Service Provider for HRD Reports 2027 and 2029
Zanele Nkosi
In plain English
The tender seeks a service provider to produce the Status of HRD Reports for 2027 and 2029. Eligible bidders must have a Principal Investigator with a PhD in Labour Market Studies and 20 years of experience, affiliated with a university or recognized public research institution.
Always check the official documentDescription
The Human Resource Development Council (HRDC) is seeking a service provider to produce the Status of HRD Reports for 2027 and 2029. This project supports the HRD Observatory for South Africa by analyzing skills development, labour-market demand, and supply. The work involves secondary data analysis and expert engagement, covering two 10-month cycles between March 2027 and November 2029. Key deliverables include inception reports, HRD indicator frameworks, status reports, policy briefs, and machine-readable datasets. The final application deadline is 26 November 2026. Bidders must demonstrate expertise in labour-market analysis, statistics, and policy development. The project requires a high-level research approach to inform national skills policy.
Full requirements
- Project Lead must hold a PhD in Labour Market Studies or related field
- Project Lead must have at least 20 years of relevant experience
- Project Lead must be affiliated with a university or public research institution
- Must not be listed on the Register for Tender Defaulters or Restricted Suppliers
Contact & how to apply
Name: Zanele Nkosi
Email: znkosi@hsrc.ac.za
Phone: 012-302-2065
How to apply: Proposals must be submitted via email to Ms. Zanele Nkosi at znkosi@hsrc.ac.za no later than 26 November 2026 at 16:00.
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