Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to appoint a panel of qualified service providers to deliver comprehensive advertising services, response handling, head-hunting, and competency assessments for senior managers within the City of Johannesburg over a period of three years. The aim is to support the City’s Talent Acquisition and Human Capital Management functions by ensuring the recruitment of competent, qualified, and suitable leadership through effective advertising, response management, executive search, and assessment processes.

Scope

The scope includes:

• Provision of advertising services for media publications, limited to Section 54A & 56 vacancies.
• Response handling and application management.
• Head-hunting and executive search for senior management positions such as Section 54A & 56, Group Heads, Directors, and Deputy Directors (Levels 1-4).
• Conducting competency assessments for senior managers, including COGTA assessments for Section 54A & 56 positions and non-COGTA assessments based on job descriptions.
• Delivering reports, managing databases, confidentiality, and ensuring ethical recruitment practices.
• Providing project management, milestones, and reporting on the recruitment and assessment processes.

Technical Requirements

The technical requirements include:

• Demonstration of ability to advertise, manage applications, and process responses ethically and efficiently.
• Design and drafting of advertisements aligned with City branding guidelines.
• Effective screening, database management, and confidentiality protocols.
• Submission of a comprehensive project plan detailing scope, approach, milestones, communication, and risk management.
• Provision of CVs and proof of experience (minimum 5 years) for project team members, including team leader qualifications (NQF Level 7/ bachelor’s degree or higher in relevant fields).
• Certified copies of qualifications not older than 6 months.
• Demonstration of relevant experience through reference letters (minimum 3-7 references).
• Adherence to ethical standards and confidentiality in handling applications and assessments.

Skills Requirements

The skills and experience required of the service providers include:

• Proven experience (minimum 5 years) in advertising, recruitment, and response management.
• Expertise in executive head-hunting and recruitment for senior management roles.
• Experience in competency assessments, including COGTA frameworks and non-COGTA tools.
• Qualified personnel with NQF Level 7/8 qualifications in social sciences, psychology, public management, or related fields.
• Registered professionals with relevant accreditation (e.g., HPCSA for psychologists).
• Strong project management skills, including planning, milestones, and reporting.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, manage databases securely, and adhere to ethical recruitment practices.
• Capacity to deliver timely reports, assessments, and manage stakeholder communication effectively.