Objectives

The primary objective is to equip Brand South Africa employees with advanced data analysis capabilities. The training aims to enable professionals to extract actionable insights from raw data, solve complex operational problems, make evidence-based strategic decisions, and optimize business workflows. Participants will learn to interpret analytical results, communicate findings effectively through reports and visual displays, and apply data-driven methodologies across finance, marketing, and operations functions.

Scope of Work

The service provider will design and deliver a comprehensive data analysis training course tailored to Brand South Africa’s internal staff. The engagement encompasses full course facilitation, alignment with organizational workflows, and delivery of agreed-upon learning outcomes. Performance will be monitored against predefined milestones and deliverables outlined in a project implementation plan. The successful bidder will operate under the direct supervision of a Brand South Africa representative and adhere strictly to the organization’s code of conduct and supply chain management policies.

Technical Requirements

• Mandatory accreditation from a Sector Education and Training Authority (SETA) or the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO).
• Submission of two client reference letters on official letterhead detailing previous data analysis training services.
• Provision of a detailed, itemized budget breakdown with VAT-exclusive line items and a VAT-inclusive total.
• Compliance with all standard public procurement documentation, including SBD forms, a valid CSD registration report, and a B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit.
• Adherence to an 80/20 preferential procurement evaluation model, where 80% of scoring is based on price and 20% on specific socio-economic goals.
• Payment terms stipulate settlement within thirty days of satisfactory milestone completion and invoice submission.

Skills Requirements

• The lead facilitator must hold a SAQA-registered qualification in data analysis or a directly equivalent field.
• Minimum of three years’ documented professional and technical experience delivering data analysis training.
• Demonstrated competency in teaching practical data extraction, statistical interpretation, and visualization techniques.
• Strong instructional abilities to translate complex analytical concepts into actionable business strategies for non-technical stakeholders.
• Proven track record of facilitating cross-functional applications of data analytics in corporate environments.

Explanation of Unusual or Complicated Terms

• SETA/QCTO Accreditation: National South African bodies that certify training providers and curricula against industry standards. Accreditation ensures the training meets legally recognized quality benchmarks and may qualify participants for formal certification.
• PPPFA 80/20 Preference Points System: A statutory procurement framework requiring state entities to allocate evaluation weightings primarily to cost efficiency (80%) while reserving a portion (20%) for transformative socio-economic objectives, such as black economic empowerment and support for small enterprises. Claiming these points requires strict documentary proof; failure to submit valid certificates results in zero allocation for this category.
• Schedule 3A Public Entity: A government-established trust entity operating under the Public Finance Management Act. It mandates rigorous compliance with national supply chain regulations, transparency protocols, and anti-collusion declarations.