Sign Language Course for EDTEA Employees
BIDS
In plain English
The Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs is seeking a service provider to conduct a beginner-level South African Sign Language course for its employees for one month. Bidders must be registered on the Central Suppliers Database.
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The Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs (EDTEA) invites service providers to conduct a beginner-level South African Sign Language course for 15 employees. The training will take place in Pietermaritzburg over five days. The service provider must supply the venue, catering, and all training materials, including manuals and workbooks. Key deliverables include facilitating the course and issuing certificates of completion to all participants within three weeks of the training. The project must be completed within one month of signing the service level agreement. Facilitators must hold a National Diploma in South African Sign Language Interpreting and possess three to five years of relevant experience.
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 Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN or certificate
- Accreditation with ETDP SETA, CHE, or QCTO
- Facilitators must be accredited assessors or moderators with ETDP SETA, CHE, or QCTO
- Facilitators must hold a National Diploma in SASL Interpreting
- Minimum of 1 to 5 reference letters for similar previous work
Contact & how to apply
Name: BIDS
Email: Bids@kznedtea.gov.za
Phone: 033-264-2582
How to apply: Bids must be placed in the bid box at the Ground Floor Foyer, 270 Jabu Ndlovu Street, Pietermaritzburg. Bidders must sign the official submission register at the reception upon delivery. Submissions must be in a sealed envelope clearly marked with the bid number and closing date.
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