Lifeguard Training and Refresher Program
Saldanha Bay Municipality
In plain English
Lifeguard training services are being procured. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and comply with B-BBEE requirements.
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Saldanha Bay Municipality invites accredited service providers to submit quotations for a Lifeguard Training and Refresher Program. The project involves training 20 lifeguards at municipal premises. The training must cover physical fitness, water rescue, emergency medical care, and lifeguard principles, all aligned with specific SAQA unit standards. The service provider is required to supply study materials and issue certificates upon successful completion of the course. All training must be delivered within 14 days of receiving an official order. The project is intended to ensure municipal lifeguards are fully qualified and prepared for duty.
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
- Registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Accredited as a Skills Development Provider with CATHSSETA
- Completed at least 3 relevant projects in the last 4 years
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Valid Tax Compliance status
Contact & how to apply
Name: C Feris
Phone: 022 701 6835
How to apply: Quotations must be completed in ink on the official invitation form and hand-delivered to the quotation box located at the Investment Centre, Ground Floor, Saldanha Bay Municipality, 15 Main Road, Vredenburg, 7380. Ensure the submission is clearly marked with the tender number Q261/2027.
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