Accreditation of Electrical Engineering Courses for CPD Points.
Eskom
In plain English
The tender is for the accreditation of electrical engineering courses for CPD points by a recognized voluntary association. Eligible bidders must be recognized by the Engineering Council of South Africa as an approved accreditation body.
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This tender is issued by Eskom Holdings SOC Limited for the accreditation of Electrical Engineering courses. The goal is to appoint a recognized voluntary association to accredit internal Eskom training programs, including seminars, webinars, and conferences. This accreditation ensures that these courses qualify for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points as required by the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA). The service will be provided on an as-and-when-required basis. The successful bidder must be a South African-based voluntary association recognized by ECSA for at least three years, with a governing body that is independent of foreign influence and composed primarily of ECSA-registered professionals. The work involves validating courses and verifying Eskom as an accredited CPD training service provider. The project requires adherence to Eskom’s quality management specifications and ISO 9001 principles.
What you need to qualify
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Must be an ECSA-approved accreditation body (Group 1)
- Minimum three-year recognition by ECSA
- Must be a South African entity independent of foreign influence
- Majority of governing body must be ECSA-registered professionals in good standing
- Must possess a Quality Management System aligned with ISO 9001 principles
Contact & how to apply
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