Objectives

The Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma Municipality seeks a qualified service provider to conduct specialized training for three municipal officials in driver pump operation. The primary objective is to build technical competency, ensure operational safety, and improve efficiency in managing water supply infrastructure through structured, accredited instruction.

Scope of Work

• Deliver comprehensive training for three officials across five core modules: vehicle driving, inspection and maintenance, hydraulics and calculations, water supply operations, and system control.
• Supply all necessary training materials and issue official certificates upon successful completion.
• Provide a suitable training venue, participant accommodation, and full catering (breakfast, tea, lunch, and dinner).
• Submit a signed training closeout report and academic transcripts.
• Payment is structured as 80% upon training completion and 20% upon receipt of transcripts and certificates.

Technical Requirements

• Mandatory accreditation by the relevant certification authority for NFPA 1002 standards.
• Proven capacity to manage end-to-end training logistics, including venue setup, accommodation coordination, and meal provisioning.
• Compliance with municipal procurement regulations, including valid tax clearance, Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration, and certified company registration documents.
• Proof that the bidding company and all directors are not in arrears with municipal rates, water, or electricity services.
• Completion of all prescribed digital bidding forms and declaration documents.

Skills Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in delivering similar technical training programs to municipal or public sector personnel.
• Expert-level knowledge of vehicular mechanics, preventive maintenance protocols, hydraulic theory, water distribution networks, and automated system controls.
• Strong instructional and assessment capabilities, with the ability to evaluate trainee performance and certify competency.
• Project management skills to coordinate logistics, materials, and reporting within stipulated timelines.

Key Terms & Clarifications

NFPA 1002 Accreditation: Refers to the National Fire Protection Association’s standard for professional qualifications for fire fighter driver/operators. In this context, it validates the provider’s authority to certify pump operators against internationally recognized safety and operational benchmarks.

80/20 Preferential Procurement System: An evaluation framework allocating 80 points to price competitiveness and 20 points to socio-economic goals. Points are awarded based on the company’s physical location within the municipality, district, or province, and ownership demographics (black South African, women, youth, and persons with disabilities).

Municipal Debt Clearance: A compliance requirement ensuring bidders and their directors have no outstanding municipal service accounts. This safeguards public funds and ensures financial accountability before contract execution.