Objectives

The primary objective is to procure a certified training service provider to deliver a structured Work Ethics training programme aligned with South African national qualification standards. The municipality aims to improve employee professionalism, ethical decision-making, and workplace readiness through accredited instruction and formal competency assessment.

Scope of Services

• Deliver training to 30 municipal delegates on Work Ethics principles and practices.
• Secure and manage a suitable training venue located within Buffalo City Municipality.
• Provide comprehensive catering, including morning refreshments (tea, coffee, muffins, sandwiches, juice, water) and lunch (vegetables, starches, meats, beverages).
• Develop and submit implementation readiness documentation, detailed lesson plans, and contract knowledge materials.
• Conduct formal functionality assessments and competency evaluations culminating in learner certification.
• Maintain fixed pricing for the duration of the contract, inclusive of VAT where applicable.

Technical Requirements

• Mandatory accreditation with ETDPSETA as a training provider.
• Course content and implementation methodology must be strictly aligned to SAQA Unit Standard ID 116495 at NQF Level 5.
• Valid Service Level Agreement (SLA) with a property owner confirming access to a local venue within Buffalo City Municipality.
• Proof of minimum two years' facilitation experience in the relevant field.
• Submission of CVs and academic/professional qualifications for all key personnel.
• Evidence of prior project completion in work ethics training (maximum of two referenced projects accepted).
• Compliance with all municipal supply chain regulations, including Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration, SARS tax clearance, BBBEE verification, locality preference documentation, and completed Municipal Bidding Documents (MBDs).
• Bidders must achieve a minimum 80% functionality score to progress to price evaluation.

Skills Requirements

• Lead facilitator with demonstrated expertise in adult learning methodologies and work ethics curriculum delivery.
• ETDPSETA-accredited assessor capable of designing and conducting formal competency evaluations.
• ETDPSETA-accredited moderator to ensure assessment quality, standardisation, and compliance with national standards.
• Strong instructional design capabilities to develop structured lesson plans and implementation frameworks.
• Administrative and project management proficiency for contract administration, delegate coordination, and reporting.

Key Terms & Definitions

NQF Level 5: A tier within the South African National Qualifications Framework denoting intermediate vocational or technical competence, typically requiring applied problem-solving, autonomous work skills, and structured task execution.

ETDPSETA: The Education, Training and Development Sector Authority, the recognised statutory body responsible for accrediting training providers, setting quality standards, and overseeing learner assessment in South Africa.

SAQA US ID: A unique identifier assigned by the South African Qualifications Authority to standardise unit standards, ensuring consistent curriculum delivery and recognition across education and training programmes.

80/20 Preference Points System: A procurement evaluation model allocating 80% of scoring weight to price competitiveness and 20% to socio-economic goals, specifically Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE) status and supplier locality within designated geographic boundaries.

CSD: The Central Supplier Database, a mandatory government portal where all entities wishing to trade with public institutions must register, maintain valid compliance records, and undergo periodic verification.