Objectives

The primary objective is to provide accredited First Aid Level 1 training to employees of Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo whose certification has expired. This initiative aims to ensure strict compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993, and equip staff with practical emergency response capabilities, updated legislative knowledge, and organization-specific safety protocols.

Scope

The service encompasses face-to-face training for forty (40) delegates, structured into two separate groups. Each group will participate in a two-day intensive training program. The appointed provider is responsible for delivering the curriculum, conducting practical and theoretical assessments, issuing valid First Aid Level 1 certificates to competent learners, and submitting comprehensive training completion reports to the client. All associated costs, including instructional fees, learning materials, and administrative overhead, must be incorporated into the submitted quotation.

Technical Requirements

• Valid accreditation from the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) or an equivalent recognized Quality Assurance Body.
• Formal approval from the Department of Employment and Labour to deliver First Aid training in accordance with General Safety Regulation 3 of the OHS Act.
• Submission of all mandatory municipal bidding documents (MBD 1, 3.1, 4, 6.1, 8, and 9), including proof of tax compliance (SARS TCS PIN or Central Supplier Database registration).
• A valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing from the Department of Employment and Labour.
• Firm pricing valid for thirty days post-closing, inclusive of all applicable taxes and incidental costs.
• Compliance with preferential procurement regulations, requiring verified documentation for specific socio-economic goals.

Skills Requirements

• Certified and experienced first aid instructors qualified to facilitate Level 1 occupational first aid courses.
• In-depth expertise in South African occupational health and safety legislation, particularly the OHS Act and General Safety Regulations.
• Proven capability to effectively instruct and assess large cohorts (40 delegates across two sessions) while maintaining rigorous training and certification standards.
• Administrative proficiency to compile, verify, and submit accurate training reports and learner achievement records.

Explanation of Unusual or Complicated Terms

MBD Forms: Standard South African municipal procurement templates used to verify bidder eligibility, tax status, conflict of interest, and adherence to supply chain management policies.

CSD (Central Supplier Database): A National Treasury-maintained registry that all entities wishing to contract with South African government bodies must register on before being awarded contracts.

COIDA Letter of Good Standing: Official confirmation from the Department of Employment and Labour that a company is fully compliant with statutory compensation insurance for workplace injuries and diseases.

80/20 Preference Point System: A public procurement scoring model allocating 80 points to competitive pricing and 20 points to socio-economic transformation goals, specifically targeting businesses with ≥51% women ownership and those operating within the City of Johannesburg.