Provision of Administrative Services to ETQA Unit
Zanele Hlatshwayo
In plain English
CATHSSETA is procuring administrative services for the ETQA unit for 36 months. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database and have a valid B-BBEE certificate.
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CATHSSETA invites bids for the provision of administrative services to the ETQA Unit for a 36-month period. The successful service provider will develop Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) toolkits for three specific occupational qualifications: Cook, Food Handler, and Kitchen Hand. Key tasks include creating assessment strategies, building training provider capacity through workshops, and producing project reports. The project must be completed within 12 months of the contract signature. Deliverables include electronic RPL toolkits, workshop reports, and a final project close-out report. The project plan must be submitted within 10 working days of the award.
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.
- B-BBEE certificate — A B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit confirming your contribution level.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN or certificate
- Registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Five signed reference letters with corresponding Purchase Orders
- ETDP SETA RPL Advisor or OD ETD qualification
Contact & how to apply
Name: Zanele Hlatshwayo
Email: tenders@cathsseta.org.za
Phone: 011-217-0200
How to apply: Applications must be submitted strictly online via the CATHSSETA Tender Portal at https://www.cathsseta.org.za/tenders. Physical, emailed, or couriered submissions will not be accepted.
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