Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to appoint an accredited service provider to perform competency assessments for candidates applying for positions at post level T06 and above, in accordance with the Municipal Staff Regulations. The assessments aim to ensure staff appointments are based on merit, skills, and competencies, supporting fair and transparent human resource practices within the municipality.

Scope

The scope of work includes:

• Conducting competency assessments for candidates as prescribed by Annexure A of the Municipal Staff Regulations (Reg 890 of 20 September 2021).
• Utilizing a multi-method approach, including testing, interviews, and other assessment tools aligned with the competency framework.
• Providing comprehensive assessment reports for each candidate, including individual reports, summary reports, and debriefings if required.
• Developing and compiling interview questions based on the approved job descriptions.
• Ensuring assessments are legally defensible, valid, reliable, and fair, with quality control processes in place.
• Delivering assessments within specified turnaround times, with costs and timelines included in the service level agreement.
• Transferring skills and knowledge to municipal staff where practically feasible, at no additional cost.

Technical Requirements

The technical requirements specify that:

• The service provider must use validated assessment tools that meet professional standards and are aligned with the municipal competency framework.
• Assessors must have relevant experience and demonstrate competence in conducting assessments.
• Assessment tools must be legally defensible, valid, reliable, and job-relevant, with evidence of validation and quality control processes.
• The provider must produce comprehensive reports, including individual candidate assessments, summary reports, and optional debriefing sessions.
• The service provider must adhere to the POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act) and other relevant legislation.
• Turnaround times, costs, and assessment processes must be clearly outlined and included in the service level agreement.

Skills Requirements

The skills and experience required from the service provider include:

• At least five (5) years of experience in conducting competency assessments, preferably within local government or similar public sector environments.
• Proven ability to develop and implement assessment tools that are valid, reliable, and job-relevant.
• Demonstrated experience in using multi-method assessment approaches, including psychometric testing and structured interviews.
• Qualified assessors with relevant professional registration and expertise in competency-based assessments.
• Capability to produce detailed, legally defensible assessment reports and facilitate debriefings.
• Ability to transfer skills and provide training or guidance to municipal HR personnel where applicable.