APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE DEPARTMENTAL INFORMATION SECURITY OFFICER (DISO) TRAINING PROGRAMME FOR THE PUBLIC SERVICE.

Overview

Appointment of a service provider to develop the Departmental Information Security Officer (DISO) Training Programme for the Public Service. DPSA seeks a supplier with advanced information security expertise, cybersecurity governance experience, curriculum development capability and online-learning development to design a comprehensive, NSG-hosted DISO training programme with modules, case studies, practicals and assessments to be delivered within 3 months.

Requirements

• Advanced information security expertise; cybersecurity governance experience; curriculum development; online learning development.
• Knowledge of information security standards/frameworks and ability to design an online course.
• Key personnel: Lead Information Security Expert (CISSP or CISM; 8+ years in governance/risk) and Instructional Designer/eLearning Developer (NQF6+; 5+ years).
• Mandatory documents: company profile, abridged CVs, qualifications, at least three reference sites, CSD registration, and detailed cost breakdown.
• Compliance: SARS tax PIN/TCS; tax and CSD requirements; no bidding from in-service state personnel per SBDs.
• Deliverables must be suitable for Moodle-based NSG platform and accessible with standard tools.

(Document references: COMPLETE BID TEMPLATE FOR DPSA003-2026 OCTOBER 2026 DISO.pdf)

How to Apply

• Briefing: non-compulsory, 16 Oct 2026, 10:00–11:30; link: teams.microsoft.com/... (briefing details in the bid template). In-person briefing address: Batho Pele House, 546 Edmond Street, Arcadia, Pretoria.
• Deadline: 30 Oct 2026 at 11:00; late bids not accepted.
• Submission: hand-delivered bids to Batho Pele House; deposit in the bid box; four copies plus one original.
• Documents to submit: SBD1, SBD4, SBD6.1 (Preference Points), pricing schedule (SBD3.3), and mandatory annexures; reference letters and project plan required.
• Additional info: Bids evaluated on functionality (with a 70-point threshold), price, and specific goals (Black/Women/Disability/Youth ownership). CSD registration mandatory. (See attached Terms of Reference and the COMPLETE BID TEMPLATE FOR DPSA003-2026 OCTOBER 2026 DISO.pdf for full details.)