommodation and transport** to the training venue will be **provided**.  

- **Pick-up points for transportation**: Rustenburg, Kimberley, Port Elizabeth, Polokwane, and Witbank.  

Please note: **Final selection is made by a Recruitment Panel, and their decision is final.**  

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## **Why This Matters**  

The **security industry is evolving**, and technology is playing a major role in its transformation. **Drones are becoming a vital tool** for security operations, surveillance, and crime prevention. By obtaining a **Remote Pilot Certificate**, you will position yourself as a **highly skilled professional** in the future of security.  

This programme is more than just training—it’s a **career-defining opportunity** for women to **break barriers** in a **male-dominated field** and **become leaders in drone technology**.  

🚀 **Don’t miss your chance to be part of this exciting future. Apply now!** 🚀  

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