Objectives

The primary objective is to deliver specialized professional development training for five (5) officials, advancing their regulatory and operational competencies from PSIRA Grade E to Grade A. The programme aims to equip participants with advanced knowledge, practical security management skills, and compliance expertise required for senior-level private security roles, culminating in formal assessment and official certification.

Scope

The contract covers a comprehensive 25-day training workshop scheduled for the last week of September 2026. All instruction must be delivered at the Training Service Provider’s (TSP) accredited facility. The scope requires a complete training solution including:

• A detailed programme outline with daily schedules and delivery methodology (instructional blocks, lectures, practical exercises, and assessments).
• Formal learner assessment leading to a Certificate of Competence.
• Transparent costing structure covering unit/group rates, travel, accommodation, and ancillary departmental expenses.
• Clear project deliverables, implementation timeline, post-training aftercare support, and additional uncosted value-added benefits.
• Company background documentation, facilitator CVs, and proof of relevant accreditations.

Joint ventures are explicitly prohibited. The same facilitators named in the bid must conduct the training; any replacements require prior written approval and equivalent qualifications.

Technical Requirements

• Curriculum must strictly align with designated SASSETA Unit Standards: Grade E (US 119567/123515), Grade D (US 123515), Grade C (US 123516), Grade B (US 123517), and Grade A (US 120480, US 242818/123518, US 120483/11286).
• The TSP must hold current SASSETA and PSIRA accreditation. PFTC accreditation is listed as an added advantage.
• Facilitators must possess recognized qualifications in Private Security Management and hold specific instructor certifications for PSIRA Grades E through A.
• A valid facilitation certificate is mandatory. Substitutions are only permitted if pre-approved and backed by equivalent credentials.
• Bidders must comply with standard public procurement declarations, including tax compliance verification, Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration, and disclosure of state employment or related enterprise interests.

Skills Requirements

• Advanced expertise in private security management, risk mitigation, and regulatory compliance.
• Certified instructional capability specifically for PSIRA Grade progression pathways.
• Proficiency in designing and delivering structured, multi-day training programmes that integrate theoretical knowledge with practical security operations.
• Ability to prepare trainees for leadership responsibilities and real-world enforcement environments.
• Competence in administering standardized assessments aligned with national qualification frameworks and issuing official certificates of competence.

Key Terminology & Clarifications

PSIRA: Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority, the South African statutory body responsible for licensing, regulating, and setting standards for the private security sector.

SASSETA: Services Sector Education and Training Authority, the national body that accredits training providers and ensures curricula meet Occupational Qualifications Sub-Framework (OQSF) standards.

Unit Standards: Pre-defined, nationally registered learning outcomes that dictate specific knowledge, skills, and assessment criteria for each competency level.

80/20 Preference Point System: A procurement evaluation model where 80 points are allocated to competitive pricing and 20 points to socio-economic goals (e.g., SMME status, women/youth/disability ownership, or provincial location). Points are claimed via documented proof.

CSD & TCS PIN: The Central Supplier Database is the government’s official supplier registry. The Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN is issued by the South African Revenue Service (SARS) to verify a bidder’s tax standing and fiscal compliance.