TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER TO DEVELOP A METHODOLOGICAL FRAMEWORK FOR THE IDENTIFICATION OF OCCUPATIONS IN HIGH DEMAND (OIHD) IN THE EDUCATION, TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT (ETD) SECTORClosed

Overview

The ETDP SETA seeks to appoint a service provider to develop a methodological framework for identifying Occupations in High Demand (OIHD) within the ETD sector. RFQ NO: 16 - 2026/27. Non-compulsory virtual briefing on 16 Oct 2026; submission deadline 28 Oct 2026 11:00; project duration 12 months. (See ToR_OIH D Research Final.pdf)

Requirements

• Relevant expertise: labour market intelligence, skills planning, occupational forecasting, labour economics, statistics, econometrics, data science, ETD sector research, public sector research.
• Deliverables: Final OIHD list per ETD subsector; validated methodological framework; OIHD analytical and forecasting models; indicator framework; evidence triangulation model; annual implementation guide; SOPs; framework consultations report.
• Project governance and inputs: work closely with ETDP SETA’s Research and Skills Planning Unit; all activities must be bid as part of the proposal; regular milestone meetings.
• Duration and cost: 12 months; detailed ALL-INCLUSIVE budget in ZAR; payments per MoA; pricing must align with the listed milestones (see Pricing Schedule). VAT included at 15%.
• Evaluation and compliance: Stage 1 admin compliance; Stage 2 functionality minimum 70 points; 80/20 or 90/10 preference system; ETDP SETA procurement policy applies.
• Submission requirements: complete SBD forms, SARS PIN, tax/compliance checks; three-stage electronic submission folders.

How to Apply

• Briefing: non-compulsory on 16 Oct 2026, 10:00–12:00 (access details on etdpseta.org.za from 13 Oct 2026). Questions due by 17 Oct 2026 (see ToR).
• Submission: via email to etdpsetarfq@etdpseta.org.za with three folders: A) Administrative Requirements, B) Functionality Evaluation, C) Price and Specific Goals.
• Documents to submit: Stage folders plus SBD 1, SBD 4, SBD 6.1; GCC; SARS PIN; VAT/TAX details as applicable.
• Pricing: use the formal COSTING MODEL (Pricing Schedule) provided in the ToR (do not modify; include all line items and totals) (see ToR_OIHD Research_Final.pdf).
• Where to obtain documents: RFQ package and ToR are posted by ETDP SETA; ensure all documents are complete to facilitate evaluation.