Objectives

The primary objective is to deliver accredited, competency-based training to equip 33 pump operators with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of fire pumps within the municipality’s emergency response framework.

Scope

• Duration & Audience: A two-day programme targeting 33 pump operators.
• Delivery Format: Face-to-face facilitation, lectures, on-site practical sessions focused on competency assessment at designated sites (Knysna and Sedgefield), and role-playing exercises.
• Language: Instruction must be provided in both English and Afrikaans.
• Equipment: The supplier must supply all necessary training apparatus, including suitable pumps, hoses, nozzles, and related firefighting equipment.
• Certification & Payment: Delegates will receive competency certification upon successful completion. Pricing is structured as an all-inclusive unit rate per trainee (covering materials, stationery, catering, and VAT). Payment will be processed based on the actual number of participants who attend and complete the training.
• Contractual Framework: The successful bidder will enter into a formal Service Level Agreement with the municipality.

Technical Requirements

• Accreditation & Standards: Bidders must hold a valid SETA accreditation certificate. The curriculum must comply with recognised industry standards, specifically NFPA 1002 for driver and operator pumper competencies, alongside all applicable local regulations.
• Compliance Documentation: Submission of an original Tax Clearance Certificate (TCC), a current B-BBEE verification certificate, certified municipal accounts, and completed standard municipal bid declaration forms (MBD series) is mandatory.
• Registration: Suppliers must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and the municipality’s accredited supplier database.
• Evaluation & Validity: Quotations must remain valid for 90 days. The evaluation applies a preferential procurement scoring system allocating up to 80 or 90 points to price and the remainder to specific socio-economic goals.

Skills Requirements

The service provider must deploy qualified, SETA-accredited instructors capable of delivering bilingual training. Trainers must demonstrate expert-level proficiency in:

• Fire pump mechanics, starting procedures, priming, pressure control, and troubleshooting.
• Hydraulic principles, friction loss analysis, and flow calculations.
• Deployment of hand and master streams, including precise nozzle control and pressure management.
• Pumping operations from various supply lines, particularly large-diameter hoses.
• Vehicular safety protocols and hazard monitoring during live pumping scenarios.

Instructors must be adept at facilitating hands-on practical assessments and role-play simulations to ensure measurable, verifiable competency outcomes for all delegates.

Explanation of Key Terms

• SETA Accreditation: Recognition by a Sector Education and Training Authority confirming that the provider and curriculum meet South Africa’s national occupational quality and assessment standards.
• 80/20 or 90/10 Preference System: A procurement scoring model where the majority of points (80 or 90) are awarded based on competitive pricing, while the remaining points (20 or 10) are allocated to specific socio-economic goals, primarily B-BBEE enterprise status.
• Tax Clearance Certificate (TCC): An official document issued by the South African Revenue Service (SARS) verifying that a company’s tax obligations are fully compliant. The original must be submitted; certified copies are not accepted.
• MBD Declarations: Standardised municipal bid forms requiring suppliers to legally declare conflicts of interest, past supply chain misconduct, independent bid determination, and outstanding municipal account status to ensure transparent procurement practices.