Optical Fiber Installation Training for PRASA Telecoms.
PRASA
In plain English
The Passenger Rail Agency (PRASA) is seeking a service provider for underground optical fiber installation training for the Telecoms Department in the Gauteng region. Bidders must be accredited with MiCTSETA or QCTO and registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD).
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The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) invites bids for the provision of Underground Optical Fiber Installation Training for its Telecoms Department in the Gauteng region. The project involves training 20 personnel in theoretical and practical skills, including cable installation, splicing, testing, and maintenance. Key deliverables include the provision of training manuals, necessary safety equipment, specialized fiber tools, and catering for trainees. The service provider must ensure trainees achieve a minimum 80% pass mark in theoretical assessments and demonstrate practical competency. Successful participants must receive a formal Certificate of Competence. The training must cover health and safety regulations, network design interpretation, and fiber commissioning. The project is expected to be completed in accordance with the specified training schedule and quality standards set by PRASA.
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
- Accredited with MiCTSETA, QCTO, or proprietary training system
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) Pin
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- Registered on Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Proof of successfully completed similar projects
Contact & how to apply
Name: khuthadzo Tshikhudo
Email: khuthadzo.tshikhudo@prasa.com
Phone: 011-085-7060
How to apply: Applications must be hand-delivered in a sealed envelope to the Ground Floor, Shosholoza Meyl Junction, Cnr Leyds and Simmonds Street, Braamfontein. No email, fax, or late submissions will be accepted.
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