APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER TO FACILITATE BUSINESS TRAINING UNDER NEW VENTURE CREATION FOR ZIMELE TRADERS FUND BENEFICIARIES.Closed

Overview

Appointment of a service provider to facilitate structured business training under the New Venture Creation framework for Zimele Traders Fund beneficiaries. The trainer will work with 385 beneficiaries across KwaZulu-Natal, delivering 1-day modules on topics such as business management, financial management, stock and pricing, marketing, and compliance, with IsiZulu-speaking facilitators familiar with KwaZulu-Natal. Deliverables include 400 training manuals, 400 branded notebooks/pens, flip charts, and related materials (RFQ-336-86501-2026-Service-Provider-to-facilitate-business-training-to-Zimele-Traders-Fund-Beneficiaries-002.pdf). The bid also features specific preference goals (e.g., ownership and disability; see below).

Requirements

• At least 3 years’ experience in small business training; supporting documentation.
• 3 reference letters not older than 3 years; include project timeframe.
• Accredited to facilitate New Venture Creation Courses (cfo code – sp 210401); supporting documentation.
• Fluent in IsiZulu; familiarity with KwaZulu-Natal context.
• Provide 1-day training for SMMEs on key topics; deliver 400 training manuals, 400 branded notebooks/pens, flip charts/markers, etc.
• Reporting: post-session reports within 5 working days; closeout report within 30 days after completion.
• Compliance: must be registered on CSD; SARS tax compliance with PIN; separate TCS for joint ventures/consortiums; if no TCS but CSD, provide CSD number.
• General procurement rules apply (no conflicts of interest, no state employees, etc.).
• Evaluation includes specific goals for equity (see SBD forms) (RFQ-336-86501-2026...).

How to Apply

• Submission deadline: 30 July 2026 11:00; late submissions not accepted. (RFQ)
• Submission method: Hand delivery to Ithala Trade Centre, or Email to quotes@ithala.co.za; documents must be placed in the quotation box or emailed.
• Documents to complete/submit: Official bid forms; SBD 1 (invitation to bid), SBD 4 (declaration of interest), SBD 6.1 (preference points claim form); SBD 7 may be required as a contract form; Pricing Schedule; pricing details.
• Registrations/pre-qualifications: CSD registration; SARS tax clearance status/pin; if JV/consortium, each party must submit separate TCS or CSD number; ensure compliance with tax requirements.
• Pricing: complete the Pricing Schedule (included in the bid documents).
• Additional notes: See the attached RFQ for full terms and the detailed “Terms of Reference” (RFQ-336-86501-2026-Service-Provider-to-facilitate-business-training-to-Zimele-Traders-Fund-Beneficiaries-002.pdf).