Tender Summary: Waste Management Training Programme

Objectives

The primary objective is to procure a qualified training service provider to deliver an accredited Waste Management Training Programme at NQF Level 3 for 23 delegates from the Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality. The programme aims to equip municipal personnel with standardized, practical competencies required for efficient waste management operations and regulatory compliance.

Scope of Work

The successful bidder will be responsible for:

• Delivering structured training fully aligned with SAQA Unit Standard ID 119555 (NQF Level 3, 9 credits).
• Securing and providing a suitable local training venue within the Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality boundaries.
• Supplying all participant catering, including morning refreshments, beverages, and lunch for 23 attendees.
• Issuing formal competency certificates upon successful completion of the programme.
• Implementing health and safety measures, including provision of personal protective equipment (PPE) and adherence to pandemic control protocols.
• Completing all training activities within 8–12 weeks of receiving an official purchase order.

Technical Requirements

Bidders must demonstrate compliance with the following technical, administrative, and evaluative criteria:

• Valid accreditation with LGSETA and formal registration as a Skills Development Provider (SDP).
• Submission of detailed course content explicitly mapped to the specified SAQA unit standard.
• Proof of venue access via ownership documentation or a signed Service Level Agreement (SLA) with a local landlord.
• Facilitators with a minimum of two years’ experience in waste management training, supported by current CVs and academic/professional qualifications.
• Accredited assessors and moderators holding current LGSETA certification.
• Evidence of prior project experience in similar training programmes (maximum of two projects evaluated).
• Completion of all mandatory returnable documents, including BBBEE status proof, CSD registration confirmation, and statutory declaration forms.
• Achievement of a minimum 80% functionality score to qualify for financial evaluation.
• Firm, fixed pricing valid for the contract duration, inclusive of VAT where applicable, covering training delivery, venue hire, and catering.

Skills Requirements

The service provider must possess specialized expertise in adult vocational training and municipal waste management systems. Essential competencies include:

• Curriculum design and instructional delivery tailored to municipal operational contexts and learner profiles.
• Practical facilitation techniques ensuring active engagement, knowledge retention, and behavioral application.
• Formal assessment and moderation capabilities compliant with national qualification framework standards.
• Administrative proficiency in generating recognized competency certificates, maintaining training registers, and reporting outcomes to municipal authorities.

Explanation of Unusual or Complicated Terms

• NQF Level 3: Refers to the third tier of the South African National Qualifications Framework, indicating intermediate vocational training that combines foundational theory with applied workplace skills.
• LGSETA: The Logistics, Public Transport and Road Freight Sector Education and Training Authority, a statutory body responsible for accrediting training providers and ensuring curriculum alignment with sector needs.
• SAQA US ID 119555: A specific unit standard registered by the South African Qualifications Authority that defines the learning outcomes, assessment criteria, and credit value for waste management training.
• 80/20 Preference Points System: A public procurement evaluation model where 80% of the award score is determined by competitive pricing, and 20% is allocated to designated socio-economic goals, including BBBEE status and geographic locality.
• SDP (Skills Development Provider): A formally registered entity authorized by relevant Sector Education and Training Authorities to deliver accredited programmes that contribute to national skills development targets.
• CSD (Central Supplier Database): The South African government’s centralized digital registry used to verify supplier registration, tax compliance, and procurement eligibility across all public entities.