Stakeholder management and engagement training

Closing date: 24 August 2026, 16:00. No briefing or site visit is mentioned.

Technical enquiries: [email protected], tel 011 483 0122. Supply chain enquiries: [email protected], tel 011 483 0122.

Proposals must be submitted by email to [email protected] before 24 August 2026, 16:00. Late submissions will be disqualified. The following documents are compulsory and must be included: SARS PIN or Tax Clearance Certificate, National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD) report, completed and signed SBD forms, completed and signed POPIA consent, and quotation on company letterhead. Quoted prices must remain valid for at least 90 days. Brand South Africa may extend the closing date under exceptional circumstances, and reserves the right not to accept any proposal or to cancel the RFQ process.

Failure to submit the following documents will lead to disqualification: (SARS Pin Number/ Tax Clearance Certificate). National Treasury Central Supplier Database Report. Completed and signed SBD forms. Completed and signed POPIA PROTECTION OF PERSONAL INFORMATION ACT, 2013 (POPIA). Quotation on Company Letterhead.

Proposals are evaluated using the 80/20 preference point system: Price (detailed budget breakdown) 80 points, Specific Goals 20 points. Specific goals points are claimed via SBD 6.1, supported by a CSD report and a certified B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit; failure to provide proof results in zero points for specific goals. Mandatory evaluation criteria: the service provider/facilitator must hold valid SETA or QCTO accreditation (expired accreditations are not considered); bidders must submit three reference letters on client letterhead demonstrating experience in stakeholder management and engagement training; the proposed facilitator's CV must show at least 3 years' technical and professional experience in this field. Bidders listed on the Register for Tender Defaulters or List of Restricted Suppliers will be disqualified.

The training is for one Brand South Africa employee and must equip professionals to identify, analyse, and build positive relationships with stakeholders. The course outline must cover: identification and analysis of stakeholders (including mapping tools and the impact of personality, behaviour, and culture); strategic engagement and communication (tailored strategies, engagement throughout the project lifecycle, building relationships); conflict resolution and negotiation (mediation techniques, managing organisational politics); and project and risk management (reducing delays and cost escalations, managing expectations and grievances, ethical practices and reputation risks). Practical outcomes include action planning, tool proficiency, and improved collaboration. The course may be delivered online or in person; duration is to be confirmed by the provider. An accredited NQF certificate must be issued to attendees who complete the course.

The training must cover stakeholder identification and analysis, strategic engagement and communication, conflict resolution and negotiation, and project and risk management. Practical outcomes include action planning, tool proficiency, and improved collaboration. The course may be delivered online or in person; duration is to be confirmed by the provider. An accredited NQF certificate must be issued to attendees who complete the course.

Bidders must provide proof of experience in stakeholder management and engagement training, in the form of three reference letters on client letterhead indicating the type of services offered. The proposed facilitator's CV must demonstrate technical and professional experience in stakeholder management and engagement training, with at least 3 years' experience.

Pricing must be submitted on the SBD 3 pricing schedule: line prices are VAT-exclusive, total price is VAT-inclusive. The schedule covers training services for 1 attendee. Bidders must provide a detailed breakdown of costs on company letterhead. Payment will be made within 30 days of a valid claim, based on completed milestones/deliverables as per the project implementation plan agreed at inception.

Mandatory documents: SARS PIN or Tax Clearance Certificate; National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD) report; completed and signed SBD forms (including SBD 4 Declaration of Interest and SBD 6.1 Preference Points Claim); completed and signed POPIA consent; quotation on company letterhead. Bidders must be SETA or QCTO accredited. Proof of experience (three reference letters) and facilitator CV with 3 years' experience are required. B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit is required to claim specific goals points.

Brand South Africa may extend the closing date under exceptional circumstances. All proposals and information received will not be returned. The adjudication process does not commit Brand South Africa to proceed with any proposal. The price quoted must be valid for at least 90 days. Brand South Africa may make changes to the RFQ document, and changes will be communicated to firms that responded. No reliance may be placed on information from other persons. All information relating to submissions will be treated in strict confidence. Brand South Africa reserves the right not to enter into any relationship and no correspondence pertaining to submissions will be entered into. If no proposal is accepted, the RFQ process may be closed and Brand South Africa may proceed on a different basis or not appoint any respondent. Brand South Africa accepts no responsibility for costs incurred by bidders in preparing proposals and reserves the right to validate all claims made.

Proposals are evaluated using the 80/20 preference point system: Price (detailed budget breakdown) 80 points, Specific Goals 20 points. Specific goals points are claimed via SBD 6.1, supported by a CSD report and a certified B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit; failure to provide proof results in zero points for specific goals. Brand South Africa may request further information if clarity is needed.