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

> This tender closed on 2026-06-25.

- **Reference:** 271/86501/2026
- **Issuer:** [Ithala Development Finance Corporation](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/ithala-development-finance-corporation.md)
- **Region:** KwaZulu-Natal
- **Type:** Open tender
- **Closing date:** 2026-06-25 23:00 SAST
- **Sectors:** [Education services](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/P85.md)

## Summary

#### Overview
**Procurement of a service provider to facilitate structured business training under the New Venture Creation framework for Zimele Traders Fund beneficiaries across KwaZulu-Natal.** Suitable bidders are those with proven small business training experience, IsiZulu fluency, and accreditation to facilitate New Venture Creation (CFO code SP 210401). The programme targets 385 beneficiaries across 11 districts and requires on-site delivery of a 1-day training, plus production of training materials.

#### Requirements
- Fluent IsiZulu facilitator; familiarity with KwaZulu-Natal dynamics.
- At least 3 years’ experience in small business training; 3 reference letters not older than 3 years; accredited to facilitate New Venture Creation (CFO code – SP 210401).
- Deliver 1-day full business training to SMMEs on topics: Business Management for Spaza Shops, Financial, Stock, Pricing/Profitability, Customer Service/Marketing, Compliance.
- Produce 400 detailed training manuals (A4, branded), 400 branded notebooks and pens, flip charts and markers.
- Reporting: post-session report within 5 working days; closeout report within 30 days after completion.
- Administrative compliance: CSD registration, SARS tax compliance (PIN/TCS), separate TCS for consortia/sub-contractors; SBD forms and authority proofs as required.

#### How to Apply
- Closing date/time: 25 June 2026, 11:00 (RFQ-271-86501/2026-.pdf).
- Submission methods: Hand delivery to Ithala Trade Centre, or Email to quotes@ithala.co.za (document into the Quotation Box) (RFQ-271-86501/2026-.pdf).
- Documents to submit: Official bid forms (SBD 1 with resolution if not single-owner), SBD 4 (disclosure of interests), tax clearance/TCS PIN (or CSD number if no TCS), vendor registration on CSD, proof of authority, and any required consortium details (RFQ-271-86501/2026-.pdf).
- Registrations/pre-qualifications: CSD vendor status; SARS PIN/TCS; tax clearance; ensure compliance with PPPFA and GCC; eligibility checks for state-related restrictions.
- Additional: Pricing schedule and project deliverables are defined in the attached specification (RFQ-271-86501/2026-.pdf).

## Description

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

## Documents

- RFQ-271-86501-2026-.pdf

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## Published on

- [Ithala Development Finance Corporation](https://ithala.co.za)

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