Digital Literacy Training for Unemployed South Africans.
Mr. Tshiphiri Ramakokovhu
In plain English
The dtic is seeking proposals from South African universities or TVET colleges to deliver digital literacy and specialised digital training to unemployed South Africans across nine provinces for four years. Eligible bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database and have their tax matters in order.
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The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) invites South African Universities and TVET Colleges to provide digital literacy and specialised digital training. The project covers all nine provinces over a four-year period from 2026 to 2030. The service provider must train 20,204 individuals in digital literacy and 4,042 youth in specialised digital skills. Key deliverables include developing training manuals and assessment tools, marketing the program, enrolling trainees, and providing all necessary training materials and facilitator equipment. Training must be conducted face-to-face, and evaluation reports are required after each session. The project aims to upskill unemployed South Africans across the country.
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.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid Tax Compliance status (SARS PIN)
- Accreditation with a relevant SETA or professional body
- Proof of training facility ownership or valid lease agreement
- Minimum of three reference letters from previous clients
- Detailed CVs for all proposed project leaders and facilitators
Contact & how to apply
Name: Mr. Tshiphiri Ramakokovhu
Email: TRamakokovhu@thedtic.gov.za
Phone: 086-184-3384
How to apply: Submit proposals via hand-delivery or registered mail to the dtic, 77 Meintjies Street, Sunnyside, Pretoria, or Private Bag x 84, Pretoria, 0001. Use the two-envelope system, separating functional and financial proposals. Electronic submissions are not accepted.
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