Occupational health and safety training services for etdp seta (saqa unit standard 244288)

The ETDP SETA requires a suitably qualified and experienced service provider to deliver occupational health and safety training. Further details on training scope, target audience, duration, and accreditation are not provided in this invitation.

Closing date: 16 November 2026 at 11:00.

No compulsory briefing or site visit is indicated.

Bidding procedure enquiries:

• Contact: Mr Sibusiso Kutshwa
• Email: [email protected]
• Telephone: not provided

Technical enquiries:

• Contact: Mrs Siphesihle Nzima
• Email: [email protected]
• Telephone: not provided

Submission email: [email protected]

Physical bid box: address not provided in this document.

Submission methods:

• Physical: courier or deposit in bid box at the address indicated in the bid document (street address not provided in this extract).
• Electronic: email to [email protected].

Closing: 16 November 2026 at 11:00.

Bids must be submitted on the official forms provided; re-typed forms are not accepted.

Required returnable documents (all must be completed, signed and submitted):

• SBD1 (Invitation to Bid) – signed offer cover page with bidder details.
• B-BBEE status level verification certificate (SANAS accredited) or sworn affidavit for EMEs (≤R10m turnover) and QSEs (≤R50m turnover) to claim preference points.
• Tax compliance: SARS tax compliance status PIN or printed TCS certificate, or CSD number if no PIN is available.
• Proof of authority (company resolution) authorising the signatory.

Disqualification risks:

• Late bids (after closing time).
• Failure to provide any of the above particulars.
• Bids from persons in the service of the state, companies with directors in the service of the state, or close corporations with members in the service of the state.

Evaluation will follow the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 2000 and the Preferential Procurement Regulations, 2017 (likely an 80/20 preference point system for price and B-BBEE).

No minimum qualifying score or functionality criteria are specified in this document.

B-BBEE preference points are claimed via a valid B-BBEE certificate or qualifying affidavit (standard SBD6.1).

Scope: Appointment of a suitably qualified and experienced service provider to conduct occupational health and safety training for the ETDP SETA.

No further details on training content, number of participants, duration, location, accreditation requirements, or deliverables are provided in this invitation.

Mandatory compliance requirements:

• Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration: CSD number must be provided if no SARS tax PIN is available.
• Tax compliance: valid SARS tax compliance status PIN or tax compliance certificate (TCS). Each party in a consortium/joint venture/subcontractor arrangement must submit a separate PIN/CSD number.
• B-BBEE: SANAS-accredited verification certificate or sworn affidavit (for EMEs ≤R10m and QSEs ≤R50m turnover) to qualify for preference points.
• Proof of authority: company resolution authorising the signatory to bind the bidder.
• VAT registration number required.

Ineligibility:

• Persons in the service of the state.
• Companies with directors in the service of the state.
• Close corporations with members in the service of the state.

Foreign suppliers must complete the foreign supplier questionnaire if applicable.

B-BBEE evidence

• A sworn affidavit for an Exempted Micro Enterprise (EME) is the only B-BBEE document in the pack.
• The affidavit is valid for 12 months from the date the Commissioner of Oaths signs it.
• The deponent and the Commissioner of Oaths must sign on the same date, and the Commissioner must be independent of the enterprise.
• The affidavit records the enterprise's registration details, entity type, nature of business and physical address.
• It declares the black ownership percentage on the flow-through principle, plus black female ownership and black designated group ownership broken down into youth, disabled, unemployed, rural and military veterans.
• It confirms annual total revenue of R10,000,000.00 or less, based on the latest audited or financial statements.
• It records the B-BBEE contributor level: Level One for 100% black owned, Level Two for at least 51% black owned, Level Four for less than 51% black owned.

Closing: 16 November 2026 at 09:00

Suitable qualifications and experience: Bidders must demonstrate suitable qualifications and experience in delivering occupational health and safety training

Tax compliance: An original SARS tax clearance certificate must be submitted prior to award

Contract conditions: The General Conditions of Contract (GCC) apply to this bid and may not be amended

Scope: Conduct occupational health and safety training for the ETDP SETA. Provider must be suitably qualified and experienced in occupational health and safety training.

Tax compliance: An original SARS tax clearance certificate must be submitted with the bid and must be valid at the time of award. No other specific compliance requirements identified beyond standard General Conditions of Contract provisions.

Evaluation method

• Preference point system: 80/20 - price carries 80 points and specific goals carry 20 points, for a total of 100 points.
• Points are awarded for price and for specific goals.

Specific goals points

• Goal 1 - Ownership (maximum 15 points):
• 100% black-owned business: 8 points.
• At least 51% black-owned business: 2 points.
• 100% black women-owned business: 4 points.
• At least 51% black women-owned business: 1 point.
• At least 51% youth-owned business: 2 points.
• At least 51% business owned by disabled persons: 1 point.
• Goal 2 - Economic reconstruction and recovery programmes (maximum 5 points):
• SMME/QSE/EME: 2 points.
• Business located in the province where goods and services are required: 2 points.
• Business located in South Africa: 1 point.
• Total specific goals points: 20.

Claims and verification

• Bidders must indicate how they claim points for each preference point system; no points are awarded to a bidder that does not claim points.
• Proof or documentation for specific goals must be submitted with the tender; failure to submit it means specific goals points are not claimed.
• The organ of state may require a bidder to substantiate any preference claim, before or after adjudication.

Returnable form

• SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim Form in terms of the Preferential Procurement Regulations 2022): must be completed and submitted with the tender to claim specific goals points.

Evidence for specific goals

• B-BBEE certificate issued by a SANAS-accredited verification agency, or a sworn affidavit or CIPC B-BBEE certificate, depending on the goal claimed.
• Copy of the director's or owner's ID for ownership goals.
• Medical report or certificate for a business at least 51% owned by disabled persons.
• Company registration documents issued by CIPC or the Department of Social Development for SMME/QSE/EME and for cooperatives, NPCs, NPOs and CBOs.
• Proof of municipal account for location-based goals: a business in the province where goods and services are required, or a business in South Africa.
• A bidder that does not submit the required proof cannot claim specific goals points.

Consequences of fraudulent or unfulfilled preference claims

• The bidder may be disqualified from the tendering process.
• The organ of state may recover costs, losses or damages it has incurred.
• The contract may be cancelled and damages claimed.
• The tenderer or contractor, or its responsible shareholders and directors, may be restricted from obtaining business from any organ of state for up to 10 years, after a hearing.
• The matter may be referred for criminal prosecution.
• The contractor may be required to furnish documentary proof of any preference claim to the organ of state's satisfaction.

Preference point system: 80/20 - price carries 80 points and specific goals carry 20 points, for a total of 100 points. Bidders must claim specific goals points and submit supporting proof; points that are not claimed are not awarded.

ETDP SETA seeks a suitably qualified and experienced service provider to conduct Occupational Health and Safety training for 32 officials (physical, 5 days, SAQA unit standard 244288) and online OHS awareness training for 150 staff personnel.

Training covers: OHS Act understanding, employer/employee duties, OHS representative/committee functions, Basic First Aid Levels 1-3, Basic Fire Fighting and emergency evacuation, Legal Liability and OHS Act Compliance.

Provider must supply venue (Johannesburg/Pretoria), catering (breakfast and lunch for 5 days), certificates for 32 attendees, and have minimum 5 years OHS consulting/training experience with proven track record, project plan, and referees.

Document available for download: 30 October 2026 at 12:00

Closing date and time: 16 November 2026 at 11:00

No compulsory briefing or site visit stated.

SCM Enquiries

• Email: [email protected]
• No named contact person or telephone number provided

Submission

• Method: email
• Submission email: [email protected]

Service delivery location

• Training venue: Johannesburg / Pretoria area (exact venue to be provided by service provider)

Submission method: email to [email protected]

Format: electronic only, organised in three folders:

• Folder A: Stage 1 Administrative Requirements (SBD 1 Invitation to Bid, SBD 4 Declaration of Interest, SBD 6.1 Specific Goals, completed General Conditions of Contract, SARS tax PIN)
• Folder B: Stage 2 Phase A Mandatory Requirements and Phase B Functionality Evaluation
• Folder C: Stage 3 Price and Specific Goals (signed costing model inclusive of VAT, SBD 6.1 Preferential Points Claim Form)

All forms must be fully completed, signed, with witness signatures where required and all applicable boxes ticked.

Disqualification risks: late submissions, incomplete or unsigned bids, missing mandatory documents in any folder.

Bid validity: 90 days from closing date.

Three-stage evaluation:

Stage 1 Administrative Compliance (Folder A) – pass/fail: submission of SBD 1, SBD 4, SBD 6.1, completed GCC, SARS tax PIN.

Stage 2 Phase A Mandatory Requirements (Folder B) – pass/fail: organisational profile showing OHS training experience and capacity; valid current registration with SAIOSH and IOSH; proof of accreditation to deliver training per SAQA unit standard 244288. Failure to submit any mandatory document leads to disqualification.

Stage 2 Phase B Functionality (Folder B) – minimum qualifying score 70/100:

1. Experience & References (20 pts): reference letters on client letterhead with contactable referees – 3 letters = 10 pts, 2 = 6 pts, 1 = 3 pts; company cumulative experience – 5+ years = 10 pts, 3-4 years = 6 pts, 1-2 years = 3 pts.
2. Facilitator Experience & Qualification (40 pts): facilitator OHS training experience – 5+ years = 20 pts, 3-4 years = 10 pts, 1-2 years = 5 pts; facilitator qualification NQF 5 or higher in Safety Management, Environmental Management, Construction Management or Occupational Health Practice = 20 pts (certified copies required).
3. Project Plan & Deliverables (40 pts): proof of course outlines for all physical and online trainings with durations = 40 pts; not attached = 0 pts.

Stage 3 Pricing & Specific Goals (Folder C) – 80/20 preference point system: Price 80 points, Specific Goals 20 points (B-BBEE status).

Scope: Occupational Health and Safety training per SAQA unit standard 244288.

Physical attendance: 32 ETDP SETA officials, maximum 5 days.

Online training: 150 staff personnel on OHS awareness.

Training topics:

• In-depth understanding of the OHS Act
• General duties of employer and employees
• Functions and duties of OHS representatives and OHS Committee
• Basic First Aid procedures (Levels 1, 2, 3)
• Basic Fire Fighting and emergency evacuation procedures
• Legal Liability and OHS Act Compliance

Service provider must supply:

• Training venue in Johannesburg/Pretoria area
• Catering for 32 trainees for 5 days (breakfast: tea, coffee, fresh milk, sandwiches/muffins at 10:00; lunch: assorted menu with allergen and faith-accommodating meals)
• Training completion certificates for 32 attendees

Provider requirements:

• Minimum 5 years' experience in OHS consulting/training
• Evidence of track record of similar assignments
• Project plan and deliverables showing capacity to conduct training per scope
• Names and contact details of referees for objective assessment
• Availability to advise on health and safety issues as required

Company experience: minimum 5 years in Occupational Health and Safety consulting/training.

References: reference letters on client letterhead with contactable referees, signed, indicating services rendered, recommendation, contact details, and date of project. Minimum 3 letters for maximum points.

Facilitator experience: 5+ years work experience in OHS Act training (20 pts), 3-4 years (10 pts), 1-2 years (5 pts).

Facilitator qualification: NQF Level 5 or higher in Safety Management, Environmental Management, Construction Management, or Occupational Health Practice (20 pts). Certified copies of qualifications required within required time frame; failure to attach leads to zero points.

CV and copies of qualifications must be attached for facilitator.

Costing model provided as a fixed schedule – must not be modified; all line items in stated order must be included if retyped.

Line items:

1. Training costs for physical attendance (OHS Act, Basic First Aid, Basic Fire Fighting & evacuation, Legal Liability & OHS Act Compliance) – 32 learners
2. Online training for staff OHS awareness – 150 personnel
3. Training material – 32 units
4. Training venue hire for 5 days accommodating 32 trainees
5. Catering for 5 days: breakfast (tea, coffee, fresh milk, sandwiches/muffins at 10:00) and lunch (assorted menu with allergen and faith-accommodating meals) – 32 trainees
6. Certificates of completion – 32 units
7. Admin expenses

All costs inclusive of VAT, priced in ZAR.

Signed costing model and SBD 6.1 Preferential Points Claim Form required in Folder C.

Pricing format: fixed costing model provided – must not be modified; if retyped, all line items in stated order must be included.

Currency: South African Rand (ZAR), all costs inclusive of VAT.

Line items:

• Training costs for physical attendance (OHS Act, Basic First Aid, Basic Fire Fighting & evacuation, Legal Liability & OHS Act Compliance) for 32 learners
• Online training for 150 personnel on OHS awareness
• Training material for 32 learners
• Training venue hire for 5 days accommodating 32 trainees
• Catering for 5 days (breakfast and lunch as specified) for 32 trainees
• Certificates of completion for 32 trainees
• Admin expenses
• Sub-total and total

Price must be final, include VAT, and signed.

No bid security, bonds, guarantees, retention, payment terms or financial capacity thresholds stated.

Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration mandatory – no award without it.

SARS tax compliance: unique security PIN issued by SARS for tax verification.

B-BBEE: valid certified B-BBEE certificate from SANAS-accredited verification agency, or CIPC-issued certificate, or signed sworn affidavit (required to claim specific goals points). Joint ventures must submit a consolidated B-BBEE verification certificate prepared for this bid; each JV member must provide relevant accreditation certificate.

Professional registration: valid and current registration with South African Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (SAIOSH) and Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH).

Accreditation: proof of accreditation to provide training per SAQA unit standard 244288.

No CIDB grading required (non-construction).

No local content percentages specified.

Disqualification: deregistered/blacklisted companies (National Treasury database), companies in CIPC de-registration process, directors/owners linked to such companies.

Training content covers OHS Act compliance, employer/employee duties, OHS representative and committee functions, Basic First Aid (Levels 1-3), Basic Fire Fighting and emergency evacuation, Legal Liability.

Provider must advise on health and safety issues as and when required.

Provider must have expertise in conducting risk assessments in a working environment.

Training includes online OHS awareness for 150 staff personnel.

Contract duration: 5 days for training delivery in Johannesburg/Pretoria area.

Penalty fee: ETDP SETA reserves the right to include a penalty fee if training programme not completed per service level agreement.

Price negotiation: ETDP SETA reserves the right to negotiate the bidder's price.

Cancellation: ETDP SETA reserves the right to cancel the bid and not award to any bidder.

Ownership: ETDP SETA remains sole owner and custodian of all content, material, or development; no information may be shared during or after the project; appointed provider must hand over all material to ETDP SETA.

Referral: provider must seek permission to use ETDP SETA as a referral.

Bid validity: 90 days from closing.

No award to highest points guaranteed.

Three-stage evaluation:

Stage 1 Administrative Compliance (Folder A): SBD 1, SBD 4, SBD 6.1, completed GCC, SARS tax PIN – pass/fail.

Stage 2 Phase A Mandatory (Folder B): organisational OHS training profile, SAIOSH & IOSH registration, SAQA 244288 accreditation – pass/fail; missing any = disqualification.

Stage 2 Phase B Functionality (Folder B): minimum 70/100 points.

• Experience & References (20 pts): reference letters (3=10, 2=6, 1=3) + company experience (5+ yrs=10, 3-4=6, 1-2=3).
• Facilitator (40 pts): experience (5+ yrs=20, 3-4=10, 1-2=5) + qualification NQF5+ in relevant field (20).
• Project plan & deliverables (40 pts): full proof=40, none=0.

Stage 3 Price & Specific Goals (Folder C): 80/20 preference points (Price 80, Specific Goals 20).