Objectives

The primary objectives of this tender are to:

• Review and update the Department of Land Reform and Rural Development (DLRRD) Environmental Policy to align with current mandates and national directives.
• Compile the 2025-2029 Consolidated Environmental Implementation and Management Plan (CEIMP).
• Develop the 2025-2026 Annual Compliance Report to ensure environmental compliance and promote sustainable service delivery.

Scope

The scope of work encompasses:

Part 1: Environmental Policy

• Review and update the Department’s Environmental Policy, incorporating recent legislation, policies, and best practices.
• Update the Departmental Environmental Screening Tool/framework/checklist for project impact assessments.
• Develop training materials on the revised Environmental Policy.
• Create a framework for monitoring and evaluating the implementation of the Environmental Policy.

Part 2: CEIMP and Compliance Reporting

• Adopt and finalize the 2025-2029 CEIMP, ensuring alignment with departmental policies and intergovernmental relations.
• Prepare the 2025-2026 Annual Compliance Report.
• Develop training materials to facilitate implementation of the CEIMP.
• Produce project hand-over and close-out reports, including data and activity documentation.

Technical Requirements

• Review relevant legislation, policies, and international literature to underpin the updates.
• Develop and utilize a screening tool for impact assessments (EIA/WUL/WML/AL).
• Ensure all deliverables are aligned with NEMA Chapter 3, intergovernmental relations, and departmental mandates.
• Prepare comprehensive work plans, including timelines, stakeholder engagement strategies, and communication plans.
• Use GIS tools and produce GIS data in ArcView Shape File format (*.shp).
• Ensure all reports and data are property of the Department and confidential.

Skills and Experience Requirements

• Environmental Management/Sciences Qualification: Minimum NQF Level 8 for the Team Leader; Level 7 for other team members. Certified copies of qualifications must be provided.
• Post-Qualification Experience:
  • Team Leader: Minimum 10 years in environmental management, policy formulation, impact assessments, and project management.
  • Other team members: Minimum 5 years in relevant environmental sciences or management fields.
• Specialist Skills: Experience in environmental planning, impact assessments, GIS applications, public participation, and development of environmental instruments.
• References: At least five (5) signed reference letters from previous clients, demonstrating successful project delivery.
• Additional Skills: Ability to transfer skills to departmental officials, develop training materials, and facilitate stakeholder engagement.

Summary

This tender seeks a qualified and experienced service provider capable of reviewing and updating environmental policies, developing strategic environmental management plans, and ensuring compliance through comprehensive reporting. The successful bidder must demonstrate technical expertise, relevant experience, and capacity to deliver all specified outputs within the stipulated twelve-month period.