Objectives

To deliver accredited training on confined space entry, equipping personnel with the practical and theoretical knowledge required to safely operate in, monitor, and respond to emergencies within restricted environments while adhering to national occupational health and safety standards.

Scope

The service provider will conduct half-day training sessions for twelve (12) training units. The scope encompasses instructional delivery, learner support, competency assessment, and certification. All engagements must comply with municipal supply chain regulations, utilize the mandatory online bidding portal, and meet specified pricing validity and supplier registration conditions.

Technical Requirements

• Course Content: Confined space entry safety procedures, hazard identification, atmospheric monitoring, permit-to-work systems, and emergency response protocols.
• Duration: Half-day per session.
• Qualification Alignment: Training must align with the National Occupational Certificate (NOF) Level 2 framework, which denotes an intermediate vocational standard focused on applied workplace competencies, and must correspond to South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) ID 15034, the official registry code for this specific unit standard.
• Certification & Credits: Successful participants must receive one Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credit recognized by the Southern African Institute of Safety Professionals (SAIOSH), a credential used by safety practitioners to maintain professional standing through ongoing education.
• Documentation: Brochures or samples detailing training methodology, assessment tools, and accreditation proof may be requested post-closing. Providers must submit these within three (3) working days to remain eligible.
• Submission & Compliance: Tenders must be submitted exclusively online; fax submissions are invalid. Prices must remain valid for a minimum of thirty (30) days. Successful bidders must register on the municipality’s supplier database. The 80/20 preferential procurement system applies, meaning 80% of evaluation preference points are allocated to redress historically disadvantaged groups per the Preferential Procurement Regulations of 2022, while 20% cover other operational criteria.

Skills Requirements

• Accredited instructors qualified to deliver NOF-aligned occupational safety training and assess learners against SAQA standards.
• Authorized capacity to issue SAIOSH-recognized CPD credits upon course completion.
• Expertise in designing practical, scenario-based confined space training modules that meet regulatory compliance.
• Ability to rapidly compile and submit requested training samples within strict three-day deadlines.
• Proficiency in navigating public sector procurement systems, understanding preferential scoring frameworks, and maintaining municipal supplier registration compliance.