Development of Assessment Tools for Automotive Sales Advisor Qualification
Kgomotso Mabe
In plain English
Assessment tools for the occupational qualification of Automotive Sales Advisor are being developed. Accredited SDPs or Assessment Centres registered on the National Treasury’s Central Suppliers Database can bid.
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The merSETA invites accredited Skills Development Providers or Assessment Centres to develop assessment tools for the Automotive Sales Advisor qualification (SAQA ID 118097). The project involves creating three assessment instruments, one exemplar instrument, a Recognition of Prior Learning toolkit, and a Qualification Assessment Specification Addendum. The service provider must also secure formal approval of the addendum from the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations. The project timeline ranges from six to twenty-four months. Bidders must provide a team consisting of a subject matter expert and three assessors or moderators. This work is essential for maintaining standards in the automotive sector. The tender uses an 80/20 preference point system to evaluate proposals based on price and specific goals.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- Registered company — An active CIPC-registered company in good standing.
- 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.
Full requirements
- Valid QCTO accreditation as a Skills Development Provider
- Team members must be registered as assessors or moderators
- Signed agreement with a relevant industry partner
- Three reference letters for assessment development experience since 2020
- Registered on the National Treasury Central Suppliers Database (CSD)
- Valid Tax Compliance status
- Valid CIPC company registration documents
- B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit for preference points
Contact & how to apply
Name: Kgomotso Mabe
Email: kmabe@merseta.org.za
Phone: 069-008-3764
How to apply: Submit your quotation via email to quotations@merseta.org.za. Ensure the email subject line includes the RFQ number: RFQ-LEA-26-27-211-1. Submissions must be received by 13:00 on 03 November 2026.
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