Negotiation Skills Training for SAMSA Officials
Nomfundo Mji
In plain English
SAMSA requires a one-day negotiation skills training program for 22 officials tailored to the public sector procurement environment. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) unless they are foreign suppliers without a South African entity.
Always check the official documentDescription
The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) invites bids for the customisation and facilitation of a one-day, face-to-face Negotiation Skills training programme. This training is intended for twenty-two SAMSA officials and must be tailored to the public sector procurement environment, specifically focusing on the PFMA and related governance frameworks. The work will take place at the SAMSA Head Office in Pretoria. Key deliverables include a customised programme outline, course materials, facilitation of the training, knowledge assessments, delegate evaluations, certificates of completion, and a final close-out report. The training is expected to occur within twenty working days of the purchase order issuance.
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 Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN
- Accredited training provider (SETA, QCTO, or Higher Education)
- Facilitators must hold NQF Level 7 or higher qualifications
- Facilitators must hold relevant professional membership or registration
- Two signed reference letters for public sector training experience
Contact & how to apply
Name: Nomfundo Mji
Email: nmji@samsa.org.za
Phone: 012-366-2600
How to apply: All bid response documents must be emailed to rfqresponses@samsa.org.za. The email subject line must clearly indicate the RFQ number: RFQ – HO - 1838.
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