CCTV Installation and Maintenance Training Services

The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) has issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the appointment of a service provider to deliver a comprehensive CCTV training programme for its Telecoms Department in the Gauteng Region. The programme is intended to equip 12 PRASA Telecoms Technicians with in-depth theoretical knowledge and practical skills in the installation, configuration, operation, and maintenance of closed-circuit television (CCTV) systems. The training must cover both analogue and IP-based surveillance technologies so that learners can manage CCTV systems across varied operational environments.

The prescribed scope includes an introduction to CCTV, covering its history, legal and ethical considerations such as POPIA compliance, and relevant industry standards and safety regulations. Technical modules address system components, including camera types (analogue, IP, PTZ, and thermal), DVRs and NVRs, cabling and connectors, PoE power supplies, storage and retention policies, and network hardware. Further content covers system design and site planning, installation and grounding, software and remote-access configuration, troubleshooting and preventive maintenance, and cybersecurity and access management. The course is to run for 4 to 5 days and must combine classroom theory with hands-on practical sessions using real-world equipment and simulation scenarios. Lunch must be provided for trainees, and a learner manual or training guide must be supplied.

Training providers must be registered and accredited, with accreditation through SETA 244337 (demonstrate and understand CCTV), PSIRA, or SAIDSA, or through a vendor proprietary CCTV training certification. Assessment consists of a theoretical test with a minimum pass mark of 80%, a practical evaluation conducted on-site or in a simulated environment, and a final evaluation by an accredited trainer or external assessor. Successful candidates will receive a Certificate of Competence stating the trainee's name, trainer institution, topics covered, accreditation number, and date of issue. Bidders must attend a compulsory briefing session on 9 November 2026 at 10:00 at the Shosholoza Meyl Junction in Braamfontein. Submissions close on 12 November 2026 at 10:00 and must be hand-delivered, as email and fax submissions are not accepted. The award is evaluated on an 80/20 price and specific goals basis, with a minimum functionality threshold of 60%. Functionality is scored mainly on the bidder's record of similar completed training projects, supported by appointment letters, completion certificates, and contract values.