Objectives

The primary objective is to engage a qualified training provider to conduct readiness assessments for four candidates preparing for the Diesel Mechanic Trade Test. The provider will evaluate each candidate's preparedness and deliver individualized assessment reports detailing whether pre-trade test training is required, specifying the exact topics or disciplines needing coverage, and estimating the necessary training duration.

Scope of Work

• Assessment Volume: Four (4) candidates.
• Duration: Two (2) days for the complete assessment process.
• Location: Training provider's premises located in KwaZulu-Natal.
• Language: English.
• Methods: Combination of theory, practical exercises, and structured interviews.
• Deliverables: Individual assessment reports, daily attendance registers with handwritten signatures, post-assessment course feedback reports, training manuals (where applicable), and daily lunch catering for attendees. All final documentation must be submitted within twenty days of completion.

Technical Requirements

• Mandatory registration on the Central Suppliers Database (CSD) and the municipal vendor database.
• Submission of a valid Tax Compliance Certificate and Letter of Good Standing (Compensation Fund).
• Current accreditation from the relevant Sector Education and Training Authority (SETA) covering the specified discipline, along with assessor registration numbers and facilitator CVs.
• All quotation forms must be completed in black ink, manually signed, and any price alterations must bear a confirming bidder signature.
• Completion of standard municipal bid declaration forms regarding conflicts of interest, past supply chain practices, and independent bid determination.
• Catering provision requires a valid health certificate; contractors must submit a Safety, Health, and Environment (SHE) risk management file.
• Payment terms are set at thirty days post-delivery, unless an early payment discount is formally negotiated.

Skills Requirements

• Proven expertise in vocational assessment and training facilitation specifically for diesel mechanics.
• Valid SETA-aligned accreditation and practical experience administering combined theoretical, practical, and interview-based evaluations.
• Strong administrative capability to generate precise, actionable assessment reports and compile detailed participant feedback logs.
• Ability to manage logistical elements including material distribution, catering coordination, and compliance documentation.
• Familiarity with South African municipal procurement frameworks and preferential procurement scoring mechanisms.

Explanation of Unusual or Complicated Terms

• CSD (Central Suppliers Database): A mandatory national government registry where all suppliers must register to legally transact with public entities.
• SETA Accreditation: Formal approval granted by a Sector Education and Training Authority, validating that a training provider meets national quality standards for delivering specific occupational qualifications.
• MBD Forms: Standard Municipal Bid Documents used to verify legal compliance, declare conflicts of interest, confirm independent bidding, and certify past performance history.
• Preferential Procurement (80:20 System): A scoring mechanism awarding up to 20 points based on demographic transformation goals, including ownership by historically disadvantaged groups, women, youth, persons with disabilities, and residents of rural areas or townships. Documentary proof must accompany the bid.
• POE (Portfolio of Evidence): A structured collection of documented proof demonstrating a candidate's competence against specific unit standards. While marked as not applicable for this specific assessment, the provider may offer assistance if requested.