Sewing training for people with disabilities.
SCM Office
In plain English
The tender is for appointing a service provider to conduct sewing training for 20 people with disabilities at King Cetshwayo District. Bidders must be registered on the Central Suppliers Database (CSD).
Always check the official documentDescription
The Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs (EDTEA) invites bids for a sewing training program. The project involves training 20 people with disabilities in Esikhawini, within the King Cetshwayo District. The training will last for three months and must follow FP&M SETA or QCTO standards. Key tasks include teaching sewing machine operations, pattern making, and garment finishing. The service provider must supply the venue, equipment, and materials. Deliverables include training 20 beneficiaries, providing assessment reports, and issuing Level 2 certificates. A compulsory briefing session will be held on 07 September 2026, and the tender closes on 11 September 2026.
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
- Valid FP&M SETA or QCTO accreditation for company, facilitator, and assessor
- Proof of registration on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN
- Proof of attendance at the compulsory briefing session
- Minimum 3-5 reference letters or purchase orders as proof of experience
Contact & how to apply
Name: SCM Office
Email: Bids@kznedtea.gov.za
Phone: 033-264-2731
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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