Drone Training and Placement Opportunity (DigiYouth Africa) at MANCOSA
youthvillage.co.za – December 20, 2025 – MANCOSA PTY LTD, in partnership with DigiYouth Africa, is offering a comprehensive Drone Training and Placement programme in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. This contract-based programme equips candidates with practical drone operations skills and provides placement opportunities in relevant industry roles. Applications close on 6 January 2026.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with pre-flight preparations, including basic equipment checks and mission planning under supervision
- Operate unmanned aircraft safely, following company procedures, training, and regulatory requirements
- Maintain situational awareness during flights to identify obstacles, hazards, and potential airspace conflicts
- Support safe take-off and landing operations, ensuring areas are suitable for aircraft operations
- Monitor aircraft systems and report any abnormalities or safety concerns immediately
- Assist in post-flight procedures, including data offloading, equipment inspection, battery management, and flight log updates
- Adhere to all safety protocols and report hazards, incidents, or near-misses to senior personnel
- Participate in ongoing training to improve piloting skills, operational knowledge, and understanding of procedures
- Support the UAS team with general operational tasks as assigned
- Stop or report any unsafe actions or conditions and refuse to operate equipment if safety is compromised