Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to appoint a qualified and experienced training provider to facilitate basic training for Councillors on the Municipal Standard Chart of Accounts (mSCOA). The training aims to equip Councillors with foundational knowledge of mSCOA, its legislative framework, implementation requirements, and its impact on municipal budgeting, reporting, oversight, and service delivery.

Scope

The scope of work includes:

• Facilitating training sessions covering topics such as:
• Introduction to mSCOA
• Legislative framework and Treasury requirements
• Objectives and purpose of mSCOA
• The six mSCOA segments: Funding, Function, Item, Project, Region, and Costing
• Relationship between mSCOA, budgeting, and financial reporting
• Interpretation of mSCOA-based reports
• The role of Councillors in financial oversight
• Challenges and benefits of mSCOA implementation
• Delivering training in a practical, interactive manner suitable for Councillors
• Providing training materials, handouts, and certificates of attendance
• Ensuring training is conducted for twenty-seven (27) Councillors over a one-day period
• Managing logistical arrangements for the training venue and equipment
• Providing necessary training reports and documentation post-training

Technical Requirements

The technical requirements include:

• Delivery of training using presentations, discussions, and practical examples
• Provision of training materials and handouts
• Use of presentation equipment where necessary
• Facilitation of interactive engagement and Q&A sessions
• Preparation of a detailed training programme/agenda aligned with the scope of work
• Provision of attendance registers and certificates of attendance
• Experience in municipal finance and mSCOA implementation
• Availability of qualified facilitators with relevant municipal finance expertise

Skills Requirements

The skills and qualifications required from the training provider include:

• Proven experience in municipal finance and training related to mSCOA
• Knowledge of the Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA) and related legislation
• Ability to deliver practical, interactive, and simplified training suitable for Councillors
• Facilitation skills with the ability to engage non-technical participants
• Provision of qualified facilitators with relevant postgraduate or tertiary qualifications in municipal finance or related fields
• Demonstrated experience through previous municipal training projects and references