Objectives

The primary objective is to equip Community Health Workers (CHWs) with the theoretical knowledge and practical riding skills necessary to safely operate motorcycles for community health duties, particularly medication delivery. The programme aims to prepare participants to meet licensing requirements, promote responsible and defensive riding practices, and successfully complete official motorcycle licence examinations.

Scope

The contract entails a once-off, full motorcycle training course for two (2) CHWs within a strict delivery period of two weeks. The scope encompasses:

• Administrative handling of learner’s licence bookings and testing at the relevant Road Traffic Department, including payment of associated fees.
• Comprehensive theoretical classroom instruction covering traffic laws, road signs, motorcycle controls, safety protocols, and defensive driving strategies.
• Practical training conducted in a secure, controlled environment, including closed-course exercises and the standardized K53 yard test.
• Provision of all necessary training equipment, facilities, protective gear, and instructional personnel.
• Formal assessment, evaluation, and issuance of completion certification upon successful training.

Technical Requirements

Bidders must ensure the training programme adheres to the following technical specifications:

• Course Duration: Maximum of fifteen (15) days per participant, combining theory and practical modules.
• Theoretical Curriculum: Must cover motorcycle types, road traffic legislation, signage, instrumentation, safety gear, hazard perception, risk management, accident prevention, and the impact of substances on riding.
• Practical Modules: Must include mounting/dismounting, clutch and throttle coordination, balance, low-speed manoeuvres, gear shifting, cornering, emergency braking, obstacle avoidance, U-turns, and figure-eight exercises.
• K53 Yard Test Components: Assessment of speed management, move-offs, turns, lane changes, incline starts, turning speed judgement, stopping procedures, and combined emergency stops/swerves.
• Equipment & Facilities: Provision of licensed, roadworthy training motorcycles; approved helmets and protective clothing; training cones and obstacles; a secure practice area; a fully equipped classroom with visual aids; and a first aid kit.
• Compliance: Strict adherence to the attached specification document is mandatory. All products/services must be new, and prices must remain firm for the contract period.

Skills Requirements

The service provider must demonstrate the following competencies and qualifications:

• Instructor Qualifications: All instructors must hold a valid motorcycle licence, possess certification as accredited motorcycle riding instructors, and have proven experience in motorcycle safety training. Specifically, a Driving Instructor’s Certificate issued by the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport for Motorcycle Code A1 or A is compulsory.
• Operational Capacity: Bidders must prove financial and operational capability to deliver the service within the stipulated timeframe. Proof of past performance or delivery notes may be requested if pricing appears below market value.
• Regulatory Compliance: Bidders must be registered on the Central Suppliers Database (CSD), maintain tax compliance, and submit valid BBBEE documentation or sworn affidavits.
• Assessment Expertise: Instructors must be proficient in conducting written/verbal theory assessments and practical riding evaluations aligned with national licensing standards.

Key Terms & Procurement Framework

Code A1 Licence: A South African learner’s licence category specifically for motorcycles with engine capacities up to 125cc, required for basic motorcycle operation.

K53 Yard Test: A nationally recognized practical motorcycle examination that evaluates a rider’s ability to perform controlled manoeuvres, manage speed, and execute emergency responses in a confined testing area.

80/20 Preference Point System: A government procurement scoring model allocating 80 points to competitive pricing and 20 points to specific socio-economic goals. In this tender, the 20 points are reserved for enterprises physically located in the King Cetshwayo district to promote local economic development.

SBD Documentation: Standard Bidding Document forms mandated by South African public procurement law. SBD4 requires disclosure of any conflict of interest with state employees, while SBD6.1 is used to claim preference points for designated socio-economic goals.