Child and Youth Care Worker Learnership Program.
DSD Bid Admin
In plain English
The Department of Social Development is seeking an accredited service provider to implement a Child and Youth Care Worker NQF Level 5 Learnership for 24 months. Eligible bidders must be registered with HWSETA and QCTO, and must be on the Central Supplier Database.
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The Western Cape Department of Social Development is seeking an accredited service provider to implement the Occupational Certificate: Child and Youth Care Worker (NQF Level 5) learnership. The project involves training 80 officials over a 24-month period using a blended learning approach of face-to-face and virtual sessions. The provider must supply all training materials, a Learning Management System, and technical support. Additionally, the provider is responsible for training 16 mentors and providing catering services for in-person sessions. The training facility must be located within 100 km of the Cape Town CBD and accommodate 40 learners at a time. Key deliverables include quarterly progress reports, a final evaluation report, and the successful certification of learners. The contract is valid for two years, with a bid validity period of 90 days.
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.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid QCTO accreditation for the specified learnership
- Valid SACSSP accreditation for the learning programme
- Valid SARS tax compliance status
- Proof of financial capacity via audited statements or bank letter
- Documented training facility capacity with photographic evidence
Contact & how to apply
Name: DSD Bid Admin
Email: DSD.BidAdmin@westerncape.gov.za
Phone: 021-483-9143
How to apply: Applications must be hand-delivered or sent via courier to the bid box located at the Ground Floor, 14 Queen Victoria Street, Union House, Cape Town, 8001. All enquiries should be directed to dsd.bidadmin@westerncape.gov.za.
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