Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to procure training services for the provision of minimum municipal competency levels. The training aims to develop delegates' skills in areas such as operational financial management, financial and performance reporting, project management, legislation and policy implementation, audit and assurance, and governance, ethics, and values in financial management. The training is intended to be accredited, aligned with SAQA unit standards at NQF level 6, and delivered within a two-month period to ensure delegates achieve the outlined competencies.

Scope

The scope of work involves sourcing SAQA-accredited service providers to deliver training on minimum municipal competency levels to municipal officials. The training will cover specific units standards, including:

• Operational financial management (LP 1)
• Financial and performance reporting (LP 2)
• Project management (LP 3)
• Legislation, policy, and implementation (LP 4)
• Audit and assurance (LP 5)
• Governance, ethics, and values in financial management (LP 6)

The municipality will provide the training venue in Colesberg, and the service provider is responsible for providing refreshments and lunch during training sessions. The training duration is expected to be two months or less, depending on program completion.

Technical Requirements

The technical requirements include:

• Accreditation verification of the service provider by SAQA
• Development, packaging, and delivery of training programs aligned with specified unit standards
• Provision of certificates upon successful completion
• Development of training materials and assessment tools
• Assessment and moderation by assessors and moderators Level 7 or above, with proof of MoU with LG SETA
• Provision of a detailed budget breakdown
• Compliance with procurement policies and regulations

Skills Requirements

The skills and qualifications required for service providers and their team include:

• SAQA accreditation and verification
• Qualified assessors and moderators at Level 7 or above, with relevant experience in municipal training
• Experience in delivering training within local government contexts
• Ability to develop and package learning programs aligned with NQF Level 6 standards
• Proven track record of delivering similar training projects, supported by appointment letters and reference letters
• Capacity to develop training materials, conduct assessments, and provide certification
• Ability to coordinate logistics, including venue setup, refreshments, and participant management