Development of Assessment Tools for Production Operator Qualification
Kgomotso Georgina Mabe
In plain English
MerSETA is procuring assessment tools for the occupational qualification of Production Operator. Bidders must be registered on the National Treasury’s Central Suppliers Database.
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The Manufacturing, Engineering and Related Services SETA (merSETA) invites bids for the development of assessment tools for the Occupational Qualification: Production Operator (120037). The project involves creating three assessment instruments, one exemplar instrument, a Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) toolkit, and a Qualification Assessment Specification Addendum (QASA). The service provider must also assist in obtaining formal approval for the QASA from the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO). The project is expected to last between six and twenty-four months. Bidders must provide a team consisting of a lead subject matter expert and three assessors or moderators. Proposals will be evaluated based on a minimum technical threshold of 70%, followed by price and specific goals. All work must be completed to the satisfaction of merSETA, with payments processed within 30 days of invoice submission.
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
- Registered on National Treasury Central Suppliers Database (CSD)
- Accredited as a QCTO Skills Development Provider or Assessment Centre
- Must provide proof of tax compliance
- Valid B-BBEE status documentation
- Proven experience in developing assessment instruments, RPL tools, or QAS/QASA
- Registered assessors with minimum three years relevant experience
- Signed SLA or MOU with a relevant industry partner
Contact & how to apply
Name: Kgomotso Georgina Mabe
Email: kgmabek@gmail.com
Phone: 069-008-3764
How to apply: Offers must be submitted via email to quotations@merseta.org.za. The email subject line must clearly state the RFQ number: RFQ-LEA-26-27-170. Quotations must be clearly marked with the RFQ number and the description of the services.
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