Objectives

The primary objective is to appoint a qualified service provider to deliver an accredited training programme comprising Advanced Practical Learning (ARPL), Trade Test Preparation, and a formal Diesel Mechanic Trade Test. The initiative aims to upskill one designated Diesel Mechanic Assistant to achieve industry-standard competency and successfully pass the official trade examination.

Scope of Work

• Target Participant: One (1) current Diesel Mechanic Assistant.
• Duration: Two (2) days for ARPL, five (5) days for Trade Test Preparation, and two (2) days for the Trade Test.
• Delivery Mode: Instruction must be conducted in English, utilising practical, competency-focused methods and role-playing exercises.
• Deliverables: Complete training coverage of specified technical modules, formal assessment administration, and issuance of competency certification for the delegate.
• Pricing & Contractual Terms: Suppliers must quote a single unit rate per trainee, inclusive of all training materials, stationery, catering, and VAT. The successful bidder will sign a Service Level Agreement. Bids remain valid for 90 days.

Technical Requirements

• Curriculum Coverage: Training must address safety protocols, hand and workshop tools, brazing/soldering/welding, technical drawings, power units, vehicle systems, electrical principles, bearing types (ball, roller, babbit metal), clutches, gearboxes, drive shafts, final drives, wheels and tyres, suspension and steering systems (including geometry reset), brakes, lubrication, cooling systems, engine tuning, component replacement, towing and recovery, sketching, and diagnostic gauges.
• Practical & Assessment Components: Advanced engine overhauling and part fitting, systematic wear inspection and assessment, system/unit overhauling, major servicing, independent work evaluation, and comprehensive revision.
• Accreditation & Certification: The supplier must hold a valid SETA accreditation certificate, which must accompany the bid. Failure to submit this results in automatic disqualification. Delegates must receive official competency certification upon successful completion.
• Compliance Documentation: Bidders must submit standard municipal compliance forms (MBD series), original Tax Clearance Certificate, B-BBEE verification certificate, CIDB registration (if applicable), and declarations regarding past supply chain practices and independent bidding.
• Financial Limit: The contract value will not exceed R300,000.00 (VAT inclusive).

Skills Requirements

• Expertise in diesel engine mechanics, heavy vehicle systems, and trade test preparation methodologies.
• Qualified, SETA-accredited trainers with proven experience in occupational training and assessment.
• Capability to design and facilitate hands-on, practical training programmes aligned with national industry standards.
• Strong administrative and logistical capacity to manage assessments, issue certifications, and coordinate training resources.
• Experience in providing end-to-end training support, including materials provision, catering, and venue/equipment setup.

Notes on Specialized Terms

• ARPL: Accredited Recognition of Prior Learning, a structured training framework that validates existing workplace experience while preparing candidates for formal qualification and trade testing.
• SETA Accreditation: Mandatory approval from a Sector Education and Training Authority, ensuring the training provider meets national quality standards for vocational education and assessment in South Africa.
• 80/20 or 90/10 Preference Point System: A South African procurement scoring model where 80 or 90 points are allocated to price competitiveness, and the remaining 20 or 10 points are awarded for specific socio-economic goals (e.g., B-BBEE status).
• CSD: Central Supplier Database, the national government registry required for all vendors supplying goods or services to public entities.