Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to appoint a qualified service provider to deliver specialized cybersecurity training to municipal officials. The initiative aims to enhance the digital security capabilities of seven (7) staff members through structured, accredited instruction aligned with global industry standards.

Scope of Work

The successful bidder will conduct a comprehensive five-day training program focused on the CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 curriculum. The scope includes end-to-end training delivery, encompassing:

• Provision of a suitable training venue
• Supply of all necessary learning materials and daily refreshments
• Administration of completion certificates and official examination vouchers for participants
• Submission of a formal training closeout report detailing attendance, outcomes, and performance metrics

Payment is structured at 80% upon successful completion of the training sessions and 20% upon submission of official examination results and certificates.

Technical Requirements

Bidders must demonstrate strict compliance with municipal procurement regulations and submit the following mandatory documentation:

• Valid Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration
• Tax Compliance Status PIN or certificate
• Proof of company registration and certified copies of director IDs
• Evidence that the company and its directors are not in arrears with municipal services
• Completed standard municipal bidding forms (MBD 1, 4, 6.1, 8, and 9)
• Reference letters demonstrating prior experience in similar corporate or public sector training projects
• Full disclosure of shareholder/director details and independent bid determination declarations

Skills & Qualifications Required

While individual trainer credentials are not itemized, the tender mandates institutional qualifications that inherently verify technical competency:

• Formal partnership with CompTIA, verified by an official certificate
• Accreditation by the Media, Information and Communication Technologies Sector Education and Training Authority (MICTSETA)
• Proven capacity to design and deliver IT/cybersecurity curricula aligned with standardized certification exams
• Administrative capability to manage logistics, issue official certificates, and produce compliant reporting documentation

Notes on Unusual or Complex Terms

• CompTIA Security+ SY0-701: The latest edition of CompTIA’s globally recognized entry-level cybersecurity certification. It validates foundational knowledge in network security, compliance, operational security, threat detection, vulnerability management, and identity/access management.
• MICTSETA Accreditation: A South African Sector Education and Training Authority responsible for setting quality standards and accrediting training providers within the media, ICT, and communications sectors. Accreditation ensures the curriculum meets national occupational standards and qualifies learners for recognized certification.
• 80/20 Preferential Procurement System: A South African public procurement framework where 80% of evaluation points are awarded based on competitive pricing, and 20% are allocated for socio-economic transformation goals (e.g., geographic location, black ownership, women/youth/disability representation).
• MBD Forms: Standard Municipal Bidding Documents mandated by South African local government for transparent, compliant procurement processes. They cover declarations of interest, supply chain practices, preference claims, and anti-collusion statements.