Objectives

The primary objectives of this Skills Training programme are to:

• Enhance the skills and employability of community members, especially women, youth, and people with disabilities, by providing them with accredited qualifications in the hair styling sector.
• Facilitate access to economic opportunities through training that supports both employment and self-employment.
• Make transitions into employment or self-employment more accessible for learners.
• Meet the requirements for enrolment in post-matric education and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

Scope

The scope of work includes:

• Training 15 learners recruited from communities within a 10 km radius of Evaton/Sebokeng in Sedibeng District Municipality.
• Delivering the Occupational Skills Programme: Hair Stylist (ID No SP-230305) at NQF Level 1 over a period of approximately 70 days (60 days of training plus administrative and preparatory activities).
• Managing all training-related administrative activities, including learner placement, assessment, and certification.
• Ensuring at least one learner with a disability is included.
• Providing all necessary training materials, tools, PPE, and facilitating experiential learning placements.
• Addressing any issues that may arise during training and project implementation.

Technical Requirements

The technical requirements include:

• Provision of qualified facilitators, assessors, and moderators with valid accreditation certificates from the relevant SETA.
• Delivery of training over approximately 70 days, including practical and theoretical components.
• Provision of learner toolkits, assessment and certification materials, and other learning resources.
• Adherence to all relevant health, safety, and COIDA regulations.
• Screening and selecting learners in collaboration with NPOs, ensuring they meet the entry criteria and are suitable for the programme.
• Monitoring and evaluation of training progress and learner competency.

Skills Requirements

The skills and personnel requirements for the tender include:

• Qualified and accredited trainers, assessors, and moderators with relevant SETA accreditation certificates.
• Proof of relevant qualifications and accreditation for all human resources involved in the training.
• Experience in delivering occupational skills training in the hair styling sector.
• Ability to manage administrative aspects of training, including learner placement, assessment, and certification processes.
• Capacity to facilitate experiential learning and practical assessments.
• Effective communication and reporting skills to address training issues and progress updates.