Development of Assessment Tools for Production Operator Qualification
Kgomotso Mabe
In plain English
Assessment tools for the occupational qualification of Production Operator are being procured. Bidders must be registered on the National Treasury’s Central Suppliers Database.
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The merSETA invites proposals from qualified Skills Development Providers or Assessment Centres to develop assessment tools for the Production Operator (120037) occupational qualification. The project involves creating three assessment instruments, one exemplar instrument, a Recognition of Prior Learning toolkit, and a Qualification Assessment Specification Addendum. The successful bidder must also manage the approval process with the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations. The project duration ranges from six to twenty-four months. Bidders must provide a team including a subject matter expert and three registered assessors, with at least one member possessing three years of relevant experience.
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.
Full requirements
- Valid QCTO accreditation as Skills Development Provider or Assessment Centre
- Registered on National Treasury Central Suppliers Database (CSD)
- Valid Tax Compliance status
- Proof of B-BBEE status or ownership documentation
- Signed MOU or SLA with an industry partner
- Proven experience developing assessment instruments or RPL tools
Contact & how to apply
Name: Kgomotso Mabe
Email: kmabe@merseta.org.za
Phone: 010-219-3374
How to apply: Submit your quotation via email to quotations@merseta.org.za. Ensure the email subject line clearly states the RFQ number and description. All submissions must be received before 12:00 on 02 October 2026.
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