Development of Competency Framework for NRF.
Supply Chain
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
18 September 2026 at 10:00 · The National Research Foundation, Meiring Naude Road, Brummeria, Venue: Tiyo Soga
In plain English
The National Research Foundation is procuring a service provider to develop a competency framework and assessment tools. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database and comply with tax obligations.
Always check the official documentDescription
The National Research Foundation (NRF) invites service providers to develop a comprehensive competency framework and assessment tools. The project involves designing role-specific competency profiles, conducting skills audits, and creating assessment instruments like 360-degree feedback guides. The successful bidder will also train internal staff and integrate the framework into existing HR systems. The work will be conducted at the NRF offices in Brummeria, Pretoria, or via remote collaboration. The contract duration is 18 months, with specific phases including strategy alignment, pilot studies, and organizational roll-out. Key deliverables include a competency dictionary, assessment tool library, gap analysis reports, and training manuals. The project aims to align NRF talent management with South African legislative standards such as SAQA and SETA requirements.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- Tax clearance — A valid SARS tax compliance status (PIN) showing your tax affairs are in order.
- Letter of Good Standing — COID registration and a Letter of Good Standing from the Compensation Fund.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance status
- Registered on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Industrial Psychologist: Professional registration and NQF Level 9 qualification
- Accreditation as a SETA-registered assessor
- Minimum of three written references for similar past projects
- Valid COID Letter of Good Standing
- Proof of public liability, professional indemnity, and product liability insurance
- Documented POPIA compliance and data security measures
Contact & how to apply
Name: Supply Chain
Email: tender.enquiries@nrf.ac.za
Phone: 012-481-4000
How to apply: Applications must be submitted electronically via the National Treasury e-tender portal at www.etenders.gov.za. Bidders must upload two separate password-protected folders, one for technical compliance and one for financial details, following the specified naming conventions.
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