The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) has issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for a motivational speaker to facilitate a leadership engagement session for Assistant Directors, Middle Management, and Senior Managers. The Departmental Learning Network serves as a platform for dialogue, learning, and interaction on leadership and management development.
Topic & Scope of the Session
The speaker will deliver a one‑hour keynote presentation on:
“The Role of Digital Transformation and Artificial Intelligence in Developing Ethical Leadership within the Public Service.”
The speaker must engage participants through practical and thought‑provoking discussion, addressing:
- How digital transformation and AI can support the Public Service
- The importance of ethics in digital leadership
- Capacity building and leadership development through technology
- The role of managers in responsible AI adoption and ethical leadership
Event details:
- Audience: Approximately 100 officials
- Date: 19 June 2026
- Venue: Pretoria (exact venue to be confirmed by DFFE)
- Catering and venue arrangements: to be coordinated by DFFE
Mandatory Requirement – Two Signed Reference Letters
Bidders must attach at least two (2) signed positive reference letters from clients where similar motivational speaking services were rendered. Each letter must:
- Be on the client’s letterhead
- Confirm completion of the services of a motivational speaker
- Be dated and signed
Failure to submit the requested reference letters will lead to disqualification.
Submission & Returnable Documents
- RFQ number: 33 AM (26/27)
- Closing date: 05 June 2026 at 11:00
- Email submissions to: Quotations@dffe.gov.za (use the RFQ number in the subject line)
- Enquiries to: rfqenquiries@dffe.gov.za
Bidders must submit:
- A formal quotation on official company letterhead (do not submit the RFQ document itself as a quotation) – including VAT, CSD MAAA number, accurate banking details, and validity period
- Completed and signed SBD 4 (Bidder’s Disclosure)
- Completed and signed SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim Form)
- CSD registration report
- Two signed reference letters (mandatory)
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80/20 Preference Points System
- Price: 80 points
- Specific Goals: 20 points – awarded as a lump sum of 20 points if the bidder has more than 50% ownership by Black people or Women or people with disabilities. 0 points if 50% or below.
Proof required: SANAS/CIPC accredited B‑BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit, or CIPC Ownership Certificate. For disability claims: a medical certificate signed by a medical practitioner with a practice number.
Trusts, consortia, or joint ventures qualify if their average combined ownership exceeds 50% for the specific goal.
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