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Service Provider for GBS BPO Skills Training Program.

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In plain English

The tender is for appointing a service provider to facilitate a skills training and placement program for 50 unemployed matriculants and graduates in entry-level BPO skills. Bidders must be registered on the Central Suppliers Database.

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Closing date
22 September 2026
Location
270 Jabu Ndlovu Street-Pietermaritzburg-Pietermaritzburg-3201
Estimated value
R 2 500 000
Published
8 September 2026
Briefing
14 September 2026 at 10:00 · 270 Jabu Ndlovu Street, PMB, 3201 – 141 Boardroom
Tender no.
Q-15-EDTEA-26-27

Description

The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs (EDTEA) invites bids for a skills training and placement program. The project involves recruiting and training 50 unemployed matriculants and graduates in the Global Business Services and Business Process Outsourcing sector. The service provider must deliver two months of training, provide necessary infrastructure, pay monthly learner stipends, and ensure 90% of learners are placed in jobs. The total program duration is 12 months, with the contract period spanning six months. Work will take place in KwaZulu-Natal.

What you need to qualify

  • CSD registrationRegistration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
  • Tax clearanceA valid SARS tax compliance status (PIN) showing your tax affairs are in order.
  • Other registrationAn industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).

Full requirements

  • Registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
  • Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN
  • Accredited as Skills Development Provider with SETA or QCTO
  • Senior Training Facilitator must hold relevant professional accreditation
  • Proven experience through 3-5 reference letters for similar projects

Contact & how to apply

Name: SCM

Email: Bids@kznedtea.gov.za

Phone: 033-264-2864

How to apply: Submit physical documents in a sealed envelope to the bid box located at the Ground Floor Foyer, 270 Jabu Ndlovu Street, Pietermaritzburg, by 15:00 on 22 September 2026. Bidders must sign the official submission register at the reception upon delivery.

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