Accredited adobe creative cloud training programme for marketing and communication officer

Closing date: 7 September 2026

Closing time: 12:00 PM

No compulsory briefing session or site visit is stated in the document.

SCM enquiries: Nonkululeko Mthethwa, email [email protected], telephone (010) 593 0533.

Technical enquiries: Doniah Motsoeneng, email [email protected], telephone (010) 593 0533.

Submission address: [email protected]

Submission method: Email proposals to [email protected] on or before the closing date and time (7 September 2026, 12:00 PM). Late submissions will not be considered.

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

• SBD 1 (Invitation to Bid): signed offer cover page with bidder details and authority to sign.
• SBD 3.3 (Pricing Schedule – Professional Services): total cost inclusive of VAT, signed.
• SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest): discloses state employment and relationships; false declaration disqualifies the bid.
• SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim): claims specific-goal points under the 80/20 system.
• Valid B-BBEE certificate (SANAS-accredited), sworn affidavit (EME) or CIPC B-BBEE certificate.
• Proof of CSD registration (full detailed CSD report or CSD number).
• Valid SARS tax compliance status PIN or TCS certificate.
• Proof of accreditation as a training provider with the relevant SETA/QCTO for the proposed Adobe Creative Cloud/digital design/graphic design/multimedia/publishing skills programme.
• Proposed course outline showing modules, duration, learning outcomes, delivery methodology, unit standard alignment, assessment approach and certification.
• CV of the proposed facilitator demonstrating experience to deliver and assess the accredited programme.

Disqualification risks: any returnable form left unsigned or omitted; submission after closing time; non-compliance with mandatory requirements (accreditation proof, course outline, facilitator CV); false declarations; fronting indicators established on investigation.

Evaluation uses the 80/20 preference point system (price 80 points, specific goals 20 points) as per the 2022 PPPFA Regulations. The lowest acceptable tender determines the price points. Specific-goal points are allocated as follows:

• 17 points: EME or QSE owned 51% or more by black women, black youth, black people living with disability, or black military veterans.
• 1 point: EME or QSE owned 51% by black people living in rural/underdeveloped areas or townships.
• 1 point: EME or QSE cooperative owned 51% or more by black people.
• 1 point: EME or QSE owned 51% or more by black people in general (priority: Africans, Indians, Coloureds).

Failure to submit proof for claimed specific goals means zero points for those goals. Bidders must first meet all mandatory requirements (accreditation proof, course outline, facilitator CV, completed SBD forms, CSD registration, tax compliance, B-BBEE evidence) to be evaluated on price and specific goals. The CSOS is not obliged to appoint the lowest-priced bidder if capacity or comprehension of scope is inadequate; the second-ranked bidder may be appointed with recorded justification.

Scope: Accredited Adobe Creative Cloud training programme for one Marketing and Communication Officer.

Minimum duration: Three months.

Applications to be covered (at minimum): Adobe Photoshop (image editing, retouching, digital content creation); Adobe Illustrator (vector graphics, branding elements, infographics); Adobe InDesign (layout and production of publications, reports, brochures); Adobe Premiere Pro (video editing for digital and social media); Adobe After Effects (introductory motion graphics and animations); Adobe Acrobat Pro (interactive PDFs and digital document workflows); Adobe Creative Cloud asset management and collaborative workflows.

Programme must integrate design fundamentals, branding principles, accessibility considerations, file management, public sector communication requirements, digital publishing best practices and practical workplace-based assignments relevant to CSOS communication outputs.

Complete training solution required: pre-training skills assessment, approved curriculum, training materials (electronic), instructor-led facilitation, practical exercises, learner support, assessment, moderation, Portfolio of Evidence review, certification, post-training reporting.

Unit standard alignment: SAQA-registered unit standards under appropriate SETAs (e.g. MICT SETA, CATHSSETA) or equivalent accredited programmes. Illustrative unit standards: 116935 (Producing digital images for communication purposes, NQF 4); 116931 (Create vector graphics for communication purposes, NQF 4); 116933 (Produce page layouts for print and digital media, NQF 4); 114048 (Create and edit short digital video content, NQF 5); 259975 (Use digital tools to manage and publish content, NQF 5); equivalent unit standard for applying design principles and branding guidelines in a work environment (NQF 4/5). Alternative or bundled equivalent unit standards accepted with proof of accreditation.

Deliverables: accredited training programme (min. 3 months); training schedule with modules, unit standards, outcomes, timelines; approved learner material and facilitator guides (electronic); practical assignments and Portfolio of Evidence; continuous learner support; assessment, moderation and certification of competence; certificates aligned to completed unit standards.

Project timeframe: minimum 3 months training; ongoing formative assessments; PoE submission and final assessment; internal and external moderation; issuing of certificates of competence or statements of results. Invoices not paid in full until certificates are received.

Proposed course outline must clearly indicate modules, duration, learning outcomes, delivery methodology, unit standard alignment or equivalent accredited programme alignment, assessment approach and certification to be issued. Training must be instructor-led with practical exercises and workplace-based assignments relevant to CSOS communication outputs. Programme must integrate design fundamentals, branding principles, accessibility considerations, file management, public sector communication requirements and digital publishing best practices. Service provider may offer an alternative equivalent accredited training programme provided proof of accreditation, skills programme details and unit standard alignment are attached.

Service provider must be suitably qualified, experienced and accredited. Must attach valid proof of accreditation as a training provider with the relevant SETA/QCTO or recognised accreditation body for the proposed Adobe Creative Cloud/digital design/graphic design/multimedia/publishing or equivalent skills programme. Proposed facilitator must have a CV demonstrating experience to deliver and assess the proposed Adobe Creative Cloud or equivalent accredited programme.

Training programme must be accredited and aligned to SAQA-registered unit standards under appropriate SETAs (MICT SETA, CATHSSETA) or equivalent accredited programmes. Accreditation certificates and SETA approval letters must be attached. Programme must include pre-training skills assessment, approved curriculum, training materials, instructor-led facilitation, practical exercises, learner support, assessment, moderation, Portfolio of Evidence review, certification and post-training reporting. Ongoing formative assessments, internal and external moderation, and issuing of certificates of competence or statements of results are required. Invoices not paid in full until certificates are received.

Pricing schedule (SBD 3.3 – Professional Services) requires a total cost inclusive of VAT for the complete assignment. Line items (quantity = 1 each): Adobe Creative Cloud training programme for one delegate (curriculum design, facilitation, practical exercises); learner material, facilitator guide, practical exercises and electronic resources; assessment, Portfolio of Evidence review and learner support; internal and external moderation; certification / statement of results. Bidder must provide a cost per delegate. Rates must be firm for the full period or basis of adjustment (e.g. CPI) stated. Period required for commencement after acceptance of bid must be indicated. Offer validity: 90 days from closing date. All pricing in SA Rands inclusive of all applicable taxes. Flexibility required to accommodate delegate date changes.

Pricing format: Fixed total cost inclusive of VAT for the complete assignment, submitted on SBD 3.3 (Professional Services). Bidder must provide a cost per delegate. All pricing in South African Rands, inclusive of all applicable taxes. Offer validity: 90 days from closing date.

Pricing schedule line items (quantity = 1 each): Adobe Creative Cloud training programme for one delegate (curriculum design, facilitation, practical exercises); learner material, facilitator guide, practical exercises and electronic resources; assessment, Portfolio of Evidence review and learner support; internal and external moderation; certification / statement of results.

Flexibility required: if a delegate cannot attend on the agreed date, the bidder must accommodate at a later stage.

Bidder to indicate whether rates are firm for the full period; if not, basis of adjustment (e.g. CPI) must be provided.

Period required for commencement after acceptance of bid must be stated.

No performance bond, guarantee or advance payment terms are specified.

Mandatory compliance documents (non-submission results in disqualification):

• Valid proof of accreditation as a training provider with the relevant SETA/QCTO or recognised accreditation body for the proposed Adobe Creative Cloud/digital design/graphic design/multimedia/publishing or equivalent skills programme.
• Proposed course outline with modules, duration, learning outcomes, delivery methodology, unit standard alignment or equivalent accredited programme alignment, assessment approach and certification.
• CV of proposed facilitator demonstrating experience to deliver and assess the accredited programme.

General eligibility requirements:

• Registered on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD) with full detailed CSD report or CSD number; must remain registered for contract duration.
• Tax compliant: valid SARS tax compliance status PIN or TCS certificate; each party in a consortium/joint venture/sub-contractor must submit separate TCS/PIN/CSD number.
• B-BBEE evidence: valid SANAS-accredited B-BBEE certificate, sworn affidavit (EME) attested by Commissioner of Oaths, or CIPC B-BBEE certificate. Detailed CSD report reflecting EME or QSE with 51% or more black ownership for at least one designated group required to qualify for specific-goal preference points.
• Completed and signed SBD forms: SBD 1, SBD 3.3, SBD 4, SBD 6.1.
• No bids considered from persons in service of the state, companies with directors in service of the state, or close corporations with members in service of the state.
• Foreign suppliers must complete the residency/branch/establishment/income/tax questionnaire in SBD 1 Part B; if answer is "no" to all, SARS tax pin not required.
• Fronting prohibition: misrepresentation of B-BBEE status may invalidate quotation/contract and lead to restriction from public sector business for up to 10 years.

Quotation constitutes a binding, irrevocable offer for 90 days from submission date. No contract exists until a written contract (SBD 7) is signed. CSOS may amend, modify, withdraw or terminate the RFP at any time without liability; amendments communicated in writing only. Successful bidder must sign a Service Level Agreement ensuring confidentiality of CSOS information and intellectual property, and must abide by CSOS policies, procedures and Code of Conduct. CSOS reserves the right to conduct supplier due diligence (site visits, financial stability checks, additional information requests) prior to award or during the contract. CSOS not obliged to accept lowest price if capacity/comprehension inadequate; may appoint second-ranked bidder with justification. All quotations become CSOS property and will not be returned. CSOS will make reasonable efforts to maintain confidentiality. Quotations with omissions/irregularities are non-responsive, though CSOS may waive non-responsiveness consistently. CSOS may require a formal presentation at a date/time determined by CSOS; bidder bears all expenses. No entity may be involved in more than one quotation. Material changes in bidder control/composition must be disclosed in writing to CSOS SCM. All communication in writing; communication between closing and award discouraged. Discrepancies/ambiguities must be reported promptly in writing. Fronting is condemned; investigations may be initiated; proven fronting may invalidate quotation/contract and restrict bidder from public sector business for up to 10 years.

Evaluation follows the 80/20 preference point system (price 80, specific goals 20) per the 2022 PPPFA Regulations. Specific-goal points: 17 for EME/QSE 51%+ owned by black women/youth/people with disability/military veterans; 1 for EME/QSE 51%+ owned by black people in rural/underdeveloped/township areas; 1 for EME/QSE cooperative 51%+ owned by black people; 1 for EME/QSE 51%+ owned by black people in general (priority: Africans, Indians, Coloureds). Proof must be submitted with the bid or points are forfeited. Bidders must first pass mandatory requirements (accreditation proof, course outline, facilitator CV, SBD forms, CSD registration, tax compliance, B-BBEE evidence) before price and specific-goal evaluation. CSOS may appoint a lower-ranked bidder if the lowest-priced bidder lacks adequate capacity or comprehension of scope, with recorded justification.