Objectives

To equip 25 emerging contractors with certified safety and operational competencies for chainsaw use across forestry, agriculture, landscaping, and conservation sectors. The initiative prioritizes workplace safety, regulatory compliance, and targeted skills development to foster economic participation and reduce operational risks.

Scope

The successful bidder will deliver a comprehensive four-day training programme designed for both novice and experienced operators. The curriculum encompasses safe chainsaw handling, routine maintenance, timber felling techniques, and strict adherence to industry and occupational health and safety standards. Upon successful completion, the provider must issue SETA-accredited certificates to all 25 participants. The maximum allowable budget for this service is R300,000.00 excluding VAT.

Technical Requirements

• Maintain valid SETA accreditation as an approved service provider for chainsaw-related vocational training.
• Deliver a structured four-day course aligned with national SETA unit standards.
• Supply all necessary instructional materials, practical training equipment, and assessment resources.
• Issue official SETA-accredited certificates to each of the 25 learners upon successful completion.
• Comply with all municipal supply chain management regulations, including submission of mandatory tax clearance certificates, B-BBEE verification documents, and completed municipal bidding forms.
• Adhere to the municipality’s general conditions of contract, including performance security, delivery schedules, and inspection protocols.

Skills Requirements

• Instructors must hold current SETA accreditation as qualified assessors and moderators for chainsaw operation qualifications.
• Demonstrated expertise in practical chainsaw handling, preventive maintenance, hazard identification, and compliant timber felling methodologies.
• Proven ability to design and facilitate engaging theoretical instruction combined with supervised practical exercises.
• Competence in administering formal competency assessments, maintaining accurate learner records, and coordinating the certification process through the relevant SETA.
• Strong working knowledge of South African occupational health and safety legislation applicable to land management and forestry operations.

Explanation of Unusual or Complicated Terms

SETA Accreditation: Refers to formal recognition by a Sector Education and Training Authority under the South African Qualifications Authority framework. It verifies that a training provider meets national standards for curriculum delivery, instructor competence, and learner assessment. Only providers with active SETA accreditation can legally issue recognized certificates for this qualification.

80/20 or 90/10 Preference Point System: A preferential procurement model mandated by South African public sector regulations. Under this system, up to 80 or 90 evaluation points are allocated for competitive pricing, while the remaining 20 or 10 points are awarded for specific socio-economic transformation goals, primarily Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) status levels. This mechanism balances fiscal efficiency with developmental procurement targets.