Objectives

The primary objective is to equip Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo employees with the foundational knowledge, practical tools, and competencies required to effectively initiate, plan, implement, monitor, and close projects within the organisation.

Scope

The appointed service provider will deliver a five-day, face-to-face Project Management Short Course for ten delegates. Upon successful completion, participants will receive a Certificate of Competence. The provider is also responsible for conducting structured assessments, compiling final assessment results, and submitting comprehensive learner evaluation reports to the client.

Technical Requirements

• Valid accreditation for the Project Management Short Course from a recognised educational or regulatory body.
• Qualified facilitators with demonstrable professional experience in project management training.
• Delivery must be conducted face-to-face over a continuous five-day period.
• Submission of all assessment materials, final results, and formal learner evaluation reports.
• Completion of all prescribed Municipal Bidding Documents (MBD 1, 3.1, 4, 6.1, 8, and 9) alongside a fully completed Bill of Quantities.

Skills Requirements

Facilitators must possess proven expertise in project management methodologies, adult learning principles, and competency-based assessment techniques. The training curriculum must enable learners to apply practical project management frameworks across organisational functions. Providers must demonstrate the capacity to manage group dynamics, conduct rigorous evaluations, and produce compliant certification documentation aligned with national standards.

Key Compliance & Administrative Requirements

• Registration on the National Treasury’s Central Supplier Database (CSD) with a valid vendor number.
• Current Tax Compliance Status (TCS PIN or CSD verification).
• Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing from the Department of Employment and Labour.
• Proof of residential address for all company directors (municipal account not older than three months or a valid lease agreement).
• If bidding as a Joint Venture, a comprehensive JV agreement detailing contributions, risk/reward allocation, management structure, dispute resolution, and liability limitations.
• Strict adherence to preferential procurement scoring: 80 points for price, 10 points for 51% or more women ownership, and 10 points for businesses operating within the City of Johannesburg.

Notable Terms & Conditions

QCTO Accreditation: Certification overseen by the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations, South Africa’s statutory body ensuring quality assurance for vocational and occupational education.

COIDA: Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act; the Letter of Good Standing confirms the company is up-to-date with mandatory employee compensation insurance premiums.

MBD Forms: Standardised municipal bidding templates governing bidder information, pricing schedules, conflict-of-interest declarations, supply chain management history, and anti-collusion certifications.

80/20 Preferential System: A procurement scoring model where 80% of points are awarded based on competitive pricing, and 20% are allocated for specific socio-economic transformation goals.

Late submissions, incorrect quotation boxes, or failure to provide mandatory compliance documents will result in immediate disqualification. Contracts may be terminated, and monetary penalties imposed for poor performance, misrepresentation, or breach of terms.