Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to appoint five (5) qualified and experienced service providers to deliver comprehensive competency assessment services for middle management within the South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI). The services aim to support recruitment, development, and performance management by assessing functional competencies, technical skills, emotional intelligence, personality traits, values, ethics, thinking preferences, and career development potential of middle management staff over a period of five years.

Scope

The scope of work includes:

• Conducting competency assessments covering functional, technical, emotional, personality, behavioral, values, ethics, and thinking preferences.
• Providing feedback reports to SANBI and candidates for recruitment and development purposes.
• Supporting recruitment, selection, and staff development processes.
• Delivering services on an as-needed basis, with the potential for multiple assignments over five years.
• Including the provision of relevant documentation such as project descriptions, success metrics, and references for similar projects.

Technical Requirements

The technical requirements specify that service providers must:

• Develop and implement strategies and methods for delivering competency assessments.
• Demonstrate relevant qualifications, specialist skills, and experience in similar assessment projects.
• Provide a detailed work plan with start and completion dates, including timelines for each assignment.
• Showcase experience with at least five similar projects completed within the last five years, with references and success metrics.
• Include a comprehensive quotation inclusive of VAT, with clear pricing per assessment.
• Submit positive reference letters from previous clients, a bank rating letter, and audited financial statements to demonstrate financial capacity.
• Ensure compliance with functionality criteria, requiring a minimum score of 70 out of 100 points for eligibility.

Skills Requirements

Applicants must possess:

• Qualifications and training relevant to competency assessment services, with a preference for tertiary qualifications at NQF levels 5 to 9.
• Proven experience in conducting similar competency assessments, with at least five years of relevant project experience.
• Capability to assess a range of competencies including behavioral, emotional, technical, and functional skills.
• Strong project management skills, including developing work plans, meeting deadlines, and providing detailed reports.
• Financial stability and capacity to undertake multiple assessments over the five-year contract period.
• Ability to provide positive references and demonstrate successful delivery of similar projects.