Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to appoint a Subject Matter Expert Facilitator to develop a comprehensive bank of external integrated summative assessment instruments for registered occupational programmes within the Media sub-sector. The facilitator will support the creation of final external assessments that evaluate the integrated competence of learners who have completed relevant learning components, ensuring alignment with the Occupational Qualifications Sub-Framework (OQSF).

Scope

The scope involves engaging a qualified and experienced service provider to:

• Develop an External Integrated Summative Assessment (EISA) aligned with OQSF standards.
• Facilitate workshops with the MICT SETA ETQA Division and industry role players to define outcomes, assessment criteria, and practical work components.
• Create assessment tools catering for written and practical assessments, with provisions for online transposition.
• Deliver assessments for specific occupational programmes, including but not limited to Sound Operator, Media Content Production Manager, Advertiser, Motion Graphics Designer, Radio and Multimedia Content Practitioner, Animation Artist, Graphic Media Designer, and Interactive Media Designer.
• Complete all development activities within a 3-month timeframe, including documentation submission to the QCTO.

Technical Requirements

The technical requirements include:

• Development of assessment instruments that evaluate learners' competence across multiple modalities (written, practical, online).
• Facilitation of workshops involving industry experts and the MICT SETA ETQA Division.
• Documentation of outcomes, assessment criteria, practical components, and workplace-based assessments aligned with OQSF standards.
• Provision of a detailed project plan outlining timelines and deliverables.
• Assessment tools must be adaptable for online systems and include provisions for transposing assessments to digital platforms.

Skills Requirements

The successful bidder must demonstrate:

• At least three (3) years of experience in occupational programme development and assessment instrument design.
• Proven expertise in developing integrated summative assessments aligned with national qualification frameworks.
• Experience facilitating workshops with industry stakeholders and regulatory bodies.
• Ability to produce assessment tools suitable for both written and practical evaluations, including online adaptation.
• Strong project management skills with the capacity to deliver within a 3-month period.
• Knowledge of the South African Skills Development Act, OQSF, and relevant assessment standards.