Provision of Electrical Skills Training Services.
City of Cape Town
This tender closed on 15 July 2026
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In plain English
The City of Cape Town is procuring training services for additional skills required in an electrical environment. Any eligible entity can bid; no specific registrations or eligibility criteria are stated.
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The City of Cape Town is seeking a service provider to deliver specialized electrical skills training over a 36-month period. The training covers technical areas such as arc welding, high voltage cable jointing, solar PV installation, and electrical safety procedures. The provider must also offer coaching, mentoring, and assessment services. Key deliverables include the provision of training venues, learning materials, practical workshop demonstrations, and the issuance of competency certificates. The service provider is responsible for submitting course reports, attendance registers, and portfolios of evidence within two weeks of completing each training session. This contract aims to enhance the skills of personnel working in electrical environments through professional facilitation and moderation.
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
- Registered on CCT Supplier Database and National Treasury CSD
- QCTO accreditation for specified electrical qualifications
- Proof of assessor accreditation from relevant SETA
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN
- Public liability insurance (minimum R20 million) and Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance
- Valid COID Letter of Good Standing
- PSiRA registration for all security personnel
Contact & how to apply
Name: CCT Rep
Email: SCM.Tenders2@capetown.gov.za
Phone: 021-000-0000
How to apply: Submit the completed tender document in a sealed envelope clearly marked with the tender number, description, and box number. Deliver the package to the Tender & Quotation Boxes Office, 2nd Floor, Civic Centre, 12 Hertzog Boulevard, Cape Town, before 10:00 am on 15 July 2026.
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