Objectives

The primary objective is to appoint a qualified service provider to deliver a structured TLB Training Programme at NQF Level 2 for ten (10) delegates from the Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality. The programme aims to equip municipal staff with foundational operational competencies aligned with national standards, culminating in formal certification and workplace readiness.

Scope

• Deliver the complete TLB Training Programme aligned with SAQA Unit Standard 262727 (NQF Level 2, 15 credits).
• Provide a suitable training venue located within the Buffalo City Municipal boundaries.
• Supply all necessary catering, including morning refreshments, afternoon beverages, and a full lunch.
• Ensure strict adherence to health and safety protocols, including the provision of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Issue official certificates to all delegates who successfully complete the programme.
• Manage all administrative, logistical, and assessment-related aspects of the training delivery.

Technical Requirements

• Maintain valid accreditation with TETASETAsA (SAQA ID-65789).
• Submit course content explicitly aligned with the designated unit standard.
• Provide a signed Service Level Agreement (SLA) with a property owner or landlord confirming access to a local training venue.
• Demonstrate a minimum of two years’ experience facilitating TLB Training Programmes.
• Present proof of current accreditation for both an Assessor and a Moderator with TETASETAsA.
• Submit evidence of previous relevant projects (maximum of two projects considered for scoring).
• Register on the BCMM Supplier Database and maintain a valid tax compliance status verified through the Central Supplier Database (CSD).
• Comply with the municipality’s preferential procurement framework, including BBBEE status verification and locality preference claims.
• Submit quotations exclusively via the designated e-procurement portal before the stipulated deadline; late, incomplete, or non-compliant submissions will be rejected.

Skills Requirements

• Facilitators with proven expertise in delivering TLB-specific training and curriculum implementation.
• Assessors and Moderators holding current, recognized accreditation to evaluate learner competence and ensure quality assurance.
• Demonstrated ability to develop lesson plans, manage contract readiness, and align training outcomes with municipal operational requirements.
• Proficiency in administering practical assessments that verify learner competence against national unit standards.
• Strong administrative capability to manage delegate records, issue certifications, and maintain compliance documentation throughout the engagement.

Key Terms & Definitions

• TETASETAsA: Technical and Engineering Services Education and Training Authority, the sector-specific body responsible for accrediting training providers and overseeing assessments in the engineering and construction industries.
• NQF Level 2: A tier within South Africa’s National Qualifications Framework denoting foundational occupational knowledge and skills, typically requiring guided learning and basic independent problem-solving.
• SAQA US ID 262727: The official identifier for the specific unit standard governing this training programme, ensuring alignment with national occupational benchmarks.
• 80/20 Preference Points System: A procurement evaluation model where eighty percent of the award score is allocated to price competitiveness and twenty percent to strategic socio-economic goals, including Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE) status and geographical locality.
• CSD Tax Verification: A mandatory government database check confirming that a bidder’s tax affairs are fully compliant; failure to maintain active status results in automatic disqualification.