TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF A DATA SPECIALIST ORGANISATION TO CONDUCT LABOUR MARKET INFORMATION RESEARCH INTO PUBLIC TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING (TVET) COLLEGESClosed

Overview

Procurement of a data specialist organisation to collect labour market information and develop databases for the public TVET College subsector, including a Job Advert Data database and infographic insights, over a 12-month period. Bidders should have expertise in mining and developing labour market databases, OFO mapping, qualitative/quantitative data collection, job-advert data extraction, and producing data-visualisation reports; must collaborate with the ETDP SETA Research Unit and deliver a detailed ALL-INCLUSIVE budget (VAT incl.).

Requirements

• Proven experience in labour market information databases and ETD sector data (including TVET)
• Ability to collect raw LM data and create/update databases; map vacancies to OFO; extract multiple variables (advert dates, location, qualifications, salary, etc.)
• Deliverables: (i) LMI database in Excel, (ii) TVET Job Advert Data database in Excel, (iii) infographic data insights reports
• Project team: Project Manager (Master’s degree), Senior Researcher, Data Analysts/Statistical Analyst, at least two Field Workers
• Compliance: VAT-inclusive pricing, SARS tax PIN, SBD forms (1, 4, 6.1), GCC adherence, MOA; B-BBEE considerations for preferential points
• Evaluation: Stage 1 admin, Stage 2 functionality (min 70 points), Stage 3 pricing; 80/20 or 90/10 preference system

(Document references: ToR_Public TVET Colleges_FINAL.pdf; General Conditions of Contract_ETDP SETA.pdf)

How to Apply

• Briefing: non-compulsory virtual session on 27 July 2026, 11:00–13:00 (via Teams)
• Questions: by 28 July 2026, 12:00
• Closing: 04 August 2026 at 11:00
• Submission method: email to etdpsetarfq@etdpseta.org.za
• Required submission structure: three folders (Stage 1 Administrative Requirements, Stage 2 Functionality Evaluation Requirements, Stage 3 Price and Specific Goals) (document guidance in the RFQ)
• Documents to submit: SBD 1, SBD 4, SBD 6.1 (and tax/B-BBEE verification or sworn affidavit); tax PIN; SARS PIN verification; VAT/registration details; ensure all forms are signed where required (references: SBD1, SBD4, SBD6.1 PDFs)
• Pricing: include the Pricing Schedule as delivered in the RFQ (VAT inclusive); allowed to baseline per the document’s costing model (not to be modified)
• Additional: comply with GCC; provide MOA details; provide references and samples of relevant work as part of Stage 2

(Document references: RFQ RFQ NO: 13-2026/27; SBD1/SBD4/SBD6.1 PDFs)