Objectives
The primary objective is to appoint a qualified service provider to deliver accredited basic computer training to employees across the Arid Region national parks. The initiative aims to enhance employee functional development, improve digital literacy, and support overall operational capacity within protected area management.
Scope of Work
The service provider will design and facilitate structured computer literacy sessions tailored to the practical needs of park staff. Since trainees currently lack access to computing devices, the provider must supply all necessary hardware, software, and related equipment for the entire training duration. The engagement encompasses three phases:
- Pre-Appointment: Submission of mandatory compliance documents, including company registration, a detailed training curriculum, accreditation proof, and client references.
- Training Delivery: Execution of the approved program at designated park locations, with all logistical costs (travel, accommodation, equipment, and facilitation) priced separately.
- Post-Training: Submission of completion records and supporting documentation verifying successful intervention delivery.
Technical Requirements
- Mandatory accreditation from the relevant ICT sector training authority.
- Provision of all computers, peripherals, and instructional materials.
- Valid CIPC company registration certificate.
- Accreditation certificate or official letter from the MICT SETA.
- Two reference letters from previous corporate or government clients.
- Registration on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD).
- Full tax compliance verification via the South African Revenue Service.
- Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) documentation to qualify for preferential procurement points.
- Strict adherence to standard public procurement forms and general contract conditions.
- Compliance with data protection legislation when handling participant information.
Skills Requirements
Trainers must possess certified competency in delivering foundational ICT instruction to non-technical audiences. Providers should demonstrate proven experience in corporate or government training environments, with the ability to translate basic computer concepts into practical, job-relevant skills. Instructional capability must align with accredited curricula that emphasize hands-on application and measurable learning outcomes.
Key Terms & Definitions
MICT SETA: The Media, Information and Communication Technologies Sector Education and Training Authority, a South African body responsible for accrediting training providers and learners in ICT-related fields.
CSD: The Central Supplier Database, a mandatory National Treasury registry where all vendors must register to conduct business with South African government entities.
SBD Forms: Standard Bid Document forms used in South African public procurement to collect bidder information, declarations of interest, tax compliance status, and preference point claims.
80/20 or 90/10 Preference Point System: A procurement scoring model where points are allocated between price (80 or 90 points) and specific socio-economic goals like B-BBEE ownership and enterprise size (20 or 10 points).
POPIA: The Protection of Personal Information Act, which mandates lawful, transparent, and secure handling of personal data collected during the procurement and training process.
PFMA Payment Terms: The Public Finance Management Act stipulates that payment to successful bidders must be processed within 30 days of receiving a valid invoice following service delivery.