# APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER TO DEVELOP A COMPETENCY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES FRAMEWORK AND ASSESSMENT TOOLS FOR THE NATIONAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION

> This tender closed on 2026-10-02.

- **Reference:** NRF CORP RECC/02/2026-2027
- **Issuer:** [National Research Foundation](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/national-research-foundation.md)
- **Region:** National
- **Type:** Open tender
- **Published:** 2026-08-28
- **Closing date:** 2026-10-02 13:00 SAST
- **Briefing:** 2026-09-18 12:00 SAST (compulsory)
- **Sectors:** [Professional, scientific, technical](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/M.md)

## Summary

#### Overview
**Procurement of a service provider to design, develop and transfer a Competency Knowledge, Skills and Attributes Framework and associated assessment tools for the National Research Foundation (NRF).** Bidders should have HR/industrial psychology expertise, proven competency-framework design experience, and SA regulatory compliance (SAQA/SETAs, POPIA). The NRF has ~1,365 employees across multiple provinces and requires integration with People & Culture processes and HR systems.

#### Requirements
- At least one Industrial Psychologist (NQF 9) with professional registration (HPCSA/SABPP/SIOPSA) and SAQA verification for any international qualifications.
- A SETA-registered accredited assessor on the team.
- Project lead with at least 10 years’ experience in talent management and organisational development.
- Portfolio of evidence and a minimum of three reference letters from the last five years.
- Demonstrated data confidentiality/POPIA compliance; if a web-based platform is proposed, security, hosting location, and data protection measures.
- Tax compliance requirements: CSD number and SARS TCS/PIN; no bids from disqualified/sate-employed entities; and Central Supplier Database detail.
- Proven track record designing competency-based assessment tools and frameworks for large, multi-site organizations (1000+ employees); include references and examples.
- Ability to operate across NRF provincial sites, with virtual and in-person engagement as needed; alignment to SA labour legislation and skills development frameworks.

#### How to Apply
- Briefing session: mandatory, 18 September 2026, 10:00–12:00, hybrid at NRF Brummeria (Tiyo Soga). (Competency Framework bid .pdf..pdf)
- Submission deadline: 2 October 2026, 11:00. No late bids. (Competency Framework bid)
- Submission method: E-Tender e-submission via the National Treasury portal; folders: Folder 1 Compliance/technical response; Folder 2 Financial response; pricing in a separate envelope. (Competency Framework bid)
- Documents to submit: completed SBD1 (Invitation to Bid), SBD4 (Bidder’s Disclosure), SBD6.1 (Preferential Points), pricing schedule (SBD3.1) in a separate folder; company profile, tax PIN, B-BBEE, CSD detail, and proof of NQF9 qualification and professional registrations. Three reference letters and a portfolio of relevant work. (NRF CORP RECC/02/2026-2027 sections)
- Evaluation: Stage 1 mandatory criteria; Stage 2 requires a minimum of 75 out of 100 on functionality; bid validity 120 days. (NRF CORP RECC/02/2026-2027)

## Description

APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER TO DEVELOP A COMPETENCY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES FRAMEWORK AND ASSESSMENT TOOLS FOR THE NATIONAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION

APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER TO DEVELOP A COMPETENCY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES FRAMEWORK AND ASSESSMENT TOOLS FOR THE NATIONAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION

Conditions: N/A Briefing Venue: NRF TIYO SOGA - Meeting ID: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/335446375658327?p=tOKLQGzSDVJU1c8OKE

## Documents

- Competency Framework bid .pdf..pdf
- Competency Framework bid

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## Published on

- [National Research Foundation (NRF)](https://www.nrf.ac.za/nrf-corp-recc-02-2026-2027/)
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