Professional IT Training and Certification Services
EMILY RAMPEDI
In plain English
The Office of the Public Service Commission is procuring training services for various IT and management courses. Bidders must be registered on the CSD and provide a valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit.
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The Office of the Public Service Commission (OPSC) invites quotations for professional training and certification services. The training covers various technical fields, including Information Security Management, Cisco Enterprise Wireless Networks, Agile Project Management, Cyber Security, Service Desk Management, COBIT 2019, VMware vSphere, and Cisco IP Switched Networks. The work will take place at the Public Service Commission House Office Park in Arcadia. This tender is issued under reference RFQ 0115/26-27. Bidders must provide professional training for one attendee per course. All quotations must be valid for at least 30 days from the closing date of 20 November 2026. The OPSC will evaluate submissions using the 80/20 preference point system, where 80 points are allocated for price and 20 points for specific goals. Bidders must ensure all prices are inclusive of VAT and clearly indicate if their pricing is firm for the contract duration.
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.
- VAT registration — A registered VAT vendor number with SARS.
Full requirements
- Must have valid Tax Clearance Pin
- Must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Must have valid SANAS accredited B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Must not be listed on the Register for Tender Defaulters or Restricted Suppliers
Contact & how to apply
Name: EMILY RAMPEDI
Email: EMILYR@OPSC.GOV.ZA
Phone: 012-352-1158
How to apply: Applications must be submitted via email to quotations@opsc.gov.za by 11:00 on 20 November 2026. The submission must include the signed RFQ document, an official quotation, completed SBD 4 and SBD 6.1 forms, a valid Tax Clearance Pin, and B-BBEE documentation.
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