Technical Skills Development for Precast Manufacturing MSMEs
BIDS
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
14 September 2026 at 12:00 · 270 Jabu Ndlovu Street, EDTEA Head Office (141 Boardroom), Pietermaritzburg
In plain English
The tender is for the appointment of a service provider to conduct a technical skills development programme for twenty precast manufacturing MSMEs in Zululand District, KwaZulu-Natal. Bidders must be registered on the Central Suppliers Database.
Always check the official documentDescription
The Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs (EDTEA) invites bids for a technical skills development programme. The project involves training 20 precast manufacturing MSMEs in the Zululand District, KwaZulu-Natal, specifically in Ulundi, Nongoma, Edumbe, Pongola, and Abaqulusi. The service provider will deliver theoretical and practical training on commodities like bricks, blocks, and lintels over a four-month period. Key deliverables include project implementation plans, training manuals, equipment provision, assessments, and final reporting. The provider must supply all necessary training materials, PPE, and machinery. Facilitators must be proficient in English and isiZulu.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Attend compulsory briefing session with signed and stamped certificate
- Must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid CETA or QCTO accreditation for company, facilitator, and assessor
- Minimum 3 to 5 years of relevant experience
- Key personnel must hold NQF Level 6 qualifications
Contact & how to apply
Name: BIDS
Email: Bids@kznedtea.gov.za
Phone: 033-264-2582
How to apply: Submit physical documents in the bid box at the Ground Floor Foyer, 270 Jabu Ndlovu Street, Pietermaritzburg. Bidders must sign the official submission register at the reception upon delivery.
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