Tender Summary: Administrators Development Programme (ADP)

Objectives

The primary objective is to identify and engage qualified service providers to deliver accredited, short-term training courses that can be structured into an Administrators Development Programme (ADP) for the Competition Commission of South Africa (CCSA) staff. The programme aims to enhance the practical, digital, governance, and coordination capabilities of administrative personnel within a public-sector context, supporting continuous professional development while minimising time away from the workplace.

Scope

• Provide information on university-based short courses that are accredited, NQF-aligned, and/or credit-bearing.
• Package these courses into a cohesive, structured learning pathway tailored specifically for administrative staff.
• Ensure the programme supports formal learning recognition, skills development reporting, and Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) compliance.
• Design the programme to run continuously over a period of 12 to 18 months.
• Allow institutions to propose courses under alternative titles, provided the content, learning outcomes, and competencies substantially align with the intended objectives.

Technical Requirements

• All proposed courses must be formally accredited and aligned with the National Qualifications Framework (NQF), or carry defined academic credits.
• Submissions must include detailed costing per module and per learner, clearly stating amounts excluding and including VAT.
• The programme must be structured to balance intensive learning with operational continuity, fitting within the 12–18 month timeframe.
• Providers must demonstrate institutional capacity to deliver accredited, credit-bearing education that meets public-sector governance standards and reporting obligations.

Skills Requirements

Respondents must offer courses covering the following 14 core competency areas:

1. Office Management and Administrative Fundamentals
2. Professional Business Communication
3. Document and Records Management
4. Meeting and Governance Administration
5. Stakeholder Coordination and Customer Service
6. Microsoft Office and Digital Systems Proficiency
7. Data Management and Reporting
8. Project Coordination and Support
9. Human Resources Administration
10. Supply Chain Management and Financial Administration Basics
11. Public Sector Governance and Compliance (including PFMA and audit requirements)
12. Risk Management and Internal Controls
13. Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E)
14. Executive Support and Advanced Organisational Coordination

Key Terminology

• NQF-Aligned/Credit-Bearing: Refers to courses recognised under South Africa’s National Qualifications Framework, ensuring standardised learning outcomes, formal qualification recognition, and eligibility for mandatory skills development reporting.
• PFMA: The Public Finance Management Act, South African legislation mandating strict financial governance, budgeting, procurement, and auditing standards for all public entities.
• B-BBEE: Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment, a regulatory framework requiring organisations to track and report on transformation metrics, including skills development investments.