UIF Labour Activation Programme in Waste Management.
Bongani Mtshali
In plain English
The tender is for implementing the Labour Activation Programme in the waste management sector. Eligible bidders should be suitably qualified, experienced, and capacitated service providers.
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The Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) invites proposals for the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) Labour Activation Programme in the waste management sector. The project involves recruiting 3,400 beneficiaries for six months of accredited training in waste management, business administration, and innovation. The service provider must manage beneficiary enrolment, provide workplace exposure, facilitate employment placement, and administer learner stipends of at least R2,000 per month. The project duration is 12 months, with a six-month delivery period. Work will be conducted across multiple provinces. The programme operates on a reimbursement model, requiring the provider to manage all initial costs.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- Registered company — An active CIPC-registered company in good standing.
- Tax clearance — A valid SARS tax compliance status (PIN) showing your tax affairs are in order.
- UIF registration — Registration with the Unemployment Insurance Fund.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Valid South African company registration
- Registered on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid SARS tax compliance status
- Relevant QCTO or SETA training accreditation
Contact & how to apply
Name: Bongani Mtshali
Email: Bongani.mtshali@tia.org.za
Phone: 012-472-2816
How to apply: Submit proposals electronically to Tenders@tia.org.za. Use the subject line 'TIA007/2026 – [Part Number]'. If files exceed 200MB, split them into parts and indicate this in the subject line.
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