Training service for sanitary towel manufacturing.
SCM Office
In plain English
The tender is for appointing a service provider to train women and entrepreneurs with disabilities on manufacturing sanitary towels in KwaZulu-Natal for six months. Bidders must be registered on the Central Suppliers Database.
Always check the official documentDescription
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs (EDTEA) is seeking a service provider to train 20 women and entrepreneurs with disabilities in sanitary towel manufacturing. The project will take place in KwaZulu-Natal over a six-month period. Key deliverables include theoretical and practical training, business development support, and the provision of all necessary raw materials and equipment. The training must align with FP&M SETA unit standards, and participants must receive accredited Level 2 certificates upon completion. The service provider is also responsible for submitting progress and final impact reports.
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 FP&M SETA accreditation for company, facilitator, and assessor
- Minimum of 3 reference letters from previous clients
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN
Contact & how to apply
Name: SCM Office
Email: Bids@kznedtea.gov.za
Phone: 033-264-2731
How to apply: Documents must be physically deposited in the bid box located at the Ground Floor Foyer, 270 Jabu Ndlovu Street, Pietermaritzburg. Bidders are required to sign the official submission register at the reception upon delivery before the closing date of 15 October 2026 at 15:00.
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