BACKGROUND: The Moses Kotane Institute (MKI) is an entity of the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Government through the Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs (EDTEA). Its mandate is to provide internationally recognised quality research driving the economic development and innovation in the province.

PURPOSE: MKI seeks to secure the services of a competent service provider to develop a Youth Skills Development and Entrepreneurship Strategy Framework that identifies skills gap in the following manufacturing sectors value chain: chemical production, textile, automotive and electronics to match labour market demands and entrepreneurship opportunities (incubation programs).

SUBMISSION: Proposals must be emailed to Ms Sinenhlanhla Ngqulunga at Sinenhlanhla.Ngqulunga@Moseskotane.Com by no later than 28 November 2018. Proposals received after the closing date will NOT be considered. Hand deliveries will NOT be accepted. The closing date for submission is 28 November 2018.