Conduct Training on Combined Assurance for 1 Day on a Virtual Platform
Tender Details
- Project Title: Appointment of an Independent Suitable Service Provider to Conduct Training on Combined Assurance for 1 Day on a Virtual Platform (MS Teams)
- Tender Number: FSDSD RFQ 064/2026
- Client / Department: Free State Department of Social Development
- Tender Type: Request for Quotation (RFQ)
- Location: Bloemfontein (Training to be delivered virtually via MS Teams)
- Closing Date: 25 May 2026 at 11:00
- Briefing Session: No briefing session required.
Tender Overview
The Department of Social Development in the Free State seeks to appoint a qualified and independent training service provider to facilitate a one-day virtual training programme on Combined Assurance for senior management and Audit Committee members.
The purpose of the training is to strengthen governance, risk management, compliance, and assurance practices by promoting an integrated Combined Assurance Framework aligned with:
- King IV Report on Corporate Governance
- Public Finance Management Act (PFMA)
- National Treasury Regulations
- Internal audit and risk management best practices
Key Responsibilities
The appointed service provider will be responsible for:
Training Design and Development
- Developing a comprehensive one-day training programme.
- Preparing learning materials, presentations, case studies, and practical examples.
- Customising content for senior management and audit committee members.
Virtual Facilitation
- Delivering the training through Microsoft Teams.
- Facilitating discussions and participant engagement.
- Managing virtual question-and-answer sessions.
- Providing technical guidance to participants where necessary.
Combined Assurance Training Topics
The programme should cover:
- Principles of Combined Assurance.
- Governance and oversight responsibilities.
- Strategic risk management.
- Operational risk management.
- Financial assurance processes.
- Compliance assurance.
- Internal audit functions.
- External assurance providers.
- Assurance mapping and coordination.
- Integrated reporting and assurance frameworks.
- Development of Combined Assurance models within public-sector institutions.
Post-Training Deliverables
- Attendance registers.
- Training reports.
- Presentation materials.
- Certificates of attendance (if applicable).
- Evaluation and feedback reports.
Minimum Requirements
The service provider should possess:
Professional Accreditation
- Accreditation and registration with Institute of Internal Auditors South Africa (IIASA) or an equivalent recognized professional body.
Experience
- Demonstrated experience in governance, risk management, compliance, and assurance training.
- Experience delivering Combined Assurance Framework training.
- Experience facilitating executive and senior management workshops.
- Proven track record of similar projects.
Financial Capacity
The bidder may be required to provide:
- Bank statements.
- Financial capability documentation.
- Funding commitments or evidence of operational capacity.
Skills and Competencies Required
Technical Skills
- Combined Assurance Framework implementation.
- Risk management methodologies.
- Internal auditing practices.
- Governance and compliance systems.
- Public-sector regulatory frameworks.
- Assurance mapping and reporting.
Training Skills
- Adult learning facilitation.
- Virtual training delivery.
- Presentation and communication skills.
- Workshop facilitation.
- Stakeholder engagement.
Professional Competencies
- Analytical thinking.
- Strategic planning.
- Problem-solving.
- Report writing.
- Leadership and advisory capabilities.
Suitable Service Providers
This RFQ is ideal for:
- Governance consulting firms.
- Internal audit consulting companies.
- Risk management specialists.
- Compliance advisory firms.
- Corporate governance consultants.
- Professional training providers.
- Public-sector capacity-building organisations.
Typical Professional Profiles
Personnel assigned to the project may include:
Lead Facilitator
- Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
- Governance Professional
- Risk Management Specialist
- Chartered Accountant with assurance expertise
Supporting Specialists
- Internal Audit Consultant
- Compliance Officer
- Risk Management Practitioner
- Training Coordinator
Enquiries
Mr. Patrice Nkhatho
- Telephone: 051 409 0535
- Email: Patrice.Nkhatho@fssocdev.gov.za
Ideal Candidate Profile
The ideal service provider should:
- Be professionally accredited.
- Have extensive experience in governance, risk, and assurance frameworks.
- Demonstrate a successful history of delivering executive-level training.
- Be capable of facilitating interactive online learning sessions.
- Understand public-sector governance requirements and Treasury regulations.
- Deliver practical, outcome-based training aligned with King IV and PFMA requirements.
This opportunity is particularly suitable for experienced internal audit, governance, risk management, and compliance training providers with expertise in Combined Assurance Framework implementation within the South African public sector.