Stage Machinery and Rigging Training for Employees
State Theatre Tender Office
In plain English
The South African State Theatre is seeking a service provider to conduct in-person stage machinery and rigging training for six employees. Bidders must ensure compliance with tax obligations and be registered on the Central Supplier Database.
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The South African State Theatre is seeking a service provider to conduct in-person training for six employees on stage machinery and rigging. The training will take place at 320 Pretorius Street, Pretoria. Key deliverables include comprehensive training on rigging systems, safety standards, load calculations, and maintenance, as well as providing breakfast and lunch for attendees. The service provider must issue a certificate of competency to each employee upon successful completion of the course. The project must be completed by the appointed service provider, with all costs included in the final quotation. The closing date for this request is 02 November 2026.
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.
- Letter of Good Standing — COID registration and a Letter of Good Standing from the Compensation Fund.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Registered on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Accreditation with QCTO, CATHSSETA, or TETA
- Proof of valid COIDA registration
Contact & how to apply
Name: State Theatre Tender Office
Email: RFQ@statetheatre.co.za
Phone: 012-392-4019
How to apply: Submit all bid response documents via email to RFQ@statetheatre.co.za. Ensure the email subject line clearly states the RFQ number: RFQ/2026-2027/485.
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