Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to appoint qualified service providers to deliver structured, outcome-based training programmes for Cape Agulhas Municipality personnel. The initiative aims to upskill municipal staff in critical occupational health, safety, and emergency response competencies, ensuring participants achieve nationally recognised certifications or certificates of attendance based on their academic and experiential eligibility.

Scope of Work

The service provider will execute four distinct training modules:

• Basic Emergency First Aid Responder
• Basic Firefighting
• Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) Representative
• Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA)

Responsibilities encompass conducting pre-assessments to determine learner entry levels, delivering theoretical and practical instruction, managing assessments, moderation, and verification, compiling and collecting Portfolios of Evidence (POE), registering learners on the National Learners’ Records Database (NLRD), and issuing hard-copy certifications and statements of results. The provider must supply all learning materials, stationery, training equipment, personal protective equipment (PPE), and coordinate monthly progress reporting. Training will be conducted at the Anene Booysen Skills Development Centre in Bredasdorp, accommodating approximately 20 to 30 learners per module.

Technical Requirements

• All training curricula must be accredited by the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) and approved by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
• Bidders must submit a company profile, certified facilitator CVs, and at least one verifiable reference.
• Proof of professional indemnity insurance is mandatory.
• Full compliance with municipal procurement regulations is required, including valid Tax Compliance Status PINs, Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) documentation, and completed Municipal Bidding Document (CAMBD) schedules.
• All pricing must be inclusive of VAT and cover facilitation, assessment, certification, travel, accommodation, and materials.
• Bids will be evaluated using the 80/20 preferential procurement framework, allocating 80 points to price and 20 points to specific strategic goals.

Skills Requirements

• Deployment of experienced, dedicated facilitators and subject-matter experts capable of adapting delivery methods to diverse learner ages, experience levels, and educational backgrounds.
• Proven expertise in outcome-based education and training (OBET), competency assessment, moderation, and POE management.
• Technical proficiency in navigating the NLRD, applying SAQA/QCTO unit standards, and customising training content to align with municipal operational contexts.
• Strong administrative capabilities for tracking attendance, generating monthly progress reports, and coordinating logistical requirements.

Key Terms & Definitions

• QCTO (Quality Council for Trades and Occupations): The national statutory body responsible for overseeing trades and occupational qualifications, ensuring training programmes meet industry and regulatory standards.
• SAQA (South African Qualifications Authority): The national authority that develops, promotes, and maintains the National Qualifications Framework (NQF), ensuring qualifications are credible and portable.
• POE (Portfolio of Evidence): A structured, documented collection of work samples, assessments, and reflections used to prove a learner’s competence against specific unit standards.
• NLRD (National Learners’ Records Database): The official government platform used to record, store, and verify learner achievements and certifications across South Africa.
• 80/20 Preference System: A procurement evaluation model mandated by national regulations, awarding 80 points to competitive pricing and 20 points to strategic socio-economic goals, primarily B-BBEE status level and supplier locality.