TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF A DATA SPECIALIST ORGANISATION TO CONDUCT LABOUR MARKET INFORMATION RESEARCH INTO LIBRARY AND ARCHIVAL SERVICESClosed

Overview

The ETDP SETA seeks to appoint a data specialist organisation to conduct labour market information research into Library and Archival Services. Bidders with expertise in LM data gathering, labour market databases, job-advert data extraction, data visualization, and infographic reporting (plus strong project management and QA capabilities) should consider bidding. Relevant certifications and experience in data mining, OFO mapping, and MS Excel-based databases are advantageous.

Requirements

• Expertise in mining and developing labour market databases; collect and update LMI data for Library & Archival Services; produce an LMI database and a Job Advert Data database; generate infographic insights.
• Ability to gather data across the total population (provinces all) and map vacancies to OFO; include variables such as organization details, demographics, and job advert attributes.
• Delivered outputs in Excel databases plus infographic reports; clear, repeatable methodologies and risk mitigation.
• Project team: Project Manager (Master’s degree; relevant project experience), Senior Researcher, Data Analysts, and at least two Field Workers; CVs, certified copies, and reference letters.
• Compliance: complete SBD 1, SBD 4, SBD 6.1; SARS PIN (tax); VAT-inclusive ALL-INCLUSIVE budget; B-BBEE documentation; adhere to ETDP SETA evaluation criteria (minimum 70 functionality).

How to Apply

• Submission deadline: 04 August 2026 11:00. Briefing (non-compulsory) on 27 July 2026 11:00–13:00 (Virtual Teams). Questions due by 28 July 2026 12:00. (ToR_Library & Archival services_FINAL.pdf)
• Submission method: electronic via email to etdpsetarfq@etdpseta.org.za, with three folders: Folder A (Stage 1 Admin), Folder B (Stage 2 Functionality), Folder C (Stage 3 Price & Specific Goals). (ToR_Library & Archival services_FINAL.pdf)
• Documents to submit: Stage 1 admin documents including SBD 1, SBD 4, GCC; SARS PIN for tax; VAT details; SBD 6.1 for preferential points; SBD forms referenced in SCM documents. (SBD1.pdf, SCM-Bid documents_SBD 4.pdf, SBD 6.1 IN TERMS OF PPR2022_ETDP SETA.pdf)
• Pre-qualification: ensure tax compliance status (SARS PIN), B-BBEE status or sworn affidavit; stage evaluations include functionality (min 70 points) and price/specific goals (80/20 or 90/10). (ToR_Library...; SBD1; SBD4; SBD6.1)
• Where to obtain documents: RFQ 12-2026/27 materials on ETDP SETA site and via the provided RFQ attachments (ToR_Library & Archival services_FINAL.pdf).