177 DYER ROAD, HILLCREST OFFICE PARK, WOODPECKER BUILDING - HATFIELD - PRETORIA - 0083
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07 May 2026
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The public service sector education and training authority (pseta) seeks to appoint a qualification development facilitator (qdf) to review, realign, and combine three existing occupational qualifications into one new qualification. The successful bidder will facilitate development meetings, produce qcto-prescribed documents, and ensure saqa registration.
Key Requirements
Minimum 3 years’ experience in developing occupational qualifications and 3 years’ public sector experience.
Three-year qualification in Education, Training and Development or related field.
Submit a detailed project plan, CV, certified qualifications, and reference letters (minimum 3) for past qualification development work.
Mandatory submission of SBD1, SBD4, SBD6.1, proof of CSD registration, and signed General Conditions of Contract (GCC).
Tax compliance: Submit SARS-issued PIN or TCS certificate (or CSD number if applicable).
B-BBEE certification or sworn affidavit required to claim preference points.
Physical bid submission by 27 May 2026 at 11:00 to PSETA, Pretoria.
177 DYER ROAD, HILLCREST OFFICE PARK, WOODPECKER BUILDING - HATFIELD - PRETORIA - 0083
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2026
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2026
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RFP2021001418-RE-ALIGNMENT OF PSETA OCCUPATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS.zip
PSETA seeks a Qualification Development Facilitator to review, realign, and combine three existing occupational qualifications (NATED Diploma: Public Management, NATED Diploma: Public Relations, and General Manager – Public Service) into a single, updated qualification. The service provider will facilitate development meetings, produce required documentation (qualification, curriculum, assessment specs), and manage the process until SAQA registration. The contract duration is 18 months.
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Source: RFP2021001418-RE-ALIGNMENT OF PSETA OCCUPATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS.zip
PSETA seeks to appoint a Qualification Development Facilitator (QDF) to assist its Quality Assurance department in fulfilling Quality Partner functions.
The QDF will review, realign, and combine three existing qualifications into one new occupational qualification:
NATED Diploma: Public Management (SAQA ID: 67041).
NATED Diploma: Public Relations (SAQA ID: 67042).
General Manager – Public Service (SAQA ID: 118791).
The service includes facilitating development meetings, producing QCTO-prescribed qualification documents, and ensuring submission until SAQA registration is achieved.
Important Dates
Source: RFP2021001418-RE-ALIGNMENT OF PSETA OCCUPATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS.zip (RFP)
Closing date: 27 May 2026.
Closing time: 11:00.
Bid validity period: 90 days from the closing date.
Contract duration: 18 months from date of appointment.
Contact Information
Source: RFP2021001418-RE-ALIGNMENT OF PSETA OCCUPATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS.zip (RFP)
For bidding procedure enquiries: Ms Ursula Mathonsi, Manager: Supply Chain Management.
Project Management Methodology (30 points): Detailed project plan required, covering work plan, activity-based costing, timelines, communication strategy, and risk management. Scoring: 1 (no/poor methodology) to 5 (excellent, thorough).
Experience (30 points): Reference letters from SETAs, professional bodies, or industry bodies for past qualification development work. Scoring: 1 (no/irrelevant letters) to 5 (5+ letters).
Lead QDF Knowledge & Experience (40 points): Lead developer must submit CV, certified qualifications, and proof of SAQA evaluation (if foreign). Scoring: 1 (no submission) to 5 (6+ years’ experience in NQF-aligned curriculum/assessment development).
Phase 2: Price (80 points) and Specific Goals (20 points).
Preference points system: 80/20 (price vs. specific goals).
Specific goals points allocation:
Black-owned company (51-100% black ownership): 8 points.
Facilitate occupational qualification development meetings per QCTO requirements.
Submit documents within prescribed timeframes.
Revise and remediate all documents until SAQA registration is achieved.
Methodology:
Participate in an inception meeting with PSETA Quality Assurance Team to finalise development approach.
Revise project plan post-inception and prepare an inception report.
Facilitate all development meetings.
Submit progress and process reports as prescribed.
Competency Requirements for QDF:
Minimum 3 years’ experience in developing occupational qualifications.
Three-year qualification in Education, Training and Development, or related field.
Minimum 3 years’ public sector experience.
Reporting: Service provider reports to PSETA Quality Assurance Department. The Qualification Development Specialist is the Project Manager and primary contact.
Financial Requirements
Source: RFP2021001418-RE-ALIGNMENT OF PSETA OCCUPATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS.zip (RFP)
Proposed total pricing must be inclusive of VAT and all costs.
Itemised annual budget with justification for amounts is required.
Breakdown of rates for services/items priced must be provided.
PSETA reserves the right to negotiate the selection/prioritisation of deliverables in line with the contract price.
Compliance Requirements
Source: RFP2021001418-RE-ALIGNMENT OF PSETA OCCUPATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS.zip (RFP)
Tax Compliance:
Submit SARS-issued Personal Identification Number (PIN) or Tax Compliance Status (TCS) certificate.
For consortia/JVs/sub-contractors: Each party must submit a separate TCS certificate/PIN/CSD number.
If no TCS PIN but registered on Central Supplier Database (CSD), provide CSD number.
Central Supplier Database (CSD): Proof of registration is mandatory.
B-bbee:
Submit a valid B-BBEE Status Level Verification Certificate or sworn affidavit (for EMEs & QSEs) to qualify for preference points.
Points allocated for specific goals: black ownership (8), women ownership (4), youth ownership (5), disability ownership (3).
Disqualifications:
No bids accepted from persons in the service of the state, or companies/close corporations with directors/members in the service of the state.
Failure to submit SBD1, SBD4, SBD6.1, CSD proof, or signed GCC will disqualify the bid.
Bidders listed in the Register for Tender Defaulters or List of Restricted Suppliers are automatically disqualified.
Collusive bidding or fraudulent practices will result in disqualification and potential legal action.
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Source: RFP2021001418-RE-ALIGNMENT OF PSETA OCCUPATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS.zip
Evaluation follows a two-phase process:
Phase 1: Functionality (100 points, minimum 70 points required to qualify). Criteria and weights:
Project Management Methodology (30 points): Detailed project plan covering work plan, costing, timelines, communication strategy, and risk management. Scoring ranges from 1 (no/poor methodology) to 5 (excellent, thorough).
Experience (30 points): Reference letters from SETAs/professional bodies for past qualification development work. Scoring ranges from 1 (no/irrelevant letters) to 5 (5+ letters).
Lead QDF Knowledge & Experience (40 points): CV, certified qualifications, and proof of SAQA evaluation (if foreign). Scoring ranges from 1 (no submission) to 5 (6+ years’ experience in NQF-aligned curriculum/assessment development).
Phase 2: Price (80 points) and Specific Goals (20 points).
Preference points system: 80/20 (price vs. specific goals).
Specific goals points allocation:
Black-owned company (51-100% black ownership): 8 points.
Hillcrest Office Park, 177 Dyer Rd, Hatfield, Pretoria, 0083, South Africa
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