Onsite Training for ARFFS Personnel at GAAL.
JULIUS RAMATJIE
In plain English
Onsite training for aerodrome rescue fire-fighting service personnel for Fire Instructor NFPA 1041 and Fire Inspector NFPA 1021 is being procured. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and accredited by SAQA, SAESI, and SACAA.
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Gateway Airports Authority Limited (GAAL) invites bids for on-site training of Aerodrome Rescue Fire-Fighting Service personnel. The project involves training eight staff members as Fire Instructors (NFPA 1041) and eight staff members as Fire Inspectors (NFPA 1021). The training must take place at the GAAL facility in Polokwane to ensure compliance with South African Civil Aviation Authority standards, specifically CARS Part 139. The project aims to maintain operational safety and regulatory requirements. All training must be completed according to international NFPA standards. The closing date for this tender is 25 September 2026 at 11:00.
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 Tax Compliance Status (TCS) or SARS PIN
- Accreditation from SAQA, SAESI, and SACAA
Contact & how to apply
Name: JULIUS RAMATJIE
Email: julius.ramatjie@gaal.co.za
Phone: 087-291-1103
How to apply: Submit bids by placing them in the bid box at the Admin Block, N1 North to Makhado, Gateway Weg, Polokwane, 0700, or via courier. Alternatively, submissions may be emailed to the address specified in the SBD 1 document.
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