Psychometric Assessment Services for Management Candidates NEW

The National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) has issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ2026/0132/06454/NYDA) for the procurement of psychometric assessments for six candidates shortlisted for senior governance and management positions. The assessments support the selection of appointees to the following posts: two Independent Audit Committee Chairpersons, two Independent Audit Committee Members, one Company Secretary, and one Senior Manager: Financial Services. The posts are linked to statutory governance, audit, risk and financial oversight responsibilities under the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), so the assessments are expected to evaluate candidates' suitability for these roles against the NYDA's published job descriptions, which set out required competencies, technical knowledge, attributes and qualifications.

Successful service providers will deliver psychometric assessments for the six candidates in line with the NYDA's requirements, which are to be confirmed through the RFQ document and the contact person named in the tender. Bidders should note that the RFQ requires a completed and signed pricing schedule, the SBD 1 (Invitation to Bid), the SBD 4 (Bidder's Disclosure) declaring any conflicts of interest, proof of good standing with SARS (verifiable via the Central Supplier Database or SARS eFiling PIN), and a B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit if preference points are claimed. Quotations are evaluated under the PPPFA 80/20 preference point system, with 80 points for price and 20 points for specific goals, including youth-owned, women-owned and disability-owned institutions. Services are only payable against a valid purchase order, and the NYDA may award the bid in full or in part.

The opportunity benefits organisations offering psychometric testing, executive assessment or recruitment psychology services who can deliver defensible, role-relevant assessments for senior public sector appointments within a short turnaround. Submissions close on 13 November 2026 at 10:00 and should be emailed to Quotations@nyda.gov.za or deposited in the bid box at 7 Naivasha Road, Sunninghill, 2191. Bidders should direct technical queries to Mr. Velaphi Shithlelana (velaphi.shithlelana@nyda.gov.za; 087 158 6377) before the closing date, and should confirm the specific assessment instruments, delivery format and any practitioner registration requirements with the NYDA, as these are not itemised in the summary of the RFQ.