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Terms of Reference – DG Funding Window: Career Awareness Initiatives

Manufacturing, Engineering and Related Services Sector Education and Training AuthorityRef: https://www.merseta.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/TermsOfReference_DG-Career-Awareness-Initiatives.pdf

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This document is a merSETA Request for Proposal (RFP) / Terms of Reference for the award of discretionary grants to eligible organisations to implement Career Awareness Initiatives focused on occupations in high demand within the manufacturing, engineering and related services sector. It sets out eligibility and mandatory compliance requirements, the scope of work and deliverables (including event management, TVET partnerships, WIL registration support, and reporting), and the project duration of six months from the last signature. Applications must be submitted electronically via the NSDMS Projects Portal, opening on 29 July 2026 and closing on 14 August 2026 at 23h59, with late or non-electronic submissions disqualified.

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Discretionary grants for career guidance and awareness initiatives on occupations in high demand

Eligible organisations can apply for discretionary grants from merSETA to implement career guidance and awareness initiatives focused on occupations in high demand within the manufacturing, engineering and related services sector.

Who it is for
Eligible organisations applying to implement career guidance and awareness initiatives on occupations in high demand.
How to act on it
Submit the proposal electronically (manual, emailed or hand-delivered submissions are automatically disqualified) via the NSDMS Projects Portal.
Closes
14 August 2026
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CLOSING DATE 14 August 2026 CLOSING TIME 23h59 Applications submitted after this time will not be considered. Manual, emailed or hand-delivered submissions are automatically disqualified.
How to apply

Facts

Reference

https://www.merseta.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/TermsOfReference_DG-Career-Awareness-Initiatives.pdf

Key Takeaways

  • Issuing organisation: merSETA (Manufacturing, Engineering and Related Services Sector Education and Training Authority)
  • Document title: Terms of Reference (ToR) / Request for Proposal(s)
  • Document number: FIN–RFP-001(B)
  • Revision date: 03 June 2024; revision number: Rev 00; access controlled
  • Closing date/time: 14 August 2026 at 23h59
  • Applications open: 29 July 2026
  • Submission method: electronically via NSDMS Projects Portal (https://nsdms.merseta.org.za)
  • Disqualification: manual, emailed, or hand-delivered submissions; applications after closing time
  • Project duration: 6 months from date of last signature
  • Mandatory compliance (Stage 1) pass/fail includes: CIPC registration proof, valid TCS PIN or tax clearance certificate, valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit, bank confirmation letter, CSD report, BOQ cost breakdown, signed letters of intent from schools/TVET principals, signed application/declarations with no conflict of interest and legal registration in South Africa
  • Evaluation (Stage 2) technical scoring out of 100 with minimum qualifying threshold of 70%
  • Manufacturing, Engineering and Related Services Sector Education and Training Authority (merSETA)
  • National Treasury
  • Central Supplier Database (CSD)
  • National Skills Development Management System (NSDMS)
  • National Departments of Higher Education and Training
  • National Departments of Basic Education
  • Provincial Departments of Basic Education
  • District Education Offices
  • Circuit Managers
  • School Governing Bodies
  • School Principals
  • TVET Colleges
  • Local Municipalities
  • Traditional Leaders
  • Skills Development Act (Act No. 97 of 1998)

Dates

Closing Date

3 June 2024