For further information contact Goodman Moloi  (011 695 4800)

email: goodman@softstartbti.co.za

Closing date: 21 September 2018, at 15h00

Note: Softstart BTI reserves the right to cancel, or not to award any service/product

All quotations should be clearly marked and submitted to: tenders@softstartbti.co.za , no quotations sent to individual staff members will be considered

For further information contact Goodman Moloi  (011 695 4800)

email: goodman@softstartbti.co.za

Closing date: 21 September 2018, at 15h00

Note: Softstart BTI reserves the right to cancel, or not to award any service/product

All quotations should be clearly marked and submitted to: tenders@softstartbti.co.za , no quotations sent to individual staff members will be considered

For further information contact Peter Mohlele  (011 695 4800)

email: peter@softstartbti.co.za

Closing date: 21 September 2018, at 15h00

Note: Softstart BTI reserves the right to cancel, or not to award any service/product

All quotations should be clearly marked and submitted to: tenders@softstartbti.co.za , no quotations sent to individual staff members will be considered

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI): LAND DEVELOPMENT AT SOFTSTART BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY INCUBATOR, MIDRAND

Purpose

Softstart Business and Technology Incubator NPC (SBTI) seeks to attract commercially viable development ideas for its +-19000 sqm of undeveloped land, and has issued this Request for Information (“RFI”) to determine interest from consultants, developers and organizations to help realize the development of Africa’s biggest ICT Tech Hub with activities in line with the 4th Industrial Revolution, further as a commercially viable project that will help SBTI to self-sustain itself going forward.

Goals of the Project

SBTI would like to encourage the development of facilities within the 19000 sqm to help achieve its goals of:

• Developing world-class facilities for the purposes of driving the 4th Industrial Revolution

• Soliciting potential partners/tenants that will actively (directly or indirectly) play a role in undertaking the initiative
• SBTI will retain ownership of the land and participate with the successful proponent(s) in a mutually beneficial revenue-sharing model as compensation for use of the land.
• Engage in a beneficial and long term business relationship that will help improve the financial health of SBTI to ensure its long-term sustainability.
• Maintaining the quality and value of services offered by SBTI (at a rate that remains affordable for both resident entrepreneurs and graduated companies)
• Job creation and SMME development

RFI Timeline

Responses and all communications regarding this RFI should be hand-delivered by the 24 August 2018 (at 136, 2nd Street, Randjespark, Midrand)

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For any questions regarding this RFI please contact Ayanda Ndinise at:

Email: ayanda@softstartbti.co.za

Tel: 011 695 4800

Address: SBTI Building, 136, 2nd Street, Randjespark, Midrand

GPS Coordinates: 25°59‘20.0″S 28°07‘27.6“E

https://goo.gl/maps/URHm34zjFFp

Qualification

• Matric,
• B Degree/Diploma in Entrepreneurship/Small Business Development or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license
• 2 years relevant experience

Additional Skills

• Facilitation,
• Presentation,
• Computer literacy
• Project management skills

Duties

o Conduct day to day business advisory support to incubated companies

o  Facilitation of the Growth Wheel tool interventions or any related business development tools

o  Facilitate business compliance support to pre-incubated companies

o  Facilitate and conduct capacity building workshops for the Incubatees

o  Develop a client overview dashboard

o  Facilitate funding support for incubated companies through public and private sector funding mechanisms

o  Develop, and regularly update a database of the incubation portfolio

o  Regularly collate and consolidate reporting KPIs from incubated companies

o  Participate in outreach programmes

o  Participate in ED/ESD internal and external projects

o  Undertake any other duty as assigned by the Line Manager

Apply to recruitment@softstartbti.co.za

Closing date: 21 May 2018

Qualification

• BSc/Diploma in Computer Science or equivalent
• Postgraduate qualification advantageous
• 2 years relevant experience

Additional Skills

• A problem solver
• Advanced knowledge and coding of programming languages (C#, C++, Java, etc.)
• Must be aware of cutting edge technology in mobile, analytics, big data as well as application development
• Good facilitation, presentation, and research skills
• Knowledge of Intellectual Property prescripts and processes
• Valid driver’s license

Duties

• Provide mentorship and coaching support on innovation to incubated companies
• Facilitate and organise bootcamps/coding events as part of building a pipeline of innovators (in-house & external)
• Facilitate participation of Softstart BTI entrepreneurs to participate in major innovation events/competitions (locally and internationally)
• Create links with Universities/TVET colleges, and community based business centres with the objective to encourage innovators and to create new innovation
• Regularly conduct research on new innovation models and best practices
• Facilitate the registration of Intellectual Property (IP)
• Coordinate and facilitate Softstart BTI’s Innovation pitching awards/competitions as part of encouraging and promoting new innovation
• Oversee and manage SBTI’s Innovation space
• Lead and support the 4^th Industrial Revolution initiatives
• Lead SBTI’s internal and external innovation projects
• Develop reports as when needed

Undertake any other duty as assigned by the line Manager

Apply to recruitment@softstartbti.co.za

Closing date: 21 May 2018

Qualification

• Matric, B Degree/Diploma in Marketing, or equivalent
• 2 years relevant experience

Additional Skills

• Writing, attention to detail
• Presentation, coordination, and facilitation skills,
• Research,
• Computer literacy
• Valid driver’s license

Duties

• Develop and implement a marketing and communications plan
• Facilitate and coordinate SBTI’s outreach programme
• Manage and regularly update SBTI’s website and social media platforms
• Develop relevant branding and marketing material
• Conduct marketing sessions for incubated companies
• Coordinate all SBTI events (incubation days, outreach, exhibitions, graduation events, etc.)
• Conduct post-incubation monitoring and evaluation of all companies that graduated from the programme
• Facilitate marketing platforms for SBTI and its incubatees on radio, television, print, etc.
• Market and promote SBTI facilities in hosting events, meetings, workshops, etc.
• Develop and coordinate SBTI’s monthly newsletter, annual report, stakeholder reports
• Assist with resource mobilisation
• Develop and present reports as when needed

Undertake any other duty as assigned by the line Manager

Apply to recruitment@softstartbti.co.za

Closing date : 23 April 2018

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

INVITATION FOR GOODS AND/ OR SERVICES

Enquiries: Mr A Ndinise

011 695 4800

The appointed security service provider shall employ every lawful means: to prevent loss of life, property, equipment, etc. through damage, theft, explosion, fire, sabotage, espionage and other occurrences.

The following security services to be provided: 
Access Control: shall include but not be limited to:

• Monitoring entering and exiting of vehicles, employees/pedestrians/Residents & Visitors into SBTI premises inclusive of unauthorized removal of SBTI assets and property and opening and locking of entrances in line with the SBTI’s requirements and/or policy.
• Patrolling duties: shall include but not be limited to the physical patrolling of SBTI premises. Any incidents and/or deviations should be reported and are recorded in the occurrence book. Minimum six (6) patrols per 24-hour shift. 

• Guarding duties: shall include but not be limited to physical guarding of SBTI premises, including assets and properties, and assets of visitors e.g. cars.
• Emergency Assistance: The service provider should provide additional security guards during emergency situations. 

• Key Control: shall include, but not be limited to, safekeeping of keys and remote controls issued to the service provider.
• Armed response: shall include, but not be limited to, armed response when called in an emergency.
• Panic Button: A panic button linked to the service provider to be installed at SBTI reception desk. 

• Communication System: Provision of a panic button system linked to the services providers Control Room and the security guard on duty must be supported by armed response. 

• Cell phones: The service provider must supply the security guards on duty with cell phones.
• Registers and Document Management: The service provider must keep the occurrence register up to date and handle any unauthorised situations as per procedure and issue the necessary documentation.
• Couriered Packages. The receipt or dispatch of courier packages, after working hours and during weekends, must be recorded.
• Incidents Management: Conduct investigations within One (1) day and submit report within Three (3) days. This includes theft/loss/damages.
• Occurrence Books: every completed/full book to remain the property of SBTI.
• Account Management: The Supplier must make available an accounts manager who shall be the single point of contact for all queries pertaining to the relationship between the parties, address any escalation of queries and who shall be required to attend review sessions.
• Membership and Affiliation: Suppliers are required to indicate membership or affiliation to any formal governing body or association, evidence of membership or affiliation must be submitted as part of your proposal.
• Value-Adds: The Supplier must ensure it provides specific details of any value-adds that shall be offered to SBTI over -and -above the normal industry value adds (If applicable).
• Insurance / Indemnities: Suppliers are required to provide details and proof of insurance cover applicable to the products and services provided to SBTI.
• Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Plans: Suppliers are required to provide details of their disaster recovery and business continuity plans.
• Compliance: PSIRA identification cards, firearm competency certificates (where applicable) and firearm permits (where applicable) must be carried whilst on duty. All approved security related legislation, codes of conduct and procedures must be complied with.

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