Objectives

The primary objective is to procure a qualified training service provider to deliver a structured Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) course focused on the unit standard Write texts for range of communicative contexts (SAQA ID: 8970). The training aims to equip municipal delegates with practical written communication skills, culminating in formal competency assessment and certification aligned with national qualification standards.

Scope of Work

• Deliver comprehensive training to fifty (50) Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality delegates.
• Provide suitable venue facilities and daily catering (morning tea and lunch) for the programme duration.
• Ensure strict adherence to health and safety protocols, including COVID-19 measures and provision of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Prepare detailed lesson plans, implement the training methodology, and manage all administrative processes required for learner certification.
• Conduct functionality assessments to evaluate both service provider capability and learner progress.
• Submit all required documentation and ensure learners are formally assessed as competent against the specified unit standard.

Technical Requirements

• Mandatory accreditation with the Local Government Sector Education and Training Authority (LGSETA) for the relevant learnership pathway.
• Submission of course content and an implementation methodology explicitly aligned with Unit Standard ID 8970.
• Proof of experienced facilitators, including CVs and relevant qualifications.
• Documentation proving LGSETA accreditation for assigned assessors and moderators.
• Evidence of prior experience delivering EPWP training courses (maximum three projects considered for scoring).
• Registration on the Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality Supplier Database and verified tax compliance via the Central Supplier Database.
• Valid Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE) certificate or sworn affidavit.
• Firm, fixed quotations inclusive of VAT, covering all training, venue, and catering costs.
• Strict submission compliance: sealed envelopes, non-erasable ink, completed mandatory forms, and a signed letter of authority.

Skills Requirements

• Certified facilitators with demonstrated expertise in teaching written communication across diverse professional and communicative contexts.
• LGSETA-accredited assessors and moderators capable of validating learner competence against national standards and managing moderation processes.
• Competence in designing and administering functionality assessments to evaluate service provider capacity and track learner development.
• Strong project management and instructional design skills to coordinate training schedules, manage delegate engagement, and ensure timely certification outcomes.
• Working knowledge of the EPWP framework, SAQA qualification structures, and municipal supply chain compliance protocols.

Key Terms & Clarifications

Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP): A South African government initiative designed to create temporary employment opportunities while simultaneously building skills through structured training, community projects, and public works interventions.

LGSETA LGRS: Refers to accreditation pathways managed by the Local Government Sector Education and Training Authority, ensuring that training providers and curricula meet public sector competency and quality assurance standards.

80/20 Preference Points System: A procurement evaluation model where 80% of scoring is allocated to price competitiveness and 20% to specific socio-economic goals, including BBBEE status, geographic locality, and relevant project experience.

Functionality Assessment Threshold: A mandatory technical scoring gate requiring bidders to achieve a minimum of 80% on functionality criteria. Failure to meet this threshold results in immediate disqualification before price evaluation begins.