Objectives

The primary objective is to procure accredited training and facilitation services that enable public sector personnel to effectively manage data and generate reports using computerised systems. The procurement aims to strengthen municipal data governance, improve operational reporting accuracy, and develop workforce competencies aligned with national vocational standards.

Scope

The scope covers the full delivery of a structured training programme focused on SAQA Unit Standard 119351 at NQF Level 5. Services include curriculum development, instructional delivery, learner support, competency assessment, moderation, and provision of all learning materials. The training must be contextualised for municipal operations and comply with public sector data management protocols. Quotations must be submitted electronically via the designated vendor portal before the closing deadline.

Technical Requirements

• Current accreditation from the Learner Support and Education Training Authority (LGSETA) for the specified qualification.
• Course content and implementation methodology explicitly aligned with SAQA Unit Standard 119351.
• Documentation proving experienced facilitators, assessors, and moderators, each holding valid LGSETA accreditation.
• Evidence of two completed projects in public sector data management or computerised reporting training, supported by appointment letters and verifiable reference contacts.
• Active registration on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) with verified tax compliance status.
• Submission of all mandatory municipal bidding schedules, including BBBEE proof, declaration of interest, and preference point claim forms.
• Compliance with the 80/20 evaluation framework: 80% of points allocated to price, 20% to specific goals (BBBEE status and geographical locality).

Skills Requirements

Bidders must demonstrate specialised expertise in adult learning facilitation, competency-based training design, and public sector information systems. Required competencies include proficiency in computerised data management platforms, report generation methodologies, and municipal regulatory frameworks. Facilitators and assessors must possess recognised pedagogical skills, subject matter expertise in digital data handling, and the ability to evaluate trainee performance against NQF Level 5 standards. Proven experience delivering accredited learnerships within government or public administration environments is essential.

Notable Terms & Concepts

NQF Level 5 / SAQA Unit Standard 119351: Part of South Africa’s National Qualifications Framework, indicating intermediate vocational competence. This unit standard specifically governs the application of computerised systems for data management and reporting in public institutions.

LGSETA: The sector education and training authority responsible for quality assurance, accreditation, and certification of learnership programmes within the learner support and education sectors.

80/20 Preference Point System: A procurement scoring model where 80% of evaluation points are allocated to competitive pricing, and 20% are awarded for socio-economic goals, primarily Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE) status and supplier locality within the municipality.

CSD & MBD Forms: The Central Supplier Database is the national government registry for vendor registration and tax verification. Municipal Bidding Documents (MBD) are standard statutory declarations required to confirm bidder eligibility, independence, and compliance with supply chain regulations.