TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER(S) TO REVIEW TEN (10) SETS OF FULL OCCUPATIONAL QUALIFICATIONSClosed

Overview

ETDP SETA invites bids from service providers to review ten full occupational qualifications across four clusters (Education, Training, Development, Library) and produce QCTO-compliant curriculum, qualification and assessment documentation, plus a Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) mechanism. Requirements include experience in occupational qualification development, QCTO training, and delivering final drafts with required addenda and compliance reports, within a six-month SLA. A non-compulsory virtual briefing is on 02 Sep 2026; questions due by 03 Sep. (ToR_Review of Occupational Qualifications_ Final.pdf)

Requirements

• Proven experience in developing/reviewing occupational qualifications or related qualifications, including QAS Addenda.
• Training by the QCTO on qualification or skills-programme development.
• Ability to use QCTO templates; deliver Curriculum Document, Qualification Document, QAS Addenda, and QCTO compliance project closure reports.
• Ability to develop an RPL mechanism with guidelines/tools for each qualification.
• Availability to work online or in Gauteng when required, and to engage with CEPs supporting development.
• SLA duration: six months post-SLA signing.
• Price and specific-goal bid submission in USB-based folders; adherence to SBD forms and GCC; tax/compliance requirements (PIN/TCS/CSD); BBBEE considerations as per SBD6.1. (ToR_Review of Occupational Qualifications_ Final.pdf; SBD1.pdf)

How to Apply

• Submission deadline: 14 September 2026 at 11:00; submit to 112 Main Street, 9th Floor, Marshalltown, Johannesburg (SBD1). Non-compulsory briefing on 02 Sept 2026; questions by 03 Sept. (SBD1.pdf; ToR_Review of Occupational Qualifications_ Final.pdf)
• Submission method: paper/delivery to address or courier; plus USB submission per Stage 1-3 folders. Folder A (Administrative), Folder B (Mandatory & Functionality), Folder C (Price/Specific Goals). (ToR_Review of Occupational Qualifications_ Final.pdf; SCM-Bid documents SBD1.pdf)
• Documents to submit: fully completed SBD forms (SBD1, SBD4, SBD6.1), GCC acceptance, SARS PIN/TCS or CSD number, BBBEE documents where applicable. Stage requirements include administrative compliance, mandatory requirements, functionality (minimum 70 points), then price/goals under 80/20 or 90/10. (SBD1.pdf)
• Registrations/pre-qualifications: Tax compliance (PIN/CSD), VAT status if applicable, B-BBEE status, and proof for preferences if claimed. (SBD1.pdf; SBD6.1)
• If attached, refer to the ToR for the exact cost schedule and required pricing format; pricing must cover all clusters per the cost model in the tender. (ToR_Review of Occupational Qualifications_ Final.pdf)

Notes: The main tender documents include a General Conditions of Contract (GCC_ETDP SETA.pdf) and SBD forms; use those as baseline contract terms and bid-disclosure requirements. (General Conditions; SBD1.pdf)