ARTISAN DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME SOE 14 & 19 APRIL 2021 BRIEFING SESSION FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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ARTISAN DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME SOE
14 & 19 APRIL 2021 BRIEFING SESSION
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
# QUESTIONS: ANSWER:
1. Can providers with expired The SETA’s and QCTO have sent communication to
accreditation in 2020 still providers regarding the delay on renewal of
apply? accreditation. Providers are requested to submit with
their applications, the expired accreditation documents
as well as the communication received from SETA/
QCTO.
2. Can the application template be Providers are requested not to change the template, for
modified? an example the headings and numbering but can add
extra rows on the budget as an example to
accommodate additional budget line items not captured
and additional information deemed important.
3. Are private providers allowed to This Request For Proposals is intended for State
apply for this RFP? Owned Enterprises/ Public Entities. No private providers
are allowed to apply but can partner with the Public
entities. However, the Public Entities must be the main
applicants.
4. Can a Public entity without Yes, the Public Entity must apply as the main applicant.
accreditation still apply? However, it is required that the entity submits/attach
accreditation for a partner (s) (Accredited Public/Private
Skills Development Provider (SDP)) that will assist the
entity in carrying out the targeted training. The SDP(s)
must complete and sign the partnership statement found
in the application template or attach some form of
agreement. Roles of partners must be fully explained.
5. As a Public Entity, what form of Applicants must submit a copy of tax clearance
information is required from certificate or a letter of exemption or good standing from
SARS? SARS.
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6. How many application is One application per provider.
allowed per provider?
7. Is the applicant allowed to Yes, applicants are allowed to apply for multiple
apply for multiple programmes? programmes and in multiple provinces, but in one
application. However it is advisable to note that there is
a limited budget for this RFP, hence applicants are
encouraged to limit their budget to R50 million.
8. The P1 & P2 Engineering There is no priority list for the P1 & P2 Engineering
related programme: is there a courses to be considered. The applicant must verify with
priority list of programmes? the institute if the learner qualifies for P1 and P2.
Priority should be given to learners that need the
training (P1 and P2) in order to obtain their qualification
and graduate.
9. Should the Excel template for Yes, when submitting it must be in a searchable PDF
budget be converted to PDF format.
when submitting
10. If a provider applies for all the The priority is more on Artisan Development
different programmes i.e. Skills Programme but that does not limit providers on applying
Programmes, Learnerships and for the other programmes as well. The main objective of
Apprenticeships. Which the RFP is to train more artisans (red seal certificated).
programme has higher chances
of being approved?
11. Does the location of the What is more important is for the workshop and the
workshop have an impact when workplaces to have accreditation from the relevant
applying? bodies. The location does not matter.
12. Is the budget R50 million or R Providers are encouraged to apply for a budget not
100 million exceeding R 50 million, however no provider will be
disqualified should they exceed the R50 million.
313. Can the information on NSF The information is available on the DHET website
provincial spending rate be (www.dhet.gov.za) in the NSF Annual report.
shared with the providers?
14. Is it compulsory for the Co-funding not a requirement, however is encouraged
applicant to have co-funding? where possible. For instance, the provider can amongst
others assist with the payment of the UIF, COIDA and
Project management costs.
15. What is required for the UIF? When registering the learners, the employer must
ensure that they are registered for UIF.
16. Are municipalities’ eligible The municipalities are part of local government,
applicants? therefore ineligible. However municipalities that have
agencies, the agencies can apply. Municipalities can
apply using the unsolicited route.
17. If the applicant is a The lead employer can be responsible for payment of
Government entity but have a UIF to the Department of Employment and Labour on
lead employer, who is behalf of the entity.
responsible for the UIF?
18. As government entities, no A motivation must be provided to indicate that the
contracts or MOU’s with SDP’s provider is unable to submit accreditation documents
can be submitted upfront as the because there are still supply chain processes to be
procurement of a service followed for the appointment of an accredited service
provider has to be done via providers. However, it should be noted that this is not in
supply chain processes. What line with the RFP requirement, therefore, evaluation of
must happen in this case? the entity’s proposal will be subject to the approval by
the DG or delegated official of this deviation.
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