APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER TO DEVELOP AND PILOT A FRAMEWORK FOR EVALUATING THE EFFECTIVENESS AND IMPACT OF THE MINE HEALTH AND SAFETY COUNCIL’S RESEARCH, LEGISLATIVE AND STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT PORTFOLIO IN THE SOUTH AFRICAN MINING INDUSTRYClosed

Overview

The MHSC invites a service provider to develop and pilot an Impact Evaluation Framework to assess the effectiveness and impact of its research, legislative and stakeholder engagement portfolio in the South African mining industry. Suitable bidders are firms with strong monitoring & evaluation, mining health and safety expertise, and experience in applied research/consulting, able to deliver the 9‑month assignment (with 6 months of active work and 3 months close‑out) and conduct a TMM regulatory pilot as the test case.

( RFQ 2665b Framework Development 002.pdf )

Requirements

• Develop a practical Impact Evaluation Framework for MHSC interventions, with indicators, data requirements, baselines, reporting templates, and methods for different intervention types.
• Pilot the framework on Trackless Mobile Machinery (TMM) collision prevention regulations under Regulation 8.10; produce a TMM Pilot Evaluation Report and refine the framework accordingly.
• Create a sampling plan for pilot mines (type, geography, data availability, budget) and assess implementation, uptake, and impact.
• Deliver inception, draft framework, pilot report, final framework with user guide, final implementation roadmap, and knowledge-transfer session.
• Contract duration: 9 months total (6 months project work, 3 months admin/close‑out).
• Qualifications: at least 5 years in applied research; Project Leader with a Masters in a relevant field and 10+ years in M&E; Mining Health & Safety Specialist with 10+ years in the mining sector; additional experience in implementation science is advantageous.

( RFQ 2665b Framework Development 002.pdf )

How to Apply

• Submission deadline: 07 Oct 2026 at 11:00 (RFQ validity 30 days).
• Submission method: electronically to ebids@mhsc.org.za. (RFQ 2665b Framework Development 002.pdf)
• Documents to submit (returnables): Invitation to Bid (SBD 1), Bidders’ Disclosure (SBD 4), Preference Claim (SBD 6.1), Pricing Schedule (SBD 3), proof of CSD registration, SARS Tax PIN or TCS, and B‑BBEE documents.
• Briefing/session details: briefing address provided (Tuscany Office Park, 6 Coombe Pl, Rivonia, Sandton). Status whether mandatory not stated in excerpt.
• Additional: bids must comply with POPIA, PFMA, and GCC; questions in writing to ebids@mhsc.org.za; bid documents may be obtained via MHSC website or National Treasury eTender Portal.

( RFQ 2665b Framework Development 002.pdf )