Appointment of a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to develop EISA/FISA Instruments/ exam script as well as provide EISA/FISA Exam Marking memo for Registered Occupational Qualifications (Occupational Certificate: Paralegal NQF Level 5 Credit/s 330)Closed

Overview

RFQ to appoint a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to develop EISA/FISA instruments and exam scripts, and provide EISA/FISA marking memos for the Occupational Certificate: Paralegal NQF Level 5 (Credits 330). Bidders should be SMEs with legal-sector expertise, able to develop EISA-ready papers, provide marking memos, and deliver within SASSETA/QCTO framework (DQP/AQP).

Requirements

• SME must have at least three (3) years’ experience in the legal sector, with CVs attached.
• Demonstrable experience in developing EISA/FISA instruments or related QAS/Addendum work; at least one prior assignment supported by reference letters.
• Mandatory qualifications: ETDP SETA learning programme results or related ETD qualification, and an LLB or Occupational Certificate (copies not older than six months; SAQA verification for international qualifications).
• Eight (8) unique EISA instruments with marking memos/answers, aligned to the OQ blueprint; must follow QAS Addendum.
• No conflict of interest (cannot be both developer and moderator for the same qualification or be an accredited SDTP).
• Deliverables include signed development reports; delivery expected within three weeks; contract runs to 31 December 2026.
• Pricing on SBD 3.3; 80/20 price/specific-goals evaluation; functionality must reach 100%.

(These details are from the RFQ Document - Paralegal NQF Level 5 Credits 3301 (21.05.2026).pdf.)

How to Apply

• Deadline: 30 July 2026 at 15:00; quotations in PDF; price validity 90 days.
• Submit to: kstandisi@sasseta.org.za (RFQ documents pack includes Terms of References, SBD forms, Disclosure, Preference Points forms).
• Include: SBD 1, SBD 3.3, SBD 4, SBD 6.1; CSD registration number (MAAA…); Tax/PK compliance (PIN if available); CV of the proposed SME; signed CV and company resolution if required.
• Registrations/Pre-qualifications: Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration required by closing; SAQA verification for any foreign qualifications; ETDP SETA certificates as specified.
• Briefing: Not mandatory (compulsory briefing marked as No X); briefing venue listed (see document) if required.
• Documents to obtain: RFQ documents include Terms of References and associated SBDs (see filename in metadata).

(Refer to RFQ Document - Paralegal NQF Level 5 Credits 3301 (21.05.2026).pdf for full details, including submission checklist and evaluation criteria.)

Notes

• Specific sections and deadlines cited above are drawn from the RFQ and Annexure A GCC documents accompanying the tender.
• The GCC general conditions apply to the contract if awarded.
• Data/POPIA provisions apply to bid information handling.