Tender Summary

Objectives

To provide structured, accredited training that enables five designated officials to progress through the complete PSIRA grading spectrum (from Grade E to Grade A), ensuring they meet national competency standards and are fully prepared for practical roles within the private security industry.

Scope

The contract covers the delivery of a comprehensive 25-day training workshop scheduled for the last week of September 2026. All instruction must take place at the successful bidder’s dedicated training facility. The scope encompasses curriculum design, daily programme execution, formal learner assessment, issuance of certificates of competence, logistical coordination (including travel and accommodation costs), post-training support, and submission of detailed implementation timelines. Joint ventures are explicitly prohibited. Bidders must also demonstrate compliance with standard public procurement regulations, including tax compliance verification and Central Supplier Database registration.

Technical Requirements

• Curriculum Alignment: Training must strictly follow specified SASSETA Unit Standards for each grade level: US 119567/123515 (Grade E), US 123515 (Grade D), US 123516 (Grade C), US 123517 (Grade B), and US 120480, US 242818/123518, US 120483/11286 (Grade A).
• Submission Documentation: Proposals must include a day-by-day programme outline, assessment methodology, proof of certificate issuance, detailed cost breakdown (unit and group rates, travel, accommodation, and ancillary items), clear project deliverables, aftercare provisions, and uncosted value-add benefits.
• Accreditation: Mandatory accreditation from both SASSETA and PSIRA is required. PFTC accreditation is considered an added advantage.
• Facilitator Verification: Submitted CVs must correspond exactly to the personnel who will conduct the training. Any proposed replacements require prior departmental approval and must hold equivalent qualifications.
• Evaluation Model: The tender utilizes an 80/20 preference point system, allocating 80 points to price competitiveness and 20 points to designated socio-economic transformation goals (e.g., enterprises owned by women, youth, persons with disabilities, SMME status, or located in Limpopo Province).

Skills Requirements

• Instructors must hold recognized academic or professional qualifications in Private Security Management.
• Certified PSIRA Grade instructors with demonstrated experience in delivering multi-tier security curricula.
• Valid facilitation certificates confirming competency in adult learning principles, instructional delivery, and formal assessment practices.
• Ability to contextualize theoretical knowledge into practical, workplace-ready competencies tailored to the security sector.

Key Terms & Concepts

PSIRA (Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority): The statutory body responsible for regulating private security practitioners in South Africa. The grading system (E to A) represents a progressive hierarchy of seniority, responsibility, and specialized knowledge required for different security roles.

SASSETA (Services Sector Education and Training Authority): The official QCTO-aligned authority that accredits training providers, validates curricula, and ensures all training meets national quality and competency benchmarks.

Unit Standards: Nationally recognized, standardized learning outcomes that define the exact knowledge, skills, and attitudes learners must demonstrate to pass each PSIRA grade examination.

80/20 Preference Point System: A government procurement scoring framework where the majority of evaluation points (80) are awarded based on competitive pricing, while a smaller portion (20) is allocated to promote economic transformation through targeted socio-economic categories such as historically disadvantaged ownership, small business development, and regional economic participation.