Objectives

The primary objective is to equip iThemba LABS staff drivers with the specialized competencies required to safely and legally transport personnel and highly regulated radioactive materials. The training aims to ensure strict compliance with South African transport and nuclear safety legislation while enhancing road safety, emergency response capabilities, and operational efficiency.

Scope

The procurement covers comprehensive, on-site driver training delivered at iThemba LABS facilities during November 2026. Services include theoretical and practical instruction for light motor vehicles, structured to accommodate staggered scheduling (two drivers on one session, one driver on an alternative date to manage work commitments). The scope encompasses mandatory permit training, hazardous materials handling certification, and recommended defensive driving modules tailored to the laboratory's operational environment.

Technical Requirements

• Provision of accredited Professional Driving Permit (PrDP) training covering both passenger and dangerous goods categories.
• Delivery of Dangerous Goods Transportation (DGP) training specifically tailored for Class 7 radioactive substances, ensuring full alignment with statutory safety standards.
• Implementation of Advanced and Defensive Driving courses focusing on emergency maneuvers, hazard avoidance, and vehicle safety.
• Training must be conducted by providers holding mandatory South African regulatory accreditations.
• Successful completion must yield legally mandated certificates recognized by transport and nuclear authorities.
• All sessions must occur within November 2026, with flexible scheduling to accommodate operational commitments.

Skills Requirements

• Valid accreditation from the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) and the designated South African driver training qualification committee.
• Demonstrated expertise in handling, documenting, and transporting Class 7 hazardous materials (radioisotopes) in accordance with nuclear regulatory guidelines.
• Proven capability to deliver both classroom-based theory and hands-on practical driving instruction for light motor vehicles.
• Strong knowledge of South African road traffic laws, SANS standards for dangerous goods, and occupational health and safety protocols.
• Ability to customize in-house coaching sessions to meet specific organizational needs and provide post-training support if required.

Explanation of Unusual or Complicated Terms

• SANS 10231 & 10232: South African National Standards that dictate the safe packaging, documentation, labeling, and road transport procedures for dangerous goods.
• Class 7 Radioisotopes: United Nations classification for radioactive materials, which require specialized shielding, handling protocols, and licensed transport due to ionizing radiation risks.
• SAQCC & RTMC Accreditation: Mandatory South African regulatory certifications ensuring that driver training institutions meet national quality, safety, curriculum, and assessment standards.
• 80/20 Preference Point System: A public procurement evaluation method where 80 points are allocated to competitive pricing and 20 points to Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) compliance.
• Central Supplier Database (CSD): A mandatory National Treasury registry that all suppliers must join to conduct business with South African government entities.