This tender seeks a qualified service provider to review, refine, and finalize the Higher Education Act of 1997, ensuring alignment with current legislative frameworks and stakeholder inputs. The project duration is two months.
The Department of Higher Education and Training is inviting bids for the appointment of a service provider to support the review, refinement, consolidation, and finalization of the Higher Education Act of 1997 (Act No. 101 of 1997). The successful bidder will be responsible for analyzing stakeholder inputs, ensuring legal coherence, and producing a comprehensive Comments Response Matrix. This will involve detailed legislative drafting support, including the preparation of a Memorandum on the Objects of the Bill and assistance with Socio-Economic Impact Assessments (SEIAS).
The scope of work includes reviewing the existing draft Amendment Bill, validating stakeholder comments, and producing a fully consolidated Amendment Bill that adheres to legal standards. The appointed service provider must demonstrate proven legislative drafting expertise, experience in the Post-School Education and Training sector, and the ability to manage complex legislative amendments within a tight timeframe. This project presents an opportunity to contribute to significant legislative reform in South Africa's higher education landscape.
This tender is suitable for legal firms, consulting agencies, and professionals with expertise in legislative drafting, policy analysis, and experience in the education sector, particularly those familiar with the Post-School Education and Training framework.