Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd ENQUIRy number: CORP4298
Provision of Project Management Accelerated Short Courses,
PM Diploma and Eskom Project Management Certificate Programme
on an “as and when required” basis for Eskom Academy of Learning (EAL)
Part 3: Scope of Work
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Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd ENQUIRy number: CORP4298
Provision of Project Management Accelerated Short Courses,
PM Diploma and Eskom Project Management Certificate Programme
on an “as and when required” basis for Eskom Academy of Learning (EAL)
C3.1: Employer’s scope
1 Description of the services
1.1 Executive overview
The provision of Project Management Accelerated Short Courses, PM Diploma and Eskom Project Management Certificate Programme on an “as and when required” basis for Eskom Academy of Learning (EAL)
The two models as outlined below provide direction for training and development of PM Community.
A learning pathway and career path are outlined below.
Indicate Areas of focus as marked (1, 2 & 3 above)
The above graphic depicts the areas of focus for this request to demonstrate what is in scope and out of scope as outlined below:
In Scope:
The three (3) above marked components form part of the scope of this request.
Out of Scope:
The rest of unmarked components of this career path and the learning pathway do not form part of this request. However they can be regarded as the feeders of the (2 and 3 above) which are managed by the School of Project Management (only).
Accreditation:
Accreditation of our offering is the priority of our obligations during this financial year and beyond. Therefore it is our commitment to align all our offerings provided by our reputable, accredited learning partners to offer solutions that are NQF level based training, and Skills programmes.
The solutions address generic and specific project management programmes at Basic (B Above) and Intermediary (I above) proficiency levels. This is in alignment with the project management career path as provided above.
In accordance to the graphic above (Career/Learning path) it clearly depicts that Foundational programmes (Fundamentals in Project Management) are a prerequisites of a 12 months programme and for an 18 months Diploma Programme. However, the distinction between 12 months and 18 months is the level of qualification that a learner would possess upon completion of fundamentals programme, as the intake prerequisites are not at the same level. The short courses are optional as they provide an in-depth content from fundamentals programme. The short courses are exclusively packaged for specialists who are keen to broaden their sphere of knowledge ina specific discipline they function in. Hence, assessment tools will be adopted and utilised to ensure that the right people do undergo short course training.
Decentralised/Regionalised Learning:
EAL Subscribes to a decentralised and regionalised based training delivery. As a result training must be conducted within the regions where it’s needed to avoid travelling, accommodation and other operational costs.
It is in this regard that this contract seeks for multiple providers, where possible, to deliver training specifically at the following major sites: Western Cape, Kwa Zulu Natal, Gauteng, Mpumalanga, Limpopo, Free State, Eastern Cape, Northern Cape.
1.2 Interpretation and terminology
The following abbreviations are used in this Scope:
Abbreviation / Meaning given to the abbreviationECSA / Engineering Council of South Africa
SACPCMP / South African Council for Project and Construction Management Professionals
2 Specification and description of the services
Provision of Project Management Accelerated Short Courses, Project Management Diploma and Eskom Project Management Certificate Programme.
Eskom Academy of Learning has adopted ADDIE Process. ADDIE is a framework that intents to plan and deliver learning in a context and logical manner. The application of ADDIE process will be integrated into the short programme delivery. This is discussed briefly below.
Out of Scope – Analysis, Design and Development
The reason behind “Out of Scope” and Conditions:
· From analysis point of view, internal engagements have taken place with the relevant stakeholders to determine the delivery of training eg. Learners, proficiency levels, courses, etc.
· It is envisaged that the successful vendor will provide Eskom with their existing training material hence there is no need for design and development.
· Training material must be of such a standard that it facilitates learning and add to future reference for learners and cultivates independent learning process to the learner.
· As far as possible Eskom’s case studies will be incorporated and used.
· To minimise costs, the use of CDs is preferred unless the need for printed manuals is communicated to accommodate diverse employees operating at a basic levels.
· The final product should be standardised, cost effective and with good use of allocated time.
· Reputable and accredited facilitators /lectures should have been part of the development team.
· Eskom will sign-off developed material.
In Scope:
Implementation
· EAL’s attendance register shall be utilised and be completed by the learner throughout the duration of the programme (daily completion).
· Facilitators must provide timeous feedback to the training co-ordinator.
· Utilization of the latest learning methodologies & technology preferred.
· Reputable and accredited facilitators and lecturers will be contracted to facilitate all training interventions.
· Prompt responses to all questions or concerns will be the norm. (answers to be provided preferably prior to the end of the course).
· A block based learning structure will be followed.
· The training will use sites of the organisation OR any other sites secured by Eskom.
· The training provider will be liable for all training equipment unless cleared with the training co-ordinator.
· All evaluation will be results driven indicating gaps for growth and advocating continuous improvement.
· Pre and Post assessments will form part of the evaluation process to reassume competency gaps closed. This also includes formative and summative assessments.
· Evaluation results will be available two weeks to Eskom after submission dates from students for informed decision or learning provided.
· Leaner evaluation will be used to determine the success/failure of the training and feedback shall be made available to the providers for continuous improvement where essential.
· EAL’s standard evaluation mechanism shall be used at all times to assess the effectiveness and efficiency of the training provided.
a) Eskom Project Management Short Courses Programme
Duration: 3-5 Days (Structured in blocks)
Purpose:
To capacitate project management community on project management principles and processes as well as empowering them on the tools and techniques in order to make time, cost and perform accordingly.
Target Group:
Project Community within technical and non-technical disciplines
Objectives and outcomes:
At the completion of this course participants will have an understanding of Basic to intermediary training on PMBOK (Project management Body of Knowledge) and other critical related dimensions which covers amongst others the following:
§ Project Management Introduction
§ Risk Management in Projects
§ Planning and Scheduling
§ Documentation management in Projects
§ Knowledge management in Projects
§ Insurance Principles Management in projects
§ Problem solving in project management
§ Change management in project space
§ Quality Management in projects
§ Integration Management
§ Cost Management in projects
§ Project Life Cycle Model (generic)
§ Scope Management
§ Negotiation Skills management in projects
§ Teams, Teamwork, Leadership and Diversity Management in projects
§ Governance structure in projects
§ Construction Management
§ Legal and Statutory Requirements
§ Contract Management in Projects
§ Detailed Project Life Cycle Model - Initiation
§ Detailed Project Life Cycle Model - Planning
§ Detailed Project Life Cycle Model – Execution
§ Detailed Project Life Cycle Model – Close out
§ Introduction To VM/VE
§ Integrating Human Dynamics & Teamwork To Ensure Alignment
§ Functional thinking
§ Information Gathering & Sharing
§ VM Session (Practical) Planning & Setting Of Objective
§ Defining Functional Significance
§ Function Identification And Numerical Evaluation (Practical)
§ Functional Analysis Systems Test ( Fast) Diagramming ( Practical)
§ Implementation And Project Follow-Up
§ Creative, Evaluation, Investigation And Presentation Phases
v Below is a brief outline of each course as indicated above
Ø Introduction to Project Management
Duration: 3 to 5 days
Target Group:
Project Community technical and non-technical employees
Training on the following quantitative and qualitative aspects of 10 Dimension of PMBOK:
· Project Risk
· Human resources
· Quality Management
· Procurement Management
· Cost Management
· Communication
· Stakeholder Management
· Integration
· Scope Management
· Time Management
Including all the other above mentioned modules above which are not necessarily PM Bok dimensions e.g. Construction management, knowledge management, legal & statutory requirements etc.
Objectives and Learning outcomes:
The learners will be able to:
· Define a Project, Programme & Portfolio
· Describe Project Management
· To understand the history of project management
· Understand the distinct features of Project Management
· Understand project management life cycle model
· Know the dimensions of Project Management
· Project Management governance e.g. Project Office etc.
All other individual modules should ideally be offered for the duration of 1-3 days per session packaged to provide a detailed programme
Ø Project Cost Management Control
Duration: 2 to 3 days
Target Group:
Project Community technical and non-technical employees
Objectives and outcomes:
At the end of this course, Learner will be able to understand the basic in Project Cost Control regarding:
· What is Project Controls (PC)
· PC link with Project management
· Scope Development (PC view point)
· Front end Loading (PC view point)
· Function Roles and Responsibilities
· Planning
· Estimating
· Scheduling
· Control base for Cost and Schedule
· Scope Management
· Contingency management
· Progress and Forecast
Ø Project Quality Management
Durations: 2 to 3 days
Purpose:
The learner must be empowered to understand the processes required to ensure that the project will satisfy the needs for which it was undertaken, including all activities of the overall management function that determine the quality policy.
Target Group:
Project Community technical and non-technical all employees.
Objectives and outcomes:
Upon completion of the course, the participants will be able to manage all form of projects
The course should therefore include the following:
· Describe Quality
· Explain the Strategic Background
· Illustrate the Enabling Decision
· Describe the Revised Management Strategy
· Explain the SHEQ Policy Statement
· Explain the responsibilities for Quality
· Understand the Quality Principles
· Explain Quality Assurance
· Describe the ISO Compliance and Business Excellence
· Explain the Journey to Attain Excellence
· Describe the Process Approach
· Explain the Continuous Improvement of the Process
· List the Mandate of the Quality Department.
Ø Planning and Scheduling
Duration: 2 to 3 days
Purpose:
To capacitate the project management community on one of the critical dimensions of project management, that is planning and scheduling as well as empowering them on the tools and techniques.
Learning Outcomes:
The learner should be able to demonstrate understanding of:
· An Overview of Planning and Scheduling
· Advantages & Benefits of Planning and Scheduling
· Functions of Planning and Scheduling
· Functional Disciplines of Planning and Scheduling
· Software for Planning and Scheduling
Ø Project Life Cycle Model
Duration: 2 to 3 days
Purpose:
To capacitate the project management community to understand how a project can be sub divided into a number of phases and how the level of effort changes over the life of a project.
Learning Outcomes:
· The learner should be able to demonstrate understanding of:
· The Purpose of the Project Lifecycle Model
· Agreed Principles of the Standard PLCM
· The Benefits of the Project Lifecycle
· Application of the Project Lifecycle Model
· Description of the Project Lifecycle
Ø Projects Risk Management
Duration: 2 to 3 days
Purpose:
To capacitate the project management community on one of the critical dimensions of project management, which are practical risk management principles and processes as well as empowering them on the tools and techniques.
Objectives and outcomes
Upon completion of the course, the participants will be able to manage all form of risks and be able to:
· Define and describe Risk Management
· Describe the components of the Risk Management
· Understand the Eskom Integrated Risk Management (IRM) framework
· Understand the Eskom IRM Policy
· Understand Eskom Risk Management procedures and guidelines
· Understand Eskom Risk Management Approach
· Understand benefits of Effective Risk Management
· Understand how to apply Risk Management in any context
Ø Project Insurance Principles in projects
Duration: 2 to 3 days
Purpose:
To capacitate the project management community on one of the critical dimension of project management, which are project insurance principles and processes as well as empowering them on the tools and techniques.
Objectives and outcomes
Attendees will be able to understand the following:
· Key insurance covers for the CAPEX programme
· Principal controlled insurance- introduction and concern
· Indemnities and unlimited liabilities
· Additional keys insurance considerations
Ø Knowledge management in projects
Duration: 2 to 3 days
Purpose
To equip Eskom project management fraternity with enhanced skills and practical “hands-on” experience in applying Knowledge Management tools and techniques.
Capacitate the project management critical dimensions on one of the critical dimensions of project management, which are Knowledge Management principles as well as empowering them on the tools and techniques.
Learning Outcomes:
· Demonstrate the usage and application of KM tools and techniques during a project life cycle
· Ability to capture, share and re-use lessons learned across projects and teams