Training of IT Staff on Microsoft Courses
Stembele Faleni
In plain English
The tender is for the procurement of training services for IT staff on Microsoft 365 courses, including exams. Bidders must be Microsoft accredited and registered service providers.
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The Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) is seeking a service provider to conduct specialized IT training for its staff. The project involves training 14 participants in three specific Microsoft modules: Introduction to Microsoft 365 and AI Administration, Microsoft 365 Administrator Essentials, and Microsoft 365 Endpoint Administrator. Each training module must include the relevant Microsoft certification exams, online access, and softcopy manuals. The service provider must be a Microsoft-accredited training partner. The tender closes on 30 September 2026 at 11:00 am.
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.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Registered on National Treasury Central Suppliers Database (CSD)
- Valid Tax Compliance Status (TCS) or PIN
- Active CIPC company registration
- Microsoft accreditation for training services
Contact & how to apply
Name: Stembele Faleni
Email: stembelef@cogta.gov.za
Phone: 012-065-3363
How to apply: Submissions must be uploaded to the National Treasury E-tender portal or sent via email to stembelef@cogta.gov.za. No physical or posted bid documents will be accepted.
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