Objectives

The primary objective is to engage a qualified service provider to deliver specialised handmade crafting training focused on leather processing for twenty-eight (28) municipal attendees.

Scope of Work

• Facilitate a comprehensive three-day training programme aligned with Unit Standard 243692: Assemble and join component parts.
• Provide all necessary training materials, tools, and learning resources required for hands-on leather processing workshops.
• Develop and implement a structured curriculum covering introduction to professional manufacturing processes and practical assembly techniques.
• Deliver a detailed training plan outlining daily schedules, instructional methodologies, participant assessments, and resource allocation.

Technical Requirements

• Submission of all prescribed Municipal Bidding Documents (MBD), including tax compliance verification, independent bid determination, and preference point claim forms.
• Valid accreditation proof from a relevant Sector Education and Training Authority (SETA) or equivalent recognised training body.
• Certified documentation confirming the lead facilitator holds a minimum National Certificate in Clothing.
• A reference letter from a previous client verifying prior experience in delivering similar craft or manufacturing training.
• Financial proposal submitted on official company letterhead, with all costs quoted in South African Rand (ZAR) and inclusive of Value Added Tax (VAT).
• Active registration on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and current tax clearance status.
• Proof of physical business address dated within three months of the closing date.
• All quotations must remain legally binding and valid for thirty (30) days post-closing.

Skills Requirements

• Demonstrated expertise in leather processing, material handling, and component assembly techniques.
• Qualified vocational training capability, with the facilitator possessing adult education experience and the mandated national qualification.
• Strong instructional design skills to effectively translate theoretical unit standards into practical, interactive workshop sessions.
• Capacity to safely manage group instruction for twenty-eight participants while adhering to occupational health and safety legislation.

Notable Terms & Conditions

80/20 Preference Points System: Evaluation utilises the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act (PPPFA) 2022 framework. Eighty points are allocated for competitive pricing, while twenty points are awarded based on designated ownership goals (e.g., enterprises owned by historically disadvantaged black persons, women, or persons with disabilities holding at least 51% equity).

MBD Documentation: Standardised South African municipal bidding forms are mandatory to verify tax compliance, confirm independent bidding practices, and claim transformation preferences. Incomplete submissions result in automatic disqualification.

State Employee Exclusion: Individuals currently employed by or serving in any government organ or entity are strictly prohibited from participating.

Payment Terms: Compensation is processed within thirty days of satisfactory service delivery and invoice receipt, contingent upon issuance of an official purchase order.