Training for Social Service Practitioners.
Eastern Cape Department of Social Development
In plain English
(1) Training services for Social Service Practitioners on Psycho-Social Support, Trauma Support, and Grief Counselling are being procured. (2) Bidders must be registered on the CSD.
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The Department of Social Development is seeking a service provider to train Social Service Practitioners. The training will focus on the Psycho-Social Support Programme, Trauma Support, and Grief Counselling. This project is part of the Building a Caring Society Together initiative. The selected provider must demonstrate successful experience in similar training services and provide verifiable references for past work. The project aims to enhance the skills of practitioners in providing essential emotional and psychological support services.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
Full requirements
- Must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Must provide proof of relevant experience with verifiable references
Contact & how to apply
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