Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to appoint accredited service providers to deliver refresher training for Authorized Persons working with High Voltage Electricity, in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and relevant standards. The training aims to ensure that employees are properly authorized, competent, and certified to perform high voltage switching and related activities.

Scope

The scope includes:

• Provision of accredited training courses for 12 employees, divided into 3 groups.
• Development and submission of comprehensive course outlines, including previous experience and trainer qualifications.
• Provision of quality assured training materials.
• On-site training at the Skills Training Centre, Drommedaris Street, Paarl.
• Course content aligned with NQF Level 3 accreditation based on NRS 040:2000 standards.
• Training modules covering background regulations, access, isolation, operating principles, work permits, abnormal conditions, commissioning, testing, and live work.
• Assessment of learners to establish competence, with certificates issued upon successful completion.
• Post-training support including mentorship, learner evaluations, attendance registers, and reports.

Technical Requirements

The technical requirements for the tender include:

• Accreditation by a recognized ETQA body.
• Provision of a detailed course outline and evidence of previous similar training.
• Training to be equivalent to an NQF Level 3 qualification, based on NRS 040:2000 standards.
• Coverage of all competency levels: practical, foundational, and reflective.
• Formal assessment and certification of learners, with certificates free of expiry dates.
• Post-training mentorship and comprehensive reporting.
• Adherence to the specified course credits and modules.

Skills Requirements

The skills and qualifications required from service providers include:

• Recognition and accreditation by relevant ETQA bodies.
• Proven experience in delivering high voltage electrical training, especially in accordance with NRS 040:2000 standards.
• Qualified trainers with appropriate certifications and expertise in high voltage electrical safety and operations.
• Ability to develop and deliver comprehensive training materials aligned with regulatory standards.
• Capability to assess learners effectively and issue valid certificates of competence.
• Experience in providing post-course mentorship and support.