Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to procure training services for six finance interns in the Municipal Finance Management Programme (MFMP). The training aims to enhance the interns' knowledge and skills in municipal finance, budgeting, asset management, financial reporting, and related units standards, ensuring they are equipped with practical and theoretical competencies aligned with South African municipal financial management standards.

Scope

The scope of the tender includes:

• Delivery of the Municipal Finance Management Programme (MFMP) training to 6 learners.
• Provision of training materials, manuals, and textbooks.
• Conducting theory and practical training sessions.
• Assessment, moderation, verification, and certification within an 11-month period.
• Provision of training venues, catering, and necessary training equipment.
• Ensuring all training outcomes, unit standards, and specific outcomes are covered as per the unit standards listed.
• Compliance with all statutory and municipal procurement requirements.

Technical Requirements

The technical requirements for the tender include:

• Delivery of training aligned with specific unit standards on the NQF level 5 and 6, covering areas such as municipal budgeting, asset management, financial reporting, performance management, stakeholder consultation, and legal compliance.
• Training to include both theoretical and practical components, with assessments and portfolio development.
• Provision of training manuals, reference materials, and facilitation of assessments.
• Training sessions to be scheduled with dates and venues provided by the service provider, including necessary facilities such as laptops, projectors, flip charts, and catering.
• Completion of all training, assessments, moderation, verification, and certification within 11 months.
• Adherence to all statutory requirements, including registration with the Central Suppliers Database (CSD), submission of a valid Letter of Good Standing, and compliance with VAT and tax regulations.

Skills Requirements

The skills and qualifications required from the service provider include:

• Proven experience in delivering municipal finance and management training programs.
• Accreditation of training units with relevant SETA or QCTO bodies.
• Ability to develop and deliver comprehensive training manuals and practical assessments.
• Capacity to facilitate both theory and practical training sessions effectively.
• Experience in conducting assessments, moderation, and certification processes.
• Availability of qualified trainers with expertise in municipal finance, budgeting, asset management, and related fields.
• Ability to provide training venues with necessary facilities and catering services.
• Compliance with procurement policies, including registration on the CSD, submission of relevant legal and financial documentation, and adherence to preferential procurement points criteria.