Appointment of a training provider to provide Executive Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Data Analytics Training for four (4) Executive Managers.

Overview

Appointment of a training provider to provide Executive Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Data Analytics Training for four (4) Executive Managers. SAWS seeks an accredited provider to design and deliver a senior-executive, governance-focused programme (non-technical) within a budget of up to R500,000. Delivery may be at the provider’s premises or a suitable venue in Pretoria/Centurion/Midrand; the contract has a 60-day validity period after the closing date.

Requirements

• Accredited service provider: valid accreditation from SETA or QCTO, or university-affiliated/Business School accreditation.
• Deliver a comprehensive executive programme covering the specified topics; provide a detailed curriculum and CVs of facilitators (NQF Level 8+).
• Mandatory documentation: proof of Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration; SBD 4; SBD 6.1; BBBEE status (certificate or sworn affidavit).
• Tax compliance: SARS PIN or Tax Compliance Status (TCS); separate TCS/CSD for joint ventures/subcontractors.
• Premises and due diligence: approved operational premises; potential site visit prior to award; SLA and supplier performance metrics required.
• Data/privacy: POPIA supplier notice/consent form (Annexure I).
• Preference framework: 80/20 price/preference system with specific BBBEE/goals documentation (Annexure F).
• Compliance protection: rights to due diligence, reference checks, and potential contract measures (SLA, site visits).
• Delivery scope: executive-focus delivery, not technical development; aligned to AI governance, risk, leadership, and transformation (Annexure H).

How to Apply

• Submission deadline: 2 November 2026 at 11:00; electronic submissions only (RFQ 4688b_.pdf).
• Submission method: email bids to RFQsubmissions@weathersa.co.za; inquiries to rfq@weathersa.co.za; no briefing session required (N/A).
• Documents to submit (see attached): Annexure A (completed/SBDs; CSD, tax, BBBEE), Annexure G (Pricing Schedule), Annexure F (Preference Points), Annexure H (Curriculum/Facilitators), Annexure I (POPIA consent).
• Experience and credentials: provide accreditation proof, facilitator CVs, and references (Annexure H criteria).
• Where to obtain documents: RFQ attachments listed in the RFQ (see RFQ 4688b_.pdf).